An orphan well in Loving County is actively leaking hydrocarbons and produced water
from the tubing under the pumping tee. The affected area measures approximately 50 feet by 50 feet, and the
flow rate is unknown. Requesting emergency funds to contain/haul fluids and have a roustabout crew attempt
to repair the well. Orphaned wells are inactive, non-compliant wells that have been inactive a minimum of 12
months and the responsible operator's Organizational Report (Form P-5) has been delinquent for greater than
12 months. The District office in Midland contacted three (3) vendors that could provide the
services and selected the vendor that could respond immediately and was the best value for the State of Texas.