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WATER · NUECES COUNTY

Produced water and disposal in Nueces 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 →

Nueces County has 36 active injection and disposal wells, 21 of them permitted for disposal, with 199,105 barrels a day of permitted capacity.

Operators reported 2.4 million barrels injected on H-10 filings in the twelve months to June 2025, up 27% on the year before, about 3% of what the permits allow.

S & D Vacuum Service, LLC is the largest injector in the county, with 628,663 barrels reported across 1 active well.

36
active injection wells, 21 for disposal
199K
bbl/d permitted capacity
2.39M
bbl reported, H-10 year to Jun 2025 +27%
3%
of permitted capacity used
358
UIC permits on file, all time

Reported injection, by month

H-10 FILINGS · TEN YEARS TO JUN 2025

Last 12 months 2,394,578 · prior 12 1,884,914(+27%)

0200K400K600K2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Who injects here

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

OperatorReported, bblActive wellsCapacity bbl/d
S & D Vacuum Service, LLC629K140K
Harris Engy Services, LLC587K242K
Alegre Operating, Inc.248K318K
Basin Oil & Gas Oper, LLC238K24K
Decker Oper Co., L.L.C191K12K
Ren Services, Inc168K15K
Urban Oil & Gas Group, LLC98.1K716.7K
Situs Oil & Gas, LLC75.7K230K
Sun Expl, Inc30.2K24.5K
Sue-Ann Oper, L.C18.3K11K
Uphill Consulting LLC7.22K1500
Britanco, L.L.C5.69K12K
B D Prod Co., Inc88012K
Durango Res Corp—323K
Proline Energy Resources Inc—24K
TR Offshore, LLC—23K
Anderson Oil Ltd—2600
Hugoton Oper Co, Inc—1500
Wallis Engy, Inc—1300

