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Bakken Trends In Reclamation & Produced Water Management

At Goodnight Midstream’s Nelson Saltwater Disposal Site near Keene, handling produced water from oil activity is serious business. “I believe Midstream is doing it the right way,” said landowner Donny Nelson of Keene, whose family has lived in the hub of oil activity since the 1950s. “The facilities and the technology they’re using, I think, is probably the best right now.”

Shell ordered to pay $670K for releasing sediment pollution in southwestern Pa.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has ordered that the Shell Pipeline Company and its construction contractor pay $670,000 in fines for releasing sediment pollution into state waterways.

Summit Midstream Partners, LP Announces Synergistic And Accretive Bolt-On Acquisitions In The DJ Basin'

Summit Midstream Holdings has entered into definitive agreements to acquire Outrigger DJ Midstream and Sterling Energy Investments, Grasslands Energy Marketing and Centennial Water Pipelines.

U.S. rig count sees its largest jump in 11 weeks

The number of operating oil and gas drilling rigs in the United States had its biggest jump since July -- when oil was trading at more than $100 per barrel.

Proud to announce Wanner Engineering, Inc. (Hydra-Cell Seal-less Pumps) as a GOLD sponsor for our May 2023 Oilfield Water Markets Conference.

This week, we announced that Wanner Engineering joined our May 17-18, 2023 conference (ft worth convention center) as a repeat GOLD sponsor. The event may seem like a long way out, but Wanner's Hydra-Cell Sealless Pumps is already the 6th sponsor to join the event, which was just announced a couple weeks ago! Check out the event website and plan to join Jim, his team, and the rest of the industry there!

Diamondback Strikes

Faster than a rattlesnake on a jackrabbit, Texas-based Diamondback has taken a new bite of the Permian.

Oil and gas companies continue deal making despite concerns

Even as oil investors remain concerned about a potential recession, merger and acquisition deals in the oil and gas production sector are booming.

USGS New Water Cycle Diagram

The water cycle describes where water is on Earth and how it moves. Human water use, land use, and climate change all impact the water cycle. By understanding these impacts, we can work toward using water sustainably.

Feds are putting a price tag on water in the Colorado River basin to spur farmers to conserve

The federal government is designating $4 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act for drought mitigation work in the Colorado River basin.

Department Of State Report Outlining 2022-2027 Water Strategy

The global water crisis threatens U.S. national security and prosperity. Water insecurity endangers public health, undermines economic growth, deepens inequalities, and increases the likelihood of conflict and state failure. Strong water, sanitation, and hygiene services, finance, governance, and institutions are critical to increasing resilience in the face of global shocks and stressors, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.

J.P. Morgan’s Michael Cembalest Details The Elephants In The Energy Room

Every year for the last 12 years, Michael Cembalest, the Chief Investment Officer at J.P. Morgan asset management, has published a report on the state of the global energy space. It is a comprehensive assessment of the state of play in the world of energy, chock full of charts and data related to every industry segment. Cembalest titled this year’s edition of the report - which is a service to customers but is also publicly available - “The Elephants in the Room.”

Appalachia Produces Third of U.S. Natural Gas – Federal Data

One-third of U.S. natural gas production comes from Appalachia and it is pushing total output to record highs amid growing demand, the federal government said today. Between 2020 and 2021, total natural gas production increased 3.5%, with Pennsylvania and Texas accounting for the lion’s share.

US Gas Exports Primed to Soar, but Constrained Appalachia Can’t Meet the Moment

Infrastructure constraints in the Marcellus and Utica shale plays are not just keeping the natural gas in, they are keeping capital out.

Could Fracking Issue Help Elect Next Governor in New York State?

Given skyrocketing prices for natural gas (and oil-based products) in the Empire State, Zeldin’s support for fracking appears to be having a positive impact on the race. Zeldin, a fracking supporter, may even win–although it’s still a long shot.

Can Fracking Solve The U.K.'S Energy Crisis?

The government hopes shale gas can accelerate domestic energy supply with the aim of the UK becoming a net energy exporter by 2040.

More States Look to Blacklist BlackRock, Other ESG-Focused Funds

More states are looking to divest state pension funds from BlackRock and other woke ESG investment banks that push anti-fossil fuel agendas.

Harvard Endowment Lost $2.3B Last Year Due to ESG Investing

ESG investing is a euphemism from environmentalists that means divesting from fossil energy companies. The huge California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), with $479 billion in assets under management, has been investing using ESG guidelines for more than a decade. A recent Wall Street Journal article revealed CalPERS has lost huge amounts of money by focusing on ESG investing (see Dark Side of ESG – Huge Losses for Investors, High/Regressive Taxes). Harvard went all-in last year with its ESG investing program–and lost $2.3 billion!

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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