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VELA, J.M.

Vela, J.m. is a gas well in Zapata County, Texas, operated by Hilcorp Energy Company in the LA Perla (Wilcox 6800) field.

1 well

221mcf gas, last 12 months+999% vs prior year
Operator
Hilcorp Energy Company
County
Zapata County
Field
LA Perla (Wilcox 6800)
RRC lease
04-256235

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Zapata CountyZapataJim HoggZapata County
Zapata County
Gas in Jul 2026
0 mcf
Reporting since
Jan 2020

Production by month

Gas output rose 1,200% over the last 12 months

  • Gas (bars)
  • Last 12 months
Gas output rose 1,200% over the last 12 monthsMonthly gas production for VELA, J.M., Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Gas output rose 1,200% over the last 12 months. 221 mcf in the 12 months through Jul 2026, against 17 mcf in the 12 months before.Last 12 months: 221 mcfmcf per month050100150200Oct 23Jan 24AprJulOctJan 25AprJulOctJan 26AprJul
Gas output rose 1,200% over the last 12 monthsMonthly gas production for VELA, J.M., Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Gas output rose 1,200% over the last 12 months. 221 mcf in the 12 months through Jul 2026, against 17 mcf in the 12 months before.Last 12 monthsmcf per month050100150200Jan 24JulJan 25JulJan 26Jul

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

Where the gas went

94% of the gas went to a transmission line in the last 12 months

  • Transmission line (2)
  • Lease fuel (1)
94% of the gas went to a transmission line in the last 12 monthsShare of VELA, J.M. gas by disposition code each month, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. 94% of the gas went to a transmission line in the last 12 months.Share of the lease’s gas by disposition code, per month0%50%100%Oct 23Jan 24AprJulOctJan 25AprJulOctJan 26AprJul
94% of the gas went to a transmission line in the last 12 monthsShare of VELA, J.M. gas by disposition code each month, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. 94% of the gas went to a transmission line in the last 12 months.Share of gas by disposition code0%50%100%Jan 24JulJan 25JulJan 26Jul

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

  • Transmission line (2)

    94% · 287 mcf

  • Lease fuel (1)

    5.6% · 17 mcf

1 well on this lease

Wells on VELA, J.M.
API numberWell no.Status
42-505-3637518Active

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Wellbore Query.

Buyers and gatherers

Companies named on the Form P-4, by product
CompanyProductRoleShare%From
Hilcorp Energy CompanyCondensateGathers50Jun 11, 2016
Shell Trading (Us) CompanyCondensateGathers50Jun 11, 2016
Hilcorp Energy CompanyGas-well gasBuys100Jan 1, 2016
Energy Transfer CompanyGas-well gasGathers50Jun 11, 2016
Hilcorp Energy CompanyGas-well gasGathers50Jun 11, 2016

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

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872.30 acres on the newest permit

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Permits for Vela, J.m.
API numberWell no.Acreson the permit
42-505-3637518872.30

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

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36 months, newest first

Ledger for VELA, J.M.
MonthGas producedmcfGas soldmcf, codes 2+3FlaredmcfWTI$/bblHenry Hub$/MMBtu
Jul 2026000$80.46$2.89
Jun 202639370$84.81$3.15
May 2026000$102.13$2.94
Apr 202632300$100.32$2.77
Mar 202634320$91.38$3.04
Feb 202633310$64.51$3.62
Jan 202632300$60.04$7.72
Dec 202523220$57.97$4.26
Nov 202528270$60.06$3.79
Oct 2025000$60.89$3.19
Sep 2025000$63.96$2.97
Aug 2025000$64.86$2.91
Jul 2025000$68.39$3.20
Jun 2025000$68.17$3.02
May 2025000$62.17$3.12
Apr 2025000$63.54$3.42
Mar 2025000$68.24$4.12
Feb 2025000$71.53$4.19
Jan 2025000$75.74$4.13
Dec 2024000$70.12$3.01
Nov 2024110$69.95$2.12
Oct 202416150$71.99$2.20
Sep 2024000$70.24$2.28
Aug 2024000$76.68$1.99
Jul 202415140$81.80$2.07
Jun 2024000$79.77$2.54
May 202439370$80.02$2.12
Apr 2024000$85.35$1.60
Mar 2024000$81.28$1.49
Feb 2024000$77.25$1.72
Jan 202412110$74.15$3.18
Dec 2023000$71.90$2.52
Nov 2023000$77.69$2.71
Oct 2023000$85.64$2.98
Sep 2023000$89.43$2.64
Aug 20231341270$81.39$2.58

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

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OperatorHilcorp Energy CompanyFieldLA Perla (Wilcox 6800)CountyZapata County

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