Oilfield Water Weekly

Big news week and many interesting produced water headlines below… but first, our signature annual Oilfield Water Markets conference is almost here. And it’s picking up momentum! New sponsors joining this week include Envirotech Engineering and Lanmark.

Registration is open online for the May 5th event at Irving Convention Center: https://oilfieldwater.com/owmarkets6/ Don’t miss it!

Here is this week’s industry news & analysis…

News Digest

TETRA Advances Produced Water Desalination Platform to Address Data Center Water Demand

In January 2026, Tetra secured patent protection for their TETRA Oasis TDS technology and integrated end-to-end solution. TETRA is currently engaged in active commercial discussions with multiple customers for a variety of end markets, including over multiple 100,000 barrel–per–day facilities to support growing power generation and data center water–cooling needs.

WaterBridge Announces Open Season on Second Phase of Speedway Long-Haul Produced Water Pipeline

WaterBridge has launched an open season to solicit commitments to support the construction of a large-diameter gathering and transportation pipeline project.

Permian SWD Permitting Update

Interesting new analysis from B3 Insight shows ~40% of submitted SWD applications recorded at least one protest; more on the Delaware side vs. Midland... plus more insights and analysis...

How high can oil and gas prices go because of the Iran war? Here are the scenarios

The last time oil prices broke $100 per barrel was after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

All Eyes On Strait Of Hormuz

Oil prices ⁠rose about 1% on Wednesday as U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran disrupted Middle East supplies, but the pace of gains slowed from past sessions after President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. Navy could escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

How the conflict in Iran could affect West Texas oil & gas

"It's obviously a bit of a relief for prices that have been repressed for a while out here, and I'm sure there will be some benefit that is gained by that," said PBPA's Stephen Robertson.

BLM Memo 2/18/26: Policy and Guidance Relating to Produced Waters from Oil and Gas Production on Public Land

The purpose of this Instruction Memorandum (IM) is to provide guidance to Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Field Offices (FOs) and State Offices (SOs) on the management of produced water generated from oil and gas activities on public lands.

Produced Water Reuse/Recycling On Federal Lands Moves Up On Federal Policy Priority List

"BLM’s new Instruction Memorandum (IM 2026-008) issued last Friday promotes a higher level of collaboration between BLM State/Field Offices and operators on produced-water management and reuse on federal lands," writes Bret Sumner.

Local officials, water boards to call for injection well moratorium at Marietta meeting

Ohio officials from numerous local governments and water boards are set to gather Wednesday evening in a combined effort to call for a moratorium on injection wells.

EOG 2026 Utica Program: 3 Rigs, 3 Frac Crews, Drill 85 Wells

Following its transformational Encino Energy acquisition last August, the company expects significantly higher activity in the Utica throughout 2026.

Range Resources Going After DUCs in 2026

For 2026, Range plans to run one dedicated drilling rig and one dedicated frac crew, while utilizing spot equipment in mid-2026 to convert DUCs.

LandBridge Results Show Water Growth

Surface Use Royalties and Revenue increased 12% sequentially, primarily driven by a continued increase in produced water handling royalties and new easement payments received in the quarter.

PODCAST: Jim Wright Talks SWDs & More...

New podcast appearance by RRC Chairman where he discusses produced water...

Slowing USA Shale Growth Has Fracing Companies Finding New Markets

Over the past two years, hundreds of pumps the size of 18-wheelers have been sent to Argentina by providers including Halliburton Co. and Calfrac Well Services Ltd., and to Australia by Liberty Energy Inc. and Halliburton...

TECHNICAL PAPER: Calculations on Chemicals, Water, and Energy Consumption for the Evaporitic Process for Lithium Carbonate Recovery from Brines: A Baseline for Technology and Environmental Impact AssessmentArticle link copied!

The evaporitic technology for the processing of lithium rich natural brines has been under scrutiny for its environmental impact

TECHNICAL PAPER: Osmotically assisted reverse osmosis (OARO) for low-carbon treatment of shale gas fracturing wastewater at full scale

OARO-based AMBC significantly reduced power use by 48% and carbon emission by 55%.

Process Flow Diagram for OARO Treatment Of Produced Water

Interesting graphic from the aforementioned technical paper...

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Start Time	Description
10:30 am	private meeting, separate registration required
12:00 pm	private meeting, separate registration required
1:00 pm	private meeting, separate registration required
2:00 pm	in the Irving Convention Center exhibit hall (ground floor)
5:00 pm	private meeting, separate registration required
6:00 pm	Texican Court; open to all conference registrants; enjoy drinks, snacks, networking, & live entertainment (sponsorship available...)
7:30 pm
7:30 pm	Invitation only, sponsored by

Start Time	Description
8:00 am	sponsorships available (sponsors have the option to serve food items from their exhibit space...)
8:45 am	(kick-off sponsorship available...) Pete Cook, Managing Partner, Oilfield Water Connection Joseph Triepke, Managing Partner, Oilfield Water Connection
9:00 am	Robert Crain, Executive Vice President, Texas Pacific Water Resources Scott Mitchell, CEO, Deep Blue Jon VandenBrand, Senior Vice President, Western Midstream
10:00 am	Ryan Hassler, Vice President, Rystad Energy
10:30 am	Kelly Bennett, Co-Founder & CEO, B3 Insight
11:00 am	exhibit hall refreshments & coffee available throughout the day; coffee & espresso station sponsorships available
11:30 am
12:00 pm
12:30 pm	different food stations set up throughout exhibit area, available until 1:30 - enjoy the variety and network over great bites! lunch sponsorships available (sponsors have the option to serve food items from their exhibit space...)
1:30 pm	Sean Puryear, CEO, Permian Oilfield Partners
2:15 pm	Robert Ballantyne, Senior Vice President, RWI Enhanced Evaporation
2:30 pm	Ted Wooten, Chief Engineer, Railroad Commission of Texas
3:15 pm	Kieron Jeffries, Director, Concept Tanks
3:30 pm	Michael Otto, President, Industrial Process Filtration
3:45 pm
4:30 pm	sponsored by
5:30 pm	practice for tomorrow's tournament, play a round, or just hang out and watch and network! the courts will be directly in the convention center this year...
6:30 pm	evening free for client dinners (many options in walking distance near the Irving Convention Center!)

