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

Texas awarded an emergency contract to SELECT WATER SOLUTIONS LLC on February 6, 2026, to address an active produced water leak at a well location in Midland County. The incident involves approximately 600 feet by 800 feet of affected surface area with hydrogen sulfide (H2S) present and chloride concentrations of 41,482 parts per million (ppm). The State selected the contractor based on immediate response capability and best value determination following solicitation of three qualified vendors. The contractor will provide emergency fluid disposal services pending intervention by State Managed Plugging crews to stop the fluid flow.

The services procured fall under well services operations as reflected in the NIGP classification code 96296 and encompass multiple oilfield service capabilities including well completion services, oilfield pressure testing, and related well maintenance and repair activities. Specific contract value amounts and annual value figures were not provided in the award documentation. The performance location is Midland County, Texas, with work coordinated through the Midland District office. The contract represents an emergency procurement to mitigate environmental and operational risks associated with the produced water release until permanent remediation by State crews can be executed.