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Matadors' Latest Wolfcamp Wells Impress; Short Laterals, Dissolvable Plugs

Matador Resources Company detailed update of its ongoing operations.
Notable Tests Diverting Agents Increased Proppant Concentrations - Up to 2,000 pounds per foot Use of Dissolvable Balls and Dissolvable Plugs Use of Recycled Water in Stimulation TreatmentsEnlarge Map
Delaware Basin Update - Southeast New Mexico and West TexasDuring the second quarter of 2016, Matador operated three drilling rigs in the Delaware Basin. Two of these rigs were operating in the Rustler Breaks prospect area in Eddy County, New Mexico, and one was operating in the Wolf prospect area in Loving County, Texas. In mid-July, one of the rigs operating in the Rustler Breaks prospect area was moved to Matador's Ranger/Arrowhead prospect area in the northern portion of the Company's…
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