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VIPER #1

Viper #1 is a gas well in Rusk County, Texas, operated by Sabine Energy Inc. in the Minden (Cotton Valley Cons.) field.

1 well

15,842mcf gas, last 12 months+7% vs prior year
RRC lease
06-239244

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Rusk CountyRuskPanolaGreggUpshurShelbySmithHarrisonCherokeeRusk County
Rusk County
Gas in Jul 2026
1,467 mcf
Reporting since
Jan 2020

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  • Operator

    Operator changed: Sabine Energy Inc. took over from Sabine Oil & Gas Corporation in Jan 2026.

  • P-5

    The previous operator's P-5 registration is listed as inactive since Jun 25, 2026 (last P-5 filed Feb 3, 2025).

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

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Production by month

Gas output rose 7% over the last 12 months

  • Gas (bars)
  • Last 12 months
Gas output rose 7% over the last 12 monthsMonthly gas production for VIPER #1, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Gas output rose 7% over the last 12 months. 15,842 mcf in the 12 months through Jul 2026, against 14,852 mcf in the 12 months before.Last 12 months: 15,842 mcfmcf per month05001,0001,5002,000Oct 23Jan 24AprJulOctJan 25AprJulOctJan 26AprJul
Gas output rose 7% over the last 12 monthsMonthly gas production for VIPER #1, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Gas output rose 7% over the last 12 months. 15,842 mcf in the 12 months through Jul 2026, against 14,852 mcf in the 12 months before.Last 12 monthsmcf per month05001,0001,5002,000Jan 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 VIPER #1 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 VIPER #1 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% · 14,937 mcf

  • Lease fuel (1)

    5.7% · 905 mcf

Who has run this lease

The operator changed once, most recently in Jan 2026

Operators of this lease over timeSabine Oil & Gas Corporation, Jan 2020 to Dec 2025; Sabine Energy Inc., Jan 2026 to Jul 20262020202120222023202420252026Changed Jan 2026Sabine Oil & Gas CorporationJan 2020 to Dec 2025Sabine Energy Inc.Jan 2026 to now
Operators of this lease over timeSabine Oil & Gas Corporation, Jan 2020 to Dec 2025; Sabine Energy Inc., Jan 2026 to Jul 20262020202120222023202420252026Changed Jan 2026Sabine Oil & Gas CorporationJan 2020 to Dec 2025Sabine Energy Inc.Jan 2026 to now

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

1 well on this lease

Wells on VIPER #1
API numberWell no.Status
42-401-3426014Active

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Wellbore Query.

Buyers and gatherers

Companies named on the Form P-4, by product
CompanyProductRoleShare%FromUntil
Eastex Crude Company, LLCCondensateGathers100Jan 1, 2023–
Midcoast Pipelines (E Tx) L.p.Gas-well gasBuys100Oct 7, 2019–
Midcoast Pipelines (E Tx) L.p.Gas-well gasGathers100Oct 7, 2019–
Eastex Crude CompanyCondensateGathers100Nov 1, 2011Jan 1, 2023
Enterprise Products Operating LLCGas-well gasGathers100Nov 1, 2011Oct 7, 2019
Sabine Oil & Gas CorporationGas-well gasBuys100Apr 1, 2015Oct 7, 2019

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

422.36 acres on the newest permit

Permits for Viper #1
API numberWell no.Acreson the permit
42-401-3426014422.36

SourceRailroad Commission drilling permits, Sep 26, 2026 (source 1, source 2).

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36 months, newest first

Ledger for VIPER #1
MonthGas producedmcfGas soldmcf, codes 2+3FlaredmcfWTI$/bblHenry Hub$/MMBtu
Jul 2026Sabine Energy1,4671,3790$80.46$2.89
Jun 2026Sabine Energy1,4671,3790$84.81$3.15
May 2026Sabine Energy1,3981,3140$102.13$2.94
Apr 2026Sabine Energy1,2531,1780$100.32$2.77
Mar 2026Sabine Energy1,4501,3690$91.38$3.04
Feb 2026Sabine Energy1,1391,0740$64.51$3.62
Jan 2026Sabine Energy1,1401,0730$60.04$7.72
Dec 2025Sabine Oil1,1661,0960$57.97$4.26
Nov 2025Sabine Oil1,2511,1770$60.06$3.79
Oct 2025Sabine Oil1,3381,2550$60.89$3.19
Sep 2025Sabine Oil1,3331,2760$63.96$2.97
Aug 2025Sabine Oil1,4401,3670$64.86$2.91
Jul 2025Sabine Oil1,3841,3260$68.39$3.20
Jun 2025Sabine Oil1,3171,2630$68.17$3.02
May 2025Sabine Oil1,3161,2620$62.17$3.12
Apr 2025Sabine Oil1,2431,1890$63.54$3.42
Mar 2025Sabine Oil1,2021,1490$68.24$4.12
Feb 2025Sabine Oil1,0429970$71.53$4.19
Jan 2025Sabine Oil1,1381,0840$75.74$4.13
Dec 2024Sabine Oil1,1911,1370$70.12$3.01
Nov 2024Sabine Oil1,1871,1330$69.95$2.12
Oct 2024Sabine Oil1,2651,2090$71.99$2.20
Sep 2024Sabine Oil1,2671,2110$70.24$2.28
Aug 2024Sabine Oil1,3001,2420$76.68$1.99
Jul 2024Sabine Oil1,2791,2220$81.80$2.07
Jun 2024Sabine Oil1,3451,2810$79.77$2.54
May 2024Sabine Oil1,4381,3610$80.02$2.12
Apr 2024Sabine Oil1,3641,2970$85.35$1.60
Mar 2024Sabine Oil1,3831,3200$81.28$1.49
Feb 2024Sabine Oil1,2561,1990$77.25$1.72
Jan 2024Sabine Oil1,4361,3740$74.15$3.18
Dec 2023Sabine Oil1,4011,3210$71.90$2.52
Nov 2023Sabine Oil1,5231,4080$77.69$2.71
Oct 2023Sabine Oil1,5681,4500$85.64$2.98
Sep 2023Sabine Oil1,4681,3510$89.43$2.64
Aug 2023Sabine Oil1,5571,4260$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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