Produced water and disposal in Midland 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 →
Midland County has 315 active injection and disposal wells, 191 of them permitted for disposal, with 4.8 million barrels a day of permitted capacity.
Operators reported 399 million barrels injected on H-10 filings in the twelve months to June 2025, up 5% on the year before, about 23% of what the permits allow.
68 deep disposal wells here report daily to TexNet; they injected 438,376 barrels a day in August 2026. Same-well volumes were up 15% on a year earlier.
Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc is the largest injector in the county, with 97 million barrels reported across 67 active wells.
TexNet located 205 M2+ earthquakes in the county's area over the last two years, the largest M3.6.
- 315
- active injection wells, 191 for disposal
- 4.84M
- bbl/d permitted capacity
- 399M
- bbl reported, H-10 year to Jun 2025 +5%
- 23%
- of permitted capacity used
- 1,005
- UIC permits on file, all time
- 438K
- bbl/d, 68 daily reporters, Aug 2026
Reported injection, by month
H-10 FILINGS · TEN YEARS TO JUN 2025
Last 12 months 399,000,799 · prior 12 378,940,300(+5%)
UT BEG TexNet injection reporting tool
Deep disposal, reported daily
- 438K
- bbl per day, Aug 2026
- 68
- wells reporting
- 18
- operators
- +15%
- same wells vs a year earlier
| Well | Operator | bbl/d |
|---|---|---|
| 32946946 | Velocity Water Solutions, LP | 29,029 |
| 32946646 | Velocity Water Solutions, LP | 28,763 |
| 32947330 | Mid-States Operating Company | 26,969 |
| 32947329 | Mid-States Operating Company | 26,364 |
| 32946556 | Velocity Water Solutions, LP | 23,772 |
| 32946501 | Deep Blue Operating I LLC | 20,942 |
| 32947699 | Permian Deep Rock Oil Co., LLC | 16,470 |
| 32939900 | Chevron U. S. A. Inc. | 13,161 |
| 32945376 | Deep Blue Operating I LLC | 12,064 |
| 32945471 | Oxyrock Operating, LLC | 12,042 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | 97.2M | 67 | 1.1M |
| Deep Blue Oper I LLC | 89.1M | 30 | 739K |
| Oxyrock Oper, LLC | 27.2M | 8 | 170K |
| Velocity Water Solutions, LP | 23.6M | 6 | 170K |
| Deep Blue Central LLC | 21.7M | 5 | 144K |
| Mid-States Oper Co | 20.1M | 8 | 220K |
| Texaco E & P Inc | 17.8M | 42 | 482K |
| XTO Engy Inc | 15.4M | 15 | 276K |
| Aqua Terra Permian, LLC | 13.9M | 3 | 105K |
| Permian Deep Rock Oil Co., LLC | 13.5M | 6 | 90K |
| APC Oper Partnership | 7M | 16 | 188K |
| Overflow Engy Permian, LLC | 6.79M | 5 | 105K |
| DKL Water Gathering Permian, LLC | 6.44M | 4 | 80K |
| Ruger Properties, LLC | 4.99M | 3 | 70K |
| Pilot Water Solutions Permianllc | 4.84M | 3 | 62.5K |
| Founders SWD, LLC | 4.71M | 1 | 30K |
| Trinidad Engy, LLC | 4.36M | 1 | 25K |
| Discovery Oper, Inc | 3.56M | 5 | 92K |
| Continental Res, Inc | 2.7M | 17 | 87.5K |
| Select Water Solutions, LLC | 2.48M | 2 | 20K |
Injection permits
1,005 UIC PERMITS · 315 ACTIVE · PAGE 1 OF 11
Active permits first, by reported volume, then cancelled, plugged, and never-activated permits.
