An orphan well in Loving County is actively leaking hydrocarbons and produced water to the surface from a valve. The affected area measures…

The State of Texas awarded an emergency contract to Advantage Business Capital Inc. on August 21, 2026, for emergency response services related to an orphan well in Loving County. The contract addresses an active hydrocarbon and produced water leak occurring at a wellhead valve, affecting an area measuring approximately 25 feet by 16 feet. Services include fluid containment and hauling, as well as well repair attempts. The vendor was selected through a competitive solicitation process involving three qualified vendors and was determined to offer the best value to the State while providing immediate response capability.

The contract encompasses well drilling and construction services, cement pumping services, drilling measurement services, hydrocarbon allocation management and consultancy services, and oilfield fishing services, as indicated by the assigned UNSPSC and NIGP classifications. The specific contract amount, annual value, cumulative value, and period of performance are not disclosed in the available documentation. The work will be performed in Loving County, Texas, with coordination through the State's Midland district office. The funding mechanism identified as "emergency PA funds" indicates emergency appropriation authorization for this time-sensitive remediation effort.