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WATER · ECTOR COUNTY

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%)

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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
WellOperatorbbl/d
13542143Deep Blue Operating I LLC22,017
13502802Occidental Permian Ltd.2,832
13543189COG Operating LLC2,185
13540893Diamondback E&P LLC2,155
13542043Owl SWD Operating, LLC2,080
13543966Continental Resources, Inc.1,382
13542061Continental Resources, Inc.1,197
13541347Fasken Oil and Ranch, Ltd.876
13502347Formentera Operations LLC293
13506723COG Operating LLC116

Who injects here

Operators with active permits in the county, by reported H-10 volume over the settled year.

OperatorReported, bblActive wellsCapacity bbl/d
Occidental Permian Ltd.91.9M9133.24M
Ring Energy, Inc.20.4M35132K
Hilcorp Energy Company15.1M376818K
Formentera Operations LLC14.5M276708K
Deep Blue Operating I LLC14M7144K
Aghorn Operating, Inc.11.4M268322K
Citation Oil & Gas Corp.10.8M4793.8K
Atlas Operating LLC10.6M73617K
OXY USA WTP LP9.62M120222K
Bce-Mach III LLC8.47M119251K
Texland Petroleum, L.P.6.43M4980K
OXY USA Inc.6.34M81187K
Crescent Energy Operating, LLC5.53M72373K
Basin Oil & Gas Operating, LLC5.23M68101K
Maverick Permian LLC4.64M159426K
Scout Energy Management LLC4.29M31166K
Pilot Water Solutions Permianllc3.41M245K
Cross Timbers Energy, LLC3.23M5285.2K
Diamondback E&P LLC2.18M240K
R3 Operating Corporation1.27M1823.9K

