Produced water and disposal in Duval 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 →
Duval County has 170 active injection and disposal wells, 114 of them permitted for disposal, with 679,350 barrels a day of permitted capacity.
Operators reported 27 million barrels injected on H-10 filings in the twelve months to June 2025, down 7% on the year before, about 11% of what the permits allow.
Aurora Resources Corporation is the largest injector in the county, with 9.1 million barrels reported across 11 active wells.
- 170
- active injection wells, 114 for disposal
- 679K
- bbl/d permitted capacity
- 27.1M
- bbl reported, H-10 year to Jun 2025 -7%
- 11%
- of permitted capacity used
- 1,329
- UIC permits on file, all time
Reported injection, by month
H-10 FILINGS · TEN YEARS TO JUN 2025
Last 12 months 27,113,991 · prior 12 29,277,202(-7%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Resources Corporation | 9.14M | 11 | 142K |
| Killam Oil Co., Ltd. | 5.85M | 21 | 83.2K |
| McGowan Working Partners, Inc. | 3.54M | 8 | 38.8K |
| Hilcorp Energy Company | 2.48M | 31 | 77.5K |
| Trans-Tex Operating LLC | 896K | 2 | 4.9K |
| HBC Oil Company, LLC | 580K | 1 | 6K |
| Reserve Operating Corp. | 566K | 1 | 3.5K |
| Rattlesnake Operating Co, LLC | 486K | 7 | 56K |
| Texas Petroleum Investment Co. | 405K | 4 | 15.5K |
| Caribbean Energy LLC II | 401K | 11 | 23.1K |
| Dewbre, Jerry C., Trustee | 378K | 7 | 6.3K |
| KD Energy, LLC | 316K | 3 | 13K |
| Black Gold Operating Co, LLC | 289K | 9 | 7.9K |
| Huisache Enviro Services, L.L.C. | 250K | 5 | 97K |
| Cordele Development Corporation | 213K | 2 | 3.6K |
| Finaly Resources LLC | 198K | 2 | 7K |
| Paloma Operating, LLC | 193K | 1 | 2K |
| Mountain V Texas, LLC | 175K | 2 | 5K |
| Serna Inc. | 167K | 2 | 1.5K |
| Mid River Midstream LLC | 96.8K | 1 | 6K |
Injection permits
1,342 UIC PERMITS · 170 ACTIVE · PAGE 4 OF 14
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Cattle Co. -F- #27 | Worldwide Energy Corporation | Canceled | Disposal | — | 4,000 | 2,437–2,445 | Jun 22, 1972 |
| Wilson, J. O. #36D | McGowan Working Partners | Canceled | Disposal | — | 4,000 | 1,626–1,656 | Jul 19, 1983 |
| White, P. E., Acct. #1 #47 | Baxter, Kelly H. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 4,000 | 2,410–2,420 | Nov 27, 1979 |
| Hoffman Loma Novia 2730 SD Unit #2036 | Exxon Corp. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 4,000 | 2,740–2,774 | — |
| Humble-Dowdy Fee #3D | Bys, Inc. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 4,000 | 1,738–2,710 | May 31, 1977 |
| Grunwald #1 | Hillier, J. E. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 4,000 | 3,400–4,500 | Mar 28, 1986 |
| Hoffman Loma Novia 2730 SD Unit #2056 | Exxon Corp. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 4,000 | 2,735–2,755 | Jan 3, 1986 |
| Hoffman Loma Novia 2730 SD Unit #1037 | D.Y. Exploration, Inc. | Plugged | Enhanced recovery | — | 4,000 | 2,700–2,722 | Jul 24, 1986 |
| Wilson, J. O. #33 | HGH Energy, Inc. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 4,000 | 2,232–2,280 | Oct 9, 1986 |
| Kohler, V. -A- #146 | Sue-Ann Operating, L.C. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 4,000 | 1,890–1,910 | Oct 7, 1993 |
| Driscoll, Robert #134 | Hilcorp Energy Company | Plugged | Disposal | — | 4,000 | 3,000–3,400 | Sep 25, 1996 |
| Driscoll Foundation #3 | Hilcorp Energy Company | Inactive | Enhanced recovery | — | 4,000 | 3,220–3,400 | Sep 17, 2013 |
| White, P. E., -B- #82-D | Humble Oil & Refining Co. | Plugged | Enhanced recovery | — | 4,000 | 2,340–2,360 | Jun 9, 1970 |
| White, P. E., -B- #81 | Humble Oil & Refining Co. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 4,000 | 2,305–2,311 | Apr 16, 1969 |
| Kohler V -A- #160 | KD Energy, LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 4,000 | 1,720–1,820 | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Lopez SWD #1 | Saxum Oil & Gas, LLC | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 4,000 | 2,200–2,500 | May 28, 2014 |
