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WATER · CRANE COUNTY

Produced water and disposal in Crane 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 →

Crane County has 1,160 active injection and disposal wells, 117 of them permitted for disposal, with 2.9 million barrels a day of permitted capacity.

Operators reported 149 million barrels injected on H-10 filings in the twelve months to September 2025, up 5% on the year before, about 14% of what the permits allow.

7 deep disposal wells here report daily to TexNet; they injected 51,396 barrels a day in August 2026.

Kinder Morgan Production Co LLC is the largest injector in the county, with 46 million barrels reported across 208 active wells.

1 M2+ earthquakes were located in the county's area over the last two years, the largest M2.0.

1,160
active injection wells, 117 for disposal
2.88M
bbl/d permitted capacity
149M
bbl reported, H-10 year to Sep 2025 +5%
14%
of permitted capacity used
3,157
UIC permits on file, all time
51.4K
bbl/d, 7 daily reporters, Aug 2026

Reported injection, by month

H-10 FILINGS · TEN YEARS TO SEP 2025

Last 12 months 149,027,089 · prior 12 142,302,483(+5%)

010M20M30M2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

UT BEG TexNet injection reporting tool

Deep disposal, reported daily

51.4K
bbl per day, Aug 2026
7
wells reporting
3
operators
—
same wells vs a year earlier
WellOperatorbbl/d
10336921Nile Midstream, LLC17,966
10337592Nile Midstream, LLC14,267
10335587Ring Energy, Inc.10,064
10337617Nile Midstream, LLC6,217
10337657Nile Midstream, LLC2,306
10335497Select Water Solutions, LLC576
10337570Nile Midstream, LLC0

Who injects here

Operators with active permits in the county, by reported H-10 volume over the settled year.

OperatorReported, bblActive wellsCapacity bbl/d
Kinder Morgan Production Co LLC45.5M208601K
Scout Energy Management LLC38.3M242553K
Nile Midstream, LLC20.2M17315K
Blackbeard Operating, LLC15.3M207445K
Ring Energy, Inc.13.1M98227K
Formentera Operations LLC7.4M74241K
Citation Oil & Gas Corp.2.45M3687.8K
Hilcorp Energy Company1.48M4697.3K
Fluido Energy Services, LLC1.28M222K
Crownquest Operating, LLC726K55K
R3 Operating Corporation410K410K
Olsen Energy Inc.392K911.8K
Targa Midstream Services LLC314K16K
Seven Loaves Energy LLC269K321.5K
Roadside SWD, LLC244K125K
Walsh & Watts, Inc.160K23.5K
Harvest Petroleum Partners LLC151K24K
Lario Oil & Gas Company138K16K
Kneupper Oil, LLC135K42.6K
Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd.131K3122K

Injection permits

3,166 UIC PERMITS · 1,160 ACTIVE · PAGE 13 OF 32

Active permits first, by reported volume, then canceled, plugged, and never-activated permits.