Injection permits

358 UIC PERMITS · 36 ACTIVE · PAGE 1 OF 4

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

WellOperatorStatusPurposeReported, bblbbl/d permittedZone, ftPermitted
McCluer #1S & D Vacuum Service, LLCActiveDisposal629K40,0002,600–4,880Jun 21, 2024
Miller "B" #2Harris Engy Services, LLCActiveDisposal573K2,0003,325–4,010Aug 22, 1996
Chapman, J. O. "D" #146Decker Oper Co., L.L.CActiveEnhanced recovery191K2,0003,560–3,950Jun 21, 2007
Luby, J. P. #21Alegre Operating, Inc.ActiveEnhanced recovery178K4,0003,000–10,000Jun 26, 2002
Gee, H.W. #12Ren Services, IncActiveDisposal168K5,0002,500–2,800Sep 18, 2019
Lawrence -B- #1Basin Oil & Gas Oper, LLCActiveDisposal150K2,0003,643–3,653Jan 12, 2019
Isensee #2Basin Oil & Gas Oper, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery88.1K2,0005,230–5,320Jun 8, 2011
Taylor, R.E. #7Situs Oil & Gas, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery75.7K20,0004,978–4,990May 21, 2008
Wright #3Alegre Operating, Inc.ActiveDisposal69.6K10,0002,400–5,000Nov 13, 2008
Driscoll, Clara #B 6Urban Oil & Gas Group, LLCActiveDisposal59.1K2,0003,865–3,972Dec 13, 1979
Chapman Ranch #774Sun Expl, IncActiveDisposal29.9K3,5005,800–6,550Sep 27, 1991
Thompson, J. A. #31RSue-Ann Oper, L.CActiveEnhanced recovery18.3K1,0004,150–4,700May 13, 2003
Wardner, G.P. #137Urban Oil & Gas Group, LLCActiveDisposal14.9K5,0003,800–4,800May 1, 2001
Miller Unit #4Harris Engy Services, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery14.3K40,0003,250–5,000Jul 14, 2023
Waters, H. F. SWD #1Uphill Consulting LLCActiveDisposal7.22K5001,800–1,850Jun 4, 2002
Herrman-Liska Unit #1Britanco, L.L.CActiveEnhanced recovery5.69K2,0003,890–5,450Apr 9, 2008
Texon Royalty Co. -B- #7Urban Oil & Gas Group, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery2.39K3,0003,850–4,280Oct 8, 1992
Banquete Unit #2B D Prod Co., IncActiveEnhanced recovery8802,0006,950–7,050Aug 13, 2013
Martin #2Sun Expl, IncActiveDisposal3171,0004,300–4,890Nov 3, 2009
Taylor, R.E. #6Situs Oil & Gas, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—10,0003,800–5,150Nov 3, 2009
Estell, Mary King #B 18Durango Res CorpActiveDisposal—8,0002,325–2,480Jul 17, 2019
Estell, Mary King #B 17Durango Res CorpActiveDisposal—5,0002,355–2,400Feb 2, 2019
Dugger, L.M. #12Alegre Operating, Inc.ActiveDisposal—4,0003,870–4,550Feb 17, 2016
Gallagher "A" #2Proline Energy Resources IncActiveEnhanced recovery—3,0003,354–3,900Mar 2, 2012
Simmonds, B. B. #1 AUrban Oil & Gas Group, LLCActiveDisposal—2,0002,670–2,815Sep 18, 1968
State Tract No. 432 #1TR Offshore, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—1,5007,247–7,289Mar 26, 1997
Davis #1TR Offshore, LLCActiveDisposal—1,5002,700–3,100Aug 9, 2002
Driscoll, Clara #B 8Urban Oil & Gas Group, LLCActiveDisposal—1,2053,814–4,172Apr 7, 1971
Gallagher, J.W. #1Proline Energy Resources IncActiveEnhanced recovery—1,0001,817–1,832Jun 28, 2002
Erigan, N. #1Anderson Oil LtdActiveDisposal—5003,444–3,454Jul 22, 1991
Horne, C. J. #B 5DUrban Oil & Gas Group, LLCActiveDisposal—5002,685–2,850Jun 22, 1964
Heath, Artie Belle #2Hugoton Oper Co, IncActiveDisposal—5003,930–3,950Oct 29, 1986
Gillring Oil Co. #1Wallis Engy, IncActiveDisposal—3003,800–4,170Jul 27, 1987
Humphrey, M.B. #D 5Anderson Oil LtdActiveEnhanced recovery—1001,779–1,950Sep 27, 1989
