SWD Wells in Ector County, Texas
Data as of Apr 7, 2026
1,044
SWD Wells
33
With injection data
10.6%
Avg capacity utilization
694
In Seismic Response Areas
1,748,826
Total monthly injection (bbl)
68
Earthquakes near wells (12mo)
Ector County, Texas has 1,044 permitted saltwater disposal wells indexed by PermianIQ from public Texas Railroad Commission UIC filings. 33 wells have reported daily injection volume data, with an estimated average capacity utilization of 10.6% relative to permitted maximum injection rates. 694 wells are located inside a Texas Railroad Commission Seismic Response Area, where injection volume reductions, additional reporting, or shut-in orders may apply depending on local seismic activity. Within the past 12 months, 68 seismic events were recorded within 10 miles of a permitted SWD well in this county, with a maximum recorded magnitude of M2.6. Combined reported monthly injection across all wells in Ector County totals approximately 1,748,826 barrels.
Capacity Utilization Distribution
Estimated from permitted max daily injection rate vs. reported daily average. Not all wells have reported injection data.
Top Operators in Ector County
| Operator | Wells | In SRA | Avg Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. | 433 | 354 | 12.7% |
| AGHORN OPERATING, INC. | 118 | 97 | — |
| FORMENTERA OPERATIONS LLC | 65 | 2 | 0% |
| Operator #100319 | 55 | 15 | — |
| OXY USA WTP LP | 53 | 47 | — |
| HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY | 46 | 1 | — |
| BASIN OIL & GAS OPERATING, LLC | 40 | 40 | — |
| OXY USA INC. | 25 | 16 | 0% |
| ARCO OIL & GAS CO. | 21 | 13 | — |
| Operator #103207 | 16 | 14 | — |
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