Start Time	Description
8:00 am	sponsorships available (sponsors have the option to serve food items from their exhibit space...)
9:00 am	(kick-off sponsorship available...) Pete Cook, Managing Partner, Oilfield Water Connection Joseph Triepke, Managing Partner, Oilfield Water Connection
9:15 am	Raymond Vaz, Energy Marketing Professional, Devon Energy Vrajesh Mehta, Water Manager, Oxy Luis Baez, Independent [Moderator]
10:00 am
10:45 am	exhibit hall refreshments & coffee available throughout the day; coffee & espresso station sponsorships available
11:00 am
11:30 am	Annan Pascoe, PE VP of Subsurface, Deep Blue Water
12:00 pm	main conference ends; post-conference pickleball tournament begins (separate tickets purchased during registration required)
12:05 pm	courts next to exhibit hall with open bar and food provided; open only to conference registrants who sign up for player or spectator passes during online registration
12:15 pm	served at the pickleball courts; open only to conference registrants who sign up for player or spectator passes during online registration
1:00 pm	next to exhibit hall with open bar and food provided; open only to conference registrants who sign up for player or spectator passes during online registration; swag and lessons included plus play for bragging rights and trophy sponsored by Texas Pacific! available sponsorships include: - paddle sponsor - ball sponsor - towel sponsor - sweatband sponsor - food and drink sponsor - hat/visor sponsor - sock sponsor
4:00 pm	trophies awarded to winners; conference adjourns

Start Time	Description
10:30 am	Private meeting, separate registration required
12:00 pm	Private meeting, separate registration required
1:00 pm	Private meeting, separate registration required
2:00 pm	In the Irving Convention Center Ballroom
5:00 pm	Private meeting, separate registration required
6:00 pm	Open to all conference registrants; drinks, snacks, entertainment; sponsored by
7:30 pm	Invitation only, sponsored by

Start Time	Description
7:30 am	In exhibit hall
8:15 am	kick-off sponsored by Pete Cook, Oilfield Water Connection Joseph Triepke, Oilfield Water Connection
8:30 am	Ryan Hassler, Rystad Energy
9:00 am	Tracee Bentley, Permian Strategic Partnership [Chair] Ray Perryman, The Perryman Group Karr Ingham, Texas Alliance of Energy Producers Kirk Edwards P.E., Latigo Petroleum
9:45 am	Kelly Bennett, B3 Insight
10:15 am	break sponsor
10:45 am	Brian Bohm, Independent [Chair] Steven Runyan, Coterra Energy John Cave, Expand Energy Chance Freeman, Civitas Resources Tyler Mitchell, Devon Energy
11:30 am	Robert Ballantyne, RWI Enhanced Evaporation
11:35 am	Bentsen Falb, Raymond James [Chair] Nick Patterson, Aris Water Solutions Jon VandenBrand, Western Midstream Zach Neal, Pilot Water Solutions
12:15 pm	With time to visit exhibit hall; Sponsorship available
1:30 pm	Tim Carroll, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. James Brewins, Price Forbes & Partners Pete Cook, Oilfield Water Connection [Moderator]
1:50 pm	Michael Bodino, Texas Capital Bank
1:55 pm	Jason Schumacher, O’Melveny & Myers LLP
2:15 pm	3 rotations (15-minute each) to join tables hosted by E&P representatives for candid dialog The Facility Of The Future In Produced Water (Steven Runyan, Coterra Energy) Loving/Reeves County Mid- to Long-term Production Assurance & Water Disposal Plans (Kirby Lindsey, Oxy) Land & Water (Chance Freeman, Civitas Resources) Where Does Water Midstream Fit In E&P Portfolios (Tyler Mitchell, Devon Energy) Evaporators & Crystallizers (Paul Hart, Diversified) Beneficial Reuse Public-Facing Strategy (Stuart Mussler, Chevron) Water Reuse & Recycling (John Cave, Expand Energy) Nanotechnology for Subsurface Water Management (Steve Gornick, 9Band Operating)
3:00 pm	In exhibit hall
3:30 pm	Patrick Patton, B3 Insight [Chair] Ted Wooten, Railroad Commission of Texas Annan Pascoe, Deep Blue Water Taylor Sanchez, Diamondback Kirby Lindsey, Occidental Oil & Gas Corporation
4:10 pm	Kieron Jeffries, Concept Tanks
4:15 pm	Casey Lowary, Texas Capital Bank [Chair] Cory Hall, AQT Water Management Dan Montgomery, Bison Water Midstream Stan Berry, S&P Global Commodity Insights Benjamin Johnson, Texas Capital Securities
5:00 pm	Sponsored by
6:30 pm	Evening free for client dinners

💧 News Digest Issue #355