Produced water and disposal in Upton 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 →
Upton County has 589 active injection and disposal wells, 119 of them permitted for disposal, with 3.9 million barrels a day of permitted capacity.
Operators reported 208 million barrels injected on H-10 filings in the twelve months to June 2025, down 2% on the year before, about 15% of what the permits allow.
12 deep disposal wells here report daily to TexNet; they injected 61,427 barrels a day in August 2026. Same-well volumes were down 35% on a year earlier.
Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc is the largest injector in the county, with 71 million barrels reported across 49 active wells.
TexNet located 39 M2+ earthquakes in the county's area over the last two years, the largest M3.6.
- 589
- active injection wells, 119 for disposal
- 3.91M
- bbl/d permitted capacity
- 208M
- bbl reported, H-10 year to Jun 2025 -2%
- 15%
- of permitted capacity used
- 1,619
- UIC permits on file, all time
- 61.4K
- bbl/d, 12 daily reporters, Aug 2026
Reported injection, by month
H-10 FILINGS · TEN YEARS TO JUN 2025
Last 12 months 207,947,815 · prior 12 212,828,505(-2%)
UT BEG TexNet injection reporting tool
Deep disposal, reported daily
- 61.4K
- bbl per day, Aug 2026
- 12
- wells reporting
- 5
- operators
- -35%
- same wells vs a year earlier
| Well | Operator | bbl/d |
|---|---|---|
| 46142541 | Select Water Solutions, LLC | 16,683 |
| 46141056 | Select Water Solutions, LLC | 14,174 |
| 46142463 | Deep Blue Operating I LLC | 10,371 |
| 46142464 | Deep Blue Operating I LLC | 7,002 |
| 46142451 | Deep Blue Operating I LLC | 3,980 |
| 46132550 | Select Water Solutions, LLC | 3,840 |
| 46137896 | Select Water Solutions, LLC | 3,762 |
| 46142744 | Diamondback E&P LLC | 1,596 |
| 46138642 | Ovintiv USA Inc. | 19 |
| 46131875 | Ovintiv USA Inc. | 0 |
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 | 71.4M | 49 | 853K |
| Scout Engy Management LLC | 28M | 278 | 847K |
| Deep Blue Oper I LLC | 16.4M | 6 | 152K |
| COG Oper LLC | 15.2M | 8 | 139K |
| Aqua Terra Permian, LLC | 10.3M | 3 | 100K |
| APC Oper Partnership | 10.1M | 11 | 203K |
| Xri Disposal Holdings, LLC | 8.18M | 4 | 175K |
| Civitas Permian Oper, LLC | 6.01M | 6 | 116K |
| Crescent Engy Oper, LLC | 5.36M | 2 | 60K |
| Select Water Solutions, LLC | 4.74M | 6 | 110K |
| Mid-States Oper Co | 4.5M | 1 | 30K |
| Rockport Engy Solutions LLC | 3.59M | 2 | 42K |
| Vertical Water Solutions LLC | 3.43M | 1 | 20.2K |
| Rains Engy, LLC | 3.32M | 2 | 33K |
| Milestone Enviro Services, LLC | 2.93M | 1 | 20K |
| Milestone Waterhorse, LLC | 2.61M | 1 | 25K |
| XTO Engy Inc | 1.77M | 2 | 47K |
| Founders SWD, LLC | 1.49M | 1 | 30K |
| Pilot Water Solutions Permianllc | 1.26M | 1 | 20K |
| Pinnergy, Ltd | 1.12M | 1 | 25K |
Injection permits
1,619 UIC PERMITS · 589 ACTIVE · PAGE 1 OF 17
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratliff #1 | Aqua Terra Permian, LLC | Active | Disposal | 6.76M | 25,000 | 3,550–5,100 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Aquaman SWD #1 | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 5.5M | 35,000 | 3,750–5,720 | Jan 6, 2025 |
| Pembrook Unit #3D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 5.17M | 25,000 | 4,000–5,100 | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Benedum /Spraberry/ Unit #2902 | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 5.13M | 25,000 | 4,000–4,780 | Oct 29, 2019 |
| Superman #1D | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 4.99M | 36,000 | 3,740–6,175 | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Myers #5D | Mid-States Oper Co | Active | Disposal | 4.5M | 30,000 | 3,955–5,500 | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Midkiff 11 #1D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 4.32M | 25,000 | 4,050–5,600 | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Brook A-10 #6D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 4.07M | 25,000 | 3,800–5,450 | Mar 9, 2018 |
| K-Bird 12 #1D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 3.86M | 30,000 | 3,732–4,850 | Feb 26, 2016 |
| University "8B" #1D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 3.8M | 18,000 | 3,800–4,600 | Dec 23, 2013 |
| Pembrook Unit #148D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 3.68M | 20,000 | 4,150–4,800 | Sep 11, 2014 |
