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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%)

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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 14 OF 32

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

WellOperatorStatusPurposeReported, bblbbl/d permittedZone, ftPermitted
Venerable 15 SWD #1Reddirt Operating, LLC.InactiveDisposal—24,0004,100–5,100Dec 31, 2024
Waddell TR I #568DBlackbeard Operating, LLCCanceledDisposal—20,0005,820–6,045Jul 23, 2020
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1032WChevron U. S. A. Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—20,0002,700–4,100Feb 15, 2000
Connell, Hattie Et #1SWDevon Energy Production Co, L.P.CanceledDisposal—20,0009,870–10,870May 7, 2013
Jax M Cowden et Al #2Henderson & Erickson, Inc.CanceledDisposal—20,0006,520–10,030Nov 8, 2013
McCamey, G. B., -a- /NCT-A/ #1Blackbeard Operating, LLCInactiveDisposal—20,0006,500–10,500May 21, 2018
Waterlogged #2SDBlackbeard Operating, LLCCanceledDisposal—20,0003,450–5,500Aug 16, 2018
Waddell TR I #240Blackbeard Operating, LLCPluggedDisposal—20,0005,400–5,655Nov 16, 2020
Lea, P.J. et Al #11Ring Energy, Inc.InactiveEnhanced recovery—20,0008,025–8,110Nov 15, 2021
Connell Heirs A #5Ctoc Energy, LLCInactiveEnhanced recovery—20,0004,120–7,354Jul 17, 2024
University Lands 19 #1SWApache CorporationCanceledDisposal—17,0003,230–4,200Jan 9, 2015
North McElroy Unit #4164BHKinder Morgan Production Co LLCInactiveEnhanced recovery—14,0002,800–3,022Nov 13, 2013
Estes, W. A. #112Pitts Energy Co.InactiveDisposal—12,0006,031–6,054Apr 10, 2019
North McElroy Unit #4152WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—10,0002,965–3,090Aug 21, 1979
Crier-McElroy #91CChevron U. S. A. Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—10,0002,600–3,100Apr 24, 2001
Crier-McElroy #173 CChevron U. S. A. Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—10,0002,600–3,100Apr 24, 2001
Adams, H. E. -C- #6WAtlas Operating LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—10,0004,025–4,140May 25, 1992
Adams, H. E. -C- #9WAtlas Operating LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—10,0003,698–3,980May 25, 1992
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1118WChevron U. S. A. Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—10,0002,700–3,200Apr 24, 2001
Crane "D" Fee #3Concho Resources Inc.CanceledDisposal—10,0004,490–5,700Jul 31, 1997
Adams, H. E. -C- #3Atlas Operating LLCInactiveEnhanced recovery—10,0003,782–4,015Oct 5, 2005
Adams, H. E. -C- #14Atlas Operating LLCInactiveEnhanced recovery—10,0003,817–4,000Oct 5, 2005
Poteet, Susan #2On Point Oilfield Operations LLCPluggedDisposal—10,0003,900–9,133Mar 26, 2013
University 30-19W #101Sandridge Expl. and Prod., LLCCanceledDisposal—10,0003,200–5,100Feb 9, 2011
University 30-42 #4Sheridan Production Company, LLCPluggedDisposal—10,0003,200–4,021Apr 14, 2011
University 30-18 #1DSandridge Expl. and Prod., LLCCanceledDisposal—10,0003,435–4,200Nov 8, 2011
Univeristy 30-18 #2DSandridge Expl. and Prod., LLCCanceledDisposal—10,0003,468–4,200Nov 8, 2011
University 30-18 #3DSandridge Expl. and Prod., LLCCanceledDisposal—10,0003,432–4,200Nov 8, 2011
University 30-19 #2DSandridge Expl. and Prod., LLCCanceledDisposal—10,0003,413–4,200Nov 8, 2011
University 30-19 #3DSandridge Expl. and Prod., LLCCanceledDisposal—10,0003,428–4,200Nov 8, 2011
University 30-19 #4DSandridge Expl. and Prod., LLCCanceledDisposal—10,0003,338–4,200Nov 8, 2011
University 30-31 #1DSandridge Expl. and Prod., LLCCanceledDisposal—10,0003,225–4,200Nov 8, 2011
University 30-30 #1DSandridge Expl. and Prod., LLCCanceledDisposal—10,0003,335–4,200Nov 8, 2011
University 45 #1Apache CorporationPluggedEnhanced recovery—10,0003,006–4,497Jul 9, 2015
Waterlogged #28SDNile Midstream, LLCInactiveDisposal—10,0005,900–6,700Sep 17, 2025
Waterlogged #27SDNile Midstream, LLCInactiveDisposal—10,0005,900–7,100Oct 10, 2025
