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.

Injection permits

3,166 UIC PERMITS · 1,160 ACTIVE · PAGE 17 OF 32

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

WellOperatorStatusPurposeReported, bblbbl/d permittedZone, ftPermitted
Tubb, J. B. -B- #45Ring Energy, Inc.PluggedDisposal—2,0004,220–4,410Apr 30, 2001
Waddell TR 1 #1203Burlington Res O & G Co-MidlandPluggedDisposal—2,0003,296–3,592Oct 5, 2010
Waddell TR 1 #1111Blackbeard Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—2,0003,480–3,760Oct 5, 2010
North McElroy Unit #4733BHKinder Morgan Production Co LLCInactiveEnhanced recovery—2,0002,800–3,000Apr 19, 2005
North McElroy Unit #3941FKinder Morgan Production Co LLCInactiveEnhanced recovery—2,0002,850–3,300Apr 19, 2005
Waddell TR 1 #1107Blackbeard Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—2,0003,427–3,684Aug 1, 2016
Waddell TR 1 #983Burlington Res O & G Co-MidlandPluggedEnhanced recovery—2,0003,320–7,593Oct 5, 2010
Waddell TR 1 #1066Blackbeard Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—2,0003,276–3,565Oct 2, 2018
Jordan University Unit #643Citation Oil & Gas Corp.InactiveEnhanced recovery—2,0003,100–3,730Mar 24, 2014
Jordan University Unit #716Citation Oil & Gas Corp.InactiveEnhanced recovery—2,0003,100–3,555Apr 22, 2014
Tucker -A- #992928Petx Operating LLCInactiveDisposal—2,0005,113–5,238Jul 9, 2019
Edwards, W. P. #11Appling, J. B., et AlCanceledEnhanced recovery—2,0003,400May 20, 1965
Edwards, W. P. #12Appling, J. B., et AlCanceledEnhanced recovery—2,0003,400May 20, 1965
Edwards, W. P. #12Socony Mobil Oil Company, Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—2,0003,550–3,800Mar 23, 1964
Jordan University Unit #723Shell Oil CompanyPluggedEnhanced recovery—2,0003,540–3,625Apr 17, 1972
Jordan University Unit #725Shell Oil CompanyPluggedEnhanced recovery—2,0003,500–3,610Apr 17, 1972
Adams, H. E. "B" #7Atlas Operating LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—2,0003,695–3,860Jul 31, 2023
Arco -25- #1Darkens Oil & Gas Inc.InactiveDisposal—2,0005,276–5,393Nov 13, 2024
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #2 CChevron U. S. A. Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,8002,700–2,955Jul 30, 1996
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #300 CChevron U. S. A. Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,8002,663–2,952Jul 30, 1996
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #412 CChevron U. S. A. Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,8002,849–2,990Jul 30, 1996
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #611 CChevron U. S. A. Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,8002,833–2,961Jul 30, 1996
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1286WChevron U. S. A. Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,7002,500–2,850May 16, 2011
Henderson, M. F. #1WPennzoil Exploration & Prod. Co.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,6003,334–3,519Feb 21, 1962
Henderson, M. F. #30WChevron U. S. A. Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,6003,285–3,570Feb 21, 1962
Henderson, M. F. #43WDevon Energy Production Co, L.P.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,6003,164–3,467Feb 21, 1962
Henderson, M. F. #45WPennzoil Petroleum CompanyCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,6003,240–3,500Feb 21, 1962
Henderson, M. F. #46WChevron U. S. A. Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,6003,240–3,527Feb 21, 1962
Waddel TR 1-W #6WBurlington Res O & G Co-MidlandCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,6003,398–3,524Feb 21, 1962
Waddell TR 1 #15Burlington Res O & G Co-MidlandCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,6003,436–3,545Feb 21, 1962
Waddel TR 1-W #39WBlackbeard Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—1,6003,050–3,558Dec 2, 2016
Waddel TR 1-W #70Burlington Res O & G Co-MidlandPluggedEnhanced recovery—1,6003,200–3,505Feb 21, 1962
Waddel TR 1-W #76WBurlington Res O & G Co-MidlandPluggedEnhanced recovery—1,6003,342–3,488Feb 21, 1962
Waddel TR 1-W #106WBurlington Res O & G Co-MidlandPluggedEnhanced recovery—1,600—Feb 21, 1962
Waddel TR 1-W #135Burlington Res O & G Co-MidlandCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,6003,213–3,519Feb 21, 1962
Waddel TR 1-W #139WBurlington Res O & G Co-MidlandCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,6003,190–3,459Feb 21, 1962
Waddel TR 1-W #156WBlackbeard Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—1,6003,215–3,525Feb 21, 1962
Waddel TR 1-W #171Burlington Res O & G Co-MidlandCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,6003,184–3,515Feb 21, 1962
Waddel TR 1-W #350WBlackbeard Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—1,6003,426–3,600Feb 21, 1962
Waddel TR 1-W #774WBurlington Res O & G Co-MidlandCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,6003,476–3,726Mar 18, 2010
Waddell TR 3 #799Burlington Res O & G Co-MidlandCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,6003,600–3,750Jan 8, 1963
Waddel TR 1-W #5WSouthland Royalty Co.-MidlandCanceledDisposal—1,6003,478–3,560—
Cordona Lake Consolidated Unit #11WXTO Energy Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—1,5005,000–5,700Sep 22, 2010
Cordona Lake Consolidated Unit #17WXTO Energy Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—1,5005,000–5,700Aug 25, 2010
Cordona Lake Consolidated Unit #19WXTO Energy Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—1,5005,000–5,700Oct 12, 2010
Jordan /San Andres/ Unit #R 1Resaca Operating CompanyCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,705–3,950Mar 6, 1969
