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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 18 OF 66

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

WellOperatorStatusPurposeReported, bblbbl/d permittedZone, ftPermitted
Johnson, J. L. -B- #155Basin Oil & Gas Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery26.4K2,5003,959–4,245Aug 15, 1991
East Penwell /San Andres/ Unit #1122WBce-Mach III LLCActiveEnhanced recovery26.4K2,0003,400–4,500Dec 13, 2007
Johnson Gbsa Unit #710WOXY USA WTP LPActiveEnhanced recovery26.4K1,5004,040–4,500Dec 6, 2023
Barrow, Augusta #1701WFormentera Operations LLCActiveDisposal26.4K5,0004,500–5,800May 4, 2001
North Cowden Unit #430WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery26.3K5,0003,700–5,600Nov 16, 2023
Cummins -C- #26WHilcorp Energy CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery26.3K1,5003,820–4,350Sep 16, 2024
Goldsmith, C. A., Etal #1219RWHilcorp Energy CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery25.8K2,0004,969–7,867Mar 21, 2011
Goldsmith, C. A., Etal #653WHilcorp Energy CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery25.8K2,0004,969–7,867Jun 16, 2008
Witcher, J. E. -A- #6Occidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery25.8K1,0003,850–4,400Nov 15, 2023
Moss -A- #1Occidental Permian Ltd.ActiveDisposal25.8K2,5005,200–5,700Mar 21, 2024
Johnson Gbsa Unit #711WOXY USA WTP LPActiveEnhanced recovery25.8K1,5003,900–4,500Dec 6, 2023
Witcher, J. E. -7- #13Occidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery25.7K1,0003,900–4,300Nov 15, 2023
Cowden -D- #6RMR Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery25.4K3004,207–4,330Aug 31, 2001
South Foster Unit #3WIOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery25.3K1,5003,750–4,600Jun 30, 2006
Addis, Frank V. -D- #2WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery25.3K1,0003,650–4,600Nov 15, 2023
Bagley, J. E. #2WAghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery25K9004,053–4,354Mar 27, 2002
Goldsmith-Cummins /Deep/ Unit #105Formentera Operations LLCActiveEnhanced recovery24.9K2,5005,300–6,372Apr 3, 1990
South Foster Unit #208Occidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery24.7K1,0003,900–4,300Jan 9, 2002
North Cowden Unit #619Occidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery24.6K5,0003,700–5,600Nov 17, 2023
Goldsmith, C. A., Etal #1915WHilcorp Energy CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery24.6K2,0004,969–7,867Apr 26, 2013
Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #65WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery24.5K5,0005,200–6,400Feb 11, 2025
South Foster Unit #176WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery24.3K1,0003,998–4,290Oct 24, 2019
North Cowden Unit #436WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery24.3K5,0003,700–5,600Nov 16, 2023
North Cowden Unit #35WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery24.1K5,0004,565–4,795Nov 21, 2023
TXL South Unit #1304WFormentera Operations LLCActiveEnhanced recovery24.1K1,2005,324–6,400Aug 3, 1994
Foster Gbsa Unit #813WOXY USA Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery23.9K1,0003,700–4,500Nov 15, 2023
Addis, Frank V. -D- #1WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery23.9K2,5003,604–4,205Nov 15, 2023
South Foster Unit #182WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery23.8K2,5004,000–4,465Apr 21, 2021
Johnson, J. L. -AB- #157 WBasin Oil & Gas Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery23.8K1,0003,930–4,290Jun 5, 1991
Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #178ROccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery23.8K5,0005,200–6,800Nov 16, 2023
North Cowden Unit #604WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery23.8K9004,046–4,424Nov 17, 2023
North Cowden Unit #1026WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery23.7K5,0003,700–5,600Nov 17, 2023