| Bishop Cattle Co. -F- #28 | Petrodynamics, Inc. | Plugged | Enhanced recovery | — | 4,000 | 2,456–2,464 | Nov 30, 1970 |
| Bishop Cattle Co. -F- #31 | Petrodynamics, Inc. | Plugged | Enhanced recovery | — | 4,000 | 2,458–2,465 | May 6, 1971 |
| Bishop Cattle Co. -F- #62 | Petrodynamics, Inc. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 4,000 | 2,380–2,390 | Apr 15, 1971 |
| Bishop Cattle Co. -G- #48 | Weco Development Corp. | Plugged | Enhanced recovery | — | 4,000 | 2,416–2,426 | Jun 11, 1976 |
| Duval Ranch, Sec. #201, a/C 2 #22 | Mobil Oil Corporation | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 4,000 | 2,110–2,119 | May 6, 1976 |
| Kohler, V. -A- #150 | Exxon Corp. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 3,700 | 2,700–2,740 | Nov 29, 1988 |
| White, P. E. -B- #49 | Exxon Corp. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 3,500 | 1,605–1,643 | Dec 15, 1966 |
| Lopez -A- #5 | Trium, Ltd. | Plugged | Disposal | — | 3,500 | 1,600–1,900 | Dec 17, 1992 |
| Driscoll, Robert #317 | Merit Energy Company | Canceled | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 2,545–2,565 | May 31, 1990 |
| Driscoll, Robert #335 | Hilcorp Energy Company | Plugged | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 2,586–2,620 | May 17, 1974 |
| Magnolia-Duval Ranch Sec. 208-09 #62 | Killam Oil Co., Ltd. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 1,600–1,800 | Apr 9, 1979 |
| Duval Ranch -59- #10 | Killam Oil Co., Ltd. | Plugged | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 1,500–1,650 | Feb 11, 1992 |
| Hoffman Loma Novia 2730 SD Unit #2033 | Exxon Corp. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 2,760–2,800 | — |
| Hoffman Loma Novia 2730 SD Unit #2039 | Exxon Corp. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 2,774–2,797 | Feb 20, 1980 |
| Hoffman Loma Novia 2730 SD Unit #2042 | Exxon Corp. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 2,750–2,768 | Feb 20, 1980 |
| Hoffman Loma Novia 2730 SD Unit #2045 | Exxon Corp. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 2,754–2,768 | Feb 20, 1980 |
| Kohler, V. -A- #72 | KD Energy, LLC | Plugged | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 2,600–2,980 | Feb 14, 1994 |
| Lundell, E. C. -C- #17 | Lundells, Inc. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 1,505–1,510 | May 17, 1971 |
| Duval Ranch, Sec. # 257 a/C 1 #3 | Dunigan Petroleum, Inc. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 1,645–1,674 | Oct 21, 1976 |
| Hoffman Loma Novia 2730 SD Unit #2048 | Exxon Corp. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 2,782–2,790 | — |
| Hoffman Loma Novia 2730 SD Unit #2040 | Exxon Corp. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 2,784–2,805 | — |
| White, P. E., Acct. #1 #20 | Triton Oil & Gas Corp. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 2,255–2,296 | Jul 1, 1983 |
| White, P. E., Acct. #1 #44 | Stonegate Operators, Inc. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 2,252–2,296 | Feb 3, 1984 |
| White, P. E., Acct. #1 #57 | Baxter, Kelly H. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 2,334–2,394 | May 24, 1984 |
| Driscoll, Robert #2 | Conoco Inc. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 2,914–2,924 | Feb 5, 1985 |
| Hoffman Loma Novia 2730 SD Unit #2054 | Exxon Corp. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 2,725–2,750 | Jan 6, 1987 |
| Hoffman Loma Novia 2730 SD Unit #2050 | D.Y. Exploration, Inc. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 2,725–2,765 | Feb 10, 1994 |
| Duval County Ranch Co. State -P- #14 | Black Bayou Operating, LLC | Plugged | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 2,050–2,150 | Oct 20, 1987 |
| Hoffman #21 | DKW Energy, Inc. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 2,270–2,370 | Dec 18, 1987 |
| Kohler, V. -A- #145 | Exxon Corp. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 2,705–2,733 | Jan 14, 1988 |
| Hoffman Loma Novia 2730 SD Unit #4092 | Exxon Corp. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 2,754–2,772 | Apr 26, 1988 |
