Houston, Texas, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Battalion Oil Corporation (NYSE American: BATL, "Battalion" or the "Company") today announced a substantial increase in compression capacity, facilitating current production and, more importantly, future development.
Key Highlights
- Contractually secured additional compression capacity
- Executed a long-term contract to provide 50% additional compression capacity in Monument Draw
- Facilities are expected to be online in early Q3 2026, allowing maximum production capability from Monument Draw and debottlenecking future drilling inventory
- Current well economics return 80%+ IRR at recently hedged commodity prices and current well costs
Management Comments
Battalion has entered a new long-term contract for an additional 50% sour gas compression capacity across its Ward and Winkler County assets, increasing flow capacity from 35 MMcfd to over 50 MMcfd. Building on the recent midstream transformation that unlocked the ability to flow wells at record rates, the Company is focused on fortifying its ability to increase capacity and redundancy to support current production and future development activity in the field. Built-for-purpose sour gas compressors currently have lead times of 18 to 36 months. Through an extensive international search, the Company secured a new, built-for-purpose compressor, reducing the lead time to approximately two months. The transaction structure requires no use of Battalion's capital and results in a modest uptick in operating expenses, while substantially boosting gas throughput.
"We're excited to partner with an industry leader that has a proven track record and is ready to grow with our assets," said Matt Steele, Chief Executive Officer of Battalion Oil. "The fact that Battalion was able to accelerate throughput capacity by skipping the typical two-year lead time positions the Company to continue to increase production through current well optimization, new drilling activity and strategic M&A. We look forward to bringing new wells online in 2026."
Forward Looking Statements
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About Battalion
Battalion Oil Corporation is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, production, exploration and development of onshore oil and natural gas properties in the United States.
