WATER · KNOX COUNTY

Produced water and disposal in Knox 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 →

Knox County has 44 active injection and disposal wells, with 57,375 barrels a day of permitted capacity.

Operators reported 1.5 million barrels injected on H-10 filings in the twelve months to June 2025, down 16% on the year before, about 7% of what the permits allow.

Daylight Petro LLC is the largest injector in the county, with 733,484 barrels reported across 11 active wells.

44
active injection wells, 0 for disposal
57.4K
bbl/d permitted capacity
1.49M
bbl reported, H-10 year to Jun 2025 -16%
7%
of permitted capacity used
484
UIC permits on file, all time

Reported injection, by month

H-10 FILINGS · TEN YEARS TO JUN 2025

Last 12 months 1,492,222 · prior 12 1,777,930(-16%)

0200K400K2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Who injects here

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

Injection permits

484 UIC PERMITS · 44 ACTIVE · PAGE 1 OF 5

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

WellOperatorStatusPurposeReported, bblbbl/d permittedZone, ftPermitted
North Knox City Unit #42Daylight Petro LLCActiveEnhanced recovery279K1,5004,196–4,259Jun 6, 2014
North Knox City Unit #34Daylight Petro LLCActiveEnhanced recovery274K1,5004,161–4,188Jun 6, 2014
Katz (Strawn) Unit #1022Atlas Oper LLCActiveEnhanced recovery220K10,0004,750–5,600Oct 30, 2014
North Knox City Unit #47Daylight Petro LLCActiveEnhanced recovery180K8004,277–4,302Jan 27, 1958
Wilde #3RHB Expl & Prod,llcActiveEnhanced recovery163K1,0004,218–4,340Dec 29, 1999
Ellis Ranch #3Double M Petroproperties, IncActiveEnhanced recovery58.2K5005,718–5,760Nov 29, 2018
Hertel #3PetexActiveEnhanced recovery47.2K2002,140–2,190Jan 10, 1986
Ward, Mamie McFaddin -A- #2WBbe Production, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery41.5K3502,578–2,592Jun 30, 1982
Howell, J.W. #1Best Petro Explorations,incActiveEnhanced recovery40K5003,090–4,883Mar 24, 2021
McFaddin Unit #105Bridwell Oil CoActiveEnhanced recovery29.7K5002,596–2,609Jul 12, 2005
Megargel Drilling Co. #20Taylor Oil & Gas ServActiveEnhanced recovery28.1K2,0002,548–2,606Jul 30, 2024
Megargel Drilling Co. #8Taylor Oil & Gas ServActiveEnhanced recovery22.2K2,0002,550–2,590Aug 31, 2017
Zeissel #3Roil Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery21.3K6002,156–2,168Sep 11, 2009
McFaddin Unit #305Bridwell Oil CoActiveEnhanced recovery17.2K5002,566–2,573Nov 8, 2013
Livingston Ranch #319Royal Oryx OG LLCActiveEnhanced recovery16.5K1,5002,326–2,413Apr 6, 2026
Thormann, F. W. #3Great American Res IncActiveEnhanced recovery16.3K5005,150–5,160Oct 24, 2005
Livingston "A" #6Sojourner Drlg. CorpActiveEnhanced recovery10.4K1,2002,398–2,414Oct 11, 2001
McFaddin Unit #302XBridwell Oil CoActiveEnhanced recovery10.3K3002,579–2,597May 3, 2007
Atkinson #1Willowbend Investments, IncActiveEnhanced recovery8.54K5001,812–1,832Dec 23, 2008
Kempner #5Bbe Production, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery5.72K5002,658–2,674Feb 13, 2001
Fant Ranch Unit #204Tree Oper, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery1.44K3,0005,999–6,085Jan 17, 1986
Howell, G. L. #15Great American Res IncActiveEnhanced recovery4171,5004,800–5,200Jan 23, 2002
Howell, G. L. #16WGreat American Res IncActiveEnhanced recovery2081,5004,850–5,300Mar 9, 2004
Campbell, Tom #3CDJ Oil Company, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery404002,302–2,304Apr 11, 1988
Fant Ranch Unit #106Tree Oper, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—3,0005,976–6,034Jan 17, 1986
Fant Ranch Unit #605Tree Oper, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—3,0005,870–5,945Jan 17, 1986