| Hoffman Loma Novia 2730 SD Unit #5006 | D.Y. Exploration, Inc. | Plugged | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 2,716–2,740 | Feb 10, 1994 |
| Hahl, C. W. a/C #3 #26 | HLS Producing, Inc. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 1,607–1,720 | Mar 28, 1956 |
| Humble-Dowdy Fee #37 | DKW Energy, Inc. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 2,536–2,542 | May 30, 1990 |
| Lopez -A- #14 | Gonzalez, Elia G. Mineral Trust | Canceled | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 1,430–1,861 | Oct 18, 1993 |
| A.E. Wiederkehr #1 | Wilco Disposal Inc. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 1,675–1,975 | Sep 1, 1983 |
| Smith, Temple D. #53D | Exxon Corp. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 4,000–4,500 | Aug 21, 1981 |
| Duval County Ranch Co. #17 | Miller, W. C. Operating Company | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 1,005–1,050 | Sep 9, 1999 |
| DCR 79 #3 | Killam Oil Co., Ltd. | Plugged | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 1,521–1,524 | Feb 11, 2002 |
| Duval Ranch Sec. 208 #67 | Killam Oil Co., Ltd. | Plugged | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 2,445–2,480 | Dec 20, 2007 |
| Santerra #7 | Sanchez Oil & Gas Corporation | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 2,075–2,102 | Feb 20, 2013 |
| Lundell, E. C. -C- #14 | Lundells, Inc. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 1,500 | Jun 2, 1969 |
| — #17 | Petroleum Programs, Inc. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 3,898–3,910 | Nov 4, 1966 |
| Lundell, E. C. -C- #11 | Lundells, Inc. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 1,500 | Mar 22, 1971 |
| Lundell, E. C. -C- #10 | Lundells, Inc. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 1,500 | Mar 22, 1971 |
| Lopez "A" #20 | Trium, Ltd. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 1,680–1,820 | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Lopez -A- #23 | Trium, Ltd. | Inactive | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 1,680–1,800 | May 6, 2022 |
| Hinojosa "A" #3 | Black Gold Operating Co, LLC | Inactive | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 5,840–5,850 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Johnson, M. B. #2 | Texaco Inc. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 2,800 | 1,550–1,800 | Aug 19, 1983 |
| Worden & Drought -A- #1A | McGowan Working Partners | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 1,541–1,568 | Apr 30, 1979 |
| Hoffman, Winnie #1 | Baxter, Kelly H. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 2,720–2,734 | Jan 12, 1970 |
| Duval Ranch, Sec. #203 #5W | Killam Oil Co., Ltd. | Plugged | Disposal | — | 2,500 | 1,356–1,492 | Jul 31, 2007 |
| Exxon Yates Ranch Fee "D" #2 D | Exxon Corp. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 2,500 | 2,840–3,000 | Jan 8, 1981 |
| Duval Ranch, Sec. # 257 a/C 1 #11 | Killam Oil Co., Ltd. | Plugged | Disposal | — | 2,500 | 1,645–1,673 | Dec 9, 1983 |
| Duval County Ranch Co. -E- #2 E | Gulftex Energy III, LP | Plugged | Disposal | — | 2,500 | 1,850–1,903 | Apr 16, 1984 |
| Duval County Ranch Co. -K- #27 | Exxon Corp. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 2,500 | 4,315–4,440 | May 4, 1987 |
| Rosemary #45 | Alegre Energy, Inc. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 2,500 | 2,000–2,090 | Aug 21, 1996 |
| Dcrc MF NCT-25 #13WI | Reserve Operating Corp. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 2,500 | 1,438–1,680 | Apr 3, 1990 |
| DCR 82A #3 | Devon Energy Production Co, L.P. | Plugged | Disposal | — | 2,500 | 1,600–2,950 | Aug 11, 2003 |
| Welder Hrs. #12 | McGowan Working Partners, Inc. | Plugged | Disposal | — | 2,500 | 1,850–1,900 | Jan 13, 2009 |
| Welder, J. F., Hrs. -C- &-D- #C 3 | Independence Drilling Corp. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 2,500 | 2,486–2,488 | Jun 9, 1976 |
| Cuellar 123 #2 | Sanchez Oil & Gas Corporation | Canceled | Disposal | — | 2,500 | 3,186–3,205 | Nov 5, 1999 |
