Battalion Oil Corporation completed a series of midstream upgrades in the Monument Draw area ahead of schedule and about 8% under budget, lifting average gas flow rates by more than 20%. The upgrades removed bottlenecks that had previously limited well output, allowing the company’s wells to operate at higher volumes and improving overall field economics.
The company’s newest well pad delivered a 20‑day average production of 1,568 barrels of oil equivalent per day per well, with 61% of the output in oil. The lateral length of 6,294 feet produced the highest per‑lateral‑foot rate in Battalion’s history, underscoring the effectiveness of the new infrastructure and the company’s ability to extract value from its Permian assets.
CEO Matt Steele said, “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.” He added, “We’ve strengthened the balance sheet and liquidity profile and are now seeing the benefits of our operational success broadly.” The comments highlight how the upgrades translate into stronger financial footing and a capacity to capitalize on favorable market conditions.
Battalion’s focus on midstream infrastructure aligns with its broader strategy of consolidating acreage in the Permian Basin, a highly competitive and prolific region. The March 2026 acquisition of Sundown Energy added acreage that will benefit from the new surface facilities, while the completed upgrades enable the company to run previously constrained wells at higher volumes. Together, these moves position Battalion to capture the upside of a robust commodity market and to continue improving operational efficiency across its portfolio.
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