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VIRGINIA CITY COLE

Virginia City Cole is an oil lease in Sterling County, Texas, operated by Owl Ops LLC in the Garden City, S. (Wolfcamp) field.

7 wells

4,943bbl oil, last 12 months−10% vs prior year
Operator
Owl Ops LLC
RRC lease
08-43358

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Where it sits

This county

Sterling CountySterlingTom GreenMitchellNolanGlasscockHowardCokeSterling County
Sterling County
Gas, last 12 months
70,161 mcf
Oil in Jul 2026
586 bbl

Production by month

Oil output fell 10% over the last 12 months

  • Oil (bars)
  • Gas (line)
  • Last 12 months
Oil output fell 10% over the last 12 monthsMonthly oil production and gas for VIRGINIA CITY COLE, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Oil output fell 10% over the last 12 months. 4,943 bbl in the 12 months through Jul 2026, against 5,489 bbl in the 12 months before.Last 12 months: 4,943 bblbbl per monthmcf per month002505,00050010k75015k1,00020kOct 23Jan 24AprJulOctJan 25AprJulOctJan 26AprJul
Oil output fell 10% over the last 12 monthsMonthly oil production and gas for VIRGINIA CITY COLE, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Oil output fell 10% over the last 12 months. 4,943 bbl in the 12 months through Jul 2026, against 5,489 bbl in the 12 months before.Last 12 monthsbbl per monthmcf per month002505,00050010k75015k1,00020kJan 24JulJan 25JulJan 26Jul

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

Where the gas went

All of the gas went to a processing plant in the last 12 months

All of the gas went to a processing plant in the last 12 monthsShare of VIRGINIA CITY COLE gas by disposition code each month, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. All of the gas went to a processing plant in the last 12 months.Share of the lease’s gas by disposition code, per month0%50%100%Oct 23Jan 24AprJulOctJan 25AprJulOctJan 26AprJul
All of the gas went to a processing plant in the last 12 monthsShare of VIRGINIA CITY COLE gas by disposition code each month, Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. All of the gas went to a processing plant 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.

Who has run this lease

The operator changed 2 times, most recently in Jan 2023

Operators of this lease over timeStrand Energy, L.c., Jan 2020 to Jan 2022; Owl Operating Ventures L.L.C., Feb 2022 to Dec 2022; Owl Ops LLC, Jan 2023 to Jul 20262020202120222023202420252026Changed Feb 2022Changed Jan 2023Strand Energy, L.c.Jan 2020 to Jan 2022Owl Operating Ventures L.L.C.Feb 2022 to Dec 2022Owl Ops LLCJan 2023 to now
Operators of this lease over timeStrand Energy, L.c., Jan 2020 to Jan 2022; Owl Operating Ventures L.L.C., Feb 2022 to Dec 2022; Owl Ops LLC, Jan 2023 to Jul 20262020202120222023202420252026Changed Feb 2022Changed Jan 2023Strand Energy, L.c.Jan 2020 to Jan 2022Owl Operating Ventures L.L.C.Feb 2022 to Dec 2022Owl Ops LLCJan 2023 to now

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Production Data Query, through Jul 2026.

7 wells on this lease

Wells on VIRGINIA CITY COLE
API numberWell no.Status
42-431-3080832Active
42-431-333551HActive
42-431-334223HActive
42-431-334238HActive
42-431-334275HActive
42-431-3342810HActive
42-431-3342911HActive

SourceTexas Railroad Commission Wellbore Query.

