Produced water and disposal in Ector 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 →
Ector County has 3,004 active injection and disposal wells, 146 of them permitted for disposal, with 8.8 million barrels a day of permitted capacity.
Operators reported 262 million barrels injected on H-10 filings in the twelve months to June 2025, down 10% on the year before, about 8% of what the permits allow.
21 deep disposal wells here report daily to TexNet; they injected 35,249 barrels a day in August 2026. Same-well volumes were up 145% on a year earlier.
Occidental Permian Ltd. is the largest injector in the county, with 92 million barrels reported across 913 active wells.
39 M2+ earthquakes were located in the county's area over the last two years, the largest M3.5.
- 3,004
- active injection wells, 146 for disposal
- 8.84M
- bbl/d permitted capacity
- 262M
- bbl reported, H-10 year to Jun 2025 -10%
- 8%
- of permitted capacity used
- 6,464
- UIC permits on file, all time
- 35.2K
- bbl/d, 21 daily reporters, Aug 2026
Reported injection, by month
H-10 FILINGS · TEN YEARS TO JUN 2025
Last 12 months 262,074,651 · prior 12 291,724,453(-10%)
UT BEG TexNet injection reporting tool
Deep disposal, reported daily
- 35.2K
- bbl per day, Aug 2026
- 21
- wells reporting
- 11
- operators
- +145%
- same wells vs a year earlier
| Well | Operator | bbl/d |
|---|---|---|
| 13542143 | Deep Blue Operating I LLC | 22,017 |
| 13502802 | Occidental Permian Ltd. | 2,832 |
| 13543189 | COG Operating LLC | 2,185 |
| 13540893 | Diamondback E&P LLC | 2,155 |
| 13542043 | Owl SWD Operating, LLC | 2,080 |
| 13543966 | Continental Resources, Inc. | 1,382 |
| 13542061 | Continental Resources, Inc. | 1,197 |
| 13541347 | Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd. | 876 |
| 13502347 | Formentera Operations LLC | 293 |
| 13506723 | COG Operating LLC | 116 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occidental Permian Ltd. | 91.9M | 913 | 3.24M |
| Ring Energy, Inc. | 20.4M | 35 | 132K |
| Hilcorp Energy Company | 15.1M | 376 | 818K |
| Formentera Operations LLC | 14.5M | 276 | 708K |
| Deep Blue Operating I LLC | 14M | 7 | 144K |
| Aghorn Operating, Inc. | 11.4M | 268 | 322K |
| Citation Oil & Gas Corp. | 10.8M | 47 | 93.8K |
| Atlas Operating LLC | 10.6M | 73 | 617K |
| OXY USA WTP LP | 9.62M | 120 | 222K |
| Bce-Mach III LLC | 8.47M | 119 | 251K |
| Texland Petroleum, L.P. | 6.43M | 49 | 80K |
| OXY USA Inc. | 6.34M | 81 | 187K |
| Crescent Energy Operating, LLC | 5.53M | 72 | 373K |
| Basin Oil & Gas Operating, LLC | 5.23M | 68 | 101K |
| Maverick Permian LLC | 4.64M | 159 | 426K |
| Scout Energy Management LLC | 4.29M | 31 | 166K |
| Pilot Water Solutions Permianllc | 3.41M | 2 | 45K |
| Cross Timbers Energy, LLC | 3.23M | 52 | 85.2K |
| Diamondback E&P LLC | 2.18M | 2 | 40K |
| R3 Operating Corporation | 1.27M | 18 | 23.9K |
Injection permits
6,516 UIC PERMITS · 3,004 ACTIVE · PAGE 13 OF 66
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corrigan Cowden Unit #321W | OXY USA Inc. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 68K | 2,000 | 4,100–4,600 | Nov 15, 2023 |
| East Penwell /San Andres/ Unit #325WL | Bce-Mach III LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 67.9K | 2,000 | 3,770–4,000 | Jul 20, 2004 |
| Goldsmith-Landreth/San Andres/UT #204AW | Atlas Operating LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 67.7K | 10,000 | 4,089–4,550 | Jan 27, 2017 |
| North Foster Unit #152W | Aghorn Operating, Inc. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 67.7K | 900 | 4,000–4,600 | Mar 6, 1990 |
| Cowden, Clyde #197 | Maverick Permian LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 67.6K | 3,000 | 5,558–5,895 | Oct 4, 2018 |
| North Cowden Unit #402W | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 67.5K | 5,025 | 3,800–4,800 | Nov 14, 2023 |
| East Penwell /San Andres/ Unit #5407W | Bce-Mach III LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 67.4K | 2,100 | 3,605–3,730 | Jun 15, 2009 |
| East Penwell /San Andres/ Unit #1503W | Bce-Mach III LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 67.4K | 2,000 | 3,490–3,862 | Jun 11, 2001 |
| North Cowden Unit #217W | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 67.3K | 5,000 | 3,700–5,600 | Dec 7, 2023 |
| Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #162W | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 67.3K | 1,000 | 5,375–6,400 | Nov 16, 2023 |
| TXL South Unit #6202W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 67.3K | 2,000 | 5,300–6,500 | May 10, 2001 |
