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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

1,352mcf gas, last 12 months−78% vs prior year
Operator
Sabine Energy Inc.
County
Rusk County
Field
Minden (Cotton Valley Cons.)
RRC lease
06-283724

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Gas in Jul 2026
0 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).

  • Sales

    No sales reported for the last 5 months of state data (through Jul 2026).

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

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Production by month

Gas output fell 78% over the last 12 months

  • Gas (bars)
  • Last 12 months
Gas output fell 78% over the last 12 monthsMonthly gas production for VIPER #1, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Gas output fell 78% over the last 12 months. 1,352 mcf in the 12 months through Jul 2026, against 6,206 mcf in the 12 months before.Last 12 months: 1,352 mcfmcf per month0200400600800Oct 23Jan 24AprJulOctJan 25AprJulOctJan 26AprJul
Gas output fell 78% over the last 12 monthsMonthly gas production for VIPER #1, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Gas output fell 78% over the last 12 months. 1,352 mcf in the 12 months through Jul 2026, against 6,206 mcf in the 12 months before.Last 12 monthsmcf per month0200400600800Jan 24JulJan 25JulJan 26Jul

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

Where the gas went

95% of the gas went to a transmission line in the last 12 months

  • Transmission line (2)
  • Lease fuel (1)
95% 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. 95% 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
95% 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. 95% 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)

    95% · 4,574 mcf

  • Lease fuel (1)

    4.5% · 217 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
42-401-3428317Shut-in

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 CompanyCondensateGathers100Oct 27, 2017Jan 1, 2023
Enterprise Products Operating LLCGas-well gasGathers100Oct 27, 2017Oct 7, 2019
Sabine Oil & Gas CorporationGas-well gasBuys100Oct 27, 2017Oct 7, 2019

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

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422.36 acres on the newest permit

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Permits for Viper #1
API numberWell no.Acreson the permit
42-401-3428317422.36

SourceRailroad Commission drilling permits, Oct 3, 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 Energy000$80.46$2.89
Jun 2026Sabine Energy000$84.81$3.15
May 2026Sabine Energy000$102.13$2.94
Apr 2026Sabine Energy000$100.32$2.77
Mar 2026Sabine Energy000$91.38$3.04
Feb 2026Sabine Energy880$64.51$3.62
Jan 2026Sabine Energy000$60.04$7.72
Dec 2025Sabine Oil000$57.97$4.26
Nov 2025Sabine Oil11100$60.06$3.79
Oct 2025Sabine Oil3573350$60.89$3.19
Sep 2025Sabine Oil4794590$63.96$2.97
Aug 2025Sabine Oil4974720$64.86$2.91
Jul 2025Sabine Oil4944730$68.39$3.20
Jun 2025Sabine Oil4664470$68.17$3.02
May 2025Sabine Oil4924720$62.17$3.12
Apr 2025Sabine Oil4824610$63.54$3.42
Mar 2025Sabine Oil5144910$68.24$4.12
Feb 2025Sabine Oil4604400$71.53$4.19
Jan 2025Sabine Oil5315060$75.74$4.13
Dec 2024Sabine Oil5685420$70.12$3.01
Nov 2024Sabine Oil5635380$69.95$2.12
Oct 2024Sabine Oil5555310$71.99$2.20
Sep 2024Sabine Oil5345100$70.24$2.28
Aug 2024Sabine Oil5475230$76.68$1.99
Jul 2024Sabine Oil5775510$81.80$2.07
Jun 2024Sabine Oil5725450$79.77$2.54
May 2024Sabine Oil6105770$80.02$2.12
Apr 2024Sabine Oil5805510$85.35$1.60
Mar 2024Sabine Oil6055770$81.28$1.49
Feb 2024Sabine Oil5775510$77.25$1.72
Jan 2024Sabine Oil6886580$74.15$3.18
Dec 2023Sabine Oil6526150$71.90$2.52
Nov 2023Sabine Oil6135670$77.69$2.71
Oct 2023Sabine Oil6165700$85.64$2.98
Sep 2023Sabine Oil5825360$89.43$2.64
Aug 2023Sabine Oil5725240$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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