Produced water and disposal in Culberson 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 →
Culberson County has 122 active injection and disposal wells, 84 of them permitted for disposal, with 4.1 million barrels a day of permitted capacity.
Operators reported 294 million barrels injected on H-10 filings in the twelve months to June 2025, up 18% on the year before, about 20% of what the permits allow.
62 deep disposal wells here report daily to TexNet; they injected 373,251 barrels a day in August 2026. Same-well volumes were down 10% on a year earlier.
Coterra Engy Oper Co is the largest injector in the county, with 132 million barrels reported across 30 active wells.
TexNet located 1,895 M2+ earthquakes in the county's area over the last two years, the largest M5.4.
- 122
- active injection wells, 84 for disposal
- 4.09M
- bbl/d permitted capacity
- 294M
- bbl reported, H-10 year to Jun 2025 +18%
- 20%
- of permitted capacity used
- 292
- UIC permits on file, all time
- 373K
- bbl/d, 62 daily reporters, Aug 2026
Reported injection, by month
H-10 FILINGS · TEN YEARS TO JUN 2025
Last 12 months 294,341,427 · prior 12 249,811,018(+18%)
UT BEG TexNet injection reporting tool
Deep disposal, reported daily
- 373K
- bbl per day, Aug 2026
- 62
- wells reporting
- 8
- operators
- -10%
- same wells vs a year earlier
| Well | Operator | bbl/d |
|---|---|---|
| 10934096 | Coterra Energy Operating Co. | 26,934 |
| 10934097 | Coterra Energy Operating Co. | 22,426 |
| 10934154 | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | 18,956 |
| 10933816 | Coterra Energy Operating Co. | 16,762 |
| 10933820 | Coterra Energy Operating Co. | 16,281 |
| 10933819 | Coterra Energy Operating Co. | 16,070 |
| 10934535 | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | 15,691 |
| 10933170 | Waterbridge Stateline LLC | 14,781 |
| 10933845 | Chevron U. S. A. Inc. | 12,826 |
| 10933740 | Saturn SWD Operating LLC | 12,428 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coterra Engy Oper Co | 132M | 30 | 1.42M |
| Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | 60.8M | 15 | 483K |
| Petro-Hunt Permian, LLC | 19.6M | 8 | 230K |
| Saturn SWD Oper LLC | 17.7M | 9 | 180K |
| Engy Transfer Co | 16M | 4 | 145K |
| Texaco E & P Inc | 8.82M | 28 | 1.27M |
| Blackbuck Res LLC | 7.38M | 1 | 40K |
| Permian Res Oper, LLC | 7.37M | 3 | 65K |
| Waterbridge Stateline LLC | 5.93M | 2 | 50K |
| NGL Water Solutions Permian, LLC | 5.25M | 3 | 61K |
| Echo Energy Partners, LLC | 4.87M | 9 | 48.8K |
| 1920 Engy, LLC | 4.48M | 1 | 20K |
| Velocity Water Solutions, LP | 3.89M | 1 | 35K |
| Afoc, LLC | 131K | 3 | 5K |
| Kimlar Oil Co, Inc | 36.6K | 2 | 8.1K |
| Conocophillips Co | 6 | 1 | 17K |
| Covington SWD LP | — | 1 | 10K |
| Western Global Oil, Inc | — | 1 | 3K |
Injection permits
292 UIC PERMITS · 122 ACTIVE · PAGE 1 OF 3
Active permits first, by reported volume, then cancelled, plugged, and never-activated permits.
