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WATER · WHARTON COUNTY

Produced water and disposal in Wharton 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 →

Wharton County has 102 active injection and disposal wells, 84 of them permitted for disposal, with 825,450 barrels a day of permitted capacity.

Operators reported 26 million barrels injected on H-10 filings in the twelve months to September 2025, down 6% on the year before, about 9% of what the permits allow.

Remora Management, LLC is the largest injector in the county, with 11 million barrels reported across 18 active wells.

102
active injection wells, 84 for disposal
825K
bbl/d permitted capacity
26.2M
bbl reported, H-10 year to Sep 2025 -6%
9%
of permitted capacity used
470
UIC permits on file, all time

Reported injection, by month

H-10 FILINGS · TEN YEARS TO SEP 2025

Last 12 months 26,249,134 · prior 12 28,013,240(-6%)

02M4M2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Who injects here

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

OperatorReported, bblActive wellsCapacity bbl/d
Remora Management, LLC11M18167K
McGowan Working Partners, Inc.6.25M21118K
Orx Resources, L.L.C.4.82M20234K
Enterprise Products Operatingllc917K3150K
VI-Wolf, LLC586K223K
Paloma Operating, LLC530K115K
Ermis Vacuum Service, LLC468K13K
Amexco, LLC459K315K
Viper S.W.D., LLC346K49.7K
J2R Energy, LLC206K12K
Uphill Consulting LLC170K26K
Huntington Energy, L.L.C.135K21.35K
Hilcorp Energy Company126K411K
CHP Oil & Gas Company, L.C.55K21.3K
Boling Production Company, Inc.42.6K11K
Brothers Vacuum TRK Serv, LLC40K11.2K
Charolais Energy, LLC29.6K315.6K
Magnum Producing, LP27.8K110K
Davidson Production Company, LLC13.8K18K
York E & P, LLC4.09K25.5K