McKnight Sand Hills Unit #1725IBlackbeard Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—7,5003,100–3,600Mar 9, 2020
North McElroy Unit #4733Kinder Morgan Production Co LLCInactiveEnhanced recovery—7,5002,743–3,048Sep 9, 2015
North McElroy Unit #4734Kinder Morgan Production Co LLCInactiveEnhanced recovery—7,5002,720–3,007Sep 9, 2015
North McElroy Unit #4743Kinder Morgan Production Co LLCInactiveEnhanced recovery—7,5002,719–3,111Sep 9, 2015
Waddell, W. N. Etal Tr. "J" #876DBurlington Res O & G Co-MidlandPluggedEnhanced recovery—7,0005,388–5,775Apr 9, 2012
Block 31 Unit #F 2CArco Oil & Gas Co.CanceledDisposal—7,00010,293–10,446Mar 29, 1990
P.J. Lea et Al #211Devon Energy Production Co, L.P.CanceledEnhanced recovery—6,0008,553–8,620Dec 15, 1997
Lea, P.J. et Al #4Devon Energy Production Co, L.P.PluggedEnhanced recovery—6,0008,040–8,090Dec 12, 1997
North McElroy Unit #4742Avad Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—6,0002,650–3,200Mar 26, 2015
Block 31 Unit #A 5AArco PermianPluggedEnhanced recovery—5,5003,194–3,216Jun 10, 1993
North McElroy Unit #2752WAvad Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—5,0002,988–3,301Jul 27, 2015
North McElroy Unit #3419WApache CorporationPluggedEnhanced recovery—5,0002,900–3,375Oct 21, 2015
North McElroy Unit #3539WApache CorporationPluggedEnhanced recovery—5,0003,349–3,731Nov 15, 2017
North McElroy Unit #3553WAvad Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—5,0003,054–3,430Nov 15, 2017
North McElroy Unit #3837AWAvad Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—5,0003,016–3,337Oct 21, 2015
North McElroy Unit #4650WAvad Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—5,0002,840–3,190Dec 21, 2015
North McElroy Unit #4721WApache CorporationPluggedEnhanced recovery—5,0002,650–3,200Jul 2, 2015
Waddel TR 1-W #209WBurlington Res O & G Co-MidlandCanceledEnhanced recovery—5,0003,350–3,600Apr 19, 2005
North McElroy Unit #3934 FKinder Morgan Production Co LLCInactiveEnhanced recovery—5,0002,860–3,800Apr 25, 1996
North McElroy Unit #3938 FKinder Morgan Production Co LLCInactiveEnhanced recovery—5,0002,880–3,800Apr 25, 1996
North McElroy Unit #3843Kinder Morgan Production Co LLCInactiveEnhanced recovery—5,0002,700–3,300Feb 6, 2003
North McElroy Unit #4731Kinder Morgan Production Co LLCInactiveEnhanced recovery—5,0002,700–3,300Apr 15, 2003
Waddell TR 1 #1076Burlington Res O & G Co-MidlandCanceledEnhanced recovery—5,0003,547–3,762Apr 14, 2005
Waddel TR 1-W #966Burlington Res O & G Co-MidlandPluggedEnhanced recovery—5,0003,398–3,484Apr 19, 2005
Waddel TR 1-W #1261Burlington Res O & G Co-MidlandPluggedEnhanced recovery—5,0003,468–3,520Apr 19, 2005
Dawson #1XOG Operating LLCCanceledDisposal—5,0002,750–2,800Aug 15, 2012
Henderson State 17 #4Burnett Oil Co., Inc.CanceledDisposal—5,0009,670–10,300Apr 11, 2014
Crane Brine Station #2Select Agua Libre Midstream, LLCPluggedOther—5,0001,050–2,200May 11, 2018
Lea, P. J. -C- #2P4 Operating, LLCInactiveDisposal—5,0006,150–8,461Dec 6, 2018
Univwhitney #3114Owl Ops II LLCInactiveDisposal—5,0008,502–9,820Oct 4, 2019
Univerin #4315Owl Ops II LLCPluggedDisposal—5,0007,080–7,420Nov 25, 2019
University -A- #8R3 Operating CorporationInactiveEnhanced recovery—5,0003,559–3,900Feb 16, 2024
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #689Gulf Oil Corp.CanceledEnhanced recovery—4,2002,820–3,047Apr 5, 1973
North McElroy Unit #3344WAvad Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—4,0002,885–3,166Aug 30, 2019
Crier-McElroy #15 WChevron U. S. A. Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—4,0002,600–3,200Apr 24, 2001
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #7WChevron U. S. A. Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—4,0002,800–3,300Apr 24, 2001
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #20WChevron U. S. A. Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—4,0002,800–3,100Apr 24, 2001
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #360 CChevron U. S. A. Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—4,0002,700–3,100Apr 24, 2001
