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STERLING "J" FEE

Sterling "J" Fee is an oil lease in Sterling County, Texas, operated by Burk Royalty Co., Ltd. in the Conger (Penn) field.

13 wells

276bbl oil, last 12 months−63% vs prior year
RRC lease
08-24810

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Where it sits

This county

Sterling CountySterlingTom GreenMitchellNolanGlasscockHowardCokeSterling County
Sterling County
Gas, last 12 months
8,133 mcf
Oil in Jul 2026
22 bbl

Production by month

Oil output fell 63% over the last 12 months

  • Oil (bars)
  • Gas (line)
  • Last 12 months
Oil output fell 63% over the last 12 monthsMonthly oil production and gas for STERLING "J" FEE, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Oil output fell 63% over the last 12 months. 276 bbl in the 12 months through Jul 2026, against 752 bbl in the 12 months before.Last 12 months: 276 bblbbl per monthmcf per month002525050500757501001,000Oct 23Jan 24AprJulOctJan 25AprJulOctJan 26AprJul
Oil output fell 63% over the last 12 monthsMonthly oil production and gas for STERLING "J" FEE, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Oil output fell 63% over the last 12 months. 276 bbl in the 12 months through Jul 2026, against 752 bbl in the 12 months before.Last 12 monthsbbl per monthmcf per month002525050500757501001,000Jan 24JulJan 25JulJan 26Jul

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

Where the gas went

80% of the gas went to a transmission line in the last 12 months

Flaring peaked at 80.9% of the gas in Apr 2026.

  • Transmission line (2)
  • Lease fuel (1)
  • Flared (4)
80% of the gas went to a transmission line in the last 12 monthsShare of STERLING "J" FEE gas by disposition code each month, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. 80% of the gas went to a transmission line in the last 12 months. Flaring peaked at 80.9% of the gas in Apr 2026.Share of the lease’s gas by disposition code, per month0%50%100%Flared 80.9%Oct 23Jan 24AprJulOctJan 25AprJulOctJan 26AprJul
80% of the gas went to a transmission line in the last 12 monthsShare of STERLING "J" FEE gas by disposition code each month, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. 80% of the gas went to a transmission line in the last 12 months. Flaring peaked at 80.9% of the gas in Apr 2026.Share of gas by disposition code0%50%100%Flared 80.9%Jan 24JulJan 25JulJan 26Jul

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

  • Transmission line (2)

    80% · 6,519 mcf

  • Flared (4)

    15% · 1,223 mcf

  • Lease fuel (1)

    4.8% · 391 mcf

15.0% of the gas flared in the last 12 months. 16 months above 3%.

Who has run this lease

The operator changed 2 times, most recently in Jan 2022

Operators of this lease over timeChevron U. S. A. Inc., Jan 2020 to Jul 2021; Slant Operating, LLC, Aug 2021 to Dec 2021; Burk Royalty Co., Ltd., Jan 2022 to Jul 20262020202120222023202420252026Changed Aug 2021Changed Jan 2022Chevron U. S. A. Inc.Jan 2020 to Jul 2021Slant Operating, LLCAug 2021 to Dec 2021Burk Royalty Co., Ltd.Jan 2022 to now
Operators of this lease over timeChevron U. S. A. Inc., Jan 2020 to Jul 2021; Slant Operating, LLC, Aug 2021 to Dec 2021; Burk Royalty Co., Ltd., Jan 2022 to Jul 20262020202120222023202420252026Changed Aug 2021Changed Jan 2022Chevron U. S. A. Inc.Jan 2020 to Jul 2021Slant Operating, LLCAug 2021 to Dec 2021Burk Royalty Co., Ltd.Jan 2022 to now

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

13 wells on this lease

Wells on STERLING "J" FEE
API numberWell no.Status
42-431-302861Active
42-431-303153Active
42-431-303272Active
42-431-305804Active
42-431-312295Active
42-431-312346Active
42-431-313467Active
42-431-313758Active
42-431-3171411Active
42-431-317339Active
42-431-3173410Active
42-431-3268512Active
42-431-3268613Active

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Wellbore Query.