| Well | Operator | Status | Purpose | Reported, bbl | bbl/d permitted | Zone, ft | Permitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dove Acres SWD #1 | Velocity Water Solutions, LP | Active | Disposal | 8.65M | 30,000 | 4,300–5,950 | Jul 17, 2023 |
| Shackelford 1 #1D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 7.44M | 30,000 | 4,075–6,428 | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Migisi SWD #1 | Deep Blue Central LLC | Active | Disposal | 6.87M | 30,000 | 4,209–6,000 | Oct 6, 2022 |
| Midland SW #1D | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 6.57M | 30,000 | 5,900–6,400 | Jun 27, 2019 |
| Augustus SWD #1 | Aqua Terra Permian, LLC | Active | Disposal | 6.53M | 30,000 | 4,250–7,830 | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Bulldog SWD #1 | Permian Deep Rock Oil Co., LLC | Active | Disposal | 6.13M | 40,000 | 11,700–15,000 | Aug 17, 2018 |
| Shackelford 42 #1DD | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Enhanced recovery | 6.03M | 25,000 | 11,487–13,312 | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Horton '34' #4D | Mid-States Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 5.97M | 30,000 | 4,240–5,500 | Aug 6, 2018 |
| Buchs Dough SWD #3 | Oxyrock Oper, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 5.95M | 24,950 | 4,500–6,000 | Sep 7, 2022 |
| Shackelford Spraberry Unit #182D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 5.94M | 25,000 | 4,050–4,850 | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Buchs Dough SWD #2 | Oxyrock Oper, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 5.88M | 24,950 | 4,500–6,000 | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Powell, R.V. Etal #18 | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 5.83M | 35,000 | 3,990–4,260 | Nov 6, 2019 |
| Poncho SWD #1B | Velocity Water Solutions, LP | Active | Disposal | 5.74M | 30,000 | 4,200–5,600 | Mar 9, 2019 |
| Big Mac SWD #1 | Deep Blue Central LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 5.64M | 24,000 | 4,200–6,000 | Jun 2, 2023 |
| Poncho SWD #1A | Velocity Water Solutions, LP | Active | Disposal | 5.63M | 30,000 | 4,200–5,600 | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Erwin "J" #1D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 5.32M | 25,000 | 3,800–5,350 | Dec 2, 2016 |
| O Daniel, E. T. #3D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 5.25M | 20,000 | 3,900–4,700 | Apr 28, 2014 |
| Horton 33 #2D | Mid-States Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 5.2M | 30,000 | 4,240–5,500 | May 28, 2019 |
| Preston 28 #1D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 5.17M | 25,000 | 3,800–5,800 | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Windowpane SWD #1D | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 4.85M | 20,000 | 4,390–5,600 | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Bryant Ranch 24 SWD #1D | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 4.85M | 30,000 | 4,125–6,733 | Mar 21, 2022 |
| Clay Henry SWD #1 | XTO Engy Inc | Active | Disposal | 4.75M | 35,000 | 12,708–13,716 | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Parks #1 | Founders SWD, LLC | Active | Disposal | 4.71M | 30,000 | 4,900–6,025 | Jan 8, 2014 |
| Lorena SWD #1 | Aqua Terra Permian, LLC | Active | Disposal | 4.7M | 35,000 | 12,775–14,250 | Oct 4, 2019 |
| Wapiti SWD #1 | Deep Blue Central LLC | Active | Disposal | 4.67M | 30,000 | 4,200–6,000 | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Apisi SWD #1 | Deep Blue Central LLC | Active | Disposal | 4.55M | 30,000 | 4,200–6,000 | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Big Gulp 34 SWD #2D | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 4.46M | 30,000 | 4,245–6,725 | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Dyson #2D | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 4.45M | 20,000 | 4,761–6,123 | May 4, 2022 |
| Preston A #3403D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 4.37M | 25,000 | 4,000–4,900 | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Shenandoah Bar M SWD #2401D | Trinidad Engy, LLC | Active | Disposal | 4.36M | 25,000 | 4,200–5,200 | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Riptide 29 SWD #1 | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 4.19M | 30,000 | 12,060–15,000 | Mar 19, 2021 |
| O Brien -A- #9D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 4.16M | 20,000 | 3,500–4,800 | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Erlenmeyer #1DR | Oxyrock Oper, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 4.08M | 30,000 | 11,720–13,100 | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Shackelford Spraberry Unit #102D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 3.96M | 25,000 | 4,100–4,800 | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Tex Harvey 15 SWD #1 | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 3.95M | 20,000 | 4,050–6,110 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Donald L. Hutt "E" #5D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 3.88M | 20,000 | 4,150–4,500 | Mar 19, 2014 |
