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 125 active injection and disposal wells, 119 of them permitted for disposal, with 4.2 million barrels a day of permitted capacity.
Operators reported 313 million barrels injected on H-10 filings in the twelve months to September 2025, up 21% on the year before, about 21% 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 Energy Operating Co. is the largest injector in the county, with 141 million barrels reported across 31 active wells.
1,885 M2+ earthquakes were located in the county's area over the last two years, the largest M5.4.
- 125
- active injection wells, 119 for disposal
- 4.16M
- bbl/d permitted capacity
- 313M
- bbl reported, H-10 year to Sep 2025 +21%
- 21%
- of permitted capacity used
- 296
- UIC permits on file, all time
- 373K
- bbl/d, 62 daily reporters, Aug 2026
Reported injection, by month
H-10 FILINGS · TEN YEARS TO SEP 2025
Last 12 months 313,454,010 · prior 12 259,134,040(+21%)
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 Energy Operating Co. | 141M | 31 | 1.42M |
| Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | 64.8M | 17 | 553K |
| Energy Transfer Company | 20.6M | 4 | 145K |
| Petro-Hunt Permian, LLC | 19.1M | 8 | 230K |
| Saturn SWD Operating LLC | 17.3M | 9 | 180K |
| Chevron U. S. A. Inc. | 10.4M | 28 | 1.27M |
| Permian Resources Operating, LLC | 7.13M | 3 | 65K |
| Waterbridge Stateline LLC | 5.9M | 2 | 50K |
| Echo Energy Partners, LLC | 5.64M | 9 | 48.8K |
| NGL Water Solutions Permian, LLC | 5.63M | 3 | 61K |
| 1920 Energy, LLC | 5.31M | 1 | 20K |
| Blackbuck Resources LLC | 5.29M | 1 | 40K |
| Velocity Water Solutions, LP | 5.07M | 1 | 35K |
| Kimlar Oil Company, Inc. | 25.3K | 2 | 8.1K |
| Afoc, LLC | 24.8K | 3 | 5K |
| Conocophillips Company | 4 | 1 | 17K |
| Covington SWD LP | — | 1 | 10K |
| Western Global Oil, Inc | — | 1 | 3K |
Injection permits
296 UIC PERMITS · 125 ACTIVE · PAGE 2 OF 3
Active permits first, by reported volume, then canceled, plugged, and never-activated permits.
| Well | Operator | Status | Purpose | Reported, bbl | bbl/d permitted | Zone, ft | Permitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count Fleet 48 SWD #4 | Coterra Energy Operating Co. | Active | Disposal | — | 70,000 | 13,643–14,638 | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Leonatus 11 SWD #2 | Coterra Energy Operating Co. | Active | Disposal | — | 70,000 | 14,730–15,720 | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Elwood 29 Fee SWD #1 | Coterra Energy Operating Co. | Active | Disposal | — | 50,000 | 13,810–14,800 | Dec 30, 2014 |
| HH SE 7 SWD #1 | Chevron U. S. A. Inc. | Active | Disposal | — | 50,000 | 14,550–16,700 | Apr 27, 2016 |
| Bowser SWD #1 | Energy Transfer Company | Active | Disposal | — | 45,000 | 14,864–15,877 | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Owl Capone #1 | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | Active | Disposal | — | 40,000 | 2,350–4,266 | Sep 7, 2022 |
| HTX SW DMG SWD Sec 5 #1 | Chevron U. S. A. Inc. | Active | Disposal | — | 34,000 | 2,181–4,301 | Dec 5, 2022 |
| HTX SW DMG SWD Sec 3 #1 | Chevron U. S. A. Inc. | Active | Disposal | — | 33,800 | 2,234–4,376 | Dec 5, 2022 |
| Dr BLK 60 TS S21 DMG SWD #1 | Chevron U. S. A. Inc. | Active | Disposal | — | 31,000 | 1,700–5,700 | May 11, 2022 |
| Owl Capone #2 | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | Active | Disposal | — | 30,000 | 2,350–4,266 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Owl Pacino SWD #2 | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | Active | Disposal | — | 30,000 | 2,150–4,166 | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Hay Martin DMG SWD #4 | Chevron U. S. A. Inc. | Active | Disposal | — | 30,000 | 2,340–4,693 | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Dr State East #20SW | Chevron U. S. A. Inc. | Active | Disposal | — | 25,000 | 12,425–14,500 | Jul 29, 2014 |
| DR_60 T1_19_SWD #1 | Chevron U. S. A. Inc. | Active | Disposal | — | 25,000 | 1,547–3,574 | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Dr State Wise Unit 1 SWD #2803H | Chevron U. S. A. Inc. | Active | Disposal | — | 20,000 | 1,720–3,695 | Oct 10, 2022 |
