Oilfield Water Connection Announces Solaris Water Midstream CEO As The Keynote Speaker For October 2019 Conference

HOUSTON, TX, August 1, 2019 /Newswire/ — Oilfield water industry leaders and investors will gather this fall at the Houston Petroleum Club to discuss industry trends, market structure, and other business topics related to produced water and pre-frac source water.

The agenda will further an engaging executive discussion that began at the Oilfield Water Connection’s sold-out inaugural water finance event in June. A steady stream of transformational M&A deals are reshaping the corporate landscape in the oilfield water sector.

The latest deal, announced yesterday afternoon, was the Solaris Water Midstream joint venture with Concho Resources Inc., which involved produced water management over an area of 1.6 million Permian acres. This deal is just one of the many reasons why attendees can look forward to the keynote address at the “Oilfield Water Industry Update Conference” on October 4, 2019 in the prestigious Houston Petroleum Club.

Today, Oilfield Water Connection is honored to announce that the keynote speaker for the event is Bill Zartler, Chief Executive Officer at Solaris Water Midstream and Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure. Mr. Zartler has over three decades of experience in the energy sector, with an extensive background in both investing and managing growth businesses in the oil and gas industry. He is held in high regard for his knowledge and leadership across the energy spectrum and most recently in the water, logistics, and sand sectors.

Following Mr. Zartler’s keynote address, thought leaders in various aspects of the oilfield water business will share their views. Through their presentations and panel discussions, attendees will be able to absorb the latest trends influencing the business development, finance, and market opportunities in this exciting sector just as 2020 business planning season begins.

The following speakers are confirmed, and additional presenters and panelists will be announced in the coming days:

Link To Conference Registration & Details Page

Attendees at this one-day event will include business people and decision makers from E&P operators, oilfield service, midstream firms, and institutional investment funds. There will be plenty of time allocated to networking opportunities, including a networking lunch and reception following the event.

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

Sponsorships are going quickly but there still are several exhibit opportunities at this event. Confirmed sponsors include: GR Energy Services, Kirkland & Ellis, Locke Lord, Rev Midstream, R.T.D. Enterprises, B3 Insights, and XRI. Media partners include: Petroleum Connection and Infill Thinking.

To Inquire About This Event Contact:
Pete Cook
(817) 918-3347
pete@oilfieldwater.com

Or

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

About Oilfield Water Connection:
Oilfield Water Connection is the first knowledge-sharing event platform purely 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 managers, 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 business leaders. For more information, and to sign up for the free, popular Water Weekly Digest, please visit www.oilfieldwater.com.

Detailed Agenda

Monday - May 5, 2025 | Pre-Conference

Start TimeDescription
11:00 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
6:30 pm
Invitation only, sponsored by
7:30 pm

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
  • Joseph Triepke, 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)
  • Kirby Lindsey, Occidental Oil & Gas Corporation
  • Land & Water (Chance Freeman, Civitas Resources)
  • 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
  • Matt Tate, Delek Logistics
  • Joseph Triepke, Oilfield Water Connection
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
11:40 am
  • Rob Rice, Gravity
  • 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