Buyers and gatherers

Companies named on the Form P-4, by product
CompanyProductRoleShare%FromUntil
Energy Trans Crude Marketing LLCOilGathers100Dec 1, 2021–
Canes Midstream G&p LLCCasinghead gasBuys50Jan 1, 2023–
Targa Midstream Services LLCCasinghead gasBuys50Aug 1, 2016–
Canes Midstream G&p LLCCasinghead gasGathers50Jan 1, 2023–
Targa Midstream Services LLCCasinghead gasGathers50Aug 1, 2016–
Cogent Midstream Westex, LLCCasinghead gasGathers50Jun 1, 2020Jan 1, 2023
Cogent Midstream Westex, LLCCasinghead gasBuys50Jun 1, 2020Jan 1, 2023
Gibson Energy Marketing, LLCOilGathers100Jun 1, 2020Dec 1, 2021
Lucid Energy Westex, LLCCasinghead gasGathers50Aug 1, 2016Jun 1, 2020
Lucid Energy Westex, LLCCasinghead gasBuys50Aug 1, 2016Jun 1, 2020
Rio Energy International, Inc.OilGathers100Sep 1, 2018Jun 1, 2020

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

1,962.62 acres on the newest permit

  • Good to know

    The wells on this lease state different acreage

    The permits state between 1,930 and 1,962.62 acres. Use the acres from your own division order for the well you are paid on.

  • Good to know

    7 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 Virginia City Cole
API numberWell no.Acreson the permit
42-431-30808321,962.62
42-431-334275H1,962.62
42-431-3342810H1,962.62
42-431-3342911H1,962.62
42-431-334223H1,962.62
42-431-334238H1,962.62
42-431-333551H1,930

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

Estimate your royalty

36 months, newest first

Ledger for VIRGINIA CITY COLE
MonthOil producedbblOil soldbblGas producedmcfGas soldmcf, codes 2+3FlaredmcfWTI$/bblHenry Hub$/MMBtu
Jul 2026Owl Ops586738000$80.46$2.89
Jun 2026Owl Ops8737349,9369,9360$84.81$3.15
May 2026Owl Ops2733674,9524,9520$102.13$2.94
Apr 2026Owl Ops2891865,0285,0280$100.32$2.77
Mar 2026Owl Ops2983625,1575,1570$91.38$3.04
Feb 2026Owl Ops1043654,8224,8220$64.51$3.62
Jan 2026Owl Ops5013734,3244,3240$60.04$7.72
Dec 2025Owl Ops3051835,0145,0140$57.97$4.26
Nov 2025Owl Ops3863706,7326,7320$60.06$3.79
Oct 2025Owl Ops4515477,6827,6820$60.89$3.19
Sep 2025Owl Ops4355427,9567,9560$63.96$2.97
Aug 2025Owl Ops4421828,5588,5580$64.86$2.91
Jul 2025Owl Ops4415498,4238,4230$68.39$3.20
Jun 2025Owl Ops5545289,6769,6760$68.17$3.02
May 2025Owl Ops5957319,9189,9180$62.17$3.12
Apr 2025Owl Ops6165508,6848,6840$63.54$3.42
Mar 2025Owl Ops3263745,9155,9150$68.24$4.12
Feb 2025Owl Ops3101855,3925,3920$71.53$4.19
Jan 2025Owl Ops5115287,4537,4530$75.74$4.13
Dec 2024Owl Ops5015428,1388,1380$70.12$3.01
Nov 2024Owl Ops4513598,1118,1110$69.95$2.12
Oct 2024Owl Ops3163616,4996,4990$71.99$2.20
Sep 2024Owl Ops4543628,1238,1230$70.24$2.28
Aug 2024Owl Ops4145599,7709,7700$76.68$1.99
Jul 2024Owl Ops56554511,88411,8840$81.80$2.07
Jun 2024Owl Ops56354110,92910,9290$79.77$2.54
May 2024Owl Ops59551711,00611,0060$80.02$2.12
Apr 2024Owl Ops4995558,9268,9260$85.35$1.60
Mar 2024Owl Ops5675429,5279,5270$81.28$1.49
Feb 2024Owl Ops5675358,1688,1680$77.25$1.72
Jan 2024Owl Ops5195348,8018,8010$74.15$3.18
Dec 2023Owl Ops5725509,4999,4990$71.90$2.52
Nov 2023Owl Ops61574910,74910,7490$77.69$2.71
Oct 2023Owl Ops80174214,71614,7160$85.64$2.98
Sep 2023Owl Ops4183607,2397,2390$89.43$2.64
Aug 2023Owl Ops4815338,5888,5880$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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