WellOperatorStatusPurposeReported, bblbbl/d permittedZone, ftPermitted
McKnight, M.B. SWD #3Ring Energy, Inc.CanceledDisposal—10,0006,800–8,600Jan 25, 2023
Henderson, M.F. SWD #0401Ring Energy, Inc.InactiveDisposal—10,00010,700–11,191Feb 20, 2025
Bilge Water #924Nile Midstream, LLCInactiveDisposal—10,00010,541–12,441Sep 15, 2026
Ring C-Bar SWD #1Ring Energy, Inc.InactiveDisposal—10,0009,500–10,800Jul 2, 2025
McKnight Sand Hills Unit #1724IBlackbeard Operating, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—7,5003,100–3,600Mar 9, 2020
North McElroy Unit #2836 WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—5,0002,950–3,363Mar 6, 2015
Texas University Sec. 16 #1638Harvest Petroleum Partners LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—5,0003,050–3,359Aug 29, 2025
Texas University Sec. 16 #1607Harvest Petroleum Partners LLCInactiveEnhanced recovery—5,0003,250–3,400Sep 2, 2025
North McElroy Unit #3239WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—3,5002,871–3,185May 27, 2014
North McElroy Unit #3535WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—3,5003,094–3,488May 14, 2014
Waddel TR 1-W #201WBlackbeard Operating, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—3,5003,100–3,490Apr 8, 2002
Waddell TR A #83WBlackbeard Operating, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—3,5003,092–3,550Jun 27, 2003
Waddell TR A #1478Blackbeard Operating, LLCInactiveEnhanced recovery—3,5003,075–3,678Dec 16, 2014
Waddell TR A #1468Blackbeard Operating, LLCInactiveEnhanced recovery—3,5003,020–3,577Jan 7, 2015
Waddel TR 1-W #67WBlackbeard Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—3,0003,100–3,560Dec 27, 2011
Cordona Lake Consolidated Unit #13DHilcorp Energy CompanyInactiveDisposal—3,0002,511–3,255May 13, 1994
North McElroy Unit #14WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—2,5002,650–3,300Apr 30, 2001
North McElroy Unit #3751WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—2,5003,300–3,850Oct 22, 2013
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1470WHScout Energy Management LLCInactiveEnhanced recovery—2,5002,600–3,000Jan 8, 2008
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1471WHScout Energy Management LLCInactiveEnhanced recovery—2,5002,600–3,000Jan 8, 2008
North McElroy Unit #3807WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—2,0003,150–3,454Apr 1, 2003
North McElroy Unit #4536WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—2,0002,800–3,057May 1, 2007
North McElroy Unit #4746WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—2,0002,650–3,200Nov 5, 1999
Waddel TR 1-W #2WBlackbeard Operating, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,6003,470–3,531Feb 21, 1962
Concho Bluff Queen Unit #601WFlat Top Operating, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5004,180–4,290Jul 25, 1994
North McElroy Unit #3801WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,996–3,143Jul 31, 1989
North McElroy Unit #4059WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,859–3,046Jan 29, 1968
North McElroy Unit #4110WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,803–3,050—
North McElroy Unit #4143WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,899–3,054—
North McElroy Unit #4159WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,916–3,048—
North McElroy Unit #4547WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,812–3,033Mar 9, 1970
Cordona Lake Consolidated Unit #211WHilcorp Energy CompanyCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5005,000–5,700Sep 3, 2010
Caprock "TXL" #1WJones, L. E. Operating, Inc.CanceledDisposal—1,5005,490–6,000Jul 13, 2009
Waddell TR 1 #543WBlackbeard Operating, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,0003,252–3,540Aug 31, 1970
Waddell TR 1 #788WBlackbeard Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—1,0003,390–3,470Nov 22, 1966
Texas University Sec. 15 & 16 #1510WCrescent Energy Operating, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,0003,377–3,512Aug 26, 2003
Texas University Sec. 15 & 16 #1521WContango Resources, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,0003,525–3,712Aug 26, 2003
North McElroy Unit #3355WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,0002,930–3,200Feb 14, 1978
North McElroy Unit #3830WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,0003,070–3,373Dec 16, 1987
North McElroy Unit #4463WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,0002,948–3,083Dec 16, 1987
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #483 CScout Energy Management LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—1,0002,816–3,000Dec 16, 1991
Waddell TR A #362WBlackbeard Operating, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,0003,250–3,530May 31, 2016
Texas University Sec. 15 & 16 #1532WCrescent Energy Operating, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,0003,345–3,563Aug 26, 2003
Texas Consolidated #1 #H 15HRing Energy, Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,0008,450–9,200May 8, 1989
Waddell TR A #126Blackbeard Operating, LLCInactiveEnhanced recovery—1,0004,300–4,825Oct 13, 1997
Texas University Sec. 15 & 16 #1516Crescent Energy Operating, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,0003,415–3,570Jul 25, 2000
Lea, P.J. et Al #9Ring Energy, Inc.InactiveEnhanced recovery—1,0004,398–4,808Jan 16, 2001
Lea, P.J. et Al #13Ring Energy, Inc.InactiveEnhanced recovery—1,0004,400–4,818Jan 16, 2001
Lea, P.J. et Al #18Ring Energy, Inc.InactiveEnhanced recovery—1,0004,410–4,750Jan 16, 2001
