Requesting SMP EPO Funds to Plug a leaking offshore well in Matagorda County. Well is leaking gas from wellhead component on wingvalve. The District…

The State of Texas awarded a contract to Crescent Energy Services LLC on February 11, 2026, to address a gas leak at an offshore well located in Matagorda County. The primary objective is to plug the leaking wellhead component on the wing valve using State Mortgage Pool (SMP) Environmental Protection Organization (EPO) funds. The vendor was selected based on responsiveness, timing, and cost considerations, as determined by the District Office and Laredo representatives. The contract encompasses well services including drilling, plugging, and related maintenance and repair activities as classified under NIGP Code 96296.

The scope of work aligns with multiple specialized oilfield service categories, including well completion services, oilfield pressure testing services, oilfield drilling bit services, well velocity survey services, and precious metals purchase/reclaim services for catalysts. Specific contract value, annual value, cumulative value, and performance period details are not provided in the award documentation. The performance location is Matagorda County, Texas, with Crescent Energy Services LLC serving as the prime contractor responsible for executing the offshore well remediation services.