An orphan well in Reeves County is actively leaking produced water to the surface. The affected area measures approximately 1,200 feet by 375 feet…

The State of Texas awarded an emergency contract to Shemia Valentine on September 16, 2026, to address an active orphan well leak in Reeves County. The contract encompasses containment and transportation services for produced water from a well that is actively discharging saline fluids to the surface. The affected contamination area spans approximately 1,200 feet by 375 feet, with chloride concentrations measured at 130,370 parts per million. Services will be performed in Reeves County, with coordination through the State's Midland district office. The contract was executed on an emergency basis using Pennsylvania (PA) funds pending the State's completion of well plugging operations.

The Midland district office selected Valentine's firm through a competitive solicitation of three vendors, awarding the contract based on demonstrated capacity for immediate service mobilization and overall value to the State. The services are classified under well drilling and construction services, cement pumping services, drilling measurement services, oilfield fishing services, and artificial lift services (UNSPSC codes 71120000, 71121000, 71121500, 71121700, and 71121800). The engagement constitutes well services including plugging and repair activities (NIGP code 96296). Specific contract amount and cumulative value information are not provided in the available documentation.