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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 7 OF 32

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

WellOperatorStatusPurposeReported, bblbbl/d permittedZone, ftPermitted
University 30-C #12WMillwee Oil, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery2.75K5003,640–3,710May 11, 1990
Edwards, W. P. #14Penwell South Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery2.63K1,5003,280–3,596Jul 22, 2014
Waddell TR 3-D #521WBlackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery2.48K1,0003,270–3,386Aug 31, 1967
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #228CScout Energy Management LLCActiveEnhanced recovery1.9K1,0002,650–3,300Dec 12, 2013
Crier-McElroy #339WScout Energy Management LLCActiveEnhanced recovery1.68K4,0002,600–3,100Apr 24, 2001
Central Dune /San Andres/ Unit #1014WKVL Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery1.51K5003,160–3,396—
Waddell TR A #369WBlackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery1.3K1,0004,419–4,808Sep 7, 2016
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #327 CScout Energy Management LLCActiveEnhanced recovery1.28K2,0002,740–3,075Jul 31, 1996
Central Dune /San Andres/ Unit #208WKVL Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery1.18K5003,277–3,443Jun 25, 1970
Central Dune /San Andres/ Unit #305WKVL Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery1.06K5003,121–3,392Mar 10, 1982
Waddell TR B #105WBlackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery9993,0004,420–4,890Mar 26, 2009
Central Dune /San Andres/ Unit #1025WKVL Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery9695003,192–3,396Jan 2, 1980
Central Dune /San Andres/ Unit #103WKVL Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery9065003,122–3,382Jun 25, 1987
State of Texas -DX- #18WFormentera Operations LLCActiveDisposal8897003,126–3,400Jan 12, 1993
North McElroy Unit #4026WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCActiveEnhanced recovery7891,5002,896–3,064Jan 29, 1968
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #882WScout Energy Management LLCActiveEnhanced recovery7515002,846–2,982Mar 27, 1985
Central Dune /San Andres/ Unit #3011WKVL Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery7335003,169–3,360Mar 10, 1982
Cordona Lake Consolidated Unit #241WHilcorp Energy CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery7041,5005,000–5,700Oct 5, 2010
Waddell TR A #119WBlackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery6995004,380–4,865Sep 18, 1992
Waddell TR A #122WBlackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery6911,0004,300–4,900Apr 30, 1997
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1443WScout Energy Management LLCActiveEnhanced recovery6802,5002,600–3,300Mar 21, 2007
Waddell TR 1 #448 WBlackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery6593,0003,161–3,522Dec 8, 2011
Waddell TR A #1431WBlackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery6475004,400–5,000Sep 19, 1996
Waddell TR A #124WBlackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery6231,0004,435–4,875Jan 4, 2016
Waddell TR A #33WBlackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery5295004,300–4,800Feb 27, 1996
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #657CScout Energy Management LLCActiveEnhanced recovery5204,0002,800–3,100Apr 24, 2001
Cordona Lake Consolidated Unit #111 DHilcorp Energy CompanyActiveDisposal49315,0006,100–8,200Sep 3, 2014
Waddell TR A #1343 WBlackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery1995004,411–4,790Apr 2, 2019
Waddell TR B #78WBlackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery1941,0004,000–4,920Oct 21, 1999
Cordona Lake Consolidated Unit #42WHilcorp Energy CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery1491,5005,000–5,875Dec 5, 2013
McClintic #1DDarkens Oil & Gas Inc.ActiveDisposal136302,852–2,960Sep 19, 1977
Waddell TR A #1467 WBlackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery1105004,500–5,100Sep 19, 1996
Waddell TR A #156WBlackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery645004,615–4,865Jun 20, 2016
South Connell Unit #9WP & a Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery505003,526–3,630Mar 15, 2001
South Connell Unit #8WP & a Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery495003,480–3,637Jun 2, 1977
South Connell Unit #67WP & a Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery495003,470–3,620Mar 29, 1978
South Connell Unit #14P & a Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery495003,476–3,619Jun 2, 1977
South Connell Unit #66WP & a Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery485003,470–3,620Mar 29, 1978
South Connell Unit #20WP & a Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery475003,470–3,617May 23, 1969
Treanor #3WPorosity Oil LLCActiveEnhanced recovery47302,090–2,094—
South Connell Unit #16WP & a Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery465003,453–3,620Sep 19, 1977
Crier-McElroy #648WScout Energy Management LLCActiveEnhanced recovery443,5002,500–3,200Jan 8, 2013
South Connell Unit #48WP & a Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery435003,600–3,744May 23, 1969
South Connell Unit #17WP & a Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery425003,496–3,625May 23, 1969
South Connell Unit #73WP & a Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery425003,470–3,620Mar 29, 1978
South Connell Unit #15WP & a Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery417503,493–3,505Nov 13, 1987
South Connell Unit #7WP & a Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery405003,472–3,610May 23, 1969
