An orphan well in Ward County is actively leaking hydrocarbons and produced water
from underground around the wellhead. The affected area measures approximately 75 feet by 200 feet. The
well is located 0.5 miles from the Pecos River and 1.1 miles from County Road 160. Cattle are also present in the
area. Requesting emergency funds to contain/haul fluids and 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 Midland District office 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.