| Well | Operator | Status | Purpose | Reported, bbl | bbl/d permitted | Zone, ft | Permitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodor SWD #1 | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 11.9M | 40,000 | 2,500–6,050 | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Lt. Gibson 12 SWD #9 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 9.88M | 40,000 | 1,862–4,127 | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Clyde Van Dusen 12 SWD #2 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Enhanced recovery | 9.31M | 40,000 | 2,409–4,694 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Buchanan 21 SWD #2 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 8.98M | 40,000 | 2,157–4,455 | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Big Brown 19 SWD #3 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 8.52M | 40,000 | 1,960–4,221 | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Spend a Buck 41 Fee #2 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 8.37M | 40,000 | 1,969–4,219 | Jan 4, 2023 |
| Leonatus 11 SWD #3 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Enhanced recovery | 8.16M | 40,000 | 2,332–4,667 | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Lookout 18 SWD #2 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 7.95M | 40,000 | 1,937–4,280 | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Assault 14 SWD #11 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 7.79M | 30,000 | 2,246–4,509 | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Lt. Gibson 1 SWD #10 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 7.55M | 40,000 | 1,793–4,069 | Feb 11, 2022 |
| TR UE Blue SWD #1 | Blackbuck Res LLC | Active | Disposal | 7.38M | 40,000 | 1,950–3,700 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Street Sense 33 SWD #2 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 7.26M | 40,000 | 2,044–4,304 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Foolish Pleasure 6 SWD #7 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 7.26M | 40,000 | 2,025–4,296 | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Drogo SWD #1 | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 7.15M | 24,999 | 2,450–6,200 | Dec 29, 2021 |
| I Take IT All C SWD #2 | Saturn SWD Oper LLC | Active | Disposal | 6.79M | 20,000 | 2,650–5,900 | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Buchanan 20 SWD #1 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 6.7M | 40,000 | 2,106–4,316 | Dec 18, 2023 |
| I Take IT All C SWD #1 | Saturn SWD Oper LLC | Active | Disposal | 6.59M | 20,000 | 2,650–5,900 | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Needles 39 SWD #3 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 6.46M | 40,000 | 2,220–5,310 | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Bronn SWD 58-2 #1 | Engy Transfer Co | Active | Enhanced recovery | 6.43M | 40,000 | 2,630–6,300 | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Lannister SWD #1 | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 6.39M | 40,000 | 2,460–6,175 | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Baby Lil SWD #2 | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | Active | Disposal | 6.35M | 40,000 | 2,350–5,900 | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Stark SWD #1 | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 5.92M | 40,000 | 2,500–6,125 | May 11, 2022 |
| Foolish Pleasure 6 SWD #10 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 5.61M | 40,000 | 2,038–4,293 | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Pennybacker SWD #1 | Petro-Hunt Permian, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 5.56M | 30,000 | 2,600–6,000 | Feb 24, 2017 |
| Owl Roker SWD #1 | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | Active | Disposal | 5.47M | 40,000 | 2,150–4,157 | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Barbaro 23 SWD #10 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 5.45M | 30,000 | 2,353–4,623 | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Owl Roker SWD #2 | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | Active | Disposal | 5.34M | 30,000 | 2,150–4,157 | Aug 8, 2023 |
| G E Ramsey 10 #5 | NGL Water Solutions Permian, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 5.25M | 20,000 | 3,000–4,950 | Jul 27, 2012 |
| Salt Mine SWD #1 | Waterbridge Stateline LLC | Active | Disposal | 5.07M | 20,000 | 3,100–5,900 | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Clawdia #1 | Engy Transfer Co | Active | Enhanced recovery | 4.96M | 30,000 | 2,650–6,255 | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Tim Tam 24 SWD #16 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 4.84M | 30,000 | 2,427–4,721 | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Clawdia #2 | Engy Transfer Co | Active | Enhanced recovery | 4.56M | 30,000 | 2,550–6,240 | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Rustler Hills State 111-14 SWD #1 | 1920 Engy, LLC | Active | Disposal | 4.48M | 20,000 | 2,700–5,500 | Mar 24, 2016 |
| Vagrant 38 SWD #6 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 4.24M | 40,000 | 2,281–4,614 | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Aristides 47 SWD #18 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 4.13M | 40,000 | 2,242–4,587 | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Grissom #1SW | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | Active | Disposal | 3.94M | 15,000 | 3,300–4,800 | Oct 22, 2013 |