Injection permits

6,516 UIC PERMITS · 3,004 ACTIVE · PAGE 17 OF 66

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

WellOperatorStatusPurposeReported, bblbbl/d permittedZone, ftPermitted
North Cowden Unit #94WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery36.6K5,0003,700–5,600Dec 1, 2023
Cochran, W. C. #11WITexland Petroleum, L.P.ActiveEnhanced recovery36.6K2,0005,118–5,334Aug 17, 2001
South Foster Unit #206Occidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery36.6K1,0003,900–4,300Jan 9, 2002
Emmons Unit #207WAghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery36.3K6004,450–4,700Oct 24, 1969
North Cowden Unit #606WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery36.2K1,0004,245–4,680Nov 17, 2023
Goldsmith, C. A., Etal #1381WHilcorp Energy CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery36.2K2,0004,969–7,867Feb 4, 2010
TXL South Unit #1204WFormentera Operations LLCActiveEnhanced recovery36K1,0005,427–5,860Apr 14, 1992
Goldsmith-Landreth/San Andres/UT #190AIAtlas Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery35.9K2,0004,238–4,367Mar 5, 2019
Williamson San Andres Unit #406Baker Operating, Inc.ActiveDisposal35.9K1,5004,321–4,498Mar 6, 2023
TXL South Unit #6203Formentera Operations LLCActiveEnhanced recovery35.9K2,0005,300–6,500Dec 6, 2007
Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #137WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery35.9K5,0005,200–6,800Nov 16, 2023
East Penwell /San Andres/ Unit #1012WBce-Mach III LLCActiveEnhanced recovery35.8K2,0003,400–3,999Dec 13, 2007
East Penwell /San Andres/ Unit #1509WBce-Mach III LLCActiveEnhanced recovery35.7K1,5003,400–4,500Nov 9, 2005
North Cowden Unit #1040WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery35.7K5,0003,700–5,600Nov 18, 2023
East Penwell /San Andres/ Unit #911WBce-Mach III LLCActiveEnhanced recovery35.7K2,0003,400–4,000Jul 1, 2003
Goldsmith San Andres Unit #249WHilcorp Energy CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery35.6K2,0003,884–5,111Sep 3, 2010
Witcher, J. E. #30WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery35.6K1,0003,857–4,180Nov 15, 2023
North Penwell Unit #221WRing Energy, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery35.6K1,2003,400–4,800Apr 11, 1991
Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #168Occidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery35.5K5,0005,200–6,800Nov 16, 2023
Goldsmith, C. A., Etal #2229WHilcorp Energy CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery35.5K2,0004,969–7,867Oct 31, 2013
East Penwell /San Andres/ Unit #2206WBce-Mach III LLCActiveEnhanced recovery35.5K—3,463Oct 31, 1985
Addis, Frank V. -D- #10Occidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery35.4K1,0003,650–4,600Nov 15, 2023
North Cowden Unit #1490Occidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery35.3K2,0003,900–4,900Nov 15, 2023
South Foster Unit #127WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery35.3K1,0003,896–4,130Jan 9, 2002
Johnson Gbsa Unit #1715WOXY USA WTP LPActiveEnhanced recovery35.2K1,0003,820–4,500Dec 8, 2023
East Penwell /San Andres/ Unit #1108WBce-Mach III LLCActiveEnhanced recovery35K2,0003,481–3,825Oct 29, 2009
West Goldsmith Unit #2805WAghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery34.7K5004,307–4,422Mar 13, 1985
TXL South Unit #901WFormentera Operations LLCActiveEnhanced recovery34.7K1,0005,392–5,950Jan 2, 1992
Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #43WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery34.5K5,0005,200–6,800Nov 15, 2023
TXL South Unit #3309WFormentera Operations LLCActiveEnhanced recovery34.4K2,0005,550–6,600Aug 4, 2003
North Penwell Unit #181WRing Energy, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery34K1,5003,100–4,900Apr 1, 1993
North Cowden Unit #253WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery34K5,0003,700–5,600Dec 7, 2023
Witcher, J. E. #107WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery33.9K1,0003,892–4,200Nov 15, 2023
Goldsmith San Andres Unit #B098WHilcorp Energy CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery33.8K2,0003,854–5,111Oct 5, 2011
Rhodes Cowden Unit #304WOXY USA WTP LPActiveEnhanced recovery33.6K1,5004,000–4,200Nov 15, 2023
Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #562Occidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery33.6K5,0005,200–6,800Nov 17, 2023
Witcher, J. E. -7- #15Occidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery33.5K1,0003,900–4,300Nov 15, 2023
Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #17Occidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery33.4K2,6255,450–6,400Nov 15, 2023
West Goldsmith Unit #2003WAghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery33K5004,323–4,453May 9, 1990
Rhodes Cowden Unit #308WOXY USA WTP LPActiveEnhanced recovery33K1,5004,000–4,325Nov 15, 2023
Witcher, J. E. #35Occidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery32.9K1,0003,875–4,170Nov 15, 2023
Goldsmith San Andres Unit #355WHilcorp Energy CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery32.8K2,0003,854–5,111Jul 22, 2009
Wight, Louie E. #2WOXY USA Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery32.7K3,0005,150–5,350Dec 5, 2023
Rhodes Cowden Unit #668WOXY USA WTP LPActiveEnhanced recovery32.7K5,0003,900–4,500Nov 15, 2023
Gist Unit #62WAghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery32.6K7504,150–4,350Mar 10, 1966
Wight, Louie E. #7OXY USA Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery32.6K3,0005,100–5,500Dec 5, 2023
Goldsmith, C. A., Etal #800WHilcorp Energy CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery32.4K2,0004,969–7,867Sep 18, 2008
East Penwell /San Andres/ Unit #910WBce-Mach III LLCActiveEnhanced recovery32.3K2,0003,450–3,950Jul 31, 1997
Gist -A- #513WAghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery32.3K6004,240–4,532Nov 6, 1980
Goldsmith, C. A., Etal #699WHilcorp Energy CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery32.2K2,0004,969–7,867May 20, 2010
Foster, H. C. #6WLaguna Petroleum CorporationActiveEnhanced recovery32.2K2,0003,770–4,550Nov 15, 2023
North Cowden Unit #610WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery31.9K5,0003,700–5,600Nov 17, 2023