Livingston Ranch 4 #407Royal Oryx OG LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—2,0002,377–2,378Nov 14, 2001
North Knox City Unit #12Daylight Petro LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—1,5004,216–4,266Feb 28, 1991
North Knox City Unit #22Daylight Petro LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—1,5004,244–4,295Feb 28, 1991
Fant Ranch Unit #702Tree Oper, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—1,2005,939–6,010Jan 7, 1992
North Knox City Unit #21Daylight Petro LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—1,0004,199–4,249Jun 20, 1969
North Knox City Unit #23Daylight Petro LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—1,0004,279–4,329Jun 20, 1969
Farmer, Anna Beth #4503THP Operating LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—1,0002,177–2,226Jul 25, 1996
Cartwright "Q" #14Pony Express Corporate TrustActiveEnhanced recovery—1,0001,762–1,770Jul 31, 2001
Stroud, Lila #17L7 Engy LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—1,0002,008–2,018Dec 22, 2016
North Knox City Unit #33Daylight Petro LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—8004,178–4,216Jan 27, 1958
North Knox City Unit #44Daylight Petro LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—8004,265–4,310Jan 26, 1964
North Knox City Unit #25Daylight Petro LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—5004,150–4,172Sep 13, 1972
Little Giant Tannehill Unit #108Bridwell Oil CoActiveEnhanced recovery—5002,586–2,670Apr 22, 2025
Thompson -A- #7RJM Oil Company, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—3001,960–1,963Jun 14, 1988
Parker, C. D. #3Craaybeek's Pro Engy, L.L.CActiveEnhanced recovery—3001,719–1,724Oct 30, 2013
Hobert Estate #25Daylight Petro LLCActiveOther—1252,008–2,012Jul 28, 1976
Fant Ranch Unit #703Tree Oper, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—3,0005,969–6,044Apr 6, 2026
LCR #1Cra-Gro Crop Service, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery—1,0001,748–1,790Jan 14, 2026
Fant Ranch Unit #701Tree Oper, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—5,0005,926–5,997Nov 10, 2018
Hamilton Ranch 21 #1Bbe Production, LLCCancelledEnhanced recovery—1,0002,406–2,492Jan 31, 1997
Fetsch A #5T Dozer D Oil Co.CancelledEnhanced recovery—1,0002,067–2,071Apr 1, 2005
Hertel "B" #3T Dozer D Oil Co.CancelledEnhanced recovery—3002,156–2,161Jun 24, 1987
Phillips, P. C. -A- #9T Dozer D Oil Co.CancelledEnhanced recovery—3002,000–2,020Jul 25, 2006
Wall #1T Dozer D Oil Co.CancelledEnhanced recovery—2002,049–2,050May 17, 1991
Moore, W. L. #1DT Dozer D Oil Co.CancelledOther—1001,899–1,915—
North Knox City Unit #62Daylight Petro LLCInactiveEnhanced recovery—10,0004,178–4,212Nov 20, 2008
Fant Ranch Unit #402Texoma Oil Tools, IncCancelledEnhanced recovery—3,0006,085–6,198Jan 17, 1986
Fant Ranch Unit #301Texoma Oil Tools, IncCancelledEnhanced recovery—3,0006,064–6,150Jan 17, 1986
Fant Ranch Unit #303Texoma Oil Tools, IncCancelledEnhanced recovery—3,0006,034–6,100Jan 17, 1986
Fant Ranch Unit #202Texoma Oil Tools, IncCancelledEnhanced recovery—3,0005,877–5,952Jan 17, 1986
Fant Ranch Unit #107Texoma Oil Tools, IncCancelledEnhanced recovery—3,0006,048–6,135Jan 17, 1986
Fant Ranch Unit #1002Greasewood Operating, Ltd.CancelledEnhanced recovery—3,0005,998–6,022Jan 17, 1986
Fant Ranch Unit #1101Greasewood Operating, Ltd.CancelledEnhanced recovery—3,0006,002–6,056Jan 17, 1986
Fant Ranch Unit #1103Texoma Oil Tools, IncCancelledEnhanced recovery—3,0006,030–6,100Jan 17, 1986
Fant Ranch Unit #506Tree Oper, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—3,0005,891–5,929Jan 17, 1986
Fant Ranch Unit #505Greasewood Operating, Ltd.CancelledEnhanced recovery—3,0005,819–5,883Jan 17, 1986
