Battalion Oil Reports Record Well Results and Increased Gas Throughput

The company completed midstream projects ahead of schedule and under budget, leading to a 20% increase in production throughput.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 9:58pm

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Battalion Oil Corporation announced record operating results, including the completion of midstream projects at its Monument Draw central production facility in Ward County ahead of schedule and under budget. As a result, the company's production throughput increased by 20.3% and its most recently drilled well pad achieved record oil and equivalent production on a per-lateral-foot basis.

Why it matters

Battalion's operational success and infrastructure upgrades have allowed the company to increase production and capitalize on the current strong commodity market. This highlights the company's ability to efficiently execute projects and maximize the value of its assets.

The details

Battalion recently completed multiple midstream projects in the Monument Draw area ahead of schedule and approximately 8% under budgeted costs. This allowed the company's midstream partner to complete additional facility upgrades, increasing capacity across the entire asset area. As a result, average gas flowrates have increased by more than 20%, enabling Battalion to increase flowrates on previously constrained wells. These wells continue to outperform type curve expectations, confirming significant inventory in the asset area. The most recent 20-day average production from the company's most recently drilled well pad has increased to 1,568 barrels of oil equivalent per day per well (61% oil) from an average lateral length of 6,294 feet, the highest production on a per lateral foot basis in Battalion's history.

  • Battalion completed the midstream projects at the Monument Draw central production facility in Ward County ahead of schedule.
  • The company's most recently drilled well pad has achieved record oil and equivalent production over the past 20 days.

The players

Battalion Oil Corporation

An independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, production, exploration and development of onshore oil and natural gas properties in the United States.

Matt Steele

Chief Executive Officer of Battalion Oil Corporation.

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What they’re saying

“The Battalion operational teams have continued to execute at a high level in the first quarter following the recent acreage acquisition. We have prepared our surface facilities to accept and process additional production. This has resulted in increased oil sales in one of the strongest commodity markets our industry has experienced in years.”

— Matt Steele, Chief Executive Officer

The takeaway

Battalion's operational success and infrastructure upgrades have positioned the company to capitalize on the current strong commodity market, demonstrating its ability to efficiently execute projects and maximize the value of its assets.