| North Brook 38-26 #618D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 3.63M | 25,000 | 4,100–5,700 | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Ballinger 9 SWD #2 | Aqua Terra Permian, LLC | Active | Disposal | 3.58M | 35,000 | 3,855–5,425 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| University "21" #1 | Xri Disposal Holdings, LLC | Active | Disposal | 3.57M | 60,000 | 3,832–5,225 | May 9, 2023 |
| University 23 SWD #1D | Civitas Permian Oper, LLC | Active | Disposal | 3.57M | 30,000 | 3,793–4,861 | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Ratliff 28 #1D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 3.46M | 20,000 | 4,420–5,700 | Feb 11, 2016 |
| Green River #3 | Vertical Water Solutions LLC | Active | Disposal | 3.43M | 20,160 | 4,000–4,500 | Nov 15, 2019 |
| North Brook 38-35 #4D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 3.37M | 25,000 | 4,000–5,600 | Mar 7, 2018 |
| Pembrook Unit #1D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 3.32M | 25,000 | 4,000–5,100 | Oct 14, 2022 |
| Pembrook Unit #5D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 3.25M | 20,000 | 3,990–4,700 | Jun 25, 2015 |
| Pegasus Spraberry Unit #5908D | COG Oper LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 3.05M | 30,000 | 13,100–14,600 | May 21, 2018 |
| Jar Jar Binks SWD #1 | Crescent Engy Oper, LLC | Active | Disposal | 3.04M | 35,000 | 3,916–4,508 | Jul 30, 2024 |
| University SWD U2 #1 | Xri Disposal Holdings, LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 3.03M | 25,000 | 4,275–5,000 | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Mary 18 #1D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 3M | 20,000 | 4,560–5,750 | Apr 8, 2016 |
| Dusek SWD #2 | Milestone Enviro Services, LLC | Active | Disposal | 2.93M | 20,000 | 4,300–6,000 | Oct 12, 2016 |
| Atkins 14 SWD #1D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 2.9M | 30,000 | 4,300–5,560 | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Owens SWD #1 | Rains Engy, LLC | Active | Disposal | 2.89M | 25,000 | 4,400–5,500 | Sep 12, 2014 |
| Hercules #1D | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 2.7M | 36,000 | 3,900–6,400 | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Hwy 349 SWD #1 | Milestone Waterhorse, LLC | Active | Disposal | 2.61M | 25,000 | 4,000–5,000 | Jun 15, 2016 |
| Pegasus Spraberry Unit #5708D | COG Oper LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 2.59M | 30,000 | 13,100–14,600 | Jun 6, 2018 |
| Brook D 25 #4D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 2.58M | 25,000 | 4,065–5,300 | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Eggemeyer 30 SWD #1 | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 2.54M | 20,000 | 3,930–5,500 | Feb 9, 2016 |
| Elliott "A" #4SW | APC Oper Partnership | Active | Enhanced recovery | 2.51M | 50,000 | 10,506–11,900 | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Quail Ranch 150 SWD #1D | COG Oper LLC | Active | Disposal | 2.43M | 12,000 | 4,800–5,800 | Jun 12, 2013 |
| Hall-Powell #3502D | COG Oper LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 2.39M | 30,000 | 13,100–14,600 | May 25, 2018 |
| University "3-14" #1D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 2.34M | 18,000 | 4,100–5,000 | Feb 19, 2014 |
| Rankinbaker 252 SWD #1 | Crescent Engy Oper, LLC | Active | Disposal | 2.32M | 25,000 | 4,070–6,450 | Nov 4, 2014 |
| Neal, H. F. "C" #5 | APC Oper Partnership | Active | Disposal | 2.24M | 20,000 | 3,700–4,880 | Dec 2, 2022 |
| University 4 "15" H #1 | Rockport Engy Solutions LLC | Active | Disposal | 2.03M | 30,000 | 4,030–6,130 | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Pembrook Unit #2D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 2.01M | 25,000 | 4,200–4,900 | Feb 24, 2019 |
| Hannah 12 SWD #2 | COG Oper LLC | Active | Disposal | 1.82M | 15,000 | 3,800–5,200 | Jan 10, 2013 |
| Westland 26 #1 | Select Water Solutions, LLC | Active | Disposal | 1.8M | 20,000 | 4,200–6,160 | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Davidson Unit 1 #0106BH | XTO Engy Inc | Active | Disposal | 1.77M | 45,000 | 12,366–14,620 | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Basic SWD -15- #1 | Select Water Solutions, LLC | Active | Disposal | 1.66M | 15,000 | 4,600–6,200 | Jul 20, 2012 |
| Elliott "A" #3 | APC Oper Partnership | Active | Disposal | 1.59M | 20,000 | 3,640–4,500 | Sep 22, 2023 |