| TXL South Unit #3602W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 67.2K | 2,000 | 5,300–6,500 | Dec 14, 2000 |
| East Penwell /San Andres/ Unit #320WU | Bce-Mach III LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 67.1K | 2,000 | 3,400–3,810 | Jul 20, 2004 |
| East Penwell /San Andres/ Unit #905W | Bce-Mach III LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 66.8K | 2,000 | 3,480–3,882 | Dec 10, 1991 |
| Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #165W | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 66.8K | 1,000 | 5,555–6,450 | Nov 16, 2023 |
| North Cowden Unit #724 | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 66.7K | 5,000 | 3,950–4,800 | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #657 | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 66.7K | 5,000 | 5,200–6,800 | Nov 20, 2023 |
| Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #621 | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 66.5K | 5,000 | 5,200–6,800 | Nov 20, 2023 |
| West Jordan Unit #608 | Extex Operating Company | Active | Enhanced recovery | 66.4K | 954 | 3,374–3,630 | Jun 11, 1984 |
| TXL South Unit #5702W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 66.3K | 2,000 | 5,300–6,500 | Mar 8, 2001 |
| North Foster Unit #115W | Aghorn Operating, Inc. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 66.1K | 2,000 | 4,006–4,300 | Sep 24, 1991 |
| Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #574 | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 66.1K | 5,000 | 5,200–6,800 | Nov 17, 2023 |
| West Jordan Unit #315W | Extex Operating Company | Active | Enhanced recovery | 66.1K | 1,500 | 3,410–3,810 | Aug 13, 1986 |
| TXL South Unit #6212 W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 66K | 2,500 | 5,250–6,600 | Jan 16, 2013 |
| Johnson Gbsa Unit #2408W | OXY USA WTP LP | Active | Enhanced recovery | 65.8K | 1,000 | 4,084–4,137 | Nov 14, 2023 |
| East Penwell /San Andres/ Unit #822 W | Bce-Mach III LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 65.8K | 2,000 | 3,400–3,810 | Jul 20, 2004 |
| TXL South Unit #3703 | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 65.7K | 2,000 | 5,300–6,500 | Nov 17, 2008 |
| Goldsmith San Andres Unit #226W | Hilcorp Energy Company | Active | Enhanced recovery | 65.7K | 2,000 | 3,854–5,111 | Jan 20, 2012 |
| Penwell Unit #1374W | Cross Timbers Energy, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 65.3K | 1,500 | 3,410–3,900 | Sep 19, 1994 |
| Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #129W | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 65.3K | 5,000 | 5,200–6,400 | Nov 16, 2023 |
| North Cowden Unit #1108 | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 65.2K | 5,000 | 4,243–4,646 | Nov 18, 2023 |
| East Penwell /San Andres/ Unit #1217W | Bce-Mach III LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 65.2K | 2,000 | 3,400–4,000 | Jul 16, 2004 |
| TXL South Unit #7504W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 65.1K | 2,000 | 5,300–6,500 | May 10, 2001 |
| Goldsmith, C. A., Etal #567W | Hilcorp Energy Company | Active | Enhanced recovery | 64.8K | 2,000 | 4,969–7,867 | Apr 23, 2008 |
| Witcher, J. E. -A- #7W | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 64.8K | 1,000 | 3,890–4,190 | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Cowden, J. M. R/a -A- #103W | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 64.8K | 5,000 | 5,000–5,400 | Nov 15, 2023 |
| North Cowden Unit #1377W | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 64.8K | 5,000 | 3,700–5,600 | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Witcher, J. E. #7W | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 64.8K | 1,000 | 3,924–4,181 | Nov 15, 2023 |
| South Foster Unit #106W | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 64.8K | 1,000 | 3,937–4,260 | Jan 9, 2002 |
| Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #84W | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 64.8K | 5,000 | 5,200–6,400 | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #152W | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 64.7K | 5,000 | 5,200–6,800 | Nov 16, 2023 |
| South Foster Unit #212 | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 64.6K | 1,000 | 3,800–4,600 | Oct 8, 2002 |
| Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #139R | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 64.6K | 5,000 | 5,200–6,600 | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Emmons Unit #216 | Aghorn Operating, Inc. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 64.6K | 2,500 | 4,500–4,750 | Jan 18, 1990 |