| Iron Man SWD #1 | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | Active | Disposal | 3.92M | 30,000 | 2,875–6,080 | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Simpson SWD #1 | Velocity Water Solutions, LP | Active | Disposal | 3.89M | 35,000 | 3,000–4,571 | Jun 19, 2019 |
| Huey State 24 #1 | Permian Res Oper, LLC | Active | Disposal | 3.36M | 25,000 | 2,100–3,650 | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Ringtail SWD #1 | Petro-Hunt Permian, LLC | Active | Disposal | 3.32M | 30,000 | 3,200–6,150 | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Sea Hero 13 SWD #4 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 3.3M | 30,000 | 2,402–4,682 | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Penner SWD #1 | Petro-Hunt Permian, LLC | Active | Disposal | 3.11M | 40,000 | 2,900–6,200 | Nov 12, 2018 |
| Gracie SWD #2 | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 3.03M | 40,000 | 2,540–6,100 | Apr 3, 2020 |
| Ford South SWD 16 #1 | Echo Energy Partners, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 2.78M | 20,000 | 2,800–3,688 | Jan 21, 2016 |
| Javelina SWD #1 | Petro-Hunt Permian, LLC | Active | Disposal | 2.69M | 30,000 | 3,050–6,000 | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Dr BLK60 T1S S23 DMG SWD #1 | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Disposal | 2.37M | 36,000 | 1,800–5,890 | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Bighorn SWD #1 | Petro-Hunt Permian, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 2.35M | 10,000 | 3,100–6,050 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Lili Von Shtupp 39 #2V | Permian Res Oper, LLC | Active | Disposal | 2.35M | 20,000 | 2,025–4,175 | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Ford West NW 10 SWD #1 | Echo Energy Partners, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 1.69M | 15,000 | 2,800–3,800 | Jan 21, 2016 |
| Miss Stein 37 #1V | Permian Res Oper, LLC | Active | Disposal | 1.66M | 20,000 | 2,345–4,535 | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Double C SWD #3 | Saturn SWD Oper LLC | Active | Disposal | 1.52M | 20,000 | 2,590–4,900 | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Mule Deer SWD #1 | Petro-Hunt Permian, LLC | Active | Disposal | 1.48M | 30,000 | 2,500–5,000 | Mar 13, 2017 |
| Double C SWD #4 | Saturn SWD Oper LLC | Active | Disposal | 1.37M | 20,000 | 2,580–4,900 | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Hay Martin DMG SWD #6 | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Enhanced recovery | 1.09M | 30,000 | 2,425–4,660 | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Rustler Hills State 111-8 SWD #1 | Petro-Hunt Permian, LLC | Active | Disposal | 1.06M | 30,000 | 2,907–5,200 | Mar 14, 2016 |
| Dr B Strangelove 25 SWD #1 | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Disposal | 989K | 100,000 | 11,708–14,000 | Oct 24, 2019 |
| HSS State 45-18X7 #1H | Waterbridge Stateline LLC | Active | Disposal | 860K | 30,000 | 3,300–5,760 | Nov 9, 2016 |
| Double C SWD #2 | Saturn SWD Oper LLC | Active | Disposal | 828K | 20,000 | 2,670–4,921 | May 4, 2017 |
| Dr BLK60 T1S S33 DMG SWD #1 | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Disposal | 714K | 23,000 | 1,500–5,390 | May 17, 2022 |
| Dr B Snowbird 13 SWD #1 | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Disposal | 578K | 90,000 | 11,000–13,100 | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Double C SWD #1 | Saturn SWD Oper LLC | Active | Disposal | 578K | 20,000 | 2,580–4,900 | May 4, 2017 |
| Deets #1SW | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | Active | Disposal | 509K | 24,500 | 2,050–4,200 | May 5, 2020 |
| Dr BLK60 T1S S27 DMG SWD #1 | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Disposal | 453K | 24,000 | 1,500–5,540 | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Roadrunner 18 SWD #4 | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Enhanced recovery | 446K | 15,000 | 2,800–3,800 | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Glenn #1SW | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 443K | 24,500 | 3,696–4,792 | May 8, 2020 |
| Hay Evelynn DMG SWD #1 | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Enhanced recovery | 430K | 35,300 | 2,408–3,799 | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Wishbone #1SW | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | Active | Disposal | 429K | 24,500 | 2,163–5,420 | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Hay Blake DMG SWD #1 | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Disposal | 424K | 30,000 | 2,469–4,603 | Apr 12, 2024 |
| Lawrin 14 SWD #1 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 310K | 40,000 | 2,309–4,559 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Hay Dinwiddie DMG SWD #1 | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Enhanced recovery | 292K | 20,000 | 2,430–3,330 | Oct 17, 2023 |
