8th Annual Oilfield Water

Industry Update

  • November 3, 2026

The Houstonian | Houston, Texas

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The Houstonian

 111 N Post Oak Ln, Houston, TX 77024

Join us in Houston, Texas on November 3rd for the 8th Annual Oilfield Water Industry Update. This one-day event will showcase the latest business trends in full-cycle shale water management, while enabling face-to-face networking for executives and investors in one of Houston’s most prestigious venues – The Houstonian.

Advance Registration

$795
through September 30th

Standard Registration

$945
RESERVE YOUR SPOT!

Two Powerhouse Events, One Location, Big Savings

This year we present two back-to-back, co-located events: Data Center Energy Industry Update on November 2 and the 8th Annual Oilfield Water Industry Update on November 3.  Register for both and enjoy an automatic 15% discount on each event.

Interested in maximizing your presence? Sponsorship bundles are available for companies wanting visibility across both days. Reach out to Pete Cook at pete@oilfieldwater.com to explore options that let you set up once and stay up for the full two-event experience.

SPONSORSHIPS

VIP DINNER

$7,500

Reserved

2 Company Registrations
Logo on Event Website, Signage & Emails
Attendee List 1 Week Before Event Starts
Tabletop Exhibit Space
Invitation-Only Dinner for up to 20 people
RESERVED

EXCLUSIVE COFFEE

$4,500

1 Available

2 Company Registrations
Logo on Event Website, Signage & Emails
Attendee List 1 Week Before Event Starts
Tabletop Exhibit Space
Sponsor Credit for Coffee Stations
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NETWORKING BREAK

$4,500

2 Available

2 Company Registrations
Logo on Event Website, Signage & Emails
Attendee List 1 Week Before Event Starts
Tabletop Exhibit Space
Credit as Sponsor for 1 Networking Break
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NOTEBOOK

$4,500

1 Available

2 Company Registrations
Logo on Event Website, Signage & Emails
Attendee List 1 Week Before Event Starts
Tabletop Exhibit Space
Notebook Sponsor Credit
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LANYARD

$4,500

1 Available

2 Company Registrations
Logo on Event Website, Signage & Emails
Attendee List 1 Week Before Event Starts
NO EXHIBIT SPACE
Lanyard Sponsor Credit
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DRINKS RECEPTION

$4,500

1 Available

2 Company Registrations
Logo on Event Website, Signage & Emails
Attendee List 1 Week Before Event Starts
Tabletop Exhibit Space
Ranch Water Reception Sponsor Credit
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KICK-OFF

$4,500

1 Available

2 Company Registrations
Logo on Event Website, Signage & Emails
Attendee List 1 Week Before Event Starts
NO EXHIBIT SPACE
Kick-Off Sponsor Credit
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LUNCH

$4,000

1 Available

2 Company Registrations
Logo on Event Website, Signage & Emails
Attendee List 1 Week Before Event Starts
NO EXHIBIT SPACE
Plated Lunch Sponsor Credit
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EXHIBITOR

$3,500

4 Available

2 Company Registrations
Logo on Event Website, Signage & Emails
Attendee List 1 Week Before Event Starts
Tabletop Exhibit Space
 
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CASE STUDY

SOLD
2 Company Registrations
Logo on Event Website, Signage & Emails
Attendee List 1 Week Before Event Starts
Tabletop Exhibit Space
Case Study Call-Out Discussion

WIFI ACCESS

SOLD
2 Company Registrations
Logo on Event Website, Signage & Emails
Attendee List 1 Week Before Event Starts
NO EXHIBIT SPACE
Name WiFi Network & Password

CHARGING STATION

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2 Company Registrations
Logo on Event Website, Signage & Emails
Attendee List 1 Week Before Event Starts
NO EXHIBIT SPACE
2 Charging Stations with Your Logo
Sponsors
O'Melveny
Charging Station Sponsor
Permian Oilfield Partners
WiFi Sponsor
RWI Enhanced Evaporation
Case Study Sponsor
Core Linepipe
Case Study Sponsor
B3 Insight
Exhibiting Sponsor
Tetra Technologies
Exhibiting Sponsor
Media Partner
Media Partner
Infill Thinking
Media Partner
Petroleum Connection
Media Partner
The Power Connection
Media Partner
Agenda

We are currently working on the topics and speakers. If you have a recommendation for a topic or speaker please contact Joseph Triepke at joseph@oilfieldwater.com

Check out the 2025 Agenda to see last year’s speakers and topics.

Conference Lodging | The Houstonian

The Houstonian, in our opinion, is the best hotel in Houston! Recently renovated guest rooms are designed with Texas-style elegance, comfort, and the thoughtful details and service of a luxury resort in mind. With rich hues of blue, cream, and gold, our light-filled rooms gracefully welcome you with peaceful wooded views, plush bedding, and all the amenities needed for a productive business trip or leisurely stay.

Discounted Room Rate

Call (713) 685-6810 and ask for the “8th Annual Oilfield Water Industry Update” room block.
(Rooms must be booked by October 1, 2026)

$339 / per night

BOOK YOUR ROOM ONLINE

 The Houstonian | 111 N Post Oak Ln, Houston, TX 77024 | (713) 680-2626

Attendee & Sponsor Registration

Oilfield Water Connection’s participation policy applies to all registrants.

Detailed Agenda

Monday - May 4, 2026 | Pre-Conference

Start TimeDescription
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

Tuesday - May 5, 2026 | Conference Day 1

Start TimeDescription
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
  • Christian Herrington, Senior Director - Commercial Operations, WaterBridge
  • Hayden McEntire, Senior VP - Integrated Operations and Planning, WaterBridge
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!)

Wednesday - May 6, 2026 | Conference Day 2

Start TimeDescription
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
Detailed Agenda

Monday - May 5, 2025 | Pre-Conference

Start TimeDescription
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

Tuesday - May 6, 2025 | Conference Day 1

Start TimeDescription
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

Wednesday - May 7, 2025 | Conference Day 2

Start TimeDescription
8:00 am
In exhibit hall
9:00 am
  • Pete Cook, Oilfield Water Connection
  • Joseph Triepke, Oilfield Water Connection
9:15 am
  • Doug Robison, Natura Resources
  • Justin Sink, Natura Resources
  • Joseph Triepke, Oilfield Water Connection [Moderator]
9:45 am
  • Dane Broussard, CORE Linepipe [Chair]
  • Robert Crain, Texas Pacific Water Resources
  • Taylor Spalla, Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP
  • Chris Harich, XRI
10:30 am
break sponsor
11:00 am
  • Brandon Durrett, Jackson Walker LLP [Chair]
  • Keith Gardner, KJG Strategies
  • David Grounds, Pilot Water Solutions
  • Nate Alleman, Ace Energy Advisors
11:40 am
  • Rob Rice, Gravity
  • Michael Anderson, Layne Water Midstream
  • Joseph Triepke, Oilfield Water Connection (Moderator)
12:00 pm
  • Pete Cook, Oilfield Water Connection
  • Joseph Triepke, Oilfield Water Connection
12:15 pm
Exhibitor breakdown; time for pickleball tournament preparation, transportation, and lunch at courts
1:00 pm
At Chicken N Pickle with open bar and food provided; open only to conference registrants who sign up for player or spectator passes during online registration; swag and pro lesson included plus play for bragging rights.
title belt and trophies sponsored by
paddle and ball sponsored by
towels courtesy of
socks courtesy of
sweat bands courtesy of
4:00 pm
Conference adjourns