State Managed Plugging

Wells Remaining to be Plugged with State Managed Funds 
This list includes wells which remain to be plugged with State funds.  The list includes wells where plugging operations may be ongoing, or the wells may be included in a plugging contract that has either been awarded; or a bid award is pending; or the initiation of the formal bid process is pending. If you have questions regarding the status of these wells, please contact the appropriate district office.

State Managed Plugging Activities Monthly Reports
These reports include data by month and year at the Commissions activities related to plugging orphan wells using the Oil & Gas Regulation and Cleanup Fund.

Approved Cementers List  
This is a list of Approved Cementers that have an active Organizational Report (Form P-5) on file with the Railroad Commission of Texas.

Well Plugging Primer 
This publication includes a discussion of Commisison plugging requirements, state funded plugging, and the well plugging priority system.

Formations Required to be Isolated Upon Well Plugging 
This document provides information by RRC District and County of Fields/Zones that must be isolated in accordance with SWR 13.

Orphan Wells with Deliquent P-5 greater than 12 months
This page provides information relating to Orphan Wells for which the Operator's P-5 has been deliquent for more than 12 months as well as the procedure for taking over an Orphan Well for reimbursement to surface owners for plugging such wells.