| Arco University #1 | Xri Disposal Holdings, LLC | Active | Disposal | 1.57M | 30,000 | 3,743–5,722 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Rachel #1R | COG Oper LLC | Active | Disposal | 1.56M | 10,000 | 3,640–4,750 | Jan 25, 2008 |
| Happle-Three #0152 W | Rockport Engy Solutions LLC | Active | Disposal | 1.56M | 12,000 | 3,920–4,500 | Jun 22, 2018 |
| Midway SWD #1 | Founders SWD, LLC | Active | Disposal | 1.49M | 30,000 | 3,700–6,000 | Dec 20, 2013 |
| XBC Giddings Estate #3D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 1.49M | 18,000 | 4,250–4,900 | Oct 30, 2013 |
| Rachel #681 | COG Oper LLC | Active | Disposal | 1.38M | 10,000 | 3,500–6,470 | Oct 18, 2006 |
| Brook N-4 #1D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 1.29M | 25,000 | 4,130–5,188 | Oct 27, 2018 |
| Powell #1 | Pilot Water Solutions Permianllc | Active | Disposal | 1.26M | 20,000 | 3,480–6,000 | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Miller 36 #1SW | APC Oper Partnership | Active | Disposal | 1.24M | 15,000 | 4,380–6,350 | Nov 10, 2014 |
| XBC Giddings Estate A #6D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 1.15M | 18,000 | 4,200–5,000 | May 20, 2014 |
| Rankin SWD #1 | Pinnergy, Ltd | Active | Disposal | 1.12M | 25,000 | 3,550–4,500 | Nov 15, 2012 |
| CC 45 #1SW | APC Oper Partnership | Active | Disposal | 1.12M | 22,000 | 4,350–6,000 | Mar 18, 2019 |
| University SWD #1 | Civitas Permian Oper, LLC | Active | Disposal | 1.07M | 25,000 | 11,262–12,860 | Feb 10, 2019 |
| SWS Railway #1 | Select Water Solutions, LLC | Active | Disposal | 1.02M | 25,000 | 4,800–6,060 | Oct 6, 2023 |
| JRS Farms 22 SWD #3D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 877K | 25,000 | 4,460–4,800 | May 24, 2022 |
| Neal "39" #2 | Ovintiv USA Inc | Active | Disposal | 849K | 20,000 | 4,627–5,325 | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Mildred 34 #1D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 832K | 25,000 | 4,100–5,200 | Mar 14, 2018 |
| XBC Giddings Estate #2D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 802K | 18,000 | 4,600–6,100 | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Eleanor 2 #1D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 766K | 25,000 | 4,365–5,445 | Apr 25, 2016 |
| Poage SWD #1 | J & D Logistics Inc | Active | Disposal | 751K | 25,000 | 3,950–6,500 | Nov 14, 2012 |
| University 58-2 #1 | Civitas Permian Oper, LLC | Active | Disposal | 698K | 25,000 | 3,909–4,091 | Apr 26, 2018 |
| University "4-8" #2D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 692K | 18,000 | 3,450–4,400 | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Connell 47 #1SW | APC Oper Partnership | Active | Disposal | 652K | 22,000 | 3,650–6,000 | Aug 8, 2019 |
| Weber #1D | APC Oper Partnership | Active | Disposal | 642K | 10,000 | 4,170–6,000 | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Zain 26 SWD #1D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 594K | 20,000 | 4,400–5,550 | Mar 30, 2016 |
| Neal #1D | Saxum Opco, LLC | Active | Disposal | 540K | 10,000 | 4,670–4,950 | Apr 9, 2015 |
| McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1220W | Scout Engy Management LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 532K | 4,000 | 2,698–2,854 | Mar 11, 1996 |
| Mordor 31 #1D | Civitas Permian Oper, LLC | Active | Disposal | 511K | 30,000 | 12,130–14,500 | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Maprock SWD #1 | Summit Petro LLC | Active | Disposal | 508K | 24,900 | 4,500–5,700 | Apr 6, 2021 |
| McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1496W | Scout Engy Management LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 496K | 2,500 | 2,500–3,300 | Apr 24, 2008 |
| University "4-19" #2D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 485K | 12,000 | 3,450–4,350 | Feb 14, 2012 |
| Crier-McElroy #562W | Scout Engy Management LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 465K | 2,500 | 2,500–3,300 | May 2, 2008 |
| Midkiff #3 D | Rains Engy, LLC | Active | Disposal | 432K | 8,000 | 4,800–5,600 | Jan 27, 2011 |
| McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1601W | Scout Engy Management LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 423K | 2,500 | 2,500–3,500 | Sep 28, 2011 |
| McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1171W | Scout Engy Management LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 421K | 5,000 | 2,520–3,200 | Nov 21, 1996 |
| McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1497W | Scout Engy Management LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 420K | 2,500 | 2,500–3,300 | Apr 24, 2008 |
| McElroy, J. T., Cons. #289W | Scout Engy Management LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 408K | 4,000 | 2,655–3,000 | Mar 11, 1996 |
| McElroy Ranch Co - F - SWD #31D | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 404K | 15,000 | 4,350–5,410 | Sep 16, 2013 |
| Crier-McElroy #64C | Scout Engy Management LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 378K | 2,500 | 2,599–2,915 | Nov 30, 1995 |
| McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1397W | Scout Engy Management LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 368K | 2,500 | 2,500–3,500 | Apr 11, 2006 |
| XBC Giddings Estate #5D | Pioneer Natural Res. USA, Inc | Active | Disposal | 367K | 18,000 | 4,280–4,900 | Feb 19, 2014 |
| McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1303W | Scout Engy Management LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 354K | 2,500 | 2,500–2,850 | Feb 26, 2004 |
| McElroy, J. T., Cons. #229C | Scout Engy Management LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 352K | 4,000 | 2,592–2,841 | Mar 11, 1996 |
| Crier-McElroy #229C | Scout Engy Management LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 352K | 2,500 | 2,640–3,200 | Oct 5, 1989 |
| North McElroy Unit #3714W | Kinder Morgan Prod Co LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 340K | 2,500 | 3,600–4,000 | Nov 7, 2013 |
| Crier-McElroy #659W | Scout Engy Management LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 322K | 3,500 | 2,600–4,000 | Feb 10, 2014 |
| McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1417W | Scout Engy Management LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 320K | 2,500 | 2,500–3,500 | Oct 18, 2006 |
| McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1525W | Scout Engy Management LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 306K | 2,500 | 2,500–3,100 | Jun 26, 2009 |
| McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1377W | Scout Engy Management LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 303K | 2,500 | 2,500–3,500 | Jan 19, 2006 |
| Four Corners TXL Fee "C" SWD #1SW | Deep Blue Oper I LLC | Active | Disposal | 303K | 10,000 | 4,600–5,380 | Feb 21, 2014 |
| Crier-McElroy #31W | Scout Engy Management LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 300K | 4,000 | 2,628–2,938 | Jun 28, 1996 |
| McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1201W | Scout Engy Management LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 295K | 2,000 | 2,620–3,100 | Mar 5, 1991 |
| Davidson "B" #1D | Diamondback E&P LLC | Active | Disposal | 294K | 7,500 | 4,660–5,660 | Nov 3, 2003 |
| McElroy, J. T., Cons. #1576W | Scout Engy Management LLC | Active | Enhanced recovery | 292K | 2,500 | 2,600–3,200 | May 19, 2010 |
| Outlaw #1W | Circle-S Engy, LLC | Active | Disposal | 290K | 20,000 | 3,923–4,921 | Feb 5, 2025 |
Latest disposal drilling permits
W-1 drilling permits in the county tagged as produced-water disposal.
| Issued | Permit | Operator | Lease / well |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | 919548 | Aqua Terra Permian, LLC | Ballenger 8 SWD #2 46143848 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 919547 | Aqua Terra Permian, LLC | Ballenger 8 SWD #1 46143847 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 915507 | Xri Disposal Holdings, LLC | Elliott Ranch SWD #2 46143630 |
| May 11, 2026 | 915510 | Xri Disposal Holdings, LLC | Elliott Ranch SWD #5 46143632 |
| May 11, 2026 | 915509 | Xri Disposal Holdings, LLC | Elliott Ranch SWD #4 46143631 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | 911591 | Velocity Water Solutions, LP | Braden SWD #1 46143374 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | 911591 | Velocity Water Solutions, LP | Braden SWD #1 46143374 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 908952 | Pinnergy, Ltd. | Rankin SWD #2 46143234 |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 907386 | Mes Lenorah, LLC | Dusek SWD #3 46143142 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 905806 | Bobcat Midstream LLC | Ursus SWD #1 46141550 |
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.
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