Award
Railroad Commission of Texas 26-9199
Well Plugging and Related Services
Recipient
Advantage Business Capital Inc
Award Amount
$50,000.00
Ceiling
$50,000.00
Awarded
July 22, 2026
Identifier
26-9199
The Railroad Commission of Texas awarded Advantage Business Capital Inc a contract for emergency well plugging and related services at an orphan well site in Reeves County. The contract, valued at $50,000, was awarded to a vendor capable of immediate response to contain and haul fluids and attempt repairs to stop hydrocarbon and produced water leaks. The services include well plugging, containment, and repair, with the vendor selected based on immediate response capability and best value for the state. The award was posted and awarded on the same day, emphasizing its emergency nature.
Description
An orphan well in Reeves County is actively leaking hydrocarbon and produced water to the surface. The affected area measures approximately 40 feet by 20 feet and the flow rate is unknown. Requesting emergency PA funds to have the vendor contain and haul fluids and attempt to repair the well to stop the leak. The district office in Midland contacted three vendors and selected the vendor that could respond immediately and was the best value for the State of Texas.