Produced water and disposal in Brazoria County
Every injection and disposal permit in the county, what each well is permitted to take, what its operator reported, and who is reporting daily. Earthquakes in the area →
Brazoria County has 177 active injection and disposal wells, 86 of them permitted for disposal, with 3.3 million barrels a day of permitted capacity.
Operators reported 25 million barrels injected on H-10 filings in the twelve months to September 2025, down 26% on the year before, about 2% of what the permits allow.
Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC is the largest injector in the county, with 7.9 million barrels reported across 6 active wells.
- 177
- active injection wells, 86 for disposal
- 3.32M
- bbl/d permitted capacity
- 24.9M
- bbl reported, H-10 year to Sep 2025 -26%
- 2%
- of permitted capacity used
- 739
- UIC permits on file, all time
Reported injection, by month
H-10 FILINGS · TEN YEARS TO SEP 2025
Last 12 months 24,886,963 · prior 12 33,532,114(-26%)
Who injects here
Operators with active permits in the county, by reported H-10 volume over the settled year.
| Operator | Reported, bbl | Active wells | Capacity bbl/d |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips 66 Pipeline LLC | 7.88M | 6 | 390K |
| Denbury Onshore, LLC | 5.9M | 101 | 2.57M |
| Cerberus Engineering, LLC | 2.28M | 6 | 20K |
| McGowan Working Partners, Inc. | 1.58M | 3 | 14K |
| Ineos USA LLC | 1.42M | 2 | 50K |
| Sue-Ann Operating, L.C. | 1.29M | 7 | 60K |
| Elliott Oil & Gas Operating Co. | 936K | 7 | 46.6K |
| HG Operating LLC | 878K | 2 | 4.9K |
| Elliott Oil Company, L.P. | 483K | 1 | 3K |
| Gcows Operating LLC | 465K | 2 | 6K |
| White Marlin Operating Co, LLC | 419K | 4 | 31K |
| Atlas Operating LLC | 408K | 2 | 14.9K |
| Kaler Energy Corp. | 300K | 1 | 5K |
| STS Petroleum LLC | 271K | 1 | 1K |
| MBX Operating LLC | 259K | 1 | 6K |
| Hilcorp Energy Company | 55.3K | 5 | 14.4K |
| Davis Energy Services LLC | 23.9K | 1 | 500 |
| Sideline Oil & Gas, L.P. | 13K | 5 | 7.85K |
| Josey Oil Company, Ltd. | 5.47K | 1 | 3K |
| Paleo Oil Company LLC | 1.08K | 1 | 400 |
Injection permits
996 UIC PERMITS · 177 ACTIVE · PAGE 5 OF 10
Active permits first, by reported volume, then canceled, plugged, and never-activated permits.
| Well | Operator | Status | Purpose | Reported, bbl | bbl/d permitted | Zone, ft | Permitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinto Energy Ptrs - #27 | Pinto Energy Ptrs - STG 1, LLC | Inactive | Storage | — | 51,500 | 2,250–4,400 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Pinto Energy Ptrs - #25 | Pinto Energy Ptrs - STG 1, LLC | Inactive | Storage | — | 51,500 | 2,250–4,400 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Pinto Energy Ptrs - #24 | Pinto Energy Ptrs - STG 1, LLC | Inactive | Storage | — | 51,500 | 2,250–4,400 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Pinto Energy Ptrs - #23 | Pinto Energy Ptrs - STG 1, LLC | Inactive | Storage | — | 51,500 | 2,250–4,400 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Pinto Energy Ptrs - #22 | Pinto Energy Ptrs - STG 1, LLC | Inactive | Storage | — | 51,500 | 2,250–4,400 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Pinto Energy Ptrs - #21 | Pinto Energy Ptrs - STG 1, LLC | Inactive | Storage | — | 51,500 | 2,250–4,400 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Pinto Energy Ptrs - #26 | Pinto Energy Ptrs - STG 1, LLC | Inactive | Storage | — | 51,500 | 2,250–4,400 | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Pleasant Bayou #1 | U.S. Department of Energy | Canceled | Disposal | — | 40,000 | 4,200–7,050 | Nov 29, 1989 |
| US Dept. of Energy Brine Disp. #1 | U.S. Department of Energy | Canceled | Disposal | — | 30,000 | 4,610–4,690 | Aug 31, 1978 |
| US Dept. of Energy Brine Disp. #1A | U.S. Department of Energy | Canceled | Disposal | — | 30,000 | 5,710–6,010 | Mar 22, 1979 |
| US Dept. of Energy Brine Disp. #2A | U.S. Department of Energy | Canceled | Disposal | — | 30,000 | 5,650–5,977 | Dec 7, 1978 |
| US Dept. of Energy Brine Disp. #2B | U.S. Department of Energy | Canceled | Disposal | — | 30,000 | 5,885–6,175 | Mar 14, 1979 |
| US Dept. of Energy Brine Disp. #3A | U.S. Department of Energy | Canceled | Disposal | — | 30,000 | 5,680–5,983 | Dec 8, 1978 |
| US Dept. of Energy Brine Disp. #3B | U.S. Department of Energy | Canceled | Disposal | — | 30,000 | 5,742–6,014 | Mar 20, 1979 |
| West Hasting Unit #7803 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 4,300–4,850 | Nov 5, 2012 |
| West Hasting Unit #7927 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,125–5,750 | Jul 24, 2013 |
| West Hasting Unit #6010 | Texcal Energy (GP) LLC | Plugged | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,600–6,080 | Feb 1, 2007 |
| West Hasting Unit #6907 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,400–6,080 | Aug 16, 2013 |
| West Hasting Unit #6916 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Plugged | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,300–5,830 | Feb 21, 2007 |
| West Hasting Unit #6406 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,350–5,883 | Nov 26, 2013 |
| West Hasting Unit #6113W | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,800–6,100 | Mar 7, 2007 |
| West Hasting Unit #8401 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,900–6,071 | Mar 19, 2007 |
| West Hasting Unit #7621 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,619–6,207 | Nov 25, 2013 |
| West Hasting Unit #7611 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,650–6,930 | Feb 14, 2011 |
| West Hasting Unit #7507 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Plugged | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,765–6,127 | Apr 11, 2007 |