Estell, Mary King #1HDurango Res CorpActiveDisposal—10,0002,200–2,500Aug 22, 2023
Texon Royalty "B" #13Urban Oil & Gas Group, LLCActiveEnhanced recovery—3,0003,850–4,300Jul 21, 2009
London, Ollie #13CG Technical Operating Co, LLCCancelledEnhanced recovery97.7K3,0004,480–4,670Oct 1, 2021
Purl #A 2SDUrban Oil & Gas Group, LLCPluggedDisposal21.7K9003,700–4,150Jun 26, 1997
Lemond Unit Number Two #2S & D Vacuum Service, LLCPluggedDisposal—10,0002,800–4,880May 29, 2008
London, Ollie #12CG Technical Operating Co, LLCCancelledEnhanced recovery—6,0004,400–5,000Aug 26, 2010
Estell, Mary King #J 2Durango Res CorpInactiveDisposal—5,0002,280–2,500Feb 2, 2019
Shaffer, K. L. NCT-1 #34DPearl, Bill H. Productions, IncPluggedDisposal—3,0005,750–5,840Jun 26, 1978
Chapman J.O. #94WDDecker Oper Co., L.L.CCancelledDisposal—3,0001,650–2,650Jan 17, 1985
Chapman #1041Ventex Oper CorpPluggedDisposal—2,0001,800–2,010Oct 29, 2004
Chapman J.O. #89 FDecker Oper Co., L.L.CCancelledEnhanced recovery—6004,318–4,366Jun 10, 2019
Petroquest JV-Harlan #1Texron Oper, LLCInactiveDisposal—1506,370–6,450Jan 25, 2023
Pauline Kraft #1DRoss, Don Drilling CompanyCancelledDisposal—12,0003,600–4,850Dec 22, 1980
Lemond Unit Number One #1S & D Vacuum Service, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—10,0002,600–4,400May 29, 2008
Flame #4KRC Oper, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—10,0003,300–7,150Jun 30, 2015
Estell, Mary King #B 29Durango Res CorpPluggedEnhanced recovery—10,0005,272–5,282Dec 9, 2015
Estell, Mary King #1DDurango Res CorpCancelledDisposal—10,0002,270–2,500Aug 12, 2019
Weil C #5XKC Resources, Inc.CancelledDisposal—8,0005,090–5,620Aug 11, 1987
Estell, Mary King #B 6Durango Res CorpInactiveDisposal—8,0002,180–2,470Jan 11, 2023
Thompson, R. A., -B- #2Youngblood, C. S. IIICancelledDisposal—6,0005,306–5,585Jan 18, 1971
London, F. E. -A- #A 1Tucker Oper Co., IncCancelledDisposal—5,5001,500–3,530Mar 23, 1982
London, F. E. -A- #3Extex Oper CoCancelledDisposal—5,5001,500–3,400Jan 23, 1979
Chapman, J. O. #62Shell Western E&P IncCancelledDisposal—5,0003,700–3,960Sep 13, 1979
Thompson, R. A., -B- #3DAmerril Engy LLCPluggedDisposal—5,0004,450–4,750Apr 7, 1988
Lehman, -D- #10DReserve Oper CorpCancelledDisposal—5,0003,920–3,990Sep 9, 1983
Lehman -E- #15DReserve Oper CorpCancelledDisposal—5,0003,910–3,980Sep 23, 1983
Perkins-LA Gasse #8Crystal Oil CoCancelledDisposal—5,0003,546–3,568Apr 2, 1973
McCann, G. H. #5Kamlok Oil & Gas, IncCancelledDisposal—5,0003,000–3,750Apr 3, 1979
McCann, G. H. #9DTexaco IncCancelledDisposal—5,0003,000–3,750Apr 3, 1979
Lehman -A- #4Reserve Oper CorpCancelledDisposal—5,0003,630–3,670Dec 14, 1984
Ritter, Mrs. Kate "C" #4Youngblood, C. S. IIICancelledDisposal—5,0005,670–6,000Aug 8, 1984
Thompson, R. A., -B- #1Youngblood, C. S. IIICancelledDisposal—5,0004,450–5,585Nov 13, 1972
Sevier, Clara -B- #B 5Gulf Exploration CorporationCancelledEnhanced recovery—5,0003,802–3,803Sep 26, 1987
Thompson, R. A. "A" #4Amerril Engy LLCCancelledDisposal—5,0004,426–4,920Sep 26, 2001
Cooke, C.N. Unit #1Jubilee Resources, Ltd.CancelledDisposal—5,0005,500–5,950May 24, 1990
Gee, H. W. #11Ren Services, IncCancelledDisposal—5,0002,500–2,800Nov 21, 2014
Flour Bluff SWD #1Texas Crude Engy, IncCancelledDisposal—5,0001,650–2,050Aug 26, 2003
