August 2025 – The Railroad Commission of Texas has approved Kimmeridge Texas Gas, LLC’s T-4 Permit #10712, authorizing operation of an 18.14-mile regulated natural gas pipeline in Live Oak County, Texas. The line, classified as private, originates near Three Rivers and will be fully regulated under state rules. The permit was issued August 22, 2025 and remains valid through April 30, 2026, underscoring continued midstream build-out in the Eagle Ford corridor.
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Key Facts
Amendment code: NP (New Permit) | System type: Gas | Texas Regulated Miles: 18.14
Operator / Owner / Economic Operator: Kimmeridge Texas Gas, LLC
Permit number: 10712 | Issued: Aug 22, 2025 | Valid until: Apr 30, 2026
Commodity: Gas | Classification: Private
Location: Live Oak County, TX (Three Rivers vicinity; map in filing)
Total miles: 18.14 | Regulated miles: 18.14 | Unregulated miles: 0.00
This new takeaway capacity positions Kimmeridge to better connect local production to downstream markets at a time when the operator has been aggressively drilling across South Texas.
Drilling Program Highlights Since 2024
Kimmeridge Energy has drilled 77 new wells since 2024, with the majority concentrated in the Eagle Ford play:
- By County:
- Webb County: 51 wells
- McMullen County: 23 wells
- Live Oak County: 2 wells
- La Salle County: 1 well
- By Rig Contractor:
- H&P 431: 33 wells
- H&P 424: 22 wells
- H&P 260: 12 wells
- Nabors X19: 7 wells
- Nabors X22: 2 wells
The activity underscores Kimmeridge’s commitment to South Texas development, with Webb and McMullen counties driving the bulk of new gas production.
Strategic Outlook
By pairing new pipeline infrastructure with a steady pace of drilling, Kimmeridge is reinforcing its position as a significant Eagle Ford operator. The Three Rivers pipeline permit ensures regulated takeaway capacity, while the 77 wells since 2024 highlight consistent upstream growth.
Together, these moves reflect a strategy aimed at securing reliable midstream connections to maximize value from South Texas gas fields — and signal confidence in the long-term fundamentals of the region’s natural gas market.
