SWD Wells in Gaines County, Texas
Well records as of Apr 7, 2026 · Injection data through Aug 2026
602
SWD Wells
533
With injection data
22.5%
Avg capacity utilization
0
In Seismic Response Areas (outer boundary)
6,722,172
Sum of latest monthly filings (bbl)
5
Earthquakes near wells (12mo)
Gaines County, Texas has 602 permitted saltwater disposal wells indexed by PermianIQ from public regulatory UIC filings. 533 wells have reported daily injection volume data, with an estimated average capacity utilization of 22.5% relative to permitted maximum injection rates. No SWD wells in this county currently sit inside a designated Seismic Response Area. Within the past 12 months, 5 seismic events were recorded within 10 miles of a permitted SWD well in this county, with a maximum recorded magnitude of M3.1. Combined reported monthly injection across all wells in Gaines County totals approximately 6,722,172 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 Gaines County
| Operator | Wells | In SRA | Avg Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. | 209 | 0 | 5.4% |
| OXY USA WTP LP | 68 | 0 | 32.2% |
| HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY | 66 | 0 | — |
| BCE-MACH III LLC | 65 | 0 | — |
| OXY USA INC. | 32 | 0 | 22.2% |
| FASKEN OIL AND RANCH, LTD. | 27 | 0 | — |
| PARALLEL PETROLEUM LLC | 22 | 0 | — |
| ATLAS OPERATING LLC | 15 | 0 | — |
| Operator #103575 | 13 | 0 | — |
| WHITE ROCK OIL & GAS, LLC | 8 | 0 | — |
Top SWD Wells in Gaines County
Ranked by reported lifetime injection volume.
| Well | Operator | Max Rate | SRA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9503WS | OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. | — | — |
| 7509WS | OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. | — | — |
| 6402WS | OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. | — | — |
| 8401WS | OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. | — | — |
| 8511WS | OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. | — | — |
| 8509WS | OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. | — | — |
| 7501WS | OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. | — | — |
| 8501WS | OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. | — | — |
| 2 | EXTEX OPERATING COMPANY | — | — |
| 84W | HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY | — | — |
| 72W | HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY | — | — |
| 8608WS | OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. | — | — |
| 7609WS | OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. | — | — |
| 8503WS | OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. | — | — |
| 8406WS | OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. | — | — |
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