| John Hicks SWD #1 | Oxyrock Oper, LLC | Active | Disposal | 3.7M | 24,950 | 4,500–6,000 | Feb 23, 2022 |
| WTH 7 SWD #18 | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 3.68M | 24,500 | 10,800–13,500 | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Cassidy "B" #2DD | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 3.68M | 25,000 | 11,820–13,808 | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Bryant Ranch 44 SWD #1 | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 3.6M | 15,000 | 5,060–5,650 | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Bluebonnet SWD #1 | Velocity Water Solutions, LP | Active | Disposal | 3.53M | 30,000 | 4,530–5,900 | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Leo 9 #1D | Mid-States Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 3.51M | 30,000 | 3,580–4,575 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| HMW #4D | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 3.41M | 20,000 | 4,869–6,160 | Mar 10, 2022 |
| 1788 SWD #1 | DKL Water Gathering Permian, LLC | Active | Disposal | 3.39M | 20,000 | 4,620–5,850 | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Midkiff 12 #1DD | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 3.35M | 35,000 | 11,650–13,730 | Aug 24, 2020 |
| Roberson "A" #1D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 3.34M | 25,000 | 4,430–5,900 | Nov 29, 2016 |
| Barrow "26" SWD #1 | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 3.33M | 15,000 | 4,446–5,655 | Sep 3, 2020 |
| Bryant Ranch 23 SWD #1 | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 3.32M | 50,000 | 12,044–14,500 | May 16, 2018 |
| Hutt, Donald L.'c' #2D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 3.31M | 21,000 | 4,175–5,050 | Feb 5, 2015 |
| Bryant Ranch 10 SWD #1WD | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 3.29M | 15,000 | 4,900–5,650 | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Big Gulp SWD #1 | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 3.23M | 50,000 | 12,000–14,300 | May 20, 2019 |
| Mighty MO SWD #1 | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 3.23M | 20,000 | 11,100–13,250 | Sep 13, 2021 |
| John Braun C Unit 1 #1D | XTO Engy Inc | Active | Disposal | 3.16M | 15,000 | 4,419–6,762 | Dec 27, 2016 |
| Bryant Ranch 37 SWD #2 | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 3.12M | 25,000 | 5,060–5,650 | Aug 9, 2017 |
| MBC 6 #1D | Oxyrock Oper, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 3.08M | 20,000 | 11,511–13,100 | Nov 30, 2021 |
| Milliken "C" #3D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 3.05M | 20,000 | 4,000–5,100 | Nov 21, 2014 |
| Cass "A" #20D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 3.04M | 25,000 | 4,600–6,100 | Nov 18, 2016 |
| Senor Salado SWD #17SD | XTO Engy Inc | Active | Disposal | 3.01M | 40,000 | 13,250–14,450 | Mar 2, 2019 |
| Horton '40' #1D | Mid-States Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 2.93M | 30,000 | 4,270–5,400 | Aug 6, 2018 |
| HMW #1 | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 2.92M | 20,000 | 4,855–6,220 | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Hydroxide #1D | Oxyrock Oper, LLC | Active | Disposal | 2.83M | 25,000 | 11,750–13,000 | Dec 10, 2019 |
| O Daniel, E. T. #1D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 2.8M | 20,000 | 3,830–4,940 | Oct 23, 2013 |
| Alex 17 #1D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 2.75M | 25,000 | 4,564–5,764 | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Moreland SWD #1 | Pilot Water Solutions Permianllc | Active | Disposal | 2.68M | 22,500 | 4,675–5,400 | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Midland 'AV' Fee #1SW | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Disposal | 2.66M | 20,000 | 4,300–5,600 | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Txlv 43 #1 | Aqua Terra Permian, LLC | Active | Disposal | 2.64M | 40,000 | 4,480–6,855 | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Epley, L. B. #19D | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 2.63M | 30,000 | 3,700–5,500 | Apr 23, 2020 |
| 349 Bulldog SWD #1 | Overflow Engy Permian, LLC | Active | Disposal | 2.6M | 15,000 | 3,955–5,400 | Apr 7, 2021 |
| Rad SWD #1 | Ruger Properties, LLC | Active | Disposal | 2.43M | 20,000 | 4,000–5,000 | Dec 5, 2014 |
| Rebel SWD #1 | Permian Deep Rock Oil Co., LLC | Active | Disposal | 2.37M | 10,000 | 4,500–6,000 | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Bryant G (Devonian) Unit #52SW | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Disposal | 2.36M | 20,000 | 4,600–5,800 | Sep 9, 2016 |
