An unidentified well in Ward County is actively leaking produced water to the surface. The affected area measures approximately 140 feet by 100 feet…

AZ Field Services LLC was awarded an emergency contract by the State of Texas on January 12, 2026, to address a critical environmental situation involving a well leak in Ward County. The contract involves deploying a roustabout crew to locate the well casing, contain leaked produced water, and remove contaminated fluids from a surface area measuring approximately 140 feet by 100 feet, where chloride levels tested at 12,000 parts per million.

The contract encompasses multiple oilfield service categories, including coiled tubing services, coring services, downhole drilling tool services, oil well drilling services, and oilfield sand control services, as categorized by UNSPSC codes. The Midland district office selected AZ Field Services LLC after evaluating three potential vendors based on their ability to respond immediately and provide the best value for the State of Texas. The specific contract was initiated under the NIGP code 96296 for well services, which includes drilling, plugging, consulting, maintenance, and repair activities.