Battalion Oil commences latest drilling campaign in Q4
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 20 2024
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Drilling Campaign Progress: The Company has successfully initiated its latest drilling campaign, with the first two-well pad in Monument Draw exceeding both cycle-time and budget expectations. Additionally, the Vermejo wells are producing above projections at 1,211 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
Acid Gas Injection Facility Update: The acid gas injection facility has treated over 5.1 billion cubic feet of sour gas, with daily volumes surpassing 30 million cubic feet. The Company is also assessing the next steps for a second AGI well that has already been permitted and completed.
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About BATL
Battalion Oil Corporation is an independent energy company. It is focused on the acquisition, production, exploration and development of onshore liquids-rich oil and natural gas assets in the United States. Its properties and drilling activities are focused on the Delaware Basin. Its principal properties consist of leasehold interests in developed and undeveloped oil and natural gas properties and the reserves associated with these properties. Its working interests in over 40,476 net acres in the Delaware Basin are in Pecos, Reeves, Ward and Winkler Counties, Texas. This resource play is characterized by high oil and liquids-rich natural gas content in thick, continuous sections of source rock that can provide repeatable drilling opportunities and significant initial production rates. Its primary targets in this area are the Wolfcamp and Bone Spring formations. It has approximately 91 operated wells producing in this area in addition to minor working interests in 13 non-operated wells.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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