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Drilling Data Powered by Enverus

Access to the most comprehensive oil and gas database in North America.

See exactly how production will decline over time, not just in the first-year numbers.

EUR and decline curve modeling

Compare your deal against similar projects to spot red flags immediately.

Operator and basin benchmarking

Offset well performance

See how nearby wells actually produced—not what the promoter claims they'll produce.

Know if your operator has a history of success—or a pattern of underperformance.

Operator track records

Discover when you'll actually see your money back, not the promoter's scenario.  From $60 to $90 WTI.

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We've been on both sides of these deals.  Our expertise and insider knowledge is what helps you minimize risk and avoid unrealistic projections. 

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Texas Gulf Coast Yegua Prospect

Sponsor was offering a single-well project in the Texas gulf coast.  Estimated ROI was 5X-10X over a ten-year period based off initial production of 300 BBL/D.  

After reviewing online production data, the last well to achieve that level of production was completed over 25 years ago.
Outcome: Client avoided a likely unprofitable investment.

Real Deals We've Analyzed

Powder River Basin Unconventional

Sponsor offered working interest in six wells operated by EOG and Peak Powder River for ~2.6MM.  Claimed management fee per sponsor was 6%.  

This group of wells had been evaluated by management and actual cost was ~1.3MM.  

Outcome: Client avoided investing in a project with 100% mark-up.

Wyoming Turner Well

Sponsor's projected EUR: 850,000 BOE
Our revised EUR using offset wells: 520,000 BOE

The sponsor's forecast was inflated by 63%. Based on nearby well performance, this deal would have taken years longer to pay back than promised.

Outcome:
Client avoided a likely unprofitable investment.

Real Deals We've Analyzed

ND Bakken WI Acquisition

Sponsor estimated payout: 10-12 months
Our analysis showed realistic payout: 24-30 months

The sponsor drastically underestimated decline rates and operating costs. The real payout would have been more than double their projection.

Outcome:
Client renegotiated from 12% WI to 7% WI, protecting their downside.

We've been on both sides of these deals.  Our expertise and insider knowledge is what helps you minimize risk and avoid unrealistic projections. 

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Top Oil & Gas Wells – Eagle Ford Shale (January 2026 Production)
Published May 2026 

Based on the most recently released state-reported production data. 

Each month, we track publicly available production data to highlight top-performing oil and gas wells across major U.S. basins.

This report is designed to help investors understand where capital is being deployed effectively, which operators are executing well, and which geologic trends continue to outperform.

Below are several standout Eagle Ford wells based on January 2026 oil and gas production.

Eagle Ford Shale

The Eagle Ford Shale remains one of the premier oil and gas plays in the United States, known for its strong well economics, established infrastructure, and consistent drilling results across South Texas. Continued improvements in completion design, lateral length, and operational efficiency have helped operators maintain strong production profiles while generating attractive returns across a range of commodity prices.

Operated by some of the largest and most experienced companies in the industry, the Eagle Ford continues to attract significant capital due to its combination of oil-weighted production, high liquids content, and relatively quick payout potential compared to many other U.S. shale basins.

Below are several of the top-performing Eagle Ford wells reported during January 2026 production.

1. Well Name - Griffin-Krueger SA4 4H

  • Operator: ConocoPhillips
  • County / State: Atascosa County, Texas
  • Formation: Eagle Ford Shale
  • 1/2026 Monthly Oil Production: 51,014 BBL
  • 1/2026 Monthly Gas Production: 42,742 MCF

2. Well Name - Ecleto Partnership Unit B 5

  • Operator: ConocoPhillips
  • County / State: Karnes County, Texas
  • Formation: Eagle Ford Shale
  • 1/2026 Monthly Oil Production: 45,566 BBL
  • 1/2026 Monthly Gas Production: 58,076 MCF

3. Well Name - Clydesdale 4H

  • Operator: EOG Resources
  • County / State: Atascosa County, Texas
  • Formation: Eagle Ford Shale
  • 1/2026 Monthly Oil Production: 41,261 BBL
  • 1/2026 Monthly Gas Production: 19,394 MCF

About the Production Data


This report displays one representative well per drilling unit for consistency. In certain units, including the Griffin-Krueger unit, multiple wells would have ranked among the top performers based on production; however, only one well per unit is shown to avoid over-representing a single drilling unit. Production data is reported with a delay, as most state agencies and data providers release verified figures approximately 60–90 days after the production month. Accordingly, this report reflects the most recent verified data available, which for this edition is January 2026 production. 

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