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Matador Touts Strong Permian 24-Hour IPs at Wolf, Ranger Areas

Matador Resources Co. has reported an update on its Permian operations in Southeast New Mexico and West Texas.
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Matador has reported the 24-hour initial potential test results of three of its most recent wells completed in the Permian Basin – the Johnson 44-02S-B53 #204H, the Arno #1H and the Pickard State 20-18-34 #2H wells. These 24-hour initial potential tests were conducted over a full 24-hour stabilized flow period on a constant choke size, typically after several days of cleanup following stimulation, and reflect the average production rates and pressures achieved during that 24-hour period.
In the Wolf prospect area of Loving County, Texas, the Johnson 44-02S-B53 #204H well flowed 1,286 BOE per day, including 793 Bbl of…
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