SWD Wells in Ward County, Texas
Data as of Mar 21, 2026
136
SWD Wells
23
With injection data
20.4%
Avg capacity utilization
0
In Seismic Response Areas
3,689,481
Total monthly injection (bbl)
226
Earthquakes near wells (12mo)
Ward County has 136 permitted saltwater disposal wells tracked by PermianIQ from public regulatory filings. 23 wells have reported injection volume data, with an estimated average capacity utilization of 20.4%. The county recorded 226 seismic events within 10 miles of SWD wells in the past 12 months, with a maximum magnitude of 3.4.
Capacity Utilization Distribution
20 under 50%2 at 50–80%1 above 80%
Estimated from permitted max daily injection rate vs. reported daily average. Not all wells have reported injection data.
Top Operators in Ward County
| Operator | Wells | In SRA | Avg Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCCIDENTAL PERMIAN LTD. | 13 | 0 | — |
| HILCORP ENERGY COMPANY | 12 | 0 | — |
| Operator #840878 | 9 | 0 | — |
| BASIN OIL & GAS OPERATING, LLC | 9 | 0 | — |
| CHEVRON U. S. A. INC. | 9 | 0 | — |
| BLACKBEARD OPERATING, LLC | 8 | 0 | 45% |
| Operator #373514 | 8 | 0 | — |
| LDF ENERGY, LLC | 5 | 0 | — |
| CRESCENT ENERGY OPERATING, LLC | 5 | 0 | 29.7% |
| FORMENTERA OPERATIONS LLC | 5 | 0 | — |
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