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #418 CChevron U. S. A. Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—4,0002,800–3,100Apr 24, 2001
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #B 2 CChevron U. S. A. Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—4,0002,600–3,100Sep 8, 2000
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #B 4WChevron U. S. A. Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—4,0002,650–3,300Sep 8, 2000
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #B 64Chevron U. S. A. Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—4,0002,750–3,100Sep 8, 2000
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #636WChevron U. S. A. Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—4,0002,800–3,100Apr 24, 2001
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #B 24 CChevron U. S. A. Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—4,0002,800–3,100Sep 8, 2000
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #B 21 CChevron U. S. A. Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—4,0002,700–3,100Sep 8, 2000
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #827CChevron U. S. A. Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—4,0002,700–3,100Apr 24, 2001
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1170WChevron U. S. A. Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—4,0002,500–3,400Sep 26, 1997
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #590CChevron U. S. A. Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—4,0002,843–3,175Jun 28, 2001
Mobil 6 "F" #2Concho Resources Inc.CanceledDisposal—4,0004,620–5,900Apr 6, 1998
Edwards "10" P #1Costilla Energy, Inc.CanceledDisposal—4,0004,650–5,950Oct 10, 1997
Crier-McElroy #312Chevron U. S. A. Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—4,0002,600–3,100Nov 24, 1997
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #356HChevron U. S. A. Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—4,0002,700–2,975Sep 24, 1998
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1238CChevron U. S. A. Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—4,0002,700–3,200Sep 24, 1998
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #75CChevron U. S. A. Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—4,0002,700–3,100Sep 8, 2000
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1241Chevron U. S. A. Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—4,0002,800–3,100Sep 8, 2000
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1242Chevron U. S. A. Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—4,0002,800–3,100Sep 8, 2000
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1243Chevron U. S. A. Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—4,0002,750–3,100Sep 8, 2000
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #B105 CChevron U. S. A. Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—4,0002,700–3,150Sep 8, 2000
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #B102Chevron U. S. A. Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—4,0002,700–3,150Sep 8, 2000
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1244Chevron U. S. A. Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—4,0002,750–3,100Sep 8, 2000
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1245Chevron U. S. A. Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—4,0002,750–3,150Sep 8, 2000
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1246Chevron U. S. A. Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—4,0002,700–3,100Sep 8, 2000
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #B 71CChevron U. S. A. Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—4,0002,700–3,100Sep 8, 2000
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1247Chevron U. S. A. Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—4,0002,750–3,100Sep 8, 2000

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.