An unknown well in Van Zandt County is actively leaking H2S gas. The well has a high concentration of H2S at an estimated 60,000 PPM; which is…

AXIS ENERGY SERVICES, LLC was awarded a contract (26-9170) by the State of Texas to address a critical H2S gas leakage incident in Van Zandt County. The well in question presents a significant environmental and safety hazard, with hydrogen sulfide gas concentrations estimated at 60,000 parts per million (PPM), which poses a deadly risk to human exposure, particularly given the proximity to a public roadway within the potential 100 PPM exposure radius.

The contract encompasses multiple specialized oilfield services, as indicated by the UNSPCS and NIGP codes, including well drilling bit services, well completion services, well velocity survey services, and oilfield pressure testing services. While specific contract values were not provided, the award date is designated as December 22, 2025, suggesting this is an urgent remediation project focused on mitigating the hazardous gas leak and implementing necessary well control and safety protocols. The prime contractor, AXIS ENERGY SERVICES, LLC, will be responsible for executing the comprehensive well services to address the critical environmental and safety concerns in the specified location.