Stanton SRA
Texas Railroad Commission designated seismic response area — effective since January 2022
48
SWD wells inside SRA
23
Operators affected
21.1%
Avg capacity utilization
5,641,566
Total monthly injection (bbl)
17
Earthquakes in SRA (12mo)
3.8
Max magnitude (12mo)
What is a Seismic Response Area?
A Seismic Response Area (SRA) is a geographic zone designated by the Texas Railroad Commission where injection rates at saltwater disposal wells are reduced or monitored more closely due to induced seismicity concerns. Wells inside an SRA may face volume restrictions, enhanced reporting requirements, and additional permitting conditions.
The Stanton Seismic Response Area is located north of Stanton in Martin County. Established under the TRC's Operator-Led Response Program (OLRP) in May 2022, it requires operators within a 9km boundary to reduce injection rates and report volumes more frequently. The area has experienced a cluster of induced seismic events linked to deep disposal activity.
PermianIQ tracks 48 SWD wells inside the Stanton SRA, operated by 23 companies. Estimated average capacity utilization is 21.1%. 17 seismic events have been recorded within the SRA boundary in the past 12 months, with a maximum magnitude of 3.8.
TRC reference: TRC Seismicity Response - Stanton Area
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