| Hay Evelynn DMG SWD #2 | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Enhanced recovery | 281K | 35,200 | 2,430–4,620 | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Hay Martin 41 SWD #1 | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Disposal | 271K | 90,000 | 14,793–17,000 | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Roadrunner 18 SWD #1 | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Enhanced recovery | 218K | 15,000 | 2,800–3,800 | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Catclaw State Waterflood #3 A | Echo Energy Partners, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 204K | 3,000 | 3,434–3,470 | Jul 16, 2015 |
| Catclaw State Waterflood #12 A | Echo Energy Partners, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 203K | 3,000 | 3,458–3,492 | Jul 22, 2015 |
| Dr BLK60 T1S S29 DMG SWD #1 | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Disposal | 138K | 22,000 | 1,440–5,330 | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Hay Brandon 19 SWD #1 | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Disposal | 80.4K | 100,000 | 14,500–16,500 | Mar 5, 2018 |
| Ramsey -44- #6 | Afoc, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 71.9K | 2,000 | 3,400–3,440 | Mar 29, 2002 |
| Ramsey -44- #8 | Afoc, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 58.8K | 2,000 | 3,429–3,439 | Jul 18, 2002 |
| Sir Barton 4 SWD #9 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 49.1K | 70,000 | 11,790–13,790 | May 7, 2019 |
| Dr a Brighton 31 SWD #1 | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Disposal | 40.4K | 90,000 | 11,916–13,100 | Mar 28, 2019 |
| TXL 27 #1 | Kimlar Oil Co, Inc | Active | Disposal | 34.8K | 2,500 | 3,006–3,020 | Dec 18, 1981 |
| H. M. Phillips State 94 #1D | Saturn SWD Oper LLC | Active | Disposal | 34K | 30,000 | 2,700–4,630 | Jun 30, 2016 |
| Hay Zoelle 9 SWD #1 | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Disposal | 5.06K | 50,000 | 15,000–16,500 | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Meeker, Bill #5 | Kimlar Oil Co, Inc | Active | Enhanced recovery | 1.86K | 5,600 | 3,512–3,580 | Apr 3, 2019 |
| Assault 14 Fee SWD #9 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 464 | 90,000 | 14,315–15,315 | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Hay Landon 9 SWD #1 | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Disposal | 361 | 100,000 | 14,841–15,930 | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Leonatus 11 SWD #2 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 358 | 70,000 | 14,730–15,720 | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Middleground 16 Fee SWD #3 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 330 | 50,000 | 13,900–15,000 | Jun 13, 2014 |
| Spend a Buck 41 Fee #1 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 165 | 50,000 | 13,900–15,150 | Dec 23, 2014 |
| G E Ramsey 10 #1W | NGL Water Solutions Permian, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 115 | 6,000 | 3,100–4,350 | Jul 27, 2012 |
| Needles 39 SWD #2 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 18 | 75,000 | 13,887–15,887 | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Ramsey "38" #3 | Conocophillips Co | Active | Enhanced recovery | 6 | 17,000 | 3,290–3,575 | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Dr SWD 27 #1 | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Disposal | — | 100,000 | 11,431–12,280 | May 22, 2020 |
| Mine That Bird 38 Fee SWD #9 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | — | 90,000 | 14,740–15,763 | Aug 3, 2017 |
| Count Fleet 48 SWD #4 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | — | 70,000 | 13,643–14,638 | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Elwood 29 Fee SWD #1 | Coterra Engy Oper Co | Active | Disposal | — | 50,000 | 13,810–14,800 | Dec 30, 2014 |
| HH SE 7 SWD #1 | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Disposal | — | 50,000 | 14,550–16,700 | Apr 27, 2016 |
| Bowser SWD #1 | Engy Transfer Co | Active | Disposal | — | 45,000 | 14,864–15,877 | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Owl Pacino SWD #1 | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | Active | Disposal | — | 40,000 | 2,150–4,166 | Aug 22, 2022 |
Latest disposal drilling permits
W-1 drilling permits in the county tagged as produced-water disposal.
| Issued | Permit | Operator | Lease / well |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2026 | 919502 | Covington SWD LP | Adios SWD G #7 10934646 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 919500 | Covington SWD LP | Adios SWD F #6 10934645 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 919499 | Covington SWD LP | Adios SWD E #5 10934644 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 919496 | Covington SWD LP | Adios SWD D #4 10934643 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 919495 | Covington SWD LP | Adios SWD C #3 10934642 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 919493 | Covington SWD LP | Adios SWD B #2 10934641 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 919488 | Covington SWD LP | Adios SWD #1 10934640 |
| May 13, 2026 | 915539 | Pilot Water Solutions Permianllc | St. Martin 27-58 SWD #1 10934603 |
| May 13, 2026 | 915538 | Pilot Water Solutions Permianllc | Caymen 15-58 SWD #1 10934602 |
| May 14, 2025 | 907899 | Coterra Energy Operating Co. | Spectacular Bid 22 SWD #1 10934478 |
About this data
RRC UIC well master and H-10 injection reports, settled through Jun 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/culberson, documented in the API reference.