Requesting emergency PA funds for an orphan well in Reeves County that is leaking produced water to the surface. The emergency funds will be used…

The State of Texas awarded contract 27-8085 to Advantage Business Capital Inc. on September 16, 2026, to address an environmental emergency involving an orphan well in Reeves County. The contract authorizes the vendor to contain and haul produced water that is leaking to the surface from the compromised well. This emergency procurement action will fund interim containment and fluid management services until the State Managed Plugging program can proceed with permanent well plugging operations.

The contract is classified under multiple service categories, including oilfield drilling bit services, well completion services, oilfield pressure testing services, and well velocity survey services, as indicated by the associated Unified Nomenclature and Standards for Proposed Categories (UNSPSC) codes. The scope of work is further defined under the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) classification for well services, encompassing drilling, plugging, consulting, maintenance, and repair activities. Specific contract values, annual amounts, and performance periods were not provided in the award documentation.