ExxonMobil Making 3.5-Mile Wells of Dean Pay in Martin County

FireBird Energy II operations — FireBird Energy II operations. On a per-lateral-ft basis, FireBird’s well tested 404 bbl per 1,000 ft, while the ExxonMobil well tested 225 per 1,000. (FireBird Energy II)

July 15, 2026 06:17 PM CDT

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