Office Closures

Due to anticipated dangerous road conditions caused by winter weather in Central Texas, the RRC's WBT and Promentory Point buildings, as well as the Houston and San Antonio Offices, will be closed on Tuesday, January 21. Employees are working from home. For oil and gas or pipeline emergencies, Call toll-free at 844-773-0305.

Orphan Wells with Delinquent P-5 Greater Than 12 Months

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. Operators desiring to take over these wells must have an active Organization Report (Form P-5) and, upon request, provide a good faith claim to operate the wells.

An Orphan Well Query is available to search orphan wells by Well Type, District, County, Field, Operator and API Number.