Injection permits

479 UIC PERMITS · 102 ACTIVE · PAGE 3 OF 5

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

WellOperatorStatusPurposeReported, bblbbl/d permittedZone, ftPermitted
Pierce Estates #C181HTexaco Inc.CanceledDisposal—3,1705,280–5,310Jul 19, 1983
Cockburn -B- #8Quintana Petroleum ServicesCanceledDisposal—3,0001,960–2,165Jun 9, 1965
Debruhl Fee #1DWhite Oak Operating Company LLCPluggedDisposal—3,0001,970–2,215Oct 21, 1998
Pierce Estates #C107Apache CorporationPluggedEnhanced recovery—3,0005,338–5,358Dec 14, 1970
Nilson, A. N. #2Ermis Vacuum Service, LLCPluggedDisposal—3,0003,052–3,062Dec 29, 2011
Pierce Estates, Inc. #71McGowan Working PartnersCanceledDisposal—3,0004,355–4,690Nov 13, 1985
Pierce Estates, Inc. #26Vintage Petroleum, Inc.CanceledDisposal—3,0004,330–4,690Nov 13, 1985
Pierce Estates, Inc. #58McGowan Working PartnersCanceledDisposal—3,0004,375–4,710Nov 13, 1985
Daboval, C. J. #A 6Acock/Anaqua Operating Co., LPPluggedDisposal—3,0004,440–4,660Mar 11, 1992
Pierce Estates #C119Apache CorporationPluggedDisposal—3,0002,108–2,240Feb 13, 1953
Weinheimer #1Crimson Exploration Oper., Inc.PluggedDisposal—3,0003,200–4,000Aug 9, 1999
Miller Estate -A- #2Ermis Vacuum ServiceCanceledDisposal—3,0003,950–4,080Apr 10, 2000
Sorrel, Frank #1Ermis Vacuum Service, LLCPluggedDisposal—3,0003,440–3,937Apr 25, 2008
Wiesner SWD #1Legacy Operating Company, LLCCanceledDisposal—3,0004,500–4,700Mar 24, 2014
McIntyre, Willis #7Magnum Producing, LPInactiveDisposal—3,0005,000–6,245Aug 21, 2023
Weaver, Isaac #7Magnum Producing, LPInactiveDisposal—3,0003,920–6,180Nov 16, 2023
Wegenhoft, I.W. #4Viper S.W.D., LLCInactiveDisposal—3,0003,006–3,012Nov 20, 2025
Pierce Estates -E- #14Texaco Inc.CanceledDisposal—2,6004,897–4,915Apr 9, 1984
Broussard, J. E. NCT-1 #34Texaco Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—2,5405,450–5,600Sep 30, 1983
Pierce Estates #B 96Apache CorporationCanceledEnhanced recovery—2,5005,354–5,360Jul 15, 1976
Pierce Estates -A- #44Apache CorporationPluggedDisposal—2,5003,400–4,580Jun 13, 1986
Knipling, Richard #3Owl Creek Production Co., Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—2,5004,000–4,300Jul 27, 1993
Brothers Cattle Co. SWD #1FHardwick Oil CompanyCanceledDisposal—2,5004,140–4,150Nov 12, 1993
Fucik Unit #1Conoco Inc.CanceledDisposal—2,5003,330–3,525Jan 31, 1994
Hillje Estate #1AViper S.W.D., LLCPluggedDisposal—2,5003,050–4,180Nov 21, 2012
Zeidman Trustee #1Mountain V Texas, LLCInactiveDisposal—2,5004,040–5,750Jan 29, 1999
Halamicek, J. A. #2Conoco Inc.CanceledDisposal—2,5003,345–3,606Nov 19, 1993
Raun #1Atasca Resources, Inc.CanceledDisposal—2,5004,040–4,180Jan 7, 2005
Pierce Estates #C 94Texaco Inc.PluggedEnhanced recovery—2,5005,346–5,354Jul 15, 1976
Kountze-Couch #1Viper S.W.D., LLCCanceledDisposal—2,2004,640–4,786Aug 31, 1994
Cranek G. U. -A- #1Finley Resources, Inc.PluggedDisposal—2,0104,020–4,456Feb 25, 2002
Kubela #1Ken Petroleum CorporationCanceledDisposal—2,0002,796–2,808Apr 16, 1974
Holub, Rudolph #1XOG Operating LLCPluggedDisposal—2,0002,500–4,600Oct 22, 2001
Pierce Estates -A- #16Texaco E & P Inc.CanceledDisposal—2,0003,770–3,980Aug 19, 1966
Pierce Estate #5DKen Petroleum CorporationCanceledDisposal—2,0004,348–4,358Feb 15, 1980
Wendel Unit #1BWS Vacuum Service, Inc.CanceledDisposal—2,0003,400–3,600Apr 22, 1976
