Oilfield Water Connection Announces Keynote Speaker And Agenda For First-Of-Its-Kind Conference As Oilfield Water Deal News Surges

In the oilfield water industry, it seems like another new M&A deal is being announced almost daily. Market structure is changing rapidly and the industry leaders of tomorrow are emerging now.

As produced water commercial strategies evolve, a timely executive conference is coming to the Houston Petroleum Club this June, brought to you by Oilfield Water Connection.

Register today for “Oilfield Water: Identifying & Financing the Right Solution” June 21, 2019, in Houston.

Today, Oilfield Water Connection is honored to announce Peter Bowden as the keynote speaker for this conference. Mr. Bowden is the Global Head of Energy Investment Banking at Jefferies. He has advised on over $200 billion of energy M&A, including several of the most significant mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures in midstream energy.

Following Mr. Bowden’s address, titled The Water Opportunity, the following group of thought leaders will convey their insights on stage. Their presentations and panel discussions coincide with a defining moment in this oilfield sector’s history and will set an important framework for the oilfield water business going forward.

Listed in order of scheduled appearance:

• Kelly Bennett, President, B3 Insight

• Christopher Haymons, Co-Founder / Partner, Industria Partners

• Robert Rubey, Co-Founder, Goodnight Midstream

• Gage Herrmann, CCO, Lagoon Water Solutions

• Brad Morgan, Chairman of the Board, Expedition Water Solutions, President, Platform Partners

• Gabriel Collins, Baker Botts Fellow in Energy & Environmental Regulatory Affairs, Rice University’s Baker Institute

• Benjamin Reed, Chief Operating Officer, Sourcewater, Inc.

• Kurt Knewitz, Managing Partner Alpha SWD, Owner, BuySWD.com

• Kushal Seth, VP – Technology & Engineering, Gradiant Energy Services

• Laura Capper, Principal, CAP Resources

• Gauri Potdar, CFA, Senior Vice President, Strategy & Analytics, H2O Midstream

• Phillip Douget, Manager of Midstream, Primexx Operating Corp.

• John Durand, President, XRI

• Pearce Hammond, CFA, Managing Director, Equity Research, Simmons Energy

• John McCready, Chief Financial Officer, Felix Energy

• J. Michael Anderson, CEO, Layne Water Midstream

• Jim Summers, CEO, H2O Midstream

• John Shepherd, Senior VP of Water Infrastructure, Select Energy Services

Attendees ranging from E&P operators to service and midstream executives to investors will each walk away from this discussion with a deeper understanding of changes in oilfield water market structure, procurement and M&A. There will also be plenty of time allocated to networking opportunities, including a networking lunch.

The latest agenda, speaker lineup and sponsor recognition can be seen at https://oilfieldwater.com/event/oilfield-water-financing/, where you can register to attend or sponsor this important gathering of industry leaders.

Event sponsors as of this writing include: Automatize, B3 Insights, H2O Midstream, Mustang Extreme Environmental Services, Select Energy Services, Sourcewater Inc, and XRI.

Media partners include: SPE OGF, Petroleum Connection and Infill Thinking.

For Inquiries Contact:
Pete Cook
(817) 918-3347
pete@oilfieldwater.com

Joseph Triepke
(817) 918-3347
joseph@oilfieldwater.com

About Oilfield Water Connection:

Oilfield Water Connection is the first knowledge-sharing event platform devoted to the business, marketplace, and finance aspects of oilfield water management. The company was created in 2019 to deliver a dedicated forum to E&P, midstream, and service executives, as well as oilfield water industry investors. The format, topics, and speakers at Oilfield Water Connection conferences are carefully selected to provide valuable information and opportunities for industry leaders. For more information, and to sign up for the free, popular Water Weekly Digest, please visit www.oilfieldwater.com.

Monday - May 5, 2025 | Pre-Conference

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
7:30 pm

Tuesday - May 6, 2025 | Conference Day 1

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

Wednesday - May 7, 2025 | Conference Day 2

Start Time	Description
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
5:30 pm	Conference adjourns