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SWEET MELISSA

Sweet Melissa is an oil lease in Ector County, Texas, operated by Firebird Energy II LLC in the Novo (Mississippian) field.

2 wells

110,591bbl oil, last 12 months−15% vs prior year
Operator
Firebird Energy II LLC
County
Ector County
Field
Novo (Mississippian)
RRC lease
08-57590

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Where it sits

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Ector CountyEctorMartinMidlandAndrewsWinklerWardEctor County
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Gas, last 12 months
178,929 mcf
Oil in Jul 2026
10,538 bbl

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  • Operator

    Operator changed: Firebird Energy II LLC took over from Ares Energy, Ltd. in Feb 2026.

SourceRailroad Commission production, P-5 and P-4 records, data through Jul 2026.

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Production by month

Oil output fell 15% over the last 12 months

  • Oil (bars)
  • Gas (line)
  • Last 12 months
Oil output fell 15% over the last 12 monthsMonthly oil production and gas for SWEET MELISSA, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Oil output fell 15% over the last 12 months. 110,591 bbl in the 12 months through Jul 2026, against 130,785 bbl in the 12 months before.Last 12 months: 110,591 bblbbl per monthmcf per month005,00010k10k20k15k30k20k40k25k50kOct 23Jan 24AprJulOctJan 25AprJulOctJan 26AprJul
Oil output fell 15% over the last 12 monthsMonthly oil production and gas for SWEET MELISSA, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Oil output fell 15% over the last 12 months. 110,591 bbl in the 12 months through Jul 2026, against 130,785 bbl in the 12 months before.Last 12 monthsbbl per monthmcf per month005,00010k10k20k15k30k20k40k25k50kJan 24JulJan 25JulJan 26Jul

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

Where the gas went

89% of the gas went to a transmission line in the last 12 months

Flaring peaked at 38.5% of the gas in May 2026.

  • Transmission line (2)
  • Flared (4)
89% of the gas went to a transmission line in the last 12 monthsShare of SWEET MELISSA gas by disposition code each month, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. 89% of the gas went to a transmission line in the last 12 months. Flaring peaked at 38.5% of the gas in May 2026.Share of the lease’s gas by disposition code, per month0%50%100%Flared 38.5%Oct 23Jan 24AprJulOctJan 25AprJulOctJan 26AprJul
89% of the gas went to a transmission line in the last 12 monthsShare of SWEET MELISSA gas by disposition code each month, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. 89% of the gas went to a transmission line in the last 12 months. Flaring peaked at 38.5% of the gas in May 2026.Share of gas by disposition code0%50%100%Flared 38.5%Jan 24JulJan 25JulJan 26Jul

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

  • Transmission line (2)

    89% · 159,780 mcf

  • Flared (4)

    11% · 19,149 mcf

10.7% of the gas flared in the last 12 months. 6 months above 3%.

Who has run this lease

The operator changed once, most recently in Feb 2026

Operators of this lease over timeAres Energy, Ltd., Mar 2022 to Jan 2026; Firebird Energy II LLC, Feb 2026 to Jul 20262023202420252026Changed Feb 2026Ares Energy, Ltd.Mar 2022 to Jan 2026Firebird Energy II LLCFeb 2026 to now
Operators of this lease over timeAres Energy, Ltd., Mar 2022 to Jan 2026; Firebird Energy II LLC, Feb 2026 to Jul 20262023202420252026Changed Feb 2026Ares Energy, Ltd.Mar 2022 to Jan 2026Firebird Energy II LLCFeb 2026 to now

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

2 wells on this lease

Wells on SWEET MELISSA
API numberWell no.Status
42-135-438101HActive
42-135-439032HActive

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Wellbore Query.

