An orphan well in Reeves County is actively leaking produced water from the casing. The affected area measures approximately 45 feet by 50 feet…

Texas awarded an emergency contract to Advantage Business Capital Inc. on July 28, 2026, for remediation services related to an orphan well in Reeves County. The vendor was selected to contain and transport produced water and to attempt casing repair at a well actively leaking from its casing structure. The affected contamination area measures approximately 45 feet by 50 feet, with chloride concentrations measured at 23,704 parts per million. The Texas district office in Midland conducted a competitive procurement process, evaluating three vendors and selecting Advantage Business Capital Inc. based on its ability to provide immediate response and best value to the State.

The contract encompasses water control services, well testing services, and related well maintenance and repair activities, as indicated by the assigned UNSPSC and NIGP classification codes. The procurement was funded through emergency Pollution Abatement funds, reflecting the urgent nature of the environmental remediation requirement. Specific contract value, annual value, and cumulative value information were not provided in the available documentation. The performance location is Reeves County, Texas, with contracting oversight managed through the Texas Midland district office.