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 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowden 9 #2 | Raptor Petroleum Develop, LLC | Active | Disposal | — | 5,000 | 6,153–7,050 | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Goldsmith-Landreth/San Andres/UT #193W | Atlas Operating LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 5,000 | 4,174–4,500 | Jul 19, 2018 |
| Watchdog SWD #3 | Water Energy Services, LLC | Active | Disposal | — | 4,000 | 4,317–4,570 | Aug 3, 1990 |
| South Cowden Canyon Unit #25 | OXY USA Inc. | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 4,000 | 8,650–9,150 | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Cummins, H. E., -B- #1 | Aghorn Operating, Inc. | Active | Disposal | — | 3,500 | 5,400–5,700 | Feb 21, 1997 |
| Block 11 Devonian Unit #1403W | Maverick Permian LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 8,020–8,090 | — |
| Block 11 Devonian Unit #1408W | Maverick Permian LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 8,107–8,176 | — |
| Goldsmith-Landreth/San Andres/UT #89W | Atlas Operating LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 4,125–4,260 | Feb 6, 2014 |
| Goldsmith-Landreth/San Andres/UT #199W | Atlas Operating LLC | Active | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 4,071–4,500 | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Goldsmith Adobe Unit #2402W | Crescent Energy Operating, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,040–7,329 | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Goldsmith Adobe Unit #2404W | Crescent Energy Operating, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,040–7,329 | Jul 21, 2010 |
| Goldsmith Adobe Unit #2904W | Crescent Energy Operating, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,040–7,329 | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Goldsmith, East Holt Unit #704W | Scout Energy Management LLC | Active | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 5,009–5,068 | Nov 27, 2013 |
| Goldsmith, East Holt Unit #2304W | Scout Energy Management LLC | Active | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 5,059–5,071 | Nov 27, 2013 |
| East Goldsmith San Andres Unit #1704W | Scout Energy Management LLC | Active | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 4,161–4,290 | Feb 12, 2014 |
| East Goldsmith San Andres Unit #1705W | Scout Energy Management LLC | Active | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 4,162–4,292 | Feb 12, 2014 |
| East Goldsmith San Andres Unit #2103UW | Scout Energy Management LLC | Active | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 4,234–4,924 | Sep 7, 2016 |
| Goldsmith, North Devonian Unit #21W | Octane Energy Operating, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 7,905–7,950 | Apr 16, 1973 |
| Argo-Moss #13 | Aghorn Operating, Inc. | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 3,979–4,257 | Jun 21, 2006 |
| TXL North Unit #537W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,300–7,100 | Jul 17, 1990 |
| TXL North Unit #539W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,300–7,100 | Jul 17, 1990 |
| TXL North Unit #577W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,300–7,100 | Jul 17, 1990 |
| TXL North Unit #579W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,300–7,100 | Jul 17, 1990 |
| TXL North Unit #625W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,300–7,100 | Jul 17, 1990 |
| TXL North Unit #721W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,100–7,100 | Jul 14, 2022 |
| TXL North Unit #732W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,300–7,100 | Jul 17, 1990 |
| TXL North Unit #736W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,300–7,100 | Jul 17, 1990 |
| TXL North Unit #737W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,300–7,100 | Jul 17, 1990 |
| TXL North Unit #760W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,494–6,325 | Sep 24, 1979 |
| TXL North Unit #774W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,300–7,100 | Jul 17, 1990 |
| TXL North Unit #777W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,300–7,100 | Jul 17, 1990 |
| Goldsmith, East Holt Unit #1006L | Scout Energy Management LLC | Active | Disposal | — | 3,000 | 5,012–5,030 | Nov 27, 2013 |
| TXL North Unit #657W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,490–6,400 | Sep 24, 1979 |
| TXL North Unit #745W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,300–7,100 | Jun 29, 1993 |
| TXL North Unit #752W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,300–7,100 | Jul 17, 1990 |
| TXL North Unit #753W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,300–7,100 | Jul 17, 1990 |
| TXL North Unit #755W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,300–7,100 | Jul 17, 1990 |
| TXL North Unit #757W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,300–7,100 | Jul 17, 1990 |
| TXL North Unit #763W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,300–7,100 | Jul 17, 1990 |
| TXL North Unit #248W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,300–7,100 | Jan 27, 1992 |
| TXL North Unit #353W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,300–7,100 | Jan 27, 1992 |
| TXL North Unit #351W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,300–7,100 | Feb 10, 1988 |
| Kloh "B-5" #9W | Aghorn Operating, Inc. | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 4,087–6,750 | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Embar #35 | Maverick Permian LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 4,070–4,280 | Nov 14, 1989 |
| Wight, Louie E. #6 | OXY USA Inc. | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,100–5,500 | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Goldsmith Adobe Unit #1707 | Crescent Energy Operating, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,040–7,329 | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Goldsmith Adobe Unit #2401 | Crescent Energy Operating, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,040–7,329 | Sep 14, 2010 |
| Williamson, J.M. #1 | Aghorn Operating, Inc. | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 4,025–4,650 | Nov 15, 2013 |
| Cowden, Clyde #275 | Maverick Permian LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 3,000 | 5,591–6,508 | Oct 4, 2018 |
| East Cowden (Grayburg) Unit #31W | Basin Oil & Gas Operating, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 4,189–4,455 | Apr 11, 2012 |
