What Did 350+ Oilfield Water Executives Talk About For Two Days In Fort Worth This Week?


The 3rd Oilfield Water Markets Conference May 17-18, 2023 was a tremendous success, showcasing sustainability trends and the executives, firms, and ideas driving remarkable progress in the produced water business.  
Over 350 leaders gathered for an exciting and forward-thinking discussion at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 19, 2023  –  The organizers of the 2023 Oilfield Water Markets Conference wish to thank all speakers, sponsors, and attendees of this week’s conference. 
 
For two days in Fort Worth this week, leaders from across the oilfield water value chain gathered in a critically important discussion about the business trends and best practices creating a sustainable future in the shale industry. 

Alongside candid acknowledgement of the volumetric challenges associated with produced water as demand for U.S. oil production increases, there was recognition of how far the industry has advanced in recent years and discussion about cutting-edge innovation. 
 

For example, data shown at the event at the event by regulators, third-party geoscientists, and water managers provided evidence of a peak and decline in seismic activity in key zones after recent proactive measures taken by energy firms and regulatory bodies. 

Executives also discussed at length the evolving transactional themes that are enabling progress including contracting, commercialization, funding, and consolidation trends.

Participants were optimistic that continued investment themes such as recycling, interconnectivity, and beneficial reuse will drive additional progress, creating sustainable flow assurance in the shale hydrocarbon industry, which is an essential component of energy supply, economic growth, and national security in the United States.

“Something that stood out to everyone in attendance at this event was the market participants’ deep care for and investment in environmental stewardship,” said Joseph Triepke and Pete Cook, managing partners at Oilfield Water Connection. “E&Ps and water midstream firms alike are investing tens of billions of dollars in new infrastructure to increase water stewardship and mitigate risk. The future of this sector is exciting and its leadership is strong – we are impressed at the creative innovations entering this robust marketplace at unprecedented scale.”

In addition to more than 80 C-level executives in attendance, dozens of top regulators, analysts, investors and consultants also joined the conference.
 
 

Please save the date for two upcoming events that will continue this week’s discussion:

  • August 9, 2023 2nd Annual Marcellus Shale Water Business Update (Pittsburgh PA)
  • November 2, 2023 5th Annual Oilfield Water Industry Update (Houston, TX)
 

About Oilfield Water Connection:
Oilfield Water Connection is the leading event platform devoted entirely to the marketplace, business, finance, and sustainability aspects of the oilfield water management industry. We deliver a dedicated forum to E&P, water midstream, and oilfield service executives as well as investors. The format, topics, and speakers at Oilfield Water Connection conferences are carefully selected to provide valuable information and opportunities for industry business people and leaders. For more information, please visit www.oilfieldwater.com

Contacts:

Pete Cook
pete@oilfieldwater.com
Or
Joseph Triepke
joseph@oilfieldwater.co m

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
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
  • 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
5:30 pm
Conference adjourns