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News Digest
WaterBridge Announces Open Season on Long-Haul Produced Water Pipeline to Central Basin Platform
Dual 30” pipelines will provide access to over 4 million bpd of contiguous pore space with majority of active permits located on the Central Basin Platform.
Long Haul Produced Water Systems Discussion Taking Place On May 7th At Irving Convention Center
With Permian water disposal capacity becoming more challenging in higher pressure / high production zones, out-of-basin disposal is emerging as a critical solution; however, it comes with complex regulatory, economic, and infrastructure considerations. At the fast approaching Oilfield Water Markets Conference, a panel comprised of plugged-in industry leaders will explore the competitive landscape of land acquisition for injection sites, key regulatory hurdles, and the implications of water movements (including across state lines).
TETRA Technologies / EOG Resources's New Produced Water Pilot Project Includes A Rangeland Grass Growth Study
Continuing their collaboration, TETRA and EOG are commencing a pilot project where TETRA Oasis TDS will be used to process produced water from the Permian Basin. The pilot project will start in the first half of 2025 and includes a rangeland grass growth study in a greenhouse using TETRA Oasis TDS processed water.
SRBC Approved 50 Shale Gas Well Pad Water Use Permits in Feb.
The SRBC published a notice in the March 29 Pennsylvania Bulletin that the Executive Director of the SRBC gave his approval to or renewed 50 (!) general water use permits in February for individual shale gas well drilling pads in Bradford, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, Susquehanna, and Tioga counties in Pennsylvania.
SRBC Stops Creek Water Withdrawals for 18 Shale Gas Projects
On March 27, the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) online Hydrologic Conditions Monitor showed low stream flows have triggered restrictions on 18 shale gas water withdrawal points in Bradford, Potter, Susquehanna, Tioga, and Wyoming counties. Another 17 shale gas withdrawals are approaching restrictions.
WATER TALENT POOL: XRI Looking For Ops Engineer
Opening for an Operations Engineer in Midland, TX...
Crystal Clearwater Resources Appoints Mark Berg as Chairman of the Board
Over the past four years, CCR completed multiple successful pilot projects partnering with large operators in the Permian Basin to test and improve its SPEC technology in treating water produced from oil and gas operations. The company is in the process of building its first commercial units and finalizing long-term contracts with operators to deploy the initial units in the Permian Basin.
US oil producers face new challenges as top oilfield flags
U.S. oil producers are grappling with geological limits to production growth as the country's top oilfield ages and produces more water and gas and less oil - and may be nearing peak output.
Drill, Baby, Drill? West Texas oil producers approach Trump’s energy push with caution
Kirk Edwards, president of Latigo Petroleum, gives an interview for this article. You can hear Kirk speak on these and other industry matters live and in person on May 6th during our opening panel session at the 5th Annual Oilfield Water Markets Conference at the Irving Convention Center!
'Liberation Day' - Oil Prices Steady As Market Awaits Trump Talk About Fresh U.S. Tariffs At 3pm Central Today...
Oil prices steadied on Wednesday after falling in the previous session on concerns new U.S. tariffs set to be unveiled later in the day may deepen a global trade war that could limit crude demand.
Houston Firm Provides New Technology to Predict and Control Seismic Events Caused by Injection Well Activity.
Berger Geosciences LLC (B-geO) today announced a new technology that provides a means to predict and control induced seismic events by adjusting injection well operations utilizing AI technology.
‘Water Is the New Oil’ as Texas Cities Square Off Over Aquifers
Not produced water related, but it's an interesting analaogy they are using here between oil and groundwater...Two cities and the Texas A&M University System are suing to stop a project that would pump up to 89 million gallons per day of groundwater 80 miles away to other boomtowns in Central Texas.
Peak Permian? Geology and Water Say We’re Close
Some areas in the Permian have hit geological limits while others, yet to be drilled, are not expected to be as prolific as the prime Tier 1 acreage.
TXOGA President Todd Staples Testifies Regarding Produced Water
This week, TXOGA President Todd Staples testified in support of HB 2584 by Representative Brooks Landgraf which would provide an alternative to disposing of produced water by allowing the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to permit land application of treated produced water.
Volt Lithium and Wellspring Hydro Enter Into Field Development Agreement Backed by Follow-On Grant from State of North Dakota
Additional funding of US$2,000,000 underscores continued support of Volt’s proprietary direct lithium extraction (“DLE”) technology.
Mainstream Press: "Your gasoline bill could soar as U.S oil drillers produce more water and gas and less oil from oilfields"
While production hit a record 6.5 million barrels per day (bpd), geological constraints are forcing drillers to extract more water and gas while yielding less oil. This shift could lead to rising gasoline prices, affecting millions of Americans.
What a Podcast Taught ME about Produced Water’s Untapped Potential
What if I told you that a billion gallons of water per day — just from one region — could be a game-changer for water sustainability?
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