| B. V. Flores #2U | Pasco Operating Company | Canceled | Disposal | — | 2,500 | 3,269–3,279 | May 28, 1974 |
| Johnson, J. W. #5 | L.T.D. Explorations Inc. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 2,400 | 1,596–1,762 | Mar 31, 1969 |
| Hoffman, W. K. #8 | L.L. Oil Company | Plugged | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,400 | 2,850–2,862 | May 10, 1965 |
| Hoffman, W. K. #17 | Valera Oil Company | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,400 | 2,879–2,910 | Apr 19, 1968 |
| Wendt, Lottie #4 | Precio Energy, LLC | Plugged | Disposal | — | 2,400 | 1,618–1,736 | Feb 16, 1988 |
| Ruiz, D. #4 | Worldwide Energy Corporation | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,400 | 2,850–2,862 | Nov 16, 1966 |
| Lundell, E. C. -C- #4 | Lundells, Inc. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 2,300 | 1,521–1,532 | May 17, 1971 |
| Schallert #6A | Corpus Christi Brine Serv., LP | Plugged | Other | — | 2,250 | 880–2,500 | Dec 30, 2004 |
| Kohler, V. -A- #136 | KD Energy, LLC | Canceled | Disposal | — | 2,200 | 3,380–3,410 | Oct 28, 1993 |
| Duval Ranch, Sec. #288 #5W | McGowan Working Partners | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,000 | 1,525–1,580 | Dec 1, 1972 |
| Duval Ranch, Sec. #288 #8 | McGowan Working Partners | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,000 | 1,508–1,569 | Oct 18, 1977 |
| Duval Ranch, Sec. #288 #18W | McGowan Working Partners, Inc. | Plugged | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,000 | 1,525–1,580 | Dec 19, 2003 |
| Duval County Ranch Co. -K- #22 | Exxon Corp. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 2,000 | 1,855–1,925 | May 5, 1987 |
| King, Mae H., Estate #2 | Breck Operating Corp. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 2,000 | 1,700–1,730 | May 28, 1986 |
| Wilson, J. O. #15 | Baxter, Kelly H. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,000 | 2,366–2,442 | Jun 7, 1976 |
| Weil -D- #3113WD | Expando Oil Company | Canceled | Disposal | — | 2,000 | 2,685–2,725 | Mar 3, 1977 |
| Weil -D- #5113WD | CTR Petroleum, Inc. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 2,000 | 2,762–2,768 | Feb 25, 1977 |
| Hoffman Loma Novia 2730 SD Unit #2034 | Exxon Corp. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,000 | 2,798–2,808 | — |
| Ruiz, G. #34 | Wilco Disposal Inc. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,000 | 2,732–3,000 | Jul 16, 1956 |
| Ruiz, G. #35 | Wilco Disposal Inc. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,000 | 2,732–3,000 | Jul 16, 1956 |
| Welder, Leo J., et Al #1 | G & G Tank Rental & Sales, Inc. | Canceled | Disposal | — | 2,000 | 2,650–2,940 | Jun 22, 1987 |
| Petnox-Chernosky W.F. Unit #H 77W | Mobil Producing TX. & N.M. Inc. | Canceled | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,000 | 2,042–2,070 | Mar 11, 1980 |
Latest disposal drilling permits
W-1 drilling permits in the county tagged as produced-water disposal.
| Issued | Permit | Operator | Lease / well |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2012 | 748285 | Alegre Energy, Inc. | Hoffman Z SWD #1 13139327 |
| Nov 9, 1998 | 480739 | Ultra Well, Inc. | Ultra SWD #1 13138304 |
| Dec 21, 1992 | 407795 | Amoco Production Company | Muy Grande Swds #1 13137648 |
| Jun 8, 1984 | 241391 | Exxon Corp. | E. Seven Sisters Gas Tr. Fac.swd #1 13136474 |
| Mar 14, 1980 | 75206 | Exxon Corp. | Kohler, V. "A" #60D 13106815 |
| Nov 15, 1979 | 63843 | Petroleum Corporation of Texas | Peters, W. R. Estate "H" #1D 13181305 |
| Sep 24, 1979 | 58685 | Petroleum Corporation of Texas | Peters, W. R. Estate "H" #2D 13182181 |
| Oct 18, 1978 | 34949 | Exxon Corp. | Kohler, V. "A" #69 13106734 |
About this data
RRC UIC well master and H-10 injection reports, settled through Jun 2025; TexNet daily injection for the last settled month; disposal permit tags from Petrora's sector classifier.
Developers: this page as JSON is GET /v1/data/water/tx/duval, documented in the API reference.