Morgan #20Independence Drilling Corp.PluggedOther—5,0004,075–4,085Jul 31, 1974
Bevly-A #2Wilson Hydrocarbon IncCancelledDisposal—4,5002,400–2,890May 7, 1973
Estell, Mary King #11Synergy Oil & Gas, Inc. (A)CancelledDisposal—4,0002,050–2,465Sep 11, 1987
Payne-Flato #5WICTR Petro, IncCancelledDisposal—4,0003,660–3,664Feb 23, 1973
Priour, T. #1Petro Res, IncPluggedDisposal—4,0003,605–3,650Aug 3, 1977
Pita Island Gas Unit 1 #3 DAmerril Engy LLCPluggedDisposal—4,0005,390–6,015Sep 5, 1980
London, F. E. -A- #1Quintana Petro ServicesCancelledDisposal—4,0003,560–4,070Nov 18, 1975
Scholz, H. H. #1DWatercat, IncCancelledDisposal—4,0002,200–3,910Dec 15, 1992
London, Ollie #1Extex Oper CoPluggedDisposal—4,0002,016–2,036Jul 5, 1989
Roper, C.C. #1 DWatercat, IncCancelledDisposal—4,0002,200–4,200Jun 23, 1993
Kennedy -C- #2XOG Oper LLCCancelledDisposal—4,0003,420–3,490Feb 25, 1993
Scholz, H. H. #1RWJ Oper LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—4,0002,350–4,450Mar 27, 1995
Mustang Island State Park TR 2 #4Lamay CorpPluggedDisposal—4,0003,040–3,520Aug 1, 2000
London, Ollie #10Extex Oper CoPluggedDisposal—4,0001,950–2,800Aug 1, 2007
State Tract 432 #2Bristol Res CorpCancelledDisposal—3,6005,270–5,630Jun 28, 1993
Weil -C- #2Salvador Oil, LLCPluggedDisposal—3,5002,500–3,400Feb 14, 1977
Lawrence -B- #B 1Dinero Oil CorpCancelledDisposal—3,5003,640–3,660Jun 6, 1973
McCann, G. H. #7S N D Engy Co, IncCancelledDisposal—3,5004,410–4,950Nov 23, 1982
Gillette, J.T. "B" #1Continental Trend Res, IncPluggedDisposal—3,5001,470–1,770Feb 13, 1973
Bock, Edgar A. et AL #4Gulf Exploration CorporationCancelledEnhanced recovery—3,5003,808–3,818May 18, 1987
Chapman, J. O. #51WDTexaco E & P IncCancelledDisposal—3,0003,500–3,800Jan 20, 1975
Chapman, J. O. #26WDTexaco E & P IncCancelledDisposal—3,0001,450–2,150Mar 25, 1974
Lawrence, R. M. & L. S. #5Petro Res, IncPluggedDisposal—3,0005,316–5,374Apr 9, 1979
Sanders, W. W. -A- #4Gcea, LLCCancelledDisposal—3,0003,214–4,128Jan 25, 1978
Chapman, J. O. #43Texaco E & P IncCancelledDisposal—3,0001,550–3,200Aug 12, 1985
Wardner, G. P. #9Union Pacific Res CoCancelledDisposal—3,0004,080–4,170Mar 1, 1978
Wardner, G. P. #6Urban Oil & Gas Group, LLCPluggedDisposal—3,0003,820–4,080Apr 11, 1980
Wardner, G.P. #63Urban Oil & Gas Group, LLCPluggedEnhanced recovery—3,0003,450–49,500Mar 22, 2000
Lehman "E" #19Reserve Oper CorpCancelledDisposal—3,0003,900–4,030Sep 18, 1992

Latest disposal drilling permits

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

IssuedPermitOperatorLease / well
Feb 7, 2008654214Johnson Resources, Inc.Johnson SWD #2 35533894
May 19, 2006619579Johnson Resources, Inc.Johnson SWD #1 35533797
Jul 11, 2003534085Texas Crude Energy, Inc.Flour Bluff SWD #1 35533572
Apr 23, 2002519257Gasper Rice Resources, Ltd.Waters, H. F. SWD #1 35533453
Sep 29, 1995439980Petrotex Engineering CompanyMustang Island - SWD #1 35533015
Mar 23, 1982154115Energy Reserves Group, Inc.Thompson, J.A. SWD #13D 35500786
Oct 28, 1981138525Amoco Production CompanyMcCann, G.H. #20 D 35582004
Oct 28, 1981138521Amoco Production CompanyMcCann, G.H. "B" #13 D 35582003
Jun 17, 198084172Exxon Corp.Thompson, R. A. "B" #3D 35506088
Nov 29, 197964998Amoco Production CompanyMcCann, G. H. #7D 35503934

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/nueces, documented in the API reference.