Van Court "60" #4Crownquest Operating, LLCInactiveEnhanced recovery—1,0006,850–7,270Jan 8, 2004
Tubb, J.B. -B- #8Walsh & Watts, Inc.InactiveEnhanced recovery—1,0004,100–4,370Dec 19, 2025
Cordona Lake Consolidated Unit #119WHilcorp Energy CompanyInactiveEnhanced recovery—8005,250–5,600Feb 21, 1997
Cordona Lake Consolidated Unit #120WHilcorp Energy CompanyInactiveEnhanced recovery—8005,375–5,750Feb 21, 1997
McKnight Sand Hills Unit #1228Blackbeard Operating, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—8003,100–3,600Apr 24, 2014
McKnight Sand Hills Unit #1025IBlackbeard Operating, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—8003,100–3,600Jan 14, 2015
McKnight Sand Hills Unit #1503Blackbeard Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—8003,100–3,600Jun 30, 2015
McKnight Sand Hills Unit #1501IRBlackbeard Operating, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—8003,100–3,600Jun 30, 2015
Cordona Lake Consolidated Unit #82Hilcorp Energy CompanyInactiveEnhanced recovery—7005,300–5,700May 9, 1990
Cordona Lake Consolidated Unit #95Hilcorp Energy CompanyInactiveEnhanced recovery—7005,300–5,700May 9, 1990
Cordona Lake Consolidated Unit #97Hilcorp Energy CompanyInactiveEnhanced recovery—7005,300–5,700May 9, 1990
Cordona Lake Consolidated Unit #101Hilcorp Energy CompanyInactiveEnhanced recovery—7005,300–5,700May 9, 1990
Cordona Lake Consolidated Unit #102Hilcorp Energy CompanyInactiveEnhanced recovery—7005,300–5,700May 9, 1990
Cordona Lake Consolidated Unit #104Hilcorp Energy CompanyInactiveEnhanced recovery—7005,300–5,700May 9, 1990
Cordona Lake Consolidated Unit #108Hilcorp Energy CompanyInactiveEnhanced recovery—7005,300–5,700May 9, 1990
Cordona Lake Consolidated Unit #110Hilcorp Energy CompanyInactiveEnhanced recovery—7005,300–5,700May 9, 1990
Cordona Lake Consolidated Unit #111Hilcorp Energy CompanyInactiveEnhanced recovery—7005,300–5,700May 9, 1990
Cordona Lake Consolidated Unit #116Hilcorp Energy CompanyInactiveEnhanced recovery—7005,300–5,700May 9, 1990
State of Texas -DW- #5WFormentera Operations LLCCanceledDisposal—7003,096–3,350Jan 12, 1993
Mosely, J. M. #7WXOG Operating LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—5502,920–3,010Jul 30, 2019
Mosely, J. M. #3XOG Operating LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—5503,005–3,016Aug 12, 1993
Mosely, J. M. #4XOG Operating LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—5502,950–2,979Jul 30, 2019
Waddell TR A #6WBlackbeard Operating, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—5003,250–3,427Jan 24, 2020
Waddell TR A #319WBlackbeard Operating, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—5003,115–3,592Jun 28, 2016
Waddell TR A #331WBlackbeard Operating, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—5003,239–3,548Dec 1, 2014
Waddell TR A #384WBlackbeard Operating, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—5003,180–3,479Apr 30, 2012
Waddell TR A #399WBlackbeard Operating, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—5003,160–3,430Jun 30, 2016
Waddell TR A #430WBlackbeard Operating, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—5003,190–3,480Oct 11, 1965
Waddell TR A #1282WBlackbeard Operating, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—5004,390–4,776Mar 28, 1995
Waddell TR A #1291WBlackbeard Operating, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—5004,300–5,000Feb 27, 1996
Abell Devonian Unit #54WFasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd.CanceledEnhanced recovery—3205,231–5,365Nov 18, 2010
Harris, W. F. #4XOG Operating LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery—3003,019–3,029Oct 14, 1999
Block 31 Unit #D 2OXY USA Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery——8,150–9,150Apr 7, 1993
Block 31 Unit #N 2OXY USA Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery——8,064–8,659Oct 16, 1968
Adams, H. E. "B" #2WAtlas Operating LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery————
Lea, P.J. et Al #59WRing Energy, Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery———Mar 21, 1963
Lea, P.J. et Al #75Ring Energy, Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery———Jan 14, 1983
Texas University Sec. 15 & 16 #1502WContango Resources, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery——3,332Dec 18, 1985
Texas University Sec. 15 & 16 #1511WContango Resources, LLCCanceledEnhanced recovery——3,338–3,519Dec 18, 1985
North McElroy Unit #13Getty Oil Co.CanceledEnhanced recovery—40,8002,959Mar 6, 1972
Waddell TR 3 #819Burlington Res O & G Co-MidlandPluggedDisposal—35,0009,000–9,360May 7, 2004
Waddel TR 1-W #1141Blackbeard Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—35,0003,486–3,566Jul 6, 2004
State -EG- #34DDevon Energy Production Co, L.P.CanceledDisposal—30,00012,000–13,200Dec 9, 2013
Waddell TR A #977Burlington Res O & G Co-MidlandCanceledDisposal—25,0005,750–5,900Jul 22, 1997
Waddell TR A #611Burlington Res O & G Co-MidlandCanceledDisposal—25,0005,600–5,900Feb 9, 1998
Waddell TR B #970Blackbeard Operating, LLCInactiveDisposal—25,0005,600–5,900Feb 9, 1998
Waddell TR A #55Burlington Res O & G Co-MidlandCanceledDisposal—25,0005,745–5,900Sep 15, 1999
Waddell TR 1 #1248Burlington Res O & G Co-MidlandCanceledDisposal—25,0004,300–5,411Nov 30, 2001
Mobil-Glenn #14Citation Oil & Gas Corp.CanceledDisposal—25,0006,100–7,500May 16, 2002
Waddell TR I #872Blackbeard Operating, LLCPluggedDisposal—25,0005,547–6,000Sep 22, 2014
Crane SWD #2District Disposal, L.L.C.CanceledDisposal—25,0004,650–7,050Nov 13, 2014