| Hay Bowen 32 DMG SWD #1 | Chevron U. S. A. Inc. | Active | Disposal | — | 20,000 | 2,381–4,555 | Nov 8, 2024 |
| San Saba SWD State #1 | Covington SWD LP | Active | Disposal | — | 10,000 | 2,750–3,102 | Jan 17, 2014 |
| Ford-Geraldine/Del.sd./Unit #400 | Echo Energy Partners, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 2,540–2,820 | May 21, 2012 |
| Hawkins-Grubb #3 | Echo Energy Partners, LLC | Active | Disposal | — | 2,200 | 3,200–3,510 | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Culberson -F- Fee #2 | Echo Energy Partners, LLC | Active | Disposal | — | 2,000 | 3,501–4,072 | Dec 4, 1981 |
| Ramsey, G. E. "22" #15 | Afoc, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 1,000 | 3,557–3,574 | May 18, 1989 |
| Ford-Geraldine/Del.sd./Unit #321 | Echo Energy Partners, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 500 | 2,562–2,598 | Jul 27, 1993 |
| Culberson -E- Fee #3D | Echo Energy Partners, LLC | Active | Disposal | — | 100 | 2,580–2,588 | Dec 4, 2008 |
| Texaco Fee F A/C 1 #1 | Western Global Oil, Inc | Active | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 3,587–4,318 | Sep 21, 2016 |
| Prewit-Barbaro 23 M Fee #22W | Coterra Energy Operating Co. | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | — | 9,238–9,312 | Jul 20, 2026 |
| True Blue SWD #2 | Blackbuck Resources LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 40,000 | 1,100–3,700 | May 5, 2022 |
| Dr Dre SWD #1 | Blackbuck Resources LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 40,000 | 1,700–4,400 | May 5, 2022 |
| Dr Love SWD #1 | Blackbuck Resources LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 40,000 | 1,500–4,200 | May 24, 2022 |
| HTX SW DMG SWD Sec 7 #1 | Chevron U. S. A. Inc. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 34,400 | 2,143–4,208 | Dec 5, 2022 |
| HTX SW DMG SWD Sec 9 #1 | Chevron U. S. A. Inc. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 34,000 | 2,161–4,342 | Dec 5, 2022 |
| Owley McBeal SWD #1 | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 30,000 | 2,350–4,266 | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Hay Matthew 19 DMG S #1 | Chevron U. S. A. Inc. | Inactive | Disposal | — | 30,000 | 2,494–4,616 | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Yoshi #3 | CPB Water LLC | Inactive | Disposal | — | 30,000 | 4,750–5,750 | Jul 16, 2024 |
| Hay Aria 3 DMG SWD #1 | Chevron U. S. A. Inc. | Inactive | Disposal | — | 30,000 | 2,560–4,726 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| DR_60_T1_17_SWD #1 | Chevron U. S. A. Inc. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 25,000 | 1,586–3,669 | Aug 18, 2023 |
| St. Martin 27-58 SWD #1 | Pilot Water Solutions Permianllc | Inactive | Disposal | — | 22,500 | 2,539–6,211 | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Cayman 15-58 SWD #1 | Pilot Water Solutions Permianllc | Inactive | Disposal | — | 22,500 | 2,525–6,222 | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Bahamas 21-58 SWD #1 | Pilot Water Solutions Permianllc | Inactive | Disposal | — | 22,500 | 2,520–6,195 | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Owley McBeal SWD #2 | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 20,000 | 2,350–4,266 | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Targaryen North SWD #2 | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | Inactive | Disposal | — | 20,000 | 2,600–4,775 | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Owl Davis SWD #1 | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | Inactive | Disposal | — | 20,000 | 2,370–4,490 | Jul 12, 2024 |
| Hay Bowen 29 DMG SWD #1 | Chevron U. S. A. Inc. | Inactive | Disposal | — | 20,000 | 2,452–4,566 | Nov 18, 2024 |
| Hay Mattew 30 DMG SW #1 | Chevron U. S. A. Inc. | Inactive | Disposal | — | 20,000 | 2,469–4,572 | Nov 18, 2024 |
| Greyjoy SWD #1 | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | Inactive | Disposal | — | 10,000 | 2,532–5,010 | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Red Bluff SWD #1 | R360 Red Bluff, LLC | Inactive | Disposal | — | 10,000 | 3,000–6,300 | May 2, 2025 |
