Two orphan wells in Scurry County are actively leaking produced water to the surface. The wells are located near the county airport, a nature park…

The State of Texas awarded an emergency contract to BWS-Briely Well Services on March 6, 2026, for well plugging and remediation services in Scurry County. The scope of work addresses two orphan wells that are actively leaking produced water to the surface in proximity to sensitive areas including the county airport, a nature park, and residential housing. The affected contamination area measures approximately 10 feet by 10 feet. The Lubbock District office selected the contractor through a competitive process that involved outreach to three qualified vendors, with BWS-Briely Well Services chosen based on immediate availability and best value assessment to the State.

The contract encompasses well drilling and construction services, cement pumping services, drilling measurement services, oilfield fishing services, and artificial lift services, as reflected in the associated Unified Nations Standard Products and Services Code (UNSPSC) classifications. While specific contract value and period of performance details are not populated in the available documentation, the nature of the award as an emergency response indicates expedited execution. The services will be performed in Scurry County, Texas, with the objective of plugging both wells to eliminate the ongoing environmental hazard and prevent further contamination to surrounding areas.