North Foster Unit #107WAghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery31.9K2,0004,010–4,310Sep 24, 1991
Moss Unit #1607WRAghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery31.9K1,5004,300–4,750Nov 30, 1993
Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #143WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery31.3K5,0005,200–6,400Nov 16, 2023
Foster-Johnson Unit #502WAghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery31.1K6003,991–4,250May 5, 1992
Johnson Gbsa Unit #404WOXY USA WTP LPActiveEnhanced recovery30.6K1,5003,900–4,287Dec 6, 2023
Foster, -C- #101AAghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery30.4K1,0004,210–4,290Jan 5, 1983
East Penwell /San Andres/ Unit #1415WBce-Mach III LLCActiveEnhanced recovery30.3K2,0003,400–4,000Jul 16, 2004
Cowden, Elliott F. "F" #3Aghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery30K1,0008,334–9,500Jun 20, 1995
Rhodes Cowden Unit #310WOXY USA WTP LPActiveEnhanced recovery30K1,0004,056–4,117Nov 15, 2023
Foster-Johnson Unit #201WAghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery29.7K7004,050–4,269Oct 1, 1984
North Cowden Unit #177WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery29.7K5,0003,700–5,600Dec 6, 2023
Yarbrough & Allen #10DAghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveDisposal29.6K1,5003,900–4,900Jan 31, 2007
Johnson Gbsa Unit #707WOXY USA WTP LPActiveEnhanced recovery29.5K1,0004,030–4,500Dec 6, 2023
Ector -AS- Fee #2DAghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery29.4K3004,330–4,675May 8, 2006
Johnson Gbsa Unit #1105WOXY USA WTP LPActiveEnhanced recovery29.2K1,5003,900–4,500Dec 6, 2023
Foster Gbsa Unit #619WOXY USA Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery29.2K5,0003,700–4,600Nov 15, 2023
North Cowden Unit #728WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery29.1K8004,203–4,643Nov 17, 2023
North Cowden Unit #92Occidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery29.1K5,0004,057–4,800Dec 1, 2023
Goldsmith Andector Unit #N952 WMaverick Permian LLCActiveEnhanced recovery28.7K2,0005,543–6,500May 2, 2017
Johnson, J. L. -B- #82WUBasin Oil & Gas Operating, LLCActiveDisposal28.6K2,5004,032–4,301Aug 15, 1991
Goldsmith San Andres Unit #429WCHilcorp Energy CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery28.6K2,0003,854–5,111Aug 20, 2009
North Cowden Unit #195WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery28.5K5,0003,700–5,600Dec 7, 2023
Johnson, J. L. -31- #10WBasin Oil & Gas Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery28.5K1,0003,804–4,174May 22, 2009
Foster-Johnson Unit #907WAghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery28.4K4504,186–4,318May 20, 1968
South Foster Unit #92WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery28.2K1,0003,915–4,200Jan 28, 2002
Foster-Pegues Unit #23Laguna Petroleum CorporationActiveEnhanced recovery28.2K1,0003,750–4,600Nov 15, 2023
Johnson Gbsa Unit #1707WOXY USA WTP LPActiveEnhanced recovery28.2K1,5003,900–4,300Dec 6, 2023
Brock, L. E. #19Laguna Petroleum CorporationActiveEnhanced recovery28.1K5,0003,600–4,600Nov 15, 2023
Gist Unit #159Aghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery28K1,2004,142–4,305Jun 20, 2003
Foster-Johnson Unit #1703WAghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery27.9K6004,065–4,119Apr 25, 1992
South Foster Unit #139WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery27.9K2,5003,800–4,400Dec 30, 2015
South Foster Unit #137WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery27.9K1,0003,800–4,400Mar 17, 1988
Goldsmith San Andres Unit #185WHilcorp Energy CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery27.8K5,0003,854–5,111Jun 14, 2017
North Cowden Unit #93WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery27.8K5,0004,045–5,000Dec 1, 2023
Cowden, Elliott F., -B- #5WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery27.7K5,0003,700–4,400Dec 4, 2023
Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #22ROccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery27.6K5,0005,200–6,400Nov 15, 2023
TXL South Unit #7503WFormentera Operations LLCActiveEnhanced recovery27.4K2,0005,300–6,500May 10, 2001
Moss Unit #1606WAghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery27.4K1,5004,486–4,677Jun 30, 1997
North Cowden Unit #1322WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery27.4K5,0003,900–4,900Nov 18, 2023
TXL -C- #1WBaker Operating, Inc.ActiveDisposal27.3K1,0004,115–4,136Dec 1, 2006
TXL -A- #4WWalsh & Watts, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery27.1K1,0003,873–4,177Jul 19, 1999
North Cowden Unit #1290WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery27.1K5,0003,700–5,600Nov 18, 2023
West Goldsmith Unit #2806Aghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery27.1K5004,323–4,442Dec 9, 1987
Bagley, J. E. #13Aghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery26.8K1,0004,450–4,500Jan 18, 1990
Foster-Johnson Unit #703WAghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery26.8K4504,022–4,260May 6, 1968
Cox Christensen #1Firebird Energy II LLCActiveDisposal26.7K30,0004,300–6,650Jan 6, 2012
Johnson Gbsa Unit #806WOXY USA WTP LPActiveEnhanced recovery26.6K1,0004,111–4,167Dec 6, 2023
North Cowden Unit #38WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery26.6K9004,546–4,822Nov 21, 2023

Latest disposal drilling permits

W-1 drilling permits in the county tagged as produced-water disposal.

IssuedPermitOperatorLease / well
Aug 14, 2025909857Ring Energy, Inc.Ring Shoebar SWD 27 #1 13544128
Apr 4, 2025907182Ring Energy, Inc.Ring Shoebar SWD 43 #1 13544106
Mar 5, 2025906402Ring Energy, Inc.Ring Shoebar SWD 28 #1 13544095
Sep 10, 2024902560Ring Energy, Inc.Millard -C- SWD #2 13544070
Jul 10, 2024901166Ring Energy, Inc.Henderson-Penwell S SWD #2 13544059
Jul 10, 2024901165Ring Energy, Inc.Henderson-Penwell N SWD #1 13544058
Jun 27, 2024900825Ring Energy, Inc.Millard 'C' SWD #1 13507252
Jun 20, 2024900576Deep Blue Operating I LLCOpie SWD #1 13544049
Feb 28, 2024897682Ovintiv USA Inc.Wayne SWD #1 13544039
Jan 25, 2024896718Ring 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.