| Ford-Geraldine/Del.sd./Unit #205 | Echo Energy Partners, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 350 | 2,489–2,536 | Jul 31, 1997 |
| Bowser SWD #2 | CPB Water LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 90,000 | 14,670–15,670 | Apr 11, 2019 |
| Pappy SWD #1 | Blackbuck Resources LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 90,000 | 14,615–15,615 | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Tyrion SWD 58-1 #2 | Select Energy Services, LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 80,000 | 14,975–16,975 | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Bronn SWD 58-2 #2 | Select Energy Services, LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 80,000 | 14,875–16,875 | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Daenerys SWD 58-2 #2 | Select Energy Services, LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 80,000 | 14,775–16,775 | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Kabali 27 SWD #1V | Scala Energy Operating, LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 70,000 | 12,000–13,000 | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Mustachio 12 #1V | Scala Energy Operating, LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 70,000 | 10,900–12,000 | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Gracie SWD #1 | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 40,000 | 14,760–16,070 | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Baby Lil SWD #1 | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 40,000 | 14,590–15,900 | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Streeta SWD #1 | Solaris Water Midstream, LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 40,000 | 14,800–16,100 | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Ranchwater 1-2 SWD #1 | Ranchwater Disposal, LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 40,000 | 3,150–6,500 | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Swift SWD #1 | Apr Operating LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 40,000 | 3,400–5,850 | Oct 7, 2019 |
| True Love SWD #1 | Blackbuck Resources LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 40,000 | 11,375–12,550 | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Brokers Tip 13 SWD #9 | Cimarex Energy Co. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 40,000 | 1,920–4,203 | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Foolish Pleasure 43 #8 | Cimarex Energy Co. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 40,000 | 1,956–4,252 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Salt Mine SWD #3 | NGL Water Solutions Permian, LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 35,000 | 2,800–5,900 | Apr 6, 2020 |
| Ladybird SWD #1 | Three Rivers Oper Co III LLC | Plugged | Disposal | — | 30,000 | 2,730–5,600 | Mar 2, 2016 |
| Taylor Ranch SWD #1 | Delaware Interests LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 30,000 | 2,400–4,600 | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Lamar SWD #1 | Waterbridge Texas Operating LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 30,000 | 2,600–5,600 | Apr 22, 2019 |
| Mac 3 SWD #1 | Ranchwater Disposal, LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 30,000 | 3,000–6,500 | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Whistle Pig #1 | Blackbuck Resources LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 30,000 | 15,165–16,165 | Jan 2, 2020 |
| Heaven Hill SWD #1 | Blackbuck Resources LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 30,000 | 14,580–15,580 | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Hughes Kent Ranch State #3H | Quicksilver Resources Inc. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 25,000 | 6,000–7,400 | Jul 17, 2007 |
| Fasken "22" State #1RE | Cinnabar Energy, Ltd. | Plugged | Disposal | — | 25,000 | 7,400–7,600 | Sep 4, 2007 |
| Dr State Central 31 #1 | COG Operating LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 25,000 | 11,065–12,925 | Oct 24, 2013 |
