An orphan well in Reeves County is actively leaking hydrocarbon and produced water to the surface. The affected area measures approximately 40 feet…

Texas awarded an emergency contract to Advantage Business Capital Inc. on July 22, 2026, to address an active hydrocarbon and produced water leak from an orphan well located in Reeves County. The affected surface area measures approximately 40 feet by 20 feet, with an unknown flow rate. The Texas district office in Midland selected the vendor based on its ability to respond immediately and provide best value to the State. The contract scope includes fluid containment and hauling services, along with well repair work necessary to terminate the leak. The services are classified under well services including drilling, plugging, consulting, maintenance, and repair activities.

The contract represents an emergency procurement funded through program appropriation funds, with the vendor selection process involving outreach to three qualified vendors. The services requested fall within the water or gas control services, subsea well services, and well testing services categories. Specific contract value, annual value, and cumulative value figures were not provided in the contract documentation. Similarly, the contract period of performance was not specified in the available materials. The place of performance is Reeves County, Texas, with coordination through the Midland district office.