South Connell Unit #28WP & a Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery405003,473–3,629Mar 29, 1978
South Connell Unit #64WP & a Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery405003,470–3,620Sep 19, 1977
South Connell Unit #85WP & a Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery404003,562–3,656Apr 28, 1981
Waddell TR A #102Blackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery375004,510–4,985Oct 14, 1993
Central Dune /San Andres/ Unit #3012WKVL Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery105003,188–3,424Mar 10, 1982
University Lands 36 #1SWFormentera Operations LLCActiveDisposal—25,0003,300–3,800Apr 10, 2012
King 27 #1SWFormentera Operations LLCActiveDisposal—25,0003,150–4,100Feb 4, 2013
Crane SWD #1Ogris Operating, LLCActiveDisposal—25,0004,650–7,000Aug 7, 2014
Bilge Water #909SDNile Midstream, LLCActiveDisposal—20,0004,950–6,100Jul 15, 2022
Bilge Water #900SDNile Midstream, LLCActiveDisposal—20,0005,000–6,000Jul 19, 2022
Ring Sand Hills SWD #1Ring Energy, Inc.ActiveDisposal—20,0005,800–7,000May 30, 2023
Waterlogged #23SDNile Midstream, LLCActiveDisposal—20,0005,900–7,500Mar 6, 2025
Waterlogged #24SDNile Midstream, LLCActiveDisposal—20,0005,800–7,400Mar 7, 2025
Waterlogged #25SDNile Midstream, LLCActiveDisposal—20,0006,275–8,500Mar 28, 2025
Waterlogged #26SDNile Midstream, LLCActiveDisposal—20,0006,340–7,540Apr 4, 2025
Renaud #5Citation Oil & Gas Corp.ActiveDisposal—16,6503,208–5,148Sep 27, 2007
Renaud #18Citation Oil & Gas Corp.ActiveDisposal—16,6503,308–6,860Nov 13, 2008
Cowden 58 #1New Height Energy, LLCActiveDisposal—10,0006,892–6,936Jul 2, 2013
McKnight Sand Hills Unit #1423Blackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—7,5003,100–3,600Nov 3, 2023
McKnight Sand Hills Unit #1721IBlackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—7,5003,100–3,600Feb 24, 2020
Crane SWD #1Select Water Solutions, LLCActiveDisposal—6,0003,300–4,000Jan 18, 2008
North McElroy Unit #2648WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—5,0003,502–3,742Mar 24, 2014
North McElroy Unit #3955WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—5,0002,790–3,121Jul 2, 2015
North McElroy Unit #4735WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—5,0002,650–3,200Aug 17, 2016
Henderson, M. F. #44WRing Energy, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery—5,0003,210–3,459Jun 11, 2009
Cordona Lake Consolidated Unit #72WHilcorp Energy CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery—5,0005,000–5,565Oct 11, 2017
North McElroy Unit #4761WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—5,0002,650–3,200Feb 9, 2016
North McElroy Unit #0017AWKinder Morgan Production Co LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—5,0002,650–3,200Dec 17, 2015
North McElroy Unit #4750WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—5,0002,650–3,200Mar 28, 2016
North McElroy Unit #4762WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—5,0002,650–3,200Feb 9, 2016
North McElroy Unit #0020Kinder Morgan Production Co LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—5,0002,650–3,300Jan 7, 2002
Waddel TR 1-W #12Blackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—5,0003,113–3,541Apr 19, 2005
Waddell, W.N. -4- #1166Direct Midstream LLCActiveDisposal—5,0003,600–4,500Mar 7, 2007
North McElroy Unit #2861WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—5,0002,875–3,250Mar 6, 2015
North McElroy Unit #4551 WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—5,0002,700–3,022Jan 8, 2016
Crier-McElroy #405WScout Energy Management LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—4,0002,600–3,000Apr 24, 2001
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #B 92CScout Energy Management LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—4,0002,800–3,100Sep 8, 2000
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #667CScout Energy Management LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—4,0002,600–3,050Oct 28, 2003
McElroy, J. T., Cons. #695CScout Energy Management LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—4,0002,600–3,100Jan 16, 2001
Tubb, J. B., et al (Tr. A) #68WDRing Energy, Inc.ActiveDisposal—4,0005,780–5,990May 1, 2009
North McElroy Unit #3321WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—3,5002,800–3,287Oct 24, 2016
North McElroy Unit #3946WKinder Morgan Production Co LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—3,5002,918–3,012May 27, 2014
Waddell TR A #295WBlackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—3,5003,182–3,510Jun 20, 2003
Waddell TR A #313WBlackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—3,5003,165–3,671Jun 20, 2003
Waddell TR C #400WBlackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—3,5003,100–3,500Apr 8, 2002
Waddell TR A #84WBlackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—3,5004,797–4,952Mar 22, 2002
Waddell TR A #128WBlackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—3,5004,410–4,705Mar 22, 2002
Waddell TR A #196WBlackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—3,5004,643–4,900Mar 22, 2002
Waddel TR 1-W #241WBlackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—3,5003,450–3,794Apr 8, 2002
Waddell TR A #1287 WBlackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—3,5004,404–4,650Mar 22, 2002
Waddell TR A #760WBlackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—3,5003,024–3,540Oct 20, 2016
Waddell TR A #155WBlackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—3,5003,200–3,850Jun 20, 2003
Waddell TR B #294Blackbeard Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—3,5003,175–3,555May 1, 2003

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.