2025 Annual Report
UL Surface Management
Surface management at University Lands (UL) integrates surface oversight, monitoring, restoration, research, and collaboration to support responsible land use across the Permanent University Fund (PUF) Lands. These efforts contribute to safe and responsi- ble surface-use while protecting land, water, and wildlife resources across one of the most active land portfolios in the Permian Basin. Operators on PUF Lands are required to comply with applicable laws and contractual requirements, which UL oversees through routine surface inspections. When discrepancies are identified, UL requires corrective action to protect the integrity of development activity and the long-term value of the Lands. UL advances restoration and improvement initiatives designed to return disturbed areas to productive use. Efforts in FY25 included caliche pit restoration to stabilize legacy disturbances, plugging of marginal and non-productive wells, and promotion of advanced control technologies and proactive inspection practices. UL also strengthened collaboration with industry experts and supported government, academic, and industry research initiatives to en- hance surface management practices and reinforce long-term stewardship of the PUF Lands.
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