A well in Gaines County is actively leaking hydrocarbons and produced water to the surface from on top of flange. The affected area measures…

Texas awarded an emergency contract to AZ Field Services LLC on July 8, 2026, to address an active hydrocarbon and produced water leak at a well site in Gaines County. The leak, originating from the top of the wellhead flange, has contaminated an approximately 90-by-4-foot surface area with chloride levels measuring 35,556 parts per million. The contract encompasses containment and fluid hauling services, as well as well repair work to remediate the environmental hazard. The Texas district office in Midland selected the awardee through a competitive evaluation of three qualified vendors based on immediate availability and best value considerations, following unsuccessful attempts to contact the non-responsive well operator.

The contract is classified under multiple service categories including well drilling and construction services, cement pumping services, drilling measurement services, oilfield fishing services, and artificial lift services. The performance location is Gaines County, Texas. While specific contract values and the period of performance are not disclosed in the available documentation, the emergency nature of the award and the state's emphasis on rapid response indicate time-sensitive execution. The services align with well maintenance and repair functions under the relevant industry codes for oil and gas well operations.