Here is this week’s industry news & analysis…
News Digest
The Evolving Economics of Oilfield Water
From breakevens to data centers - David Smith from Mercer Capital shares some takeaways from his time with us in Houston at the 7th Annual Oilfield Water Industry Update a couple weeks ago.
Texas Pacific Land Reports Record Water Sales & Desal Update
In July 2025, TPL began construction of a 10,000 barrel per day produced water desalination facility in Orla, Texas with estimated service date by the end of 2025.
B3 Insight and SatSense Announce Partnership to Deliver InSAR Ground-Motion Intelligence to the Permian Basin via OilfieldH2O
“By connecting surface deformation to subsurface pressure, operators can better assess integrity risks, evaluate disposal capacity, and strengthen regulatory compliance.”
Water Wars Aren't Over: Cactus Sues ConocoPhillips for $10 Million After Texas Supreme Court Loss
Cactus Water Services LLC is suing ConocoPhillips Co. and its subsidiary COG Operating LLC for more than $10 million in the Texas Business Court, claiming the companies unlawfully sold water rights it doesn't actually own.
WATER TALENT POOL: Diamondback Calling For Water People
"We're looking for two professionals to join our growing Marketing team: Water Marketing Manager and Water Marketing Representative..."
TX RRC Has Adopted New Proposed Forms
Ch 4 forms were approved recently... check out the finalized EP1, EP2, EP2A, EP3 & EP4....
New Mexico sued over pollution from oil and gas operations
The lawsuit from the Center for Biological Diversity, and a coalition of environmental, youth, Indigenous, and activist groups, was first filed in 2023. Since then, it has had some major setbacks, but on Monday, the state Supreme Court gave it new life and announced it will be the one to decide whether the case has a jury trial.
Is Produced Water Treatment & Reuse Feasible?
Of this article Jerri Pohl notes on that: "This article posted on NM Water Advocates website identifies deficiencies Dan Mueller has found in produced water testing and pilot studies. This is written by a member of both NM and TX consortiums, Dan Mueller who is a registered professional engineer with over 40 years of experience."
Nice Going Select!
Just wrapped up another state-of-the-art Automated Tank Manifold install — helping take our field operations to the next level.
Select Water Solutions Inc Q3 2025 Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Advances in Water...
Select Water Solutions Inc (NYSE:WTTR) secured incremental contracts in water infrastructure, enhancing long-term cash flow generation.
Western Midstream Signals 40% Water Growth Incl. Aris
WES expects "mid-single digits percentage growth for natural gas and low single digits percentage growth for crude oil and NGLs" for the full year, with approximately 40% year-over-year growth in produced water throughput including Aris.
Chevron Cuts Permian D&C Capex For 2026, But Plans A Permian Data Center
Check out their analyst day slides here...
Delek Logistics Partners Talks Water During Earnings
"Between our two water acquisitions in increasing dedication, our competitive position in both Midland and Delaware basins is increasing, and we expect to continue to build on these strengths."
Only In West Texas: Oil Well Being Drilled In Downtown Odessa
The well is being used to collect geological samples that will help determine whether oil and gas reserves are located beneath the city.
Trump nominates former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce to lead BLM
The President nominated Pearce, a conservative Republican who represented New Mexico’s 2nd Congressional District for multiple terms, to lead the U.S Bureau of Land Management.
Christmas Is Coming, And Deep Blue Working On Some Nice Gift Boxes - Are You On Their Nice List?
Water Midstream company is gearing up to thank some folks...
Powering AI Could Soon Use as Much Water as 10 Million Americans
Fortunately, a new study outlines a strategy to significantly curb AI's water consumption and carbon emissions.
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