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Reliable Energy. American Strength.
Developing Illinois Basin resources through responsible leasing and production.
American Energy, Built on Experience
Revitalizing the Illinois Basin
Many Southern Illinois fields were waterflooded decades ago, then shut in before their potential was fully developed. We’re building a disciplined plan to evaluate and renew these assets.
• Review state records, well logs and production history.
• Map Cypress, Aux Vases and Ste. Genevieve / McClosky zones well by well.
• Lease and unitiz
Many Southern Illinois fields were waterflooded decades ago, then shut in before their potential was fully developed. We’re building a disciplined plan to evaluate and renew these assets.
• Review state records, well logs and production history.
• Map Cypress, Aux Vases and Ste. Genevieve / McClosky zones well by well.
• Lease and unitize acreage around the strongest targets.
• Restore injection, return wells to production and drill where the data supports it.
A Straightforward Approach for Landowners
Own land or mineral rights in Southern Illinois? We’re an Illinois company interested in acreage that fits our development plans. We explain the process clearly and give you time to review.
1. Share your county and section using the form below.
2. We compare your acreage with our project maps.
3. If it’s a fit, we provide a written offer
Own land or mineral rights in Southern Illinois? We’re an Illinois company interested in acreage that fits our development plans. We explain the process clearly and give you time to review.
1. Share your county and section using the form below.
2. We compare your acreage with our project maps.
3. If it’s a fit, we provide a written offer outlining bonus, royalty and term.
4. Review the offer with your attorney—there’s no pressure to sign.
If production begins, royalties are paid according to your interest and the lease terms.
Partnerships & Acquisitions
American Patriot holds non-operated working interests in approximately 125 producing wells across Texas, Louisiana and Montana. We bring a practical, data-led approach to our Illinois Basin project and partner opportunities.
• Working-interest participation in Illinois Basin redevelopment.
• Acquisitions of producing properties and matur
American Patriot holds non-operated working interests in approximately 125 producing wells across Texas, Louisiana and Montana. We bring a practical, data-led approach to our Illinois Basin project and partner opportunities.
• Working-interest participation in Illinois Basin redevelopment.
• Acquisitions of producing properties and mature waterflood units, typically valued from $250,000 to $60 million.
• Project overview available to qualified partners; detailed technical materials shared under NDA.
Experienced Support for Independents
Our team applies the same hands-on experience behind our own wells and operations to support other operators and owners—by project or month to month.
• Geology: log analysis, mapping, correlation and field studies.
• Prospecting: prospect generation, bypassed pay and recompletions.
• Evaluation: reserves, decline curves and acquisition e
Our team applies the same hands-on experience behind our own wells and operations to support other operators and owners—by project or month to month.
• Geology: log analysis, mapping, correlation and field studies.
• Prospecting: prospect generation, bypassed pay and recompletions.
• Evaluation: reserves, decline curves and acquisition economics.
• Accounting: JIBs, revenue, severance, depletion and monthly close.
Our tools include GeoGraphix, PHDwin, IHS, WolfePak and QuickBooks.
Leadership & Expertise
John Melosi
John brings seven years of oil and gas experience spanning regulatory compliance, operations support, and financial coordination. For the past four years, he has supported oil and gas accounting, including royalty tracking, joint interest billing entries, and monthly reporting. He also helps maintain state and federal compliance, manage l
John brings seven years of oil and gas experience spanning regulatory compliance, operations support, and financial coordination. For the past four years, he has supported oil and gas accounting, including royalty tracking, joint interest billing entries, and monthly reporting. He also helps maintain state and federal compliance, manage lease documentation, and keep essential administrative workflows running smoothly—connecting field operations with dependable back-office support.
Nicholas Melosi
Nicholas Melosi, a Southern Illinois University geology graduate, brings nearly 15 years of oil and gas experience. He has overseen production and sales across multiple fields and basins, and for the past four years has led American Patriot’s growth. His work includes development and engineering projects, reserve analyses for acquisitions
Nicholas Melosi, a Southern Illinois University geology graduate, brings nearly 15 years of oil and gas experience. He has overseen production and sales across multiple fields and basins, and for the past four years has led American Patriot’s growth. His work includes development and engineering projects, reserve analyses for acquisitions, and workover operations—supporting disciplined, reliable energy development.