Merit Energy Company Wells and Activity Summary
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Recent M&A activity 5 deals on file involving Merit Energy Company
| Announced | Type | Headline | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Property |
Merit Energy Acquires Entire Fayetteville Portfolio from BHP for $300MM
268,000 net acres |
$300M |
| Jan 2018 | Asset |
PE-Backed Silver Creek Acquires Red Butte System from Merit
0 net acres |
— |
| Jun 2017 | Working Interest |
Titan Energy Sells CO2 Flood Asset For $105 Million
0 net acres |
$105M |
| Jul 2016 | Property |
Rimrock Acquires SCOOP Position for $150 Million
24,500 net acres |
$150M |
| Apr 2016 | Property |
Merit Energy Acquires Marathon's Wyoming Asets
0 net acres |
$870M |
Industry news recent coverage mentioning Merit Energy Company
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Apr 16, 2026Higher oil prices are not translating cleanly into a drilling response across U.S. shale, and company disclosures are starting to show why. The issue is not simply capital discipline. It is structural. A meaningful… Read full article on ShaleExperts →
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Apr 15, 2026In the span of fifteen months, three Japanese energy companies committed more than $10.3 billion to U.S. natural gas production assets — a buying spree that has transferred roughly 27% of Haynesville Shale output… Read full article on ShaleExperts →
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Apr 15, 2026The first quarter of 2026 has officially defined the "Barbell Era" of American oil and gas. While the total number of deals plummeted by 46% YoY (dropping to just 7 major transactions), the total deal value skyrocketed… Read full article on ShaleExperts →
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Apr 11, 2026Western Canadian M&A activity in Q1 2026 was characterized by a 87% decrease in total deal value compared to Q1 2025, totaling $0.8 billion C$ . However, transaction volume remained resilient with a 150% increase in… Read full article on ShaleExperts →
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Mar 23, 2026Energy Secretary Chris Wright stood in front of the largest gathering of oil executives in the world this morning and delivered a message that was equal parts market economics and wartime urgency: the price spike is… Read full article on ShaleExperts →
⚑ Same company across states: Merit Energy Company
Curated alternate names for Merit Energy Company (from ShaleExperts company records):
- MERIT ENERGY CO, MERIT ENERGY CO LLC, MERIT ENERGY COMPANY, Merit Energy Company LLC, MERIT ENERGY COMPANY, LLC
Merit Energy Company has 11 wells on file in Utah.
Active in 3 counties — concentrated in EMERY, SAN JUAN, and SUMMIT.
Most recent well: 1 Red Mtn 9220 JV-P in the UNDESIGNATED field (SUMMIT county) — last updated July 2002.
Merit Energy Company county coverage
Counties where Merit Energy Company has wells. Click any county for its local activity.
Recent wells
| Well Name | County | Last activity | Updates | API |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Red Mtn 9220 JV-P | SUMMIT | 2002-07-24 | 4304330313 | |
| E Mountain Unit 32-23 | EMERY | 1989-10-27 | 4301530231 | |
| Navajo Federal 41-5 | SAN JUAN | 1987-12-22 | 4303731358 | |
| 13-35 Emu Hre Federal | EMERY | 1987-10-15 | 4301530230 | |
| Indian Creek Unit 021762-3 | EMERY | 1984-10-19 | 4301530175 | |
| Indian Creek 10176-5 | EMERY | 1982-11-03 | 4301530117 | |
| Indian Creek 14176-1 | EMERY | 1982-03-24 | 4301530091 | |
| Indian Creek 1 | EMERY | 1981-11-07 | 4301530082 | |
| Hatch Point 27-1A | SAN JUAN | 1980-06-27 | 4303730518 | |
| State Woolley 5 (U216) | SAN JUAN | 1969-12-31 | 4303715547 |
Top Oil & Gas Fields worked by Merit Energy Company by total wells
Fields: Flat Canyon, Ismay, Kiva, Lion Mesa, Undesignated.