Oilfield Water Weekly

Our next industry conference is Nov. 2 at the Houstonian. Quick update:

  • only one sponsorship opportunity is left (17 great companies already sponsoring)
  • early bird registration rate expires Sep. 30
  • it’s the best fall update event we’ve ever put together
  • strong agenda, speakers, sponsorship, and early registrations

You need to be there – here’s a link to details and registration:  https://oilfieldwater.com/owupdate5/

Here is this week’s industry news & analysis…


News Digest

Biggest Eagle Ford Earthquake In 5 Years! A 4.0 Eagle Ford Event Was Recorded On 9/14

M 4.0 - 18 km NE of Falls City, Texas on Sep. 14. The last time we saw a 4.0 M seismic event in this area was all the way back in May 2018 and only four events this large have been observed since the 1990s here.

The Day After The 4.0, A 3.0 Eagle Ford Earthquake Was Observed

M 3.0 - 12 km ENE of Falls City, Texas on Sep. 15

Eagle Ford Seismicity On The Rise

Permian seismicity gets all the buzz, but don't sleep on South Texas. Check out this map showing earthquakes in the Eagle Ford shale play. 2023 quake activity in South Texas is up 20% y/y after a 50% increase in 2022, based on the data in this map!

JPT: Diamondback Deal Could Signal Wave of Big Water Deals in Permian

Diamondback Energy has agreed to spin off its water operations. Now, who’s next?

Industry, regulator cooperation dampened Oklahoma's quaking issues over time

Today, the underground disposal of produced water from oil and gas wells continues, but the practice is much more closely regulated using restrictions that limit both how much and where the wastewater can be injected.

Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability: Automation in Produced Water Logistics

Produced water logistics may sound like just another industry buzzword, but with produced water changing the landscape of hydraulic fracturing, it is a critical part to successful operations. While using treated produced water alleviates the headaches of sourcing freshwater, it brings up a new set of logistical challenges that can be managed effectively with automation.

WATER TALENT POOL: Ben Warden Will Be Director At Deep Blue

Deep Blue website shows that Ben Warden will come over to their team in the Diamondback deal as Director, Commerical. Ben has been a great speaker on E&P panels at prior Oilfield Water Connection events and we look forward to following his path at Deep Blue.

WATER TALENT POOL: Isaac Griesbaum Joins Deep Blue as General Counsel

Isaac was previously at Winston Strawn and has been a fantastic speaker at prior Oilfield Water Connection events - looks like a great move for both sides!

WATER TALENT POOL: Enservco Corporation Names Veteran Executive Mike Lade Senior Vice President & Chief of Staff

Lade is the former president and CFO of Rapid Hot, an oilfield services company recently acquired by Enservco.

Encore Green Environmental partners with Texas A&M University-Kingsville

“We welcome Encore Green as a practitioner of utilizing beneficial water for agriculture. Our highly esteemed research faculty in the Colleges of Agriculture and Engineering will benefit from our working partnership to help advance water conservation and environmental protection for our Texas agricultural communities. They, in turn, will benefit from our research and academic advances,” says Dr. Shad D. Nelson, Dean, Dick and Mary Lewis Kleberg College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

JGL Solutions On SWD Location

JGL Solutions Field Technicians out assessing a Saltwater Disposal system to create an optimal treatment design for an operator experiencing rag layers and BS&W problems, with a particular focus on iron in oil.

More Coverage Of Diamondback Deal...

A venture to build the largest independent water infrastructure platform in the Permian Basin is advancing after Five Point Energy LLC secured a partnership with Diamondback Energy Inc., its second in a month’s time.

Permian set for M&A frenzy as cash-rich producers seek to boost reserves

Permian is a prime target for producers looking to increase their inventory. The shale patch, which lies between Texas and New Mexico, has the necessary infrastructure and is known for high productivity and large undeveloped reserves.

Report: US oil and natural gas made 'accelerated progress in emissions reductions'

The Environmental Partnership’s 102 members are American companies in the oil and natural gas industry responsible for nearly 70% of all U.S. onshore oil and natural gas production that are also committed to improving their environmental performance.

Oil still over $90, but falls ahead of Fed rate decision

Oil prices fell on Wednesday ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, with investors uncertain when peak rates will be hit and how much of an impact it will have on energy demand.

Oil production water spills into Quivira

The spill was first reported by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, which manages the refuge, at approximately 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, he said. The Kansas Corporation Commission is the lead agency on this spill with KDHE and Environmental Protection Agency's Region 7 advising.

Breaking Records: Nat Gas Supply, Exports Driving U.S. Energy Growth

As elites gather in New York City for Climate Week, record-breaking future supplies of natural gas and exports are lifting America’s energy and future environmental gains to new heights.

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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
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
  • 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)
  • 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
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