North Cowden Unit #474WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery23.6K5,0003,700–5,600Nov 16, 2023
Rhodes Cowden Unit #656WOXY USA WTP LPActiveEnhanced recovery23.5K5,0003,700–4,800Nov 15, 2023
Goldsmith, C. A., Etal #748WHilcorp Energy CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery23.5K5,0004,969–7,867Jun 15, 2017
Penwell Unit #2343WCross Timbers Energy, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery23.5K1,5003,422–3,950Mar 17, 1994
North Cowden Unit #103WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery23.3K5,0004,639–4,780Dec 1, 2023
TXL South Unit #5802WFormentera Operations LLCActiveEnhanced recovery23.2K5,0005,300–6,470Mar 9, 2016
Johnson, J. L. -B- #154Basin Oil & Gas Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery23K2,5004,100–4,390Aug 15, 1991
Goldsmith Adobe Unit #903WCrescent Energy Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery22.9K5,0005,040–7,329Sep 21, 2010
West Jordan Unit #607Extex Operating CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery22.9K9003,350–3,762Jun 11, 1984
South Foster Unit #159WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery22.9K1,0004,015–4,229Oct 17, 2019
Witcher, J. E. #4Laguna Petroleum CorporationActiveEnhanced recovery22.5K1,0003,600–4,065Nov 23, 2021
East Penwell /San Andres/ Unit #1114WBce-Mach III LLCActiveEnhanced recovery22.5K2,0003,450–3,950Jul 31, 1997
Goldsmith, C. A., Etal #716WHilcorp Energy CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery22.4K2,0004,969–7,867Mar 4, 2009
North Cowden Unit #535WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery22K2,0004,343–4,815Nov 16, 2023
West Jordan Unit #1512Extex Operating CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery21.8K1,6003,414–3,757Jun 11, 1984
Foster-Johnson Unit #401WAghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery21.8K6004,107–4,237May 5, 1992
Goldsmith Andector Unit #L 16WMaverick Permian LLCActiveEnhanced recovery21.7K1,8005,339–6,302Nov 30, 1993
Cowden, Elliott F., -A- #4WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery21.7K1,0003,800–4,400Sep 5, 2025
North Cowden Unit #1538Occidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery21.6K5,0004,000–4,800Nov 15, 2023
Goldsmith, C. A., Etal #509WHilcorp Energy CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery21.4K2,0004,969–7,867Sep 14, 2009
Moss, Paul Unit #193R3 Operating CorporationActiveDisposal21.4K6004,234–4,436Sep 8, 1981
West Jordan Unit #406WExtex Operating CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery21.3K9003,443–3,754Jun 11, 1984
Johnson Gbsa Unit #406WOXY USA WTP LPActiveEnhanced recovery21.1K1,0004,090–4,215Dec 6, 2023
West South Cowden Unit #2410Baker Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery21.1K6003,974–4,320Dec 14, 1970
Foster Gbsa Unit #214OXY USA Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery21.1K5004,050–4,250Nov 14, 2023
Cochran, W. C. #9WITexland Petroleum, L.P.ActiveEnhanced recovery21K2,0005,050–5,400Aug 17, 2001
Rhodes Cowden Unit #659WOXY USA WTP LPActiveEnhanced recovery20.9K1,5004,000–4,325Nov 15, 2023
South Foster Unit #215Occidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery20.7K1,0003,800–4,600Oct 8, 2002
South Foster Unit #128WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery20.6K1,5003,750–4,600May 13, 2010
Johnson, J. L. -B- #170Basin Oil & Gas Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery20.5K7004,000–4,600Dec 13, 1989
Witcher, J. E. #21Laguna Petroleum CorporationActiveEnhanced recovery20.4K1,0003,750–4,600Jul 9, 2004
TXL -A- #7Walsh & Watts, Inc.ActiveDisposal20K1,0003,870–4,138Nov 19, 2008
Goldsmith, C. A., Etal #803WHilcorp Energy CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery19.9K2,0004,969–7,867Sep 3, 2010
Goldsmith San Andres Unit #86WHilcorp Energy CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery19.9K1,9003,854–5,111Dec 4, 2007
