Salt Creek Midstream has received a new Texas air permit for its Hurricane Compressor Station, a strategically located facility in Winkler County, an area experiencing some of the strongest drilling momentum in the Midland Basin. With 77 wells drilled so far in 2025, operators in the county are pushing production capacity higher—and midstream infrastructure must expand to keep up.
On October 27, 2025, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved the following Air Permit:
📄 Air Permit Details — Hurricane Compressor Station (Winkler County)
Project #: 399876
Permit #: 181993
Status: Complete
Permit Type: Standard Permit (STDPMT) – New Registration
Customer: Salt Creek Midstream, LLC
Regulated Entity: RN112309711
Location: North of Kermit, TX — via TX-18 → FM 874 → Emu Rd
This new compressor station—filed as part of the Oil & Gas Production Facilities category—supports gas gathering, compression, and movement across an area where operators are rapidly drilling horizontal Wolfcamp wells and bringing new pads online.
Why This Permit Matters Now: Winkler County Drilling Is Accelerating
The attached 2025 drilling report shows 77 wells drilled across Winkler County—a strong indicator that operators are preparing for increased production volumes.
2025 Winkler County Drilling Snapshot
- 77 wells drilled YTD
- Dominated by horizontal Wolfcamp development
- Peak activity driven by Permian Resources, one of the most active E&P companies in the Delaware/Midland region
- Other contributors include Saxet Oil and additional private operators
- Wells concentrated across fields such as PHANTOM (WOLFCAMP) and HENDRICK
Key Operator Activity Highlights
Permian Resources, in particular, is running multiple rigs and drilling multi-well pads (e.g., HALEY NE A/B/C/D wells), signaling long-term development intensity in Winkler County. These wells often require:
- Higher associated gas handling capacity
- Centralized compression
- Stable midstream takeaway solutions
Salt Creek Midstream is responding precisely to this need.
Midstream Infrastructure Must Scale With Winkler County Growth
Winkler County sits in the heart of the Delaware/Midland convergence zone—an area where gas-to-oil ratios (GORs) continue rising as development deepens into the Wolfcamp and Bone Spring intervals.
As operators drill more high-deliverability horizontals, midstream companies face immediate pressures:
1️⃣ Increased Associated Gas Volumes
Horizontal Wolfcamp wells generate significant gas, requiring compression, dehydration, and gathering capacity upgrades.
2️⃣ Multi-Well Pads Create High Initial Load
Pads like those drilled by Permian Resources can bring 3–10 wells online at once, producing heavy early-life volumes that strain existing infrastructure.
3️⃣ Regulatory Expectations Are Increasing
New methane-intensity and emissions-monitoring requirements mean compressor stations must operate under tighter standards—driving new air permits and facility upgrades.
Salt Creek Midstream’s new Hurricane Compressor Station is positioned to absorb this growing load and support production growth across the region.
How the Hurricane Compressor Station Supports Regional Development
✔ Gas Gathering & Compression
Enables higher throughputs from Winkler County’s most active pads.
✔ Supports Flaring Reduction
More compression = less flaring = improved compliance.
✔ Unlocks Additional Drilling
Operators rely on ready midstream capacity before spudding new wells.
✔ Strengthens the Midstream Grid
Salt Creek is building a stable, interconnected system across Winkler, Loving, Ward, and Reeves counties.
Conclusion: Air Permits Are a Leading Indicator of Future Growth
Salt Creek Midstream’s new air permit for the Hurricane Compressor Station is more than a regulatory filing—it’s a signal.
With 77 wells drilled in Winkler County so far in 2025, the region is entering another phase of high-volume development. As production expands, gathering and compression capacity must grow with it. The Hurricane Compressor Station is one of the clearest signs yet that midstream companies are preparing for the next wave of Permian Basin demand.