| Goldsmith, C. A., Etal #495W | Hilcorp Energy Company | Active | Enhanced recovery | 64.3K | 2,000 | 4,969–7,867 | Apr 5, 2011 |
| East Penwell /San Andres/ Unit #323 | Bce-Mach III LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 64.1K | 1,000 | 3,700–3,905 | Oct 24, 2019 |
| East Penwell /San Andres/ Unit #321WU | Bce-Mach III LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 64.1K | 2,000 | 3,400–3,810 | Jul 20, 2004 |
| Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #5R | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 64.1K | 5,000 | 5,200–6,800 | Nov 15, 2023 |
| East Penwell /San Andres/ Unit #322WU | Bce-Mach III LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 64.1K | 2,000 | 3,400–3,810 | Jul 20, 2004 |
| Witcher, J. E. #74W | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 64.1K | 1,500 | 3,750–4,600 | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Goldsmith, C. A., Etal #672W | Hilcorp Energy Company | Active | Enhanced recovery | 64K | 2,000 | 4,964–7,867 | Jan 26, 2010 |
| Goldsmith, C. A., Etal #499W | Hilcorp Energy Company | Active | Enhanced recovery | 63.9K | 2,000 | 4,969–7,867 | Oct 19, 2009 |
| Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #474 | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 63.8K | 5,000 | 5,200–6,800 | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Goldsmith San Andres Unit #647W | Hilcorp Energy Company | Active | Enhanced recovery | 63.8K | 2,000 | 3,854–5,111 | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Johnson Gbsa Unit #2126W | OXY USA WTP LP | Active | Enhanced recovery | 63.8K | 1,000 | 4,050–4,180 | Nov 14, 2023 |
| North Cowden Unit #409W | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 63.8K | 800 | 4,040–4,325 | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Goldsmith-Cummins /Deep/ Unit #160 | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 63.8K | 750 | 5,550–6,302 | Dec 30, 1993 |
| Goldsmith San Andres Unit #156W | Hilcorp Energy Company | Active | Enhanced recovery | 63.7K | 2,000 | 3,854–5,111 | Sep 2, 2011 |
| South Foster Unit #11W | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 63.6K | 1,500 | 3,938–4,600 | May 13, 2010 |
| Goldsmith, C. A., Etal #496W | Hilcorp Energy Company | Active | Enhanced recovery | 63.5K | 2,000 | 4,969–7,867 | Apr 21, 2011 |
| TXL South Unit #4205W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 63.5K | 2,000 | 5,300–6,500 | Apr 9, 2001 |
| Goldsmith-Landreth/San Andres/UT #229W | Atlas Operating LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 63.4K | 3,072 | 4,096–4,500 | Sep 4, 2019 |
| North Cowden Unit #365 | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 63.3K | 5,025 | 3,800–4,800 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Foster-Johnson Unit #109W | Aghorn Operating, Inc. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 63.3K | 600 | 4,181–4,295 | Jul 22, 1988 |
| TXL South Unit #3311 | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 63.2K | 2,000 | 5,600–6,600 | Aug 4, 2003 |
| East Cowden (Grayburg) Unit #41W | Basin Oil & Gas Operating, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 62.9K | 2,000 | 4,200–4,600 | Mar 27, 2003 |
| TXL South Unit #3603W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 62.8K | 2,000 | 5,300–6,500 | Nov 17, 2008 |
| Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #478 | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 62.7K | 5,000 | 5,200–6,600 | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Edwards #2801 | Flat Top Operating, LLC | Active | Disposal | 62.4K | 10,000 | 4,397–4,594 | Nov 16, 2017 |
| Moss, Paul Unit #175W | R3 Operating Corporation | Active | Enhanced recovery | 62.4K | 1,200 | 4,270–4,510 | Feb 22, 1991 |
| North Cowden Unit #1342W | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 62.3K | 1,200 | 3,900–4,900 | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #160W | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 62.2K | 1,000 | 5,460–6,392 | Nov 16, 2023 |
| TXL South Unit #3702W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 62.2K | 2,000 | 5,300–6,500 | Nov 17, 2008 |
| North Cowden Unit #1387W | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 62.2K | 1,000 | 3,900–4,900 | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #573 | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 62.2K | 5,000 | 5,200–6,800 | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Cummins -B- #17 | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 62.2K | 5,000 | 5,300–6,400 | May 23, 2017 |
