Oilfield Water Weekly

Some very interesting stories this week, but not very many. High calorie count, low volume… here’s a quick power breakfast of water news. Have a great rest of your week!

And now, the news…


News Digest

The 2021 Outlook Survey Results Are In!

Infill Thinking has collected about 130 responses to 15 questions about the 2021 outlook from frac insiders...

NLB Deploys New Modular Membrane Solution In Midland

The modular membrane driven produced water treatment and recycling solution with low waste cut and limited use of chemicals was deployed successfully in the Midland Basin earlier this month.

Supreme Court gives New Mexico a win in water dispute with Texas

The Supreme Court on Monday sided with New Mexico in a water dispute with Texas. After a 2014 tropical storm resulted in heavy rainfall in the Pecos River, which runs through both states, New Mexico agreed to store water for Texas to prevent flooding, according to the court decision. The water was released months later, but during that time, some of it evaporated.

Tallgrass Energy Partners Prices Upsized Offering of $750 Million of 6.000% Senior Notes Due 2030

Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP (“TEP”) announced today that it, along with Tallgrass Energy Finance Corp., a subsidiary of TEP, priced an upsized offering of $750 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.000% senior unsecured notes due 2030 at an offering price equal to 100% of par (the “Notes Offering”).

Eagle Ford Water Opportunity...

Small water pit investment opportunity south of College Station available, shoot me a message if you want to learn more and can close by yearend if terms are agreed upon..

Seminole Nation Claims “Mineral Severance Tax” in Oklahoma

The Seminole Nation in Oklahoma is the first tribe to charge a "Mineral Severance Tax" after claiming an interest in hydrocarbons, minerals, and natural resources located within reservation boundaries.

TCEQ’s Permian Basin “Find It and Fix It” Program Underway

Last month, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (“TCEQ”) launched a temporary “Find It and Fix It” program effective through January 31, 2021 to facilitate air quality compliance for companies with oil and gas operations in the Permian Basin.

Permian Water Disposal Surges to Record High

Water disposal in the Permian Basin is likely to hit a new all-time high in the fourth quarter of 2020, exceeding 1.3 billion bbl for the period for the first time in history, potentially further expanding Texas’ total water market which had already recovered close to its pre-COVID record in October, a Rystad Energy analysis projects....

Last growing market of US land services, water disposal, is set for an all-time high in the Permian [Same As Above, Different Title, Coverage In Saudi]

When it comes to the disposal market in the Permian Basin, fresh data reveals an even stronger recovery in the third quarter. After declining by 9% in the second quarter, the total volume of disposed water rebounded by 9% in the third, with nearly all growth coming from the Texas part of the Permian Basin.

15-Day UIC Protest Window

UIC application protest windows last 15 days but what does that mean, really? Abigail Michel explains the Railroad Commission of Texas process and shares details on the best way to track applications.

Lawsuit requests jury trial, oil companies clean-up contamination in St. Landry

St. Landry Parish government and the Village of Cankton have filed a civil lawsuit in state district court requesting that several major oil companies fund an effort to clean up alleged groundwater contamination that has begun to infiltrate a major aquifer located below a former oilfield disposal and storage facility.

Kinder Morgan Settles Tainted Drinking Water Case

Kinder and Texas home owners...

NMOGA On A Biden Frac Ban

“Any proposal restricting oil and gas development on federal lands would devastate New Mexico and result in the elimination of thousands of jobs, massive cuts in support for public education, and a greater reliance on foreign energy imports. Our state depends on oil and gas to fund schools, put teachers in classrooms and help our young children learn.” -- Ryan Flynn, NMOGA President

US agency looks to open rare lizard's habitat to oil and gas

Federal wildlife managers are considering offering permits to landowners in the Permian Basin that environmentalists say could further compromise habitat for a rare lizard found only in parts of southeastern New Mexico and West Texas.

Parsley Energy lays off most workers as part of sale to Pioneer Natural Resources-government notice

Parsley Energy will lay off most of its Austin, Texas workforce as part of its sale to Pioneer Natural Resources, according to a notice to the Texas Workforce Commission posted on Friday.

Permian New Well Demand PICKS UP STEAM Into Year End… Bring On 2021!

US rig count is STRONG into and around the holidays this year – +15 land rigs went back to work last week in spite of the much talked about holiday slowdowns that often happen in the oilfield this time of year.

Oil steady near 9-month high with IEA seeing lasting glut

Oil traded near a nine-month high as the IEA cautioned that a market glut will last another year.

Western Midstream Partners: Undervalued And Growing Top And Bottom Lines

Western Midstream MLP is a critical provider of takeoff services to shale drillers in key basins.

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Detailed Agenda

Monday - May 5, 2025 | Pre-Conference

Start TimeDescription
10:30 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
  • Pete Cook, 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)
  • Loving/Reeves County Mid- to Long-term Production Assurance & Water Disposal Plans (Kirby Lindsey, Oxy)
  • 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
  • Doug Robison, Natura Resources
  • Justin Sink, Natura Resources
  • Joseph Triepke, Oilfield Water Connection [Moderator]
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