An unidentified well in Ward County is actively leaking hydrocarbons and produced water to the surface in a church parking lot in the city…

The State of Texas awarded an emergency contract to Advantage Business Capital Inc. on April 29, 2026, to provide fluid hauling services for remediation of an environmental contamination incident in Ward County. The incident involves an unidentified leaking oil and gas well located in a church parking lot in Grandfalls, Texas, affecting approximately 500 feet by 500 feet of surface area with chloride levels measured at 78,222 parts per million. The Midland district office selected Advantage Business Capital Inc. following a competitive vendor evaluation process involving three qualified service providers, based on the vendor's demonstrated ability to respond immediately and deliver best value to the State.

The services fall within well services categories encompassing drilling, plugging, consulting, maintenance, and repair activities. While the contract amount, annual value, and cumulative value are not specified in the award documentation, the engagement represents an additional emergency allocation of Program funds to supplement primary vendor services. The contract scope is limited to fluid hauling operations to address the immediate environmental threat posed by the active hydrocarbon and produced water discharge. No specific contract period of performance is documented in the award materials provided.