Drapela, E. W., et al Gas Unit #1BWS Vacuum Service, Inc.CanceledDisposal—2,0003,400–3,600Dec 20, 1993
Cockburn Oil Corporation #7Mosaic Oil LLCCanceledDisposal—2,0002,070–5,142Nov 11, 1987
Mauritz, T. N. et Al #3Harrison, Sam G. Oil, Inc.CanceledDisposal—2,0002,142–2,402Jul 31, 1986
Zimmerman Unit #1BWS Vacuum Service, Inc.CanceledDisposal—2,0003,432–3,672Dec 22, 1992
Choppe, Dorothy #1DMagnum Producing, LPCanceledDisposal—2,0002,250–4,620Jan 27, 1994
Holub, Edmond #1XOG Operating LLCPluggedDisposal—2,0004,276–4,310Aug 31, 1995
Pierce Estates #C 90Texaco E & P Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—2,0005,270–5,350Apr 4, 1988
Pierce Estates #C 99Apache CorporationCanceledEnhanced recovery—2,0005,300–5,350Apr 4, 1988
Harfst, G.H. Jr. et Al #2Stratco Operating Co., Inc.CanceledDisposal—2,0003,100–3,500Aug 31, 1994
Denman Kountze &j.t. Stewart III #2Harrison, Sam G. Oil, Inc.PluggedDisposal—2,0004,520–4,720Nov 23, 1983
Florrum #1Kaler Energy Corp.InactiveDisposal—2,0004,600–4,750Jun 18, 2026
Fletcher, W. D. #1Legacy Operating Company, LLCPluggedDisposal—1,8004,450–4,670May 10, 1996
Wigginton-Boyd Unit #1 DStinger Oil & Gas Inc.CanceledDisposal—1,6002,260–2,290Jun 24, 1965
Gangl Unit #2Key Energy Services, LLCPluggedDisposal—1,6004,950–5,230Apr 6, 1999
Pierce Estates #C 86Texaco Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5755,363–5,379May 22, 1984
Pierce Estates #C 99Texaco Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5755,315–5,395Aug 9, 1983
Cockburn -B- #15Crimson Exploration Oper., Inc.PluggedDisposal—1,5001,950–3,200Jul 26, 1976
Pierce Estates #B129Apache CorporationCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5005,348–5,358Feb 14, 1974
Pierce Estates #C 79Texaco Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5005,341–5,348Jan 20, 1975
Henderson, J. P. "A" #1Samson Lone Star, LLCCanceledDisposal—1,5002,800–3,170Oct 29, 1999
Wright, J. A. #3Texas General Energy CompanyCanceledDisposal—1,5004,230–4,340Oct 12, 1982
Pierce Estates #C 92Texaco Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5005,350–5,364Apr 19, 1982
Smajstrla #1Venus Oil CompanyCanceledDisposal—1,5003,540–3,590Feb 22, 1990
Grady, W. J. Trust #1Conoco Inc.CanceledDisposal—1,5005,350–5,420Feb 24, 1993
Swanson, C & Sons #3Anderson Petro-Equipment, Inc.CanceledDisposal—1,5003,001–3,666Jan 21, 1998
Wigginton #7Houston Natural Gas CorporationCanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5007,500–7,541Aug 8, 1967
Pierce Estates -B- #68Texaco Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5005,353–5,377Jan 8, 1973
Pierce Estates "C" #78Texaco Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,5005,310–5,325Oct 27, 1972
Pierce Estates -A- #A 9Texaco Inc.CanceledDisposal—1,4704,670–4,708Sep 16, 1983
Pierce Estates -A- #A 11Texaco Inc.CanceledDisposal—1,4704,664–4,705Sep 16, 1983
Pierce Estates -A- #A 15Texaco Inc.CanceledDisposal—1,4704,690–4,712Sep 16, 1983
Pierce Estates -A- #A 18Texaco Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,4704,680–4,713Sep 16, 1983
Pierce Estates -A- #A 32Texaco Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,4704,690–4,712Sep 16, 1983
Pierce Estates -A- #A 42Texaco Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,4704,660–4,695Sep 16, 1983
Pierce Estates #B 18Apache CorporationCanceledDisposal—1,3251,919–2,240Sep 26, 1967