| Rhodes Cowden Unit #460W | OXY USA WTP LP | Active | Enhanced recovery | 62.1K | 1,500 | 4,000–4,350 | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Goldsmith San Andres Unit #B182W | Hilcorp Energy Company | Active | Enhanced recovery | 62.1K | 2,000 | 3,854–5,111 | Jan 4, 2013 |
| Goldsmith, C. A., Etal #503W | Hilcorp Energy Company | Active | Enhanced recovery | 62.1K | 2,000 | 4,969–7,867 | Jul 16, 2010 |
| Goldsmith Andector Unit #H 13W | Maverick Permian LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 61.9K | 2,000 | 5,480–6,450 | Feb 27, 2008 |
| North Foster Unit #15W | Aghorn Operating, Inc. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 61.9K | 2,000 | 3,950–4,300 | Sep 24, 1991 |
| TXL South Unit #3726 | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 61.8K | 2,000 | 5,300–6,500 | Nov 28, 2011 |
| Goldsmith, C. A., Etal #562W | Hilcorp Energy Company | Active | Enhanced recovery | 61.5K | 2,000 | 4,969–7,867 | May 23, 2011 |
| Goldsmith Andector Unit #E111W | Maverick Permian LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 61.5K | 2,000 | 5,527–6,550 | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Goldsmith-Cummins /Deep/ Unit #88W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 61.4K | 2,500 | 5,500–6,400 | Dec 13, 1990 |
| East Cowden (Grayburg) Unit #47W | Basin Oil & Gas Operating, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 61.4K | 2,000 | 4,300–4,589 | Sep 1, 2011 |
| Blakeney, B. H. -A- #10 | OXY USA Inc. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 61.3K | 2,500 | 5,100–5,500 | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #670 | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 61.3K | 5,000 | 5,200–6,800 | Nov 20, 2023 |
| West Jordan Unit #1307W | Extex Operating Company | Active | Enhanced recovery | 61.1K | 1,500 | 3,300–3,710 | Jul 7, 1995 |
| TXL South Unit #1103W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 61.1K | 1,200 | 5,300–6,500 | Jul 29, 2010 |
| Goldsmith-Cummins /Deep/ Unit #141W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 61K | 2,500 | 5,400–6,275 | Dec 13, 1990 |
| Jordan University Unit #211W | Citation Oil & Gas Corp. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 60.9K | 2,000 | 3,100–3,800 | May 5, 1992 |
| TXL South Unit #6211 | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 60.9K | 2,000 | 5,300–6,500 | Nov 17, 2008 |
| East Cowden (Grayburg) Unit #80W | Basin Oil & Gas Operating, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 60.5K | 2,500 | 4,220–4,650 | Nov 5, 1999 |
| Witcher, J. E. #3W | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 60.5K | 1,000 | 3,750–4,600 | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Mooers #4W | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 60.4K | 5,000 | 5,200–6,800 | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #109W | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 60.3K | 5,000 | 5,200–6,400 | Nov 16, 2023 |
| South Foster Unit #11WI | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 60K | 1,500 | 3,750–4,600 | May 13, 2010 |
| North Cowden Unit #1163W | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 60K | 5,000 | 3,700–5,600 | Nov 18, 2023 |
| North Cowden Unit #490W | Occidental Permian Ltd. | Active | Enhanced recovery | 59.9K | 5,000 | 4,000–5,600 | Nov 16, 2023 |
Latest disposal drilling permits
W-1 drilling permits in the county tagged as produced-water disposal.
| Issued | Permit | Operator | Lease / well |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | 909857 | Ring Energy, Inc. | Ring Shoebar SWD 27 #1 13544128 |
| Apr 4, 2025 | 907182 | Ring Energy, Inc. | Ring Shoebar SWD 43 #1 13544106 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 906402 | Ring Energy, Inc. | Ring Shoebar SWD 28 #1 13544095 |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 902560 | Ring Energy, Inc. | Millard -C- SWD #2 13544070 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 901166 | Ring Energy, Inc. | Henderson-Penwell S SWD #2 13544059 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 901165 | Ring Energy, Inc. | Henderson-Penwell N SWD #1 13544058 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 900825 | Ring Energy, Inc. | Millard 'C' SWD #1 13507252 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 900576 | Deep Blue Operating I LLC | Opie SWD #1 13544049 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 897682 | Ovintiv USA Inc. | Wayne SWD #1 13544039 |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 896718 | Ring Energy, Inc. | Down the Hatch SWD 17 #1 13544027 |
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/ector, documented in the API reference.