Injection Permit Types and Information

The Railroad Commission regulates several types of injection wells under a federally approved Underground Injection Control (UIC) program under the Safe Drinking Water Act.  These include wells for enhanced recovery, waste disposal, and brine mining.  The Railroad Commission also regulates wells for underground hydrocarbon storage.  Learn more about the different types of injection wells

Enhanced Recovery

Statewide Rule 46
Oil and Gas Waste Disposal

Statewide Rules 9 & 46 
 Hydrocarbon Storage

Statewide Rules 95, 96, & 97
Brine Mining

Statewide Rule 81

Last Updated: 5/8/2014 6:46:13 PM