An unidentified well in Midland County is actively leaking produced water to the surface. The affected area measures approximately 600 feet by 800…

The State of Texas awarded an emergency contract to Advantage Business Capital Inc. on January 28, 2026, to address an unidentified active well leak in Midland County. The contract encompasses water or gas control services and well testing services necessary to contain and manage produced water discharge from the affected site, which encompasses approximately 600 feet by 800 feet and contains hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Services include fluid containment, fluid hauling operations, and excavation activities to locate the well while awaiting mobilization of the State Managed Plugging vendor. Original emergency funding of $300,000.00 was requested on January 9, 2026, with this award representing additional emergency funds to support the continuation of containment and remediation activities.

The contract is classified under well services categories encompassing drilling, plugging, consulting, maintenance, repair, and related activities. Performance is anticipated to occur in Midland County, Texas. The chloride concentration of the produced water tested at 41,482 parts per million, and the actual flow rate from the well remains undetermined. Advantage Business Capital Inc. will execute these emergency response services under the auspices of subsea well services, well testing services, and water or gas control services until the State Managed Plugging vendor assumes primary responsibility for well plugging operations.