| Foster, H. S. #15W | Helms Oil & Gas, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 4,260–4,400 | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Foster, H. S. #16W | Helms Oil & Gas, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 4,300–4,450 | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Foster, H. S. #17W | Helms Oil & Gas, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 4,305–4,500 | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Goldsmith-Landreth/San Andres/UT #13W | Atlas Operating LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 4,106–4,500 | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Goldsmith-Landreth/San Andres/UT #83W | Atlas Operating LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 4,148–4,235 | Sep 27, 1971 |
| Goldsmith-Landreth/San Andres/UT #208W | Atlas Operating LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 4,198–4,285 | Oct 14, 1977 |
| Goldsmith-Landreth/San Andres/UT #304W | Atlas Operating LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 4,165–4,250 | Mar 13, 2015 |
| Goldsmith-Cummins /Deep/ Unit #83 | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,400–6,420 | Dec 13, 1990 |
| Goldsmith-Cummins /Deep/ Unit #106 | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 4,048–6,322 | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Goldsmith-Cummins /Deep/ Unit #121W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,400–6,360 | Dec 13, 1990 |
| Goldsmith-Cummins /Deep/ Unit #142 | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,400–6,390 | Dec 13, 1990 |
| Goldsmith, C. A., Etal #473W | Hilcorp Energy Company | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,000–7,867 | Aug 14, 2008 |
| Goldsmith, C. A., Etal #662W | Hilcorp Energy Company | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 4,969–7,867 | Jan 26, 2010 |
| Cowden, Clyde #12W | Maverick Permian LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,203–5,790 | Oct 18, 2012 |
| Cowden, Clyde #18W | Maverick Permian LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,661–5,780 | Mar 21, 2014 |
| Cowden, Clyde #106W | Maverick Permian LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,311–5,800 | May 2, 2014 |
| Cowden, Clyde #110W | Maverick Permian LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,375–5,643 | May 15, 2014 |
| Cowden, Clyde #112W | Maverick Permian LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,365–5,700 | May 15, 2014 |
| Cowden, Clyde #116W | Maverick Permian LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,440–5,769 | May 15, 2014 |
| Cowden, Clyde #119 W | Maverick Permian LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,167–5,697 | May 20, 2019 |
| Cowden, Clyde #122W | Maverick Permian LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,435–5,590 | Mar 21, 2014 |
| Cowden, Clyde #144W | Maverick Permian LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,463–5,630 | Aug 9, 2012 |
| Cowden, Clyde #146W | Maverick Permian LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,580–5,712 | May 15, 2014 |
| Goldsmith Adobe Unit #1802W | Crescent Energy Operating, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,400–6,100 | Jan 7, 2010 |
| Goldsmith Adobe Unit #1901W | Crescent Energy Operating, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,380–6,100 | May 10, 2010 |
| Johnson, J. L. -B- #81WU | Basin Oil & Gas Operating, LLC | Active | Disposal | — | 2,500 | 4,046–4,289 | Aug 15, 1991 |
| Goldsmith-Cummins /Deep/ Unit #15 L | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,900–6,400 | May 8, 1995 |
| Goldsmith-Cummins /Deep/ Unit #143 | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,400–6,375 | Dec 13, 1990 |
| Goldsmith-Cummins /Deep/ Unit #161W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,400–6,306 | Dec 13, 1990 |
| Goldsmith-Cummins /Deep/ Unit #162W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,400–6,350 | Dec 13, 1990 |
| Goldsmith-Cummins /Deep/ Unit #163 | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,400–6,380 | Dec 13, 1990 |
| Goldsmith-Cummins /Deep/ Unit #44W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,300–6,400 | May 8, 1995 |
| Goldsmith Adobe Unit #1701W | Crescent Energy Operating, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,400–6,100 | Jan 7, 2010 |
| Goldsmith-Cummins /Deep/ Unit #148 | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,400–6,276 | Dec 13, 1990 |
| Goldsmith-Cummins /Deep/ Unit #149 | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,400–6,271 | Dec 13, 1990 |
| Goldsmith-Cummins /Deep/ Unit #150 | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,400–6,370 | Dec 13, 1990 |
| Goldsmith-Cummins /Deep/ Unit #45 L | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,900–6,400 | May 8, 1995 |
| Johnson, J. L. "B" #156 L | Basin Oil & Gas Operating, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,280–5,440 | May 30, 1991 |
| Goldsmith-Cummins /Deep/ Unit #110 W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,400–6,400 | Dec 13, 1990 |
| Goldsmith-Cummins /Deep/ Unit #111 W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,400–6,370 | Dec 13, 1990 |
| Foster, H. S. #1W | Par Development | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 4,406–4,434 | May 6, 2010 |
| Emmons Unit #215 | Aghorn Operating, Inc. | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 4,500–4,750 | Jan 18, 1990 |
| Cowden, Clyde #147W | Maverick Permian LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,300–6,000 | May 15, 2014 |
| Cowden, Clyde #139A | Maverick Permian LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,300–6,000 | May 15, 2014 |
| Cowden, Clyde #11W | Maverick Permian LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,300–6,000 | Jun 7, 2012 |
| Cowden, Clyde #129W | Maverick Permian LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,300–6,000 | Aug 10, 2012 |
| Cowden, Clyde #130W | Maverick Permian LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,300–6,000 | Mar 20, 2014 |
| Goldsmith-Cummins /Deep/ Unit #127W | Formentera Operations LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,400–6,400 | Jan 29, 1991 |
| Penwell Unit #1368A | Cross Timbers Energy, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 3,433–3,963 | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Cowden, Clyde #125 W | Maverick Permian LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | — | 2,500 | 5,400–5,900 | Jun 27, 2012 |
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.