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Battalion Oil Increases Compression Capacity, Building on Previously Announced Midstream Reliability
Houston, Texas, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Battalion Oil Corporation (NYSE American: BATL, “Battalion” or the “Company”) today announced a substantial increase in compression capacity, facilitating current production and, more importantly, future development. Key Highlights Contractually secured additional compression capacityExecuted a long-term contract to provide 50% additional compression capacity in Monument DrawFacilities are expected to be online in early Q3 2026, allowing maximum
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