| West Hasting Unit #8201 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,300–5,925 | Apr 24, 2007 |
| West Hasting Unit #9628 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 6,012–6,226 | Jun 22, 2007 |
| West Hasting Unit #9003 | Texcal Energy (GP) LLC | Plugged | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,925–6,079 | Jun 22, 2007 |
| West Hasting Unit #9707 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,770–6,166 | May 13, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #1805A | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Plugged | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,575–6,200 | Aug 2, 2007 |
| West Hasting Unit #7913 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Plugged | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,370–5,827 | Aug 6, 2007 |
| West Hasting Unit #8701 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,810–6,081 | May 29, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #2703 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,530–6,220 | Oct 9, 2007 |
| West Hasting Unit #2802 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,511–5,763 | Oct 9, 2007 |
| West Hasting Unit #1901 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Plugged | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,584–6,074 | Oct 9, 2007 |
| West Hasting Unit #3705 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,450–5,800 | Nov 9, 2010 |
| West Hasting Unit #7010 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,760–6,015 | Oct 16, 2007 |
| West Hasting Unit #7708 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,510–6,082 | Sep 13, 2013 |
| West Hasting Unit #7607 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Plugged | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,644–6,157 | Dec 18, 2007 |
| West Hasting Unit #8909 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,490–6,200 | Dec 18, 2007 |
| West Hasting Unit #7622 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,644–6,200 | Dec 18, 2007 |
| West Hasting Unit #6403 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,500–5,855 | Jan 14, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #8907 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,860–6,075 | May 13, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #7001 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Plugged | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,701–6,104 | Jan 30, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #9605 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,800–6,074 | Jan 30, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #8903 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,660–6,020 | Jan 30, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #7004 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,800–6,030 | Jan 30, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #6408 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,450–6,200 | Dec 12, 2013 |
| West Hasting Unit #9004 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,540–5,830 | Feb 5, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #9303 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,870–6,076 | Mar 13, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #7711 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,360–6,175 | Mar 13, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #6931 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Plugged | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,440–6,200 | Mar 13, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #2701 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,380–6,080 | Apr 11, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #6009R | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,350–6,088 | Jul 30, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #6102 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Plugged | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,660–5,990 | Jun 30, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #8409 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,850–6,250 | Oct 22, 2012 |
| West Hasting Unit #8133 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,450–5,740 | May 13, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #8411 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,780–6,080 | May 13, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #6206 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,675–6,600 | Oct 28, 2011 |
| West Hasting Unit #2504 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Plugged | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,580–6,215 | Jul 3, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #7912 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,030–5,255 | Jul 3, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #2203 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,675–5,838 | Oct 3, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #1904 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,490–6,150 | Oct 3, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #1708 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,800–6,150 | Feb 14, 2012 |
