Momentum in the Marcellus is building for the Appalachia’s best produced water event of the year. August 5th. Pittsburgh. Strong E&P participation. Baseball game outing in the suite. Operator closed-door session enhances networking. Strong agenda. Great speakers. Plenty of networking. Sponsorships going fast… If you are involved with northeast shale, join us at the Omni William Penn Hotel! Details and registration: https://oilfieldwater.com/pa2025/
Here is this week’s industry news & analysis…
News Digest
Dallas Water Conference Takes Up Worries About Damage To Energy Industry
Last week's conference was closed to the press, but reporters still took notice of the buzz!
What's Next? Save The Date Aug 5
Up next, the northeast's best produced water industry event of the year!
Gabe Collins On Small Modular Reactors For Nuclear Desal In The Permian
New Paper: Small Modular Reactors for Nuclear Desalination and Cogeneration in the Permian Basin.
Texas Advances New Water Supply Development
The Texas Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 7, prioritizing Texas water supply development through funding for desalination, Texas-produced water treatment, and reservoir projects. The Bill aims to address the state's growing water needs amidst population growth and drought concerns.
TAEP President Ingham Testifies Before the Texas Senate Finance Committee
Karr Ingham expressed the TAEP support for HJR 7, which proposes a constitutional amendment to dedicate a portion of the revenue derived from state sales and use taxes to the Texas water fund. Attendees of the Oilfield Water Market Conference had the pleasure of hearing from Karr on one of the best panels of the conference!
Oil Prices Up As US/China Trade Tensions Cool
Oil benchmarks rose by 4%+ Monday after the U.S. and China agreed on sharp reductions to their import tariffs for at least 90 days, which also boosted stocks on Wall Street and the dollar.
WATER TALENT POOL: David Cercone Retires From DOE
He writes: "Although I am leaving the DOE, I am not hanging up my cleats totally..."
WATER TALENT POOL: New NMPWRC Director
Dr. Zachary Stoll has joined the New Mexico Produced Water Research Consortium (NMPWRC) as our new Assistant Director.
NM Water Quality Control Commission close to decision on produced water rule
NM Water Quality Control Commission close to decision on produced water rule
NM city rocked by back-to-back earthquakes amid fears grow ancient fault is reawakening
The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.6 and 3.1 magnitude quakes beginning at 12:24pm local, with the epicenter less than 10 miles south of Eunice, in the Permian Basin.
Video Tutorial On Searching NM Water Records
Episode 3 introduces the Office of the State Engineer's (OSE) website and how to access the New Mexico Water Rights Reporting System (NMWRRS) and the OSE POD Locations Map.
DFW RECAP: Jonna Smoot Shares Closing Thoughts
It was well attended and as it was definitely the right people at the right time...
DFW RECAP: Nate Alleman Closing Thoughs
Engaged in multiple follow-up conversations with operators on how they could implement the insights we discussed into their own development plans. Great stuff!
DFW RECAP: BECK Closing Thoughts
BECK recently attended the 5th Annual Oilfield Water Markets Conference in Irving, TX, and it was a fantastic few days of industry insights, great conversations, and new connections.
DFW RECAP: Relevant Industrial Closing Thoughts
Have some fun in the pickleball tournament, taking home some hardware!
DFW RECAP: Gajeske Closing Thoughts...
We made a lot of new connections at the Oilfield Water Connection Conference. We talked shop with the best in the industry, reminding everyone that we supply more than pipe—we supply solutions.
DFW RECAP: Gravity Closing Thoughts
The Conference brought together senior executives to discuss topics involving produced water such as trends, logistics, regulations, risks, and opportunities.
DFW RECAP: Envirotech Was There
The 5th Annual Oilfield Water Markets Conference in Irving, TX, on May 6-7 was a valuable experience for Envirotech, as a proud sponsor and attendee.
DFW RECAP: Texas Alliance's Karr Ingham Was Part Of An Excellent Panel
He gave an update on the Texas O&G economic and regulatory state...
DFW RECAP: B3 Thank You For An Insightful Event
It was another valuable and well-run event and they're already looking forward to next year!
DFW RECAP: Extraordinary Moments
Hearing a special message for hashtag#producedwater people from US Energy Secretary Chris Wright was one of many extraordinary moments delivered by the Oilfield Water Markets Conference in Irving last week!
DFW RECAP: Premier Equipment Closing Thoughts
The Oilfield Water Markets Conference in Irving, TX was a success, delivering valuable insights into water projects, technologies, and industry developments. The event attracted the industry's leading providers, regulators, and stakeholders, making it a key gathering for anyone in the oilfield water marketplace.
DFW RECAP: Concept Tanks Closing Thoughts
We had the pleasure of attending the Oilfield Water Markets conference in Irving, TX this week. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry leaders...
DFW RECAP: JGL Closing Thoughts
JGL Solutions was proud to participate and connect with industry leaders shaping the future of oilfield water management. We look forward to next year!
DFW RECAP: Lightning Dome Protectors Closing Thoughts...
It’s definitely a first for playing pickleball, networking and fun Chicken N Pickle with all of the great minds of Oilfield Water Connection.
An estimated 635 billion gallons of oilfield waste water have been disposed of on land at major oil fields on the westside of Kern County.
Re-injection into the subsurface is the typical disposal method of produced water in modern times, but only accounts for a little over half of the volume generated for the full history of these major oil fields. A total of 15 billion barrels (1 barrel = 42 U.S. gallons) of produced water is estimated to have been disposed of on land during 1901-2021.
Donald Trump’s Energy Legacy: A Tale of Two Administrations
This expanded article delves into the key elements of Trump’s energy agenda across his two terms, contrasts them with the Biden administration’s clean energy focus, and examines the broader implications for industry, markets, states, and U.S. global energy leadership. With the Trump administration now several months into its second term, this is a critical moment to evaluate where the country’s energy policy is headed—and how it impacts the energy sector, particularly shale producers.
Trump orders "Proficient English" for truck drivers, Permian Basin workforce could be affected
Thousands of truck drivers come through the Permian Basin on any given day, but could that number soon change after a recent executive order from President Trump? ABC Big 2's Chris Talley explains.
Inside Climate News Hit Job: Texas Oil and Gas Companies Drill With River Water During Extreme Drought
Oil and gas companies have used billions of gallons of Rio Grande and Pecos River water for drilling in the past four years, according to Inside Climate News.
Five Point Energy Rebrand
Five Point Energy is now Five Point Infrastructure with a new website...
An estimated 635 billion gallons of oilfield waste water have been disposed of on land at major oil fields on the westside of Kern County.
Re-injection into the subsurface is the typical disposal method of produced water in modern times, but only accounts for a little over half of the volume generated for the full history of these major oil fields. A total of 15 billion barrels (1 barrel = 42 U.S. gallons) of produced water is estimated to have been disposed of on land during 1901-2021.
Natural Gas a Driving Force for PA
Pennsylvania’s economy moves on natural gas and lawmakers must consider the fundamental role of this home-grown energy resource in policies going forward.
WhiteHawk Energy to acquire PHX Minerals for $187M, growing footprint in the Marcellus Shale
The company's latest acquisition will significantly expand its presence in key natural gas basins across the United States.
Doug Sheridan on Natural Gas and Pipelines in PA & NY
As always, great insights on the industry from Doug Sheridan.
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