A well in Pecos County is actively leaking produced water to the surface. The affected area measures approximately 500 feet by 500 feet…

The State of Texas, through its district office in Midland, awarded an emergency contract to AZ Field Services LLC on May 7, 2026, to address an active produced water leak at a well located in Pecos County. The affected area spans approximately 500 feet by 500 feet, with chloride levels measured at 55,703,78,222 parts per million. The scope of work encompasses the containment and hauling of leaked fluids, coupled with crew mobilization and equipment repair services to remediate the leaking well. The contractor was selected through a competitive procurement process involving three vendors, with AZ Field Services LLC selected based on its immediate response capability and best value proposition to the State.

The contract award falls under oilfield well services classifications, encompassing well completion services, oilfield drilling bit services, oilfield pressure testing services, and well velocity survey services as indicated by the assigned Universal Numbering System for Products and Services and National Institute of Governmental Purchasing code designations. Specific contract amount and annual value figures are not disclosed in the available documentation. The place of performance is Pecos County, Texas, with operational coordination through the State's Midland district office. The emergency nature of the award reflects the critical operational need to contain environmental hazards and restore well integrity.