Cockburn -B- #10Cliffwood Production Co.CanceledDisposal—1,2501,970–2,200Aug 19, 1993
Harrison, Ruth C. #1 UMagnum Engineering CompanyCanceledDisposal—1,2004,178–4,335Jan 24, 1967
Sorrell #11WViper S.W.D., LLCCanceledDisposal—1,2003,200–4,000Apr 23, 2014
Knipling #1DGulfstar Properties, Inc.CanceledDisposal—1,2003,130–3,300Oct 14, 2014
Pierce Estates #B 66Texaco Inc.CanceledEnhanced recovery—1,2005,400–5,411Aug 22, 1966
Cockburn, H. C. #1DExxon Corp.CanceledDisposal—1,1001,966–2,104Jul 11, 1983
Armour, Lacy W. #1DBrooks Well Servicing Inc.CanceledDisposal—1,0002,800–4,202Feb 5, 1998
Halamicek, J. M. #1DRenrag, Inc.CanceledDisposal—1,0002,200–3,400Jan 17, 1974
Cockburn -B- #2McGowan Working Partners, Inc.PluggedDisposal—1,0001,900–3,300Aug 15, 1985
Fisk, Wm. #2SMcGowan Working Partners, Inc.PluggedDisposal—1,0002,000–2,600Mar 16, 1987
Dennis, J. H. H. #2DRealitos Energy Corp.CanceledDisposal—1,0003,830–3,840Jun 13, 1978
Wittig #1Key Energy Services,inc GCDCanceledDisposal—1,0004,350–4,540Sep 12, 1988
F. A. F. #1Tubb, Stephenson Oil InterestsCanceledDisposal—1,0004,350–4,500Feb 5, 1982
Steve Tyler #1DSue-Ann Oil & Gas CompanyCanceledDisposal—1,0003,250–3,300Jan 31, 1983
Calahan, Rose #1DTomlinson, Thomas K. Inc.CanceledDisposal—1,0004,430–4,670May 18, 1976
Security Bank & Trust Company #5M. J. G., Inc.CanceledDisposal—1,0004,140–4,190Nov 29, 1984
Pierce Estates, Inc. #92Vintage Petroleum, Inc.CanceledDisposal—1,0004,500–4,710Dec 15, 1954
Kountze-Couch #2Viper S.W.D., LLCPluggedDisposal—1,0003,200–4,100Jul 9, 2008
Lauritsen, Bruce #1Albrecht, Phil A., Jr.CanceledDisposal—1,0004,790–5,372Sep 2, 1992
KPC Nichols SWD #2Ken Petroleum CorporationCanceledDisposal—1,0004,480–4,660Jun 14, 1996
Wilson, Nana&fltwood #2Republic Mineral CorporationCanceledDisposal—1,0002,470–2,500Aug 15, 1985
Rust #1Cico Oil & Gas CompanyPluggedDisposal—1,0003,990–4,150Jan 16, 2008
Meek #1Haas, Charles F.CanceledDisposal—8005,436–5,438Jul 22, 1977
Carlsen, Niels -B- #2BHarrison, Sam G. Oil, Inc.CanceledDisposal—7672,105–2,260Jul 26, 1993
Daboval, C. J. #2Haas, C. F. Oil & Gas Inc.CanceledDisposal—7504,510–4,592Jun 20, 1980
Chovenac #1Penwell Energy, Inc.CanceledDisposal—7503,600–5,483Sep 2, 1994
Pierce Ranch #3Dominion Production Company, LLCPluggedDisposal—7504,864–4,890Dec 12, 2011
Wigginton, Etta #2DCarr, F. WilliamCanceledDisposal—7002,000–3,225Aug 22, 1986
State Tracts #81Apache CorporationCanceledDisposal—7001,950–2,149Jun 24, 1971

Latest disposal drilling permits

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

IssuedPermitOperatorLease / well
Jul 27, 2015808706XTO Energy Inc.Mahalitc/Hunt SWD #5 48134193
Jan 2, 2014775750Legacy Operating Company, LLCWiesner SWD #1 48135324
Oct 17, 2005607752Sue-Ann Operating, L.C.Egypt SWD #1 48134805
Jun 11, 2001510078Transtexas Gas CorporationTrans Texas Bonus SWD #1 48134380
Jul 17, 2000497247Coastal Oil & Gas CorporationBonus SWD #1 48134238
Jun 1, 1995436238Ken Petroleum CorporationKPC Nichols SWD #2 48101905
Mar 30, 1992397917Hardwick Oil CompanyBrothers Cattle Co. SWD #1F 48101456
Feb 12, 1982150710H-M Oil CompanyMinnie Lee SWD #2 48132302

About this data

RRC UIC well master and H-10 injection reports, settled through Sep 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/wharton, documented in the API reference.