Buyers and gatherers

Companies named on the Form P-4, by product
CompanyProductRoleShare%FromUntil
Bml, Inc. BOilGathers100Mar 1, 2026–
Targa Pipeline Mid-Continent LLCCasinghead gasBuys100Apr 1, 2023–
Targa Pipeline Mid-Continent LLCCasinghead gasGathers100Apr 1, 2023–
Energy Trans Crude Marketing LLCOilGathers100Apr 1, 2023Mar 1, 2026
Chevron U. S. A. Inc.Casinghead gasGathers100Jun 1, 2002Apr 1, 2023
Chevron U. S. A. Inc.Casinghead gasBuys100May 1, 2018Apr 1, 2023
Plains Pipeline L.p.OilGathers100May 1, 2018Apr 1, 2023

SourceRailroad Commission Form P-4 file, Sep 24, 2026 (source).

644 acres on the newest permit

  • Good to know

    The wells on this lease state different acreage

    The permits state between 640 and 644 acres. Use the acres from your own division order for the well you are paid on.

  • Good to know

    13 wells are listed on this lease

    Each well can have its own unit. The decimal for one well does not have to equal the decimal for another.

  • Worth asking

    A Rule 37 case is listed

    The RRC permit records list a Rule 37 case. This does not establish your royalty share. Ask for the permit and unit plat for your well.

Check your decimal on this lease
Permits for Sterling "J" Fee
API numberWell no.Acreson the permit
42-431-3171411644
42-431-317339644
42-431-3268613644
42-431-303153643.65
42-431-3268512640
42-431-3173410644
42-431-313758644
42-431-313467644
42-431-312346644
42-431-312295644
42-431-305804644
42-431-302861–

SourceRailroad Commission drilling permits, Oct 3, 2026 (source 1, source 2).

Estimate your royalty

36 months, newest first

Ledger for STERLING "J" FEE
MonthOil producedbblOil soldbblGas producedmcfGas soldmcf, codes 2+3FlaredmcfWTI$/bblHenry Hub$/MMBtu
Jul 2026Burk Royalty222273366037$80.46$2.89
Jun 2026Burk Royalty191876267450$84.81$3.15
May 2026Burk Royalty2525698483179$102.13$2.94
Apr 2026Burk Royalty2222865122700$100.32$2.77
Mar 2026Burk Royalty242475662494$91.38$3.04
Feb 2026Burk Royalty242468362129$64.51$3.62
Jan 2026Burk Royalty29296746338$60.04$7.72
Dec 2025Burk Royalty22216516154$57.97$4.26
Nov 2025Burk Royalty191962256925$60.06$3.79
Oct 2025Burk Royalty192060255323$60.89$3.19
Sep 2025Burk Royalty272648642441$63.96$2.97
Aug 2025Burk Royalty242460154133$64.86$2.91
Jul 2025Burk Royalty242263359212$68.39$3.20
Jun 2025Burk Royalty171960155616$68.17$3.02
May 2025Burk Royalty28305074781$62.17$3.12
Apr 2025Burk Royalty38425435142$63.54$3.42
Mar 2025Burk Royalty65633233033$68.24$4.12
Feb 2025Burk Royalty687832029015$71.53$4.19
Jan 2025Burk Royalty898433130410$75.74$4.13
Dec 2024Burk Royalty78782932706$70.12$3.01
Nov 2024Burk Royalty73743463245$69.95$2.12
Oct 2024Burk Royalty93963563355$71.99$2.20
Sep 2024Burk Royalty969635532513$70.24$2.28
Aug 2024Burk Royalty83774234040$76.68$1.99
Jul 2024Burk Royalty777644641610$81.80$2.07
Jun 2024Burk Royalty65673042901$79.77$2.54
May 2024Burk Royalty47432091964$80.02$2.12
Apr 2024Burk Royalty4738323211101$85.35$1.60
Mar 2024Burk Royalty29352762640$81.28$1.49
Feb 2024Burk Royalty434722319915$77.25$1.72
Jan 2024Burk Royalty68662712499$74.15$3.18
Dec 2023Burk Royalty63593132943$71.90$2.52
Nov 2023Burk Royalty64683443261$77.69$2.71
Oct 2023Burk Royalty62593653423$85.64$2.98
Sep 2023Burk Royalty62623853622$89.43$2.64
Aug 2023Burk Royalty39383903643$81.39$2.58

Flared above 3%

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026. Prices: EIA, through Aug 2026. Updated Oct 2, 2026.

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