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Here is this week’s industry news & analysis…
News Digest
U.S. Energy Secretary Sending A Special Message To Next Week's Oilfield Water Market Conference
Chris Wright is recording a special video message from Washington D.C. to help us kick off the conference next Tuesday at the Irving Convention Center! His latest views are important to understand in these volatile times and you have to be there to see this special message!
Ted Wooten: "UIC Team At RRC Can't Wait To Visit With Everyone Next Week"
TX RRC's Chief Engineer of O&G Division writes: "I wanted to note that the there is a panel discussion on Tuesday the 6th @ 3:30 p.m. entitled: Pressure Risk Rising - So What & What Next? The panel got together yesterday on TEAMS to discuss some Q&A. Please come to the conference and listen..."
TX RRC Public Comment Period Open for Chapter 4 and Waste Hauler Forms
These proposed and revised forms are part of the larger Chapter 4 implementation efforts.
Colorado drillers must recycle frac water starting in 2026 under first-in-the-nation rules
Front Range oil and gas development uses more fresh water in a year than the city of Boulder consumes. The state wants at least some of that to be recycled.
Tetra Technologies Updates Outlook In Earnings Report
"We have proactively taken actions to reduce costs, right size our support structure, and close underperforming service lines within Water and Flowback Services. We are also minimizing capital expenditures during this period of uncertainty."
Pressure Risk Rising — So What & What Next?
Join us on Tuesday, May 6 for a critical conversation on how subsurface pressure challenges are reshaping produced water strategies, regulations, and operations across the oilfield.
The Battle For Produced Water ownership
O’Melveny partner and co-chair of the firm's Energy Industry Group, Jason Schumacher, will be a guest speaker at this year’s Oilfield Water Markets Conference on Tuesday, May 6. Jason's presentation will cover the battle for produced water ownership and provide insights on the Concho vs. Cactus case.
Conference Preview - Great Speakers To Hear From!
Michael Grossman previews what he's looking forward to at next week's event...
One Week Out...
We are exactly 1 week away from the 5th Annual Oilfield Water Markets Conference being held on May 6-7th at the Irving Convention Center in Irving, Texas. This is the conference where senior executives gather to discuss industrial action items in Lower 48 produced water such as: business model evolution, competitive landscape, capital, regulations, infrastructure trends, and future risks & opportunities.
Cinco De Mayo With Water Industry Friends Will Be Funtastic Networking!
Ed Butler writes: "Looking forward to seeing everyone in Irving for Cinco de Mayo! This will be a great conference for everyone involved in the hashtag#producedwater space."
New Faces To Meet Next Week
KECO writes: "It's our first time at Oilfield Water Connection and we are beyond excited! Representing KECO will be our very own CEO Wes Kimbell, whose extensive experience and insights into the industry will be crucial as we explore the future of oilfield water management."
Karr Ingham Looking Forward To A Great Panel On Tuesday Morning...
Come see Alliance President & Petroleum Economist Karr Ingham on the opening panel session at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6: "Texas O&G Economic & Regulatory Update."
JGL Solutions Looking Forward To Seeing Everyone Next Week
Thanks to their great team for coming in as our kick-off sponsor!
EQT to acquire Olympus Energy assets for $1.8bn, boostin Marcellus shale presence
The acquisition, which includes approximately 90,000 net acres and a production rate of 500 million cubic feet per day (mcf/d), is expected to significantly enhance EQT's footprint in south-west Pennsylvania.
Avonlea Environmental Technologies Advances Sustainable Lithium Extraction Pilot in Pennsylvania
The pilot program utilizes cutting-edge ACCELi direct lithium extraction technology to recover lithium and other valuable minerals from wastewater brine produced during natural gas operations in the Marcellus Shale Formation.
Susquehanna River Basin Commission: Low Stream Flows Trigger Restrictions On 29 Shale Gas Water Withdrawals
Restrictions implemented on 29 shale gas water withdrawal points in Bradford, Potter, Susquehanna, Tioga and Wyoming counties.
EQT and Evolution Well Services Celebrate Record-Breaking Milestone in the Appalachian Basin
Pumping 47.35 hours at the prescribed job design, with zero non-productive time, also includes seamless integration of teams to move 262K barrels of water and 11.44 million pounds of sand in the challenging terrain of West Virginia.
Lightning explodes tanks at saltwater disposal site near Watonga
Blaine County Emergency Management officials told KOCO 5 that the fire started around 8:30 a.m. after lightning struck a tank. A couple of tanks exploded, sparking large flames and large plumes of black smoke.
Two major deals by one operator drive US upstream M&A to $17 billion in first quarter
Diamondback Energy compiles nearly $8.5 billion in transactions.
WTI Dips Under Critical $60 Mark Again
Oil prices fell Wednesday as trade war concerns dampen demand outlook...
In Trump's first 100 days, US energy dominance plans roiled by trade uncertainty
Just 100 days into President Donald Trump's second term, oil prices have slumped over 20% to below many U.S. producers' breakeven costs as investors lose confidence amid tariff and policy uncertainty - undercutting Trump's push for U.S. energy dominance.
Trump Signs Order That Truck Drivers Must Speak English - What Will That Do To Frac Sand Hauling, Which Relies Heavily On Foreign Drivers??
President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to keep American families safe on the road by ensuring anyone behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle is properly qualified and proficient in English.
Private equity firm expands investments into US-based oil and gas energy for investors
American Energy Fund (AEF) announced this month that it had expanded its asset-backed investment offerings for domestic oil and gas projects.
Coming soon to Midland TX....
...Peppers Truck & Tank Wash - check out a great produced water recycling idea...
WATER TALENT POOL: Orion Hiring in Sales...
...and you can talk about the open position with the team in person next week at the conference!
A Cross-Texas Grid Key Challenges & Costs
Gabe Collins provides a first cut overview of the costs and challenges that would likely arise.
Can Texas lawmakers agree on how to spend billions to save the state's water supply?
As water legislation advances in the Texas Legislature, a sharp divide has surfaced over how the state should safeguard and grow its water supply.
Let's End On A Technical Note Today, Shall We?
Desalination is a proven technology—but it’s still too costly, energy-intensive, and inaccessible for the communities that need it most. To change that, XPRIZE launched a $119 million global competition to drive breakthroughs in seawater desalination and deliver scalable, sustainable solutions.
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