Latest disposal drilling permits

W-1 drilling permits in the county tagged as produced-water disposal.

IssuedPermitOperatorLease / well
Aug 26, 2026918086Ring Energy, Inc.Ring Whorl SWD #1 10337841
Aug 5, 2026917603Ring Energy, Inc.Ring Ripple SWD #1 10337831
Mar 13, 2026914083Ring Energy, Inc.Ring Sand Hills SWD #1 10337258
Jan 28, 2025905501Ring Energy, Inc.Ring C Bar SWD #1 10337575
Oct 4, 2024903072Ring Energy, Inc.Henderson, M. F. SWD #0401 10337527
Feb 10, 2023887888Ring Energy, Inc.Ring Sand Hills SWD #1 10337258
Sep 29, 2022884332Ring Energy, Inc.McKnight, M.B. SWD #3 10337147
Oct 6, 2014796874District Disposal, L.L.C.Crane SWD #2 10336468
Aug 6, 2014791147District Disposal, L.L.C.Crane SWD #1 10336422
Jan 17, 2014776687Fluido Energy Services, LLCSandhills SWD #1 10336288

About this data

RRC UIC well master and H-10 injection reports, settled through Sep 2025; TexNet daily injection for Aug 2026; disposal permit tags from Petrora's sector classifier.

Developers: this page as JSON is GET /v1/data/water/tx/crane, documented in the API reference.