| Dr State Central 18 #1 | COG Operating LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 25,000 | 10,900–12,700 | Oct 25, 2013 |
| Dr State Central 11 #1 | COG Operating LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 25,000 | 11,300–13,200 | Nov 18, 2013 |
| Dr State Central 6 #1 | COG Operating LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 25,000 | 10,725–12,600 | Nov 18, 2013 |
| De State South 12 S #1 | COG Operating LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 25,000 | 11,650–13,500 | Nov 22, 2013 |
| Dr State Central #36SW | COG Operating LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 25,000 | 11,400–13,500 | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Salt Mine SWD #2 | NGL Water Solutions Permian, LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 25,000 | 15,400–18,500 | Dec 21, 2017 |
| Horseshoe SWD #1 | Pilot Water Solutions SWD LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 25,000 | 2,010–5,500 | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Lisbon 2 SWD #1 | Stonehill Culberson, LLC | Inactive | Disposal | — | 24,000 | 2,800–5,050 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Lisbon 2 SWD #2 | Stonehill Culberson, LLC | Inactive | Disposal | — | 24,000 | 2,800–5,050 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Lisbon 2 SWD #3 | Stonehill Culberson, LLC | Inactive | Disposal | — | 24,000 | 2,850–5,100 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Porto 4 SWD #1 | Stonehill Culberson, LLC | Inactive | Disposal | — | 24,000 | 2,650–4,850 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Porto 4 SWD #3 | Stonehill Culberson, LLC | Inactive | Disposal | — | 24,000 | 2,700–4,900 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| G E Ramsey 10 #4 | Mesquite SWD Inc | Canceled | Disposal | — | 20,000 | 3,000–6,250 | Feb 2, 2015 |
| G E Ramsey 10 #3 | Mesquite SWD Inc | Canceled | Disposal | — | 20,000 | 3,000–6,250 | Feb 2, 2015 |
| Dr State Central 2 #1 | COG Operating LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 20,000 | 11,200–13,050 | Oct 24, 2013 |
| Dr State Central 16 #1 | COG Operating LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 20,000 | 11,275–13,150 | Nov 4, 2013 |
| Dr State Central 12 #1 | COG Operating LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 20,000 | 11,450–13,300 | Nov 18, 2013 |
| Rio Grande SWD #1D | Limestone Exploration II, LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 20,000 | 2,770–4,000 | Jul 19, 2018 |
| Plummer State SWD 34 #1 | Moontower Resources SWD, LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 20,000 | 2,700–3,600 | Sep 28, 2018 |
| Wise Fee SWD 26 #1 | Moontower Resources SWD, LLC | Plugged | Disposal | — | 20,000 | 2,750–3,700 | Sep 29, 2018 |
| Salt Mine SWD #4 | Waterbridge Stateline LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 20,000 | 2,800–5,900 | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Seguin SWD #1 | Waterbridge Texas Operating LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 20,000 | 2,700–5,700 | May 19, 2020 |
| Mr. Nimbus 27 SWD #1V | Scala Energy Operating, LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 20,000 | 2,080–4,050 | Feb 3, 2022 |
| At Land State SWD 4 #1 | Petrohawk Operating Company | Canceled | Disposal | — | 15,000 | 1,700–4,750 | May 21, 2012 |
| Tplt #1SW | COG Operating LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 15,000 | 2,425–5,700 | May 7, 2013 |
| Ford West SW 10 SWD #1 | Ring Energy, Inc. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 15,000 | 2,800–3,800 | Jan 22, 2016 |
| Ford West 4 SWD #1 | Ring Energy, Inc. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 15,000 | 2,800–3,800 | Feb 1, 2016 |
| Roadrunner 18 SWD #2 | Ring Energy, Inc. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 15,000 | 2,800–3,800 | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Roadrunner 18 SWD #3 | Ring Energy, Inc. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 15,000 | 2,800–3,800 | Feb 16, 2016 |
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 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/culberson, documented in the API reference.