| West Hasting Unit #2801 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,480–6,080 | Sep 4, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #3703 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,470–5,793 | Oct 24, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #3302 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Plugged | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,590–5,939 | Oct 27, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #3801 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,400–6,078 | Oct 27, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #3902 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Plugged | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,345–5,659 | Oct 29, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #3105 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,460–6,194 | Oct 29, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #3202 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Plugged | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,510–5,839 | Oct 30, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #4603 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,560–5,895 | Dec 19, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #5001 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,405–6,069 | Dec 19, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #4405 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,250–5,882 | Dec 19, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #4501 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,500–6,080 | Dec 19, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #4401 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,350–6,080 | Dec 19, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #4702 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,740–6,915 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| West Hasting Unit #5106 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,355–7,435 | Dec 17, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #5105 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,310–5,598 | Dec 17, 2008 |
| West Hasting Unit #2401W | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,800–6,250 | Jan 27, 2011 |
| West Hasting Unit #1192 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,950–6,255 | Jul 1, 2011 |
| West Hasting Unit #1191 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 6,000–6,425 | Oct 20, 2011 |
| West Hasting Unit #7605 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 4,350–4,950 | Nov 6, 2012 |
| West Hasting Unit #7708 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,510–6,082 | Sep 10, 2013 |
| West Hasting Unit #6207 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 6,345–6,804 | Nov 21, 2013 |
| West Hasting Unit #8502 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,925–6,450 | Mar 18, 2014 |
| West Hasting Unit #7931 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,027–6,016 | Sep 18, 2026 |
| West Hasting Unit #6817 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,076–6,092 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| West Hasting Unit #7930 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 30,000 | 5,087–6,084 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Belcher, W. T., "A" #53 | Energyquest II, LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 25,000 | 4,000–5,000 | Sep 4, 1998 |
| Pledger Gas Field Unit #22 | Texas Petroleum Investment Co. | Inactive | Disposal | — | 25,000 | 4,700–5,600 | Jan 7, 2013 |
| Pledger Gas Field Unit #34 | Texas Petroleum Investment Co. | Inactive | Disposal | — | 25,000 | 4,850–5,700 | Jan 7, 2013 |
| Sneed, Gilbert #4 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Plugged | Disposal | — | 20,000 | 1,850–2,194 | May 7, 1982 |
| Belcher, W. T. "B" #45 | Energyquest II, LLC | Plugged | Disposal | — | 20,000 | 4,149–4,500 | Jul 10, 2001 |
| Belcher, W. T. "B" #56 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Plugged | Disposal | — | 20,000 | 4,450–4,850 | Jan 13, 2006 |
| Belcher, W. T. "A" #49 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Plugged | Disposal | — | 20,000 | 4,650–5,000 | Apr 20, 2005 |
| West Hasting Unit #2803A | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 20,000 | 5,490–6,205 | Aug 3, 2023 |
| Hogg, W. C. NCT-2 #93 | Texaco E & P Inc. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 16,000 | 1,800–2,250 | May 21, 1986 |
| Hogg, W. C. NCT-2 #133 | Texaco E & P Inc. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 16,000 | 1,200–2,150 | May 21, 1986 |
| Hogg, W. C. NCT-2 #194 | Texaco E & P Inc. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 16,000 | 1,600–2,750 | May 12, 1986 |
Latest disposal drilling permits
W-1 drilling permits in the county tagged as produced-water disposal.
| Issued | Permit | Operator | Lease / well |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2013 | 766198 | Denbury Onshore, LLC | Shindler SWD 3 #1 03981965 |
| Nov 5, 2004 | 553283 | Cornerstone Energy, Inc. | W. Algoa SWD #1 03932869 |
| Oct 3, 1990 | 378816 | Pacific Enterprises Oil Co.(usa) | Knape SWD #1 03932409 |
| Oct 27, 1989 | 365530 | Pg&e Resources Company | Vieman SWD #1 03932360 |
| Jan 8, 1988 | 341075 | Zinn Petroleum Co. | Walker Vieman SWD #1D 03932257 |
| Oct 3, 1980 | 94745 | Amoco Production Company | Lewellyn, Nellie #2 D 03900151 |
| Jul 3, 1980 | 85826 | Amoco Production Company | Paul, Steve Unit #11D 03900724 |
| Jul 3, 1980 | 85824 | Amoco Production Company | Condon, E. J. #1D 03900347 |
| Jul 3, 1980 | 85823 | Amoco Production Company | Barnett, Norma E. #2D 03900344 |
| Jun 17, 1980 | 84193 | Amoco Production Company | Curkeet, William R. R/a "B" #4D 03900422 |
About this data
RRC UIC well master and H-10 injection reports, settled through Sep 2025; TexNet daily injection for the last settled month; disposal permit tags from Petrora's sector classifier.
Developers: this page as JSON is GET /v1/data/water/tx/brazoria, documented in the API reference.