An orphan well in Scurry County is actively leaking hydrocarbons, gas, and produced water to the surface. The cellar is full of hydrocarbons…

The State of Texas, represented by the Lubbock District office, awarded a contract to BWS-Briely Well Services on May 11, 2026, to address an environmental emergency involving an orphan well in Scurry County. The well is actively leaking hydrocarbons, natural gas, and produced water to the surface, with the cellar saturated with these materials. Given the proximity of the well to cattle operations and a natural waterway, the State pursued emergency remediation services through a competitive selection process involving three qualified vendors. BWS-Briely Well Services was selected based on its ability to respond immediately and deliver the best value to the State of Texas.

The contract encompasses water and gas control services, well testing services, subsea well services, and related petrochemical catalyst materials, as reflected in the assigned UNSPSC (United Nations Standard Products and Services Code) categories and NIGP (National Institute of Governmental Purchasing) classification for well services including drilling, plugging, consulting, maintenance, and repair. While specific contract values, annual pricing, cumulative contract amounts, and the detailed period of performance are not provided in the available documentation, the award reflects an emergency procurement action authorized to remediate the environmental hazard posed by the non-operational well.