North Cowden Unit #1559Occidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery19.9K5,0003,950–4,800Nov 15, 2023
Penwell Unit #3378WCross Timbers Energy, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery19.5K9803,172–3,734Jul 22, 2010
Witcher, J. E. #9WLaguna Petroleum CorporationActiveEnhanced recovery19.4K2,5003,650–4,600Apr 17, 2012
Foster-Johnson Unit #1204WAghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery19.4K4504,002–4,180Jul 7, 1969
East Penwell /San Andres/ Unit #1419WBce-Mach III LLCActiveEnhanced recovery19.3K2,0003,400–3,950Dec 13, 2007
Goldsmith San Andres Unit #334WHilcorp Energy CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery19.3K2,0003,854–5,111Sep 3, 2010
Goldsmith San Andres Unit #9WIHilcorp Energy CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery19.3K2,0003,854–5,111Dec 5, 2012
Rhodes Cowden Unit #309WOXY USA WTP LPActiveEnhanced recovery18.9K1,5004,000–4,325Nov 15, 2023
East Penwell /San Andres/ Unit #1116WBce-Mach III LLCActiveEnhanced recovery18.7K2,0003,400–4,000Jul 1, 2003
Foster-Johnson Unit #308WAghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery18.7K6003,958–4,219May 5, 1992
Foster, H. C. #7Occidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery18.6K2,5003,700–4,500Nov 20, 2006
East Penwell /San Andres/ Unit #1713WBce-Mach III LLCActiveEnhanced recovery18.5K2,0003,501–3,819May 2, 2005
Goldsmith Andector Unit #P 15WMaverick Permian LLCActiveEnhanced recovery18.5K1,8005,306–6,340Oct 5, 1993
Goldsmith-Landreth /Deep/ Unit #166WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery18.4K6005,520–6,403Nov 16, 2023
North Cowden Unit #204WOccidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery18.4K5,0004,050–4,370Dec 7, 2023
West Goldsmith Unit #2303WAghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery18.3K5004,302–4,419Dec 9, 1987
Goldsmith-Cummins /Deep/ Unit #237Formentera Operations LLCActiveEnhanced recovery18.3K2,5005,700–6,300Mar 14, 2005
Johnson, J. L. -AB- #100WBasin Oil & Gas Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery18.2K1,0004,002–4,198Feb 27, 1991
Goldsmith, C. A., Etal #586Hilcorp Energy CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery17.9K2,0004,969–7,867Jun 8, 2011
North Cowden Unit #1186Occidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery17.9K5,0003,700–5,600Nov 18, 2023
Johnson, J. L. -AB- #117WBasin Oil & Gas Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery17.6K1,0004,011–4,210Feb 12, 1991
Johnson Gbsa Unit #2117WOXY USA WTP LPActiveEnhanced recovery17.6K1,5003,900–4,500Nov 14, 2023
Foster, -C- #102AAghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery17.4K1,0004,210–4,290Jan 5, 1983
East Cowden (Grayburg) Unit #77WBasin Oil & Gas Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery17.3K2,5004,286–4,430Aug 24, 2000
Goldsmith, C. A., Etal #2220Hilcorp Energy CompanyActiveEnhanced recovery17.3K2,0004,969–7,867Jul 14, 2014
Jennifer (Queen) Unit #26WIRichland Resources CorporationActiveEnhanced recovery17.1K4254,502–4,567Jul 23, 1997
North Cowden Unit #1577Occidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery17.1K5,0003,950–4,800Nov 15, 2023
North Foster Unit #112WAghorn Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery17K2,0004,040–4,425Sep 25, 1991
TXL South Unit #5803Formentera Operations LLCActiveEnhanced recovery17K2,5005,250–6,610Mar 19, 2013
North Cowden Unit #1556Occidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery16.9K5,0003,950–4,800Nov 15, 2023
East Penwell /San Andres/ Unit #1117WBce-Mach III LLCActiveEnhanced recovery16.7K2,0003,400–4,000Jul 1, 2003
South Foster Unit #113Occidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery16.7K1,0003,800–4,600Oct 8, 2002
Johnson, J. L. -AB- #115WBasin Oil & Gas Operating, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery16.5K1,0004,021–4,220Feb 12, 1991
Witcher, J. E. -A- #18Occidental Permian Ltd.ActiveEnhanced recovery16.4K1,0003,908–4,190Dec 4, 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.