Josh Bruening

Senior Staff Engineer, Completions
Devon Energy Corporation

Josh Bruening is a Senior Staff Completions engineer for Devon Energy Corporation. In this role, he is responsible for all water-related infrastructure in Devon’s New Mexico Delaware Basin operating area with a special emphasis on water recycling and saltwater disposal.  The portfolio under his management includes 60 in-ground water impoundments, 9 produced water treatment facilities and 37 saltwater disposals.

Bruening joined Devon in 2013 as a facilities engineer supporting Devon Energy’s Delaware Basin production operations. In 2017, he was promoted to staff engineer for the Delaware Basin completions department, where he analyzed and optimized Devon’s water sourcing operations. He accepted his current role with Devon in 2019.

Prior to joining Devon, Bruening served for seven years as an officer in the United States Air Force.  He received his B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa and his M.S. degree in Construction Administration from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma.

Bruening lives in Norman, Oklahoma with Brandee, his wife of 15 years, and their 2 children.

Detailed Agenda

Monday - May 5, 2025 | Pre-Conference

Start TimeDescription
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
6:30 pm
Invitation only, sponsored by
7:30 pm

Tuesday - May 6, 2025 | Conference Day 1

Start TimeDescription
7:30 am
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
  • Steven Runyan, Coterra Energy
  • John Cave, Expand 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
12:15 pm
With time to visit exhibit hall; Sponsorship available
1:30 pm
  • Matt Tate, Delek Logistics
  • Joseph Triepke, Oilfield Water Connection
1:50 pm
  • Michael Bodino, Texas Capital Bank
1:55 pm
  • Tim Carroll, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
  • James Brewins, Price Forbes & Partners
  • Joseph Triepke, Oilfield Water Connection
2:15 pm
3 rotations (15-minute each) to join tables hosted by E&P representatives for candid dialog
  • Phillip Douget, Civitas Resources
  • Steven Runyan, Coterra Energy
  • Evaporators & Crystallizers (Paul Hart, Diversified)
  • Beneficial Reuse Public-Facing Strategy (Stuart Mussler, Chevron)
  • Water Reuse & Recycling (John Cave, Expand Energy)
  • ...more to be added soon...
3:00 pm
3:30 pm
  • Patrick Patton, B3 Insight [Chair]
  • Ted Wooten, Railroad Commission of Texas
  • Annan Pascoe, Deep Blue Water
4:10 pm
  • Nick Jeffries, Concept Tanks
4:15 pm
  • Casey Lowary, Texas Capital Bank [Chair]
  • Cory Hall, AQT Water Management
  • Stan Berry, S&P Global Commodity Insights
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
9:00 am
  • Pete Cook, Oilfield Water Connection
  • Joseph Triepke, Oilfield Water Connection
9:15 am
  • Jason Schumacher, O’Melveny & Myers LLP
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
11:00 am
  • Brandon Durrett, Jackson Walker LLP [Chair]
11:30 am
  • Rob Rice, Gravity
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
5:30 pm
Conference adjourns