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Only… One… Week… Left!

The 5th Annual Oilfield Water Industry Update Conference returns to the Houstonian next Thursday.

Less than 20% of the seats are still available, and what’s left is going fast… exhibit space was sold out a month ago and 90 great companies are sending representatives (see who’s coming here)… 

Please make sure you are registered for the premier produced water event of the fall!

Here is this week’s industry news & analysis…


News Digest

Who's Coming To Next Week's Water Conference? >150 People From These 90 Great Companies For Starters!

If you don't see your company's name on this list, let's fix that ASAP because our remaining seats are running out. Don't miss the chance to network with the top brass in produced water one more time before next year arrives... if your firm's name is not on this list, why not?

Matador Produced Water Handling Volumes Grow In 3Q23

The E&P reported an increase of 6% q/q in their 3Q earnings release today... their bbl/day of water handled is up to 354,000, higher than last quarter but still down 1% y/y. The company also said they plan to add an 8th rig in 1Q24.

Oil steadies as Middle East war worries counter demand fears

U.S. and Saudi Arabia leaders on Tuesday discussed efforts to prevent the conflict from widening to potentially include major oil producer Iran.

Chevron to buy Hess Corp for $53 billion

Chevron announced Monday that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Hess Corporation to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Hess in an all-stock transaction valued at $53 billion.

Hess Midstream reports higher Q3 income, after Chevron buys Hess

Hess Midstream LP on Wednesday reported a rise in third quarter net income versus the year earlier period, with the announcement coming just days after Chevron agreed to buy Hess Corp.

WHO'S NEXT IN E&P M&A? Devon Energy Mulls M&A Options With Marathon, CrownRock

(Bloomberg) - Devon Energy Corp. is studying major acquisition targets as it seeks to gain scale in US shale, according to people familiar with the matter.

WHO'S NEXT IN E&P M&A? Chesapeake explores buying Southwestern Energy

(Reuters) - Chesapeake has approached Southwestern, a peer valued by the stock market at $12 billion including debt, about a potential acquisition, people familiar with the matter said.

Why Exxon and Chevron are doubling down on fossil fuel energy with big acquisitions

"The large companies — nongovernment companies — do not see an end to oil demand any time in the near future," Larry J. Goldstein, a former president of the Petroleum Industry Research Foundation.

The Next Phase Of The U.S. Shale Revolution

Reserve replacement becomes crucial in the shale industry as drilling faces increasing challenges.

Let's Work Together - Midstream Companies Combining To Gain Scale, Fill In Asset Gaps

There’s been a lot of consolidation in the midstream space as the companies that gather, process, transport, store and export hydrocarbons seek to gain the scale, scope and synergies they think they will need to succeed in an increasingly competitive industry.

Marcellus Shale Water Lawsuit Filed

A dozen residents from Greene County, PA, filed a lawsuit on Monday against the East Dunkard Water Authority and several private companies claiming (among other things) that wastewater from fracking work in the Marcellus Shale “tainted the water supply in Dunkard Creek” and that the tainted water has affected the health of those drinking and using it.

Oil and gas industry producing innovations for water use, not wasting it

The recent article on New Mexico selling out to the oil and gas industry (Journal, Oct. 15), is just not true. Ms. Evans is obviously unaware of the incredible changes that the oil and gas industry has made in green fracking.

Third-Party Companies Expanding Water Treatment, Reuse And Disposal Capabilities

Crude oil and natural gas production have rocketed to all-time highs in the Permian Basin, but so has the volume of water co-produced with all those hydrocarbons.

Bloomberg Article: Oil Bosses Try to Sell Tax-Leery Texans $1.4 Billion School Bond

With better infrastructure, the desert city of Midland, Texas, would have a better chance of drawing workers to the continent’s most productive shale fields.

The Impact of Lateral Length in Major US Plays

Ted Cross, speaker at next week’s 5th Annual Oilfield Water Industry Update, discussed how operators continue to drill longer laterals to generate performance gains and improve capital efficiency. But how much production are they losing?

Produced water spill reported by XTO Energy in Dunn County

On Tuesday, October 24, XTO Energy reported an estimated 1,030 bls of produced water was released and that it was all recovered. The spill happened due to a corroded plug.

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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