North McElroy Unit #5WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,773–3,071Mar 9, 1970
North McElroy Unit #2122WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,035–3,185Dec 9, 1966
North McElroy Unit #2138WTexaco E & P Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—1,5003,020–3,166—
North McElroy Unit #2140WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,060–3,150Jan 29, 1968
North McElroy Unit #2155WApache CorporationCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,990–3,155—
North McElroy Unit #2250WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,099–3,165—
North McElroy Unit #2734WApache CorporationCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,010–3,145Jan 29, 1968
North McElroy Unit #2820WApache CorporationCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,054–3,167—
North McElroy Unit #2824WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,957–3,180Dec 9, 1966
North McElroy Unit #2838WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,046–3,184Dec 9, 1966
North McElroy Unit #2840WTexaco E & P Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—1,5003,100–3,150—
North McElroy Unit #2844WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,946–3,150Jan 29, 1968
North McElroy Unit #2856WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,936–3,121—
North McElroy Unit #2858WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,010–3,146Mar 21, 1969
North McElroy Unit #2860WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,910–3,137Jan 29, 1989
North McElroy Unit #2942WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,060–3,140Jan 29, 1968
North McElroy Unit #2944WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,097–3,170Jan 29, 1968
North McElroy Unit #2948WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,040–3,176Jan 29, 1968
North McElroy Unit #2958WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,043–3,138Jan 29, 1968
North McElroy Unit #2964WAvad Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—1,5002,956–3,142Jan 29, 1968
North McElroy Unit #3048WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,077–3,147Jan 29, 1968
North McElroy Unit #3064WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,060–3,150Jan 29, 1968
North McElroy Unit #3116WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,086–3,150Jan 29, 1968
North McElroy Unit #3132WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,062–3,122Jan 29, 1968
North McElroy Unit #3210WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,017–3,155Jan 29, 1968
North McElroy Unit #3212WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,015–3,134Jan 29, 1968
North McElroy Unit #3214WApache CorporationCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,077–3,207Jan 29, 1968
North McElroy Unit #3226WApache CorporationCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,042–3,175Jan 29, 1968
North McElroy Unit #3232WApache CorporationCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,936–3,118Jan 29, 1968
North McElroy Unit #3244WApache CorporationCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,951–3,230Jan 29, 1968
North McElroy Unit #3246WApache CorporationCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,926–3,113Jan 29, 1968
North McElroy Unit #3262WAvad Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—1,5002,937–3,113—
North McElroy Unit #3308WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,008–3,225—
North McElroy Unit #3310WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,000–3,230Jan 29, 1968
North McElroy Unit #3322WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,983–3,211—
North McElroy Unit #3324WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,988–3,213—
North McElroy Unit #3328WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,885–3,119Dec 9, 1966
North McElroy Unit #3346WAvad Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—1,5002,928–3,168—
North McElroy Unit #3358WAvad Operating, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—1,5002,861–3,042—
North McElroy Unit #3360WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,920–3,125—
North McElroy Unit #3402WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,990–3,170—
North McElroy Unit #3423WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,032–3,286Jul 31, 1989
North McElroy Unit #3426WApache CorporationPluggedEnhanced recovery—1,5002,940–3,229—
North McElroy Unit #3430WApache CorporationPluggedEnhanced recovery—1,5003,017–3,241Jul 31, 1989
North McElroy Unit #3432WApache CorporationPluggedEnhanced recovery—1,5002,974–3,214Jul 31, 1989
North McElroy Unit #3451WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,910–3,130Jul 31, 1989
North McElroy Unit #3460WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,954–3,184Jul 31, 1989
North McElroy Unit #3469WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,963–3,157Jan 29, 1968
North McElroy Unit #3533WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,997–3,268Jul 31, 1989
North McElroy Unit #3544WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,109–3,438Jul 31, 1989
North McElroy Unit #3551WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,031–3,272Jul 31, 1989
North McElroy Unit #3562WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5003,156–3,508Jul 31, 1989
North McElroy Unit #3744WApache CorporationPluggedEnhanced recovery—1,5003,570–3,724Jul 31, 1989
North McElroy Unit #3828WTexaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,963–3,172Jul 31, 1989

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.