SWD Wells in Gaines County, Texas
Data as of Apr 7, 2026
602
SWD Wells
13
With injection data
23.7%
Avg capacity utilization
0
In Seismic Response Areas
2,323,268
Total monthly injection (bbl)
5
Earthquakes near wells (12mo)
Gaines County, Texas has 602 permitted saltwater disposal wells indexed by PermianIQ from public Texas Railroad Commission UIC filings. 13 wells have reported daily injection volume data, with an estimated average capacity utilization of 23.7% 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 2,323,268 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 | 3.4% |
| OXY USA WTP LP | 68 | 0 | 43.5% |
| HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY | 66 | 0 | — |
| BCE-MACH III LLC | 65 | 0 | — |
| OXY USA INC. | 32 | 0 | 18.2% |
| 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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