Fant Ranch Unit #704Greasewood Operating, Ltd.CancelledEnhanced recovery—3,0005,952–6,025Jan 17, 1986
Fant Ranch Unit #606Texoma Oil Tools, IncCancelledEnhanced recovery—3,0005,940–6,014Jan 17, 1986
Fant Ranch Unit #404Sanchez-O'Brien Oil & Gas CorpCancelledEnhanced recovery—3,0005,972–6,135Jan 17, 1986
Fant Ranch Unit #403Texoma Oil Tools, IncCancelledEnhanced recovery—3,0005,860–5,945Jan 17, 1986
Fant Ranch Unit #801Texoma Oil Tools, IncCancelledEnhanced recovery—3,0005,974–6,062Jan 17, 1986
Fant Ranch Unit #803Texoma Oil Tools, IncCancelledEnhanced recovery—3,0005,970–5,982Jan 17, 1986
Thormann, F. W. #20Great American Res IncInactiveEnhanced recovery—3,0005,160–5,178Jun 9, 2021
Richardson North #4Great American Res IncInactiveEnhanced recovery—3,0004,886–5,292Oct 19, 2021
Branton #1Bbe Production Co.CancelledEnhanced recovery—2,5002,068–2,078Feb 16, 1989
Walter David Counts #1Chap Oper, IncCancelledDisposal—2,5002,952–2,988Sep 11, 1986
North Knox City Unit #24Daylight Petro LLCPluggedOther—2,1004,226–4,254—
East River Unit #69Dalen Res Oil & Gas CoCancelledEnhanced recovery—2,1004,850–5,100Jan 24, 1989
North Knox City Unit #52Plains Petro Oper CoPluggedEnhanced recovery—2,0504,180–4,312Jan 26, 1964
Megargel Drilling Co. #16Delray Oil, IncPluggedEnhanced recovery—2,0002,573–2,577Nov 4, 1987
Fant Ranch Unit #401Texoma Oil Tools, IncCancelledEnhanced recovery—2,0005,880–6,050Dec 4, 1987
Fant Ranch Unit #504Greasewood Operating, Ltd.CancelledEnhanced recovery—2,0005,875–6,090Dec 4, 1987
Fant Ranch Unit #508Sanchez-O'Brien Oil & Gas CorpPluggedEnhanced recovery—2,0005,820–5,980Dec 4, 1987
Fant Ranch Unit #102Success Oil Co, IncCancelledEnhanced recovery—2,0005,956–6,034Feb 21, 1990
Fant Ranch Unit #1001Greasewood Operating, Ltd.CancelledEnhanced recovery—2,0005,971–6,074Feb 21, 1990
Megargel Drilling Co. #11Delray Oil, IncCancelledEnhanced recovery—2,0002,557–2,581Jun 21, 1993
Megargel Drilling Co. #14Delray Oil, IncCancelledEnhanced recovery—2,0002,538–2,542Oct 1, 1993
Megargel Drilling Co. #23Delray Oil, IncPluggedEnhanced recovery—2,0002,501–2,516Feb 10, 1994
Benedict #2DMayfield Engineering ServiceCancelledDisposal—2,0002,460–3,000Dec 1, 1980
Megargel Drilling Co. #1Taylor Oil & Gas ServInactiveEnhanced recovery—2,0002,550–2,600Aug 31, 2017
Megargel Drilling Co. #12ID.J.F. Services, IncCancelledEnhanced recovery—2,0002,550–2,600Aug 31, 2017
Thorman, F. W. #7Great American Res IncInactiveEnhanced recovery—2,0002,450–2,515Jun 9, 2021
Livingston Ranch #302Livingston, F. LCancelledEnhanced recovery—1,8002,287–2,303Jan 13, 1998
North Knox City Unit #55Avad Oper, LLCCancelledEnhanced recovery—1,5004,232–4,296Oct 20, 1980
North Knox City Unit #39T-N-T Engineering, IncPluggedEnhanced recovery—1,5004,165–4,210Oct 20, 1980
Orsborn, Alma H. #3APC Oper PartnershipPluggedEnhanced recovery—1,5004,800–5,200Jun 20, 1990
Orsborn, Alma #4APC Oper PartnershipPluggedEnhanced recovery—1,5004,800–5,200Jun 20, 1990
North Knox City Unit #4Plains Petro Oper CoPluggedEnhanced recovery—1,5004,203–4,275Feb 28, 1991
North Knox City Unit #15Plains Petro Oper CoPluggedEnhanced recovery—1,5004,250–4,295Feb 28, 1991
North Knox City Unit #16Plains Petro Oper CoCancelledEnhanced recovery—1,5004,193–4,295Feb 28, 1991
North Knox City Unit #60Daylight Petro LLCInactiveEnhanced recovery—1,5004,132–4,186Dec 28, 1993
Orsborn, Alma H. #1Westport Oil and Gas Co, LPCancelledEnhanced recovery—1,5004,800–5,200Mar 5, 1999
Livingston Ranch 4 #403Martis Valley Engy, LLCCancelledEnhanced recovery—1,5002,339–2,340May 7, 2004
Hunt, E. W. #6Midwestern EngyPluggedEnhanced recovery—1,2001,565–1,580Jul 15, 2004

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/knox, documented in the API reference.