Oilfield Water Weekly

The 6th Annual Oilfield Water Industry Update is only two weeks away.

The room block is sold out, the attendee list is tremendous and filling up fast, and only 1 of our 22 sponsorships is still up for grabs.

Don’t miss it!

Here is this week’s industry news & analysis…


News Digest

Sentinel Water Solutions launches a unique approach to PFAS treatment for small- to mid-sized facilities.

Sentinel Water Solutions has introduced a comprehensive new technology to perform pilot tests, design full scale treatment, and operate treatment systems for PFAS to significantly reduce both operating costs and capital expenditures. Sentinel Water Solutions, LLC. is a division of Keystone Clearwater Solutions, LLC, who you can meet on 10/29 as they are the kick-off sponsor at the upcoming event at the Houstonian!

WATER TALENT POOL: Nick Hines Joins XRI

The former President & COO of Oilfield Water Logistics and SVP of Operations at Pilot Water Solutions is now XRI’s COO. And he is a speaker at the fast approaching 6th Annual Oilfield Water Industry Update Conference 10/29 in Houston!

WATER TALENT POOL: This is Gonna Be Good

Hear from Jim Summers and the $230mm sale of H2O Midstream at The Houstonian on October 29th.

IEA Calls for More U.S. Gas & Infrastructure to Ease Geopolitical Woes

Global natural gas demand is expected to break another record by the end of 2024, reinforcing the critical need for more American-produced energy in the world market as geopolitical turmoil drives market volatility.

U.S. crude oil falls below $71 per barrel, continuing sell-off

Crude prices have pulled back as fears of an oil supply disruption in the Middle East ease.

Cheaper labor helps reduce pipeline construction costs

Sharply lower costs in all categories but material—which was roughly flat—decreased the price of building land pipelines by nearly $3 million/mile.

Water and Its Ways

In this PBO&G Magazine article, B3 Insight’s Kelly Bennett sheds some light on the growing disposal costs; UT Bureau of Economic Geology’s Dr. Katie Smye explains how the RRC is working to reduce seismic activity; and Select Water’s Mike Lyons explains the development of some new alternatives to SWD.

Study Finds Air Quality at Acceptable Levels at Marcellus Production and Infrastructure Sites

New data from independent analysts at CleanAir Engineering found air quality levels nearby CNX production and midstream infrastructure sites were far below minimum health risk levels.

Who’s to blame for the geyser still erupting in West Texas? Documents start to unravel mystery.

Interesting article on the issue, though the insistence on finding someone to “blame” seems counterproductive.

Imperative Chemical Partners acquires Performance Chemical

Performance Chemical of Midland offers customized chemical formulations and field application services to protect assets, provide flow assurance and manage produced water for midstream and upstream oil and gas infrastructure.

WATER TALENT POOL: John Cave Update

Congrats John, that new company name looks good on your profile!

Company Removing Entrained Gas from Produced Water

Honestly, I don’t even know what entrained gas is, but this company is removing it from produced water.

Produced Water Truck Wash Plan Coming Together!

Peppers Truck & Tank Wash will be located at 2101 E. Interstate 20, Midland, TX. 79701. We will provide a wide range of products and services which meet the needs and demanding schedules of our future customers. We will provide "Drop & Hook", Pick up and Drop Off, Lane Reservations, Tank/Trailer Washouts (Haz/Non-Haz), 24/7 Operations and much more! We look forward to providing exceptional service to our oil/gas community.

Hypersaline brine produced by fracking has left us in a pickle, but new process could help dry it up

A new approach developed by SenGupta and visiting researcher Hao Chen (then a doctoral student) represents a leap forward in cleaning up and even potentially unlocking valuable resources lurking in the super-salty water.

Essentials of Texas Water Resources, 8th ed.

A project of the Environmental & Natural Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas and featuring over 78 authors, this book covers multiple topics, including environmental flow rights, surface water and groundwater modeling, surface and groundwater transactions, flood management, water utilities, and water districts. Learn about the impacts of climate change on Texas water resources, preparing for and managing floodwaters, and much more with Essentials of Texas Water Resources.

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Detailed Agenda

Monday - May 5, 2025 | Pre-Conference

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2:00 pm

Tuesday - May 6, 2025 | Conference Day 1

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8:00 am
in the Exhibit Hall

Wednesday - May 7, 2025 | Conference Day 2

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10:00 am