| Buchanan Ranch SWD #1 | Amrich Oper, LLC | Active | Disposal | 2.33M | 20,000 | 4,600–6,000 | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Elkins Atrelle SWD #1 | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 2.31M | 50,000 | 11,669–14,000 | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Lester 1 SWD #1 | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 2.27M | 25,000 | 4,178–5,400 | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Rattler #2D | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 2.23M | 20,000 | 4,860–6,230 | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Amistad SWD #1 | Pilot Water Solutions Permianllc | Active | Disposal | 2.16M | 20,000 | 4,000–5,670 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| West Midland SWD #1 | Select Water Solutions, LLC | Active | Disposal | 2.07M | 10,000 | 4,400–6,500 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Epley, L. B. SWD #8D | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 1.98M | 20,000 | 4,092–4,525 | Mar 4, 2019 |
| Bulldog SWD #2 | Permian Deep Rock Oil Co., LLC | Active | Disposal | 1.92M | 10,000 | 4,500–6,000 | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Preston Spraberry Unit #4102D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 1.9M | 25,000 | 3,850–4,550 | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Midland -AB- Fee #1 | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Disposal | 1.83M | 20,000 | 4,576–5,809 | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Hutt, Donald L.'c' #4D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 1.81M | 25,000 | 4,050–4,900 | Oct 25, 2022 |
| S County Road SWD #1 | Overflow Engy Permian, LLC | Active | Disposal | 1.79M | 20,000 | 4,000–5,700 | May 7, 2015 |
| Whisler SWD #1 | Permian Deep Rock Oil Co., LLC | Active | Disposal | 1.73M | 10,000 | 4,300–6,000 | Feb 14, 2024 |
| Bradford, A. A. NCT-2 #1 | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Disposal | 1.72M | 30,000 | 4,500–5,530 | Jan 6, 2019 |
| Driver, J. W.-14 #1D | APC Oper Partnership | Active | Disposal | 1.71M | 10,000 | 3,450–4,900 | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Ranger SWD #1 | Ruger Properties, LLC | Active | Disposal | 1.63M | 25,000 | 4,150–5,600 | Jun 30, 2016 |
| Maprock SWD #2D | Summit Petro LLC | Active | Disposal | 1.61M | 24,900 | 4,650–5,900 | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Schrock, W. M.-22 #3W | APC Oper Partnership | Active | Disposal | 1.54M | 10,000 | 3,864–5,588 | Apr 8, 2015 |
| Oldham, Ida Mae -E- #5D | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 1.54M | 30,000 | 3,700–5,100 | May 4, 2020 |
| Salt Lake SWD #1 | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 1.53M | 15,000 | 4,325–5,400 | Dec 17, 2020 |
| Shenandoah Bar M SWD #2 | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 1.49M | 25,000 | 4,200–5,200 | Oct 29, 2019 |
| First United Methodist Church B #1 | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Disposal | 1.49M | 20,000 | 4,531–5,523 | Dec 20, 2017 |
| Midland 'at' Fee #9 | Texaco E & P Inc | Active | Disposal | 1.44M | 12,500 | 4,600–5,700 | Nov 4, 2021 |
| 1788 SWD #2 | DKL Water Gathering Permian, LLC | Active | Disposal | 1.41M | 20,000 | 4,620–5,850 | Mar 16, 2017 |
| Shackelford 12 #1D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 1.38M | 25,000 | 4,150–4,800 | Nov 3, 2022 |
| Babb -30- #9D | XTO Engy Inc | Active | Enhanced recovery | 1.36M | 10,000 | 3,875–5,552 | Jan 6, 2014 |
| Frank #1D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 1.34M | 20,000 | 4,250–4,900 | Oct 8, 2014 |
| McClintic 60 #1DD | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 1.32M | 25,000 | 11,700–13,018 | Mar 15, 2018 |
| CASSELMAN8 #2D | APC Oper Partnership | Active | Disposal | 1.2M | 20,000 | 5,160–6,000 | Apr 8, 2022 |
Latest disposal drilling permits
W-1 drilling permits in the county tagged as produced-water disposal.
| Issued | Permit | Operator | Lease / well |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | 917890 | Overflow Energy Permian, LLC | Echo SWD #2 32933061 |
| May 5, 2026 | 915320 | Aqua Terra Permian, LLC | Roscoe SWD #1 32943613 |
| May 5, 2026 | 915320 | Aqua Terra Permian, LLC | Roscoe SWD #1 32943613 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 912944 | Double T Energy LLC | Lower Place SWD #1 32948148 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 912224 | Deep Blue Operating I LLC | Mighty MO SWD #2 32948082 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 912005 | Velocity Water Solutions, LP | Bluebonnet SWD #1C 32948069 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 912004 | Velocity Water Solutions, LP | Poncho SWD #1D 32948068 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | 910832 | Velocity Water Solutions, LP | McCombs SWD #1 32947984 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 910221 | Environmental Dspl Systems, LLC | The Big Thirsty 25 SWD #2D 32945979 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | 910225 | Environmental Dspl Systems, LLC | Riptide 29 SWD #2D 32947921 |
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/midland, documented in the API reference.