Buyers and gatherers

Companies named on the Form P-4, by product
CompanyProductRoleShare%FromUntil
Enterprise Crude Pipeline LLCOilGathers100Sep 1, 2024–
Dcp Operating Company, LPCasinghead gasBuys100Mar 1, 2022–
Dcp Operating Company, LPCasinghead gasGathers100Mar 1, 2022–
Enterprise Crude Oil LLCOilGathers100Mar 1, 2022Sep 1, 2024

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

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4,199 acres on the newest permit

  • Good to know

    The wells on this lease state different acreage

    The permits state between 4,199 and 4,206 acres. Use the acres from your own division order for the well you are paid on.

  • 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.

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Permits for Sweet Melissa
API numberWell no.Acreson the permit
42-135-439032H4,199
42-135-438101H4,206

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

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Ledger for SWEET MELISSA
MonthOil producedbblOil soldbblGas producedmcfGas soldmcf, codes 2+3FlaredmcfWTI$/bblHenry Hub$/MMBtu
Jul 2026Firebird Energy10,53810,33919,71312,7876,926$80.46$2.89
Jun 2026Firebird Energy9,7529,98211,29610,2611,035$84.81$3.15
May 2026Firebird Energy8,2938,67214,6659,0125,653$102.13$2.94
Apr 2026Firebird Energy8,5838,12015,88612,1233,763$100.32$2.77
Mar 2026Firebird Energy7,4947,52014,00412,8621,142$91.38$3.04
Feb 2026Firebird Energy8,5358,44117,74417,114630$64.51$3.62
Jan 2026Ares Energy,9,2129,4525,4315,4310$60.04$7.72
Dec 2025Ares Energy,9,8729,81919,19319,1930$57.97$4.26
Nov 2025Ares Energy,9,81610,03612,05112,0510$60.06$3.79
Oct 2025Ares Energy,10,52310,23816,67016,6700$60.89$3.19
Sep 2025Ares Energy,10,43510,76917,32217,3220$63.96$2.97
Aug 2025Ares Energy,7,5387,08714,95414,9540$64.86$2.91
Jul 2025Ares Energy,1,8977,07818,32618,3260$68.39$3.20
Jun 2025Ares Energy,5,8739,1182,5662,5660$68.17$3.02
May 2025Ares Energy,11,41711,1812,6372,6370$62.17$3.12
Apr 2025Ares Energy,11,67011,2439,3999,3990$63.54$3.42
Mar 2025Ares Energy,11,77111,74517,72117,7210$68.24$4.12
Feb 2025Ares Energy,11,22711,77919,59519,5950$71.53$4.19
Jan 2025Ares Energy,12,61112,8569,9529,9520$75.74$4.13
Dec 2024Ares Energy,12,35612,8535,8205,8200$70.12$3.01
Nov 2024Ares Energy,12,37012,44819,71719,7170$69.95$2.12
Oct 2024Ares Energy,12,91012,77329,85829,8580$71.99$2.20
Sep 2024Ares Energy,12,62412,70314,03614,0360$70.24$2.28
Aug 2024Ares Energy,14,05913,28625,17825,1780$76.68$1.99
Jul 2024Ares Energy,13,51013,12222,69722,6970$81.80$2.07
Jun 2024Ares Energy,13,4448,06827,80727,8070$79.77$2.54
May 2024Ares Energy,13,83613,68725,59025,5900$80.02$2.12
Apr 2024Ares Energy,13,82714,99526,67426,6740$85.35$1.60
Mar 2024Ares Energy,16,07316,08335,33235,3320$81.28$1.49
Feb 2024Ares Energy,15,68114,74534,26234,2620$77.25$1.72
Jan 2024Ares Energy,16,99117,08828,36528,3650$74.15$3.18
Dec 2023Ares Energy,17,22617,12134,60634,6060$71.90$2.52
Nov 2023Ares Energy,17,56517,20840,30340,3030$77.69$2.71
Oct 2023Ares Energy,18,29419,53537,01337,0130$85.64$2.98
Sep 2023Ares Energy,18,36918,01732,91232,9120$89.43$2.64
Aug 2023Ares Energy,17,61517,40728,85128,8510$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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