Oilfield Water Weekly

Before today’s industry news digest, 2 updates on the May 6-7 Oilfield Water Markets Conference as momentum is building:
  1. 5 New Sponsors. 5 exciting new sponsors signed up just this week: Nissan Chemical Corp comes in from Tokyo Japan as Gold Sponsor to showcase an intriguing water shut-off fluid solution and accelerate in Lower 48; Deep Blue joins as Conference App Sponsor; Texas Capital joins as a Case Study sponsor; Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP and Lightning Dome Protectors join as Bronze Sponsors! We recognize the 23 great firms who have signed up so far to sponsor at this great event…
  2. >20 Big Name Speakers & Counting. The speaker list is live online today – it’s early days for speaker confirmations, but the event already has a star-studded lineup that’s growing fast! See who’s already confirmed to appear on stage at the conference page…

 

Have you signed up yet? During the 80 days left before the event, the sponsor and speaker lists will both double, so there’s still a great opportunity to get involved in the sector’s most influential event of the year if you aren’t already!

 

Here is this week’s industry news & analysis…


News Digest

CNX Talks Water

CNX’s Positive Energy Hub provides a look back at CNX’s highlights for 2024, including the Kiski Water Line Project and CNG water hauling trucks.

ConocoPhillips Lower 48 Business: Modest 2025 Growth On Lower Capex (See Slide 8)

The company outlined a >15% reduction in D&C capital spending across the COP/MRO L48 shale/tight oil portfolio y/y while at the same time indicating they will increase production in the low-single digits in 2025.

ConocoPhillips Sells $600MM in Noncore Permian Basin Assets

CEO Ryan Lance said the company is making solid progress on its pre-acquisition target of $2 billion in asset sales.

Pennsylvania’s New Energy Plan a ‘Betrayal’ to Anti-Energy Activists on the Front Lines, Critics Say

Environmentalists are split on the merits of the governor’s “all of the above” plan. Critics worry about the impact of yet more fossil fuel use.

Trump Vows to Cut Oil and Gas Rules as New Mexico Looks to Fight Back

The state’s challenge: How to police an industry that generates a third of the state budget and a third of its greenhouse emissions.

NM State lawmakers discuss strategic water supply proposal

New Mexico’s state lawmakers are in charge of planning for the future, and that absolutely includes figuring out what to do about a dwindling fresh water supply. There are a few ideas moving through the Roundhouse this year, but none of them are quite as contentious as the strategic water supply idea.

Industry Shout Out to Secretary Wright

It is great to see industry leaders like RWI supporting our new Secretary of Energy.

Podcast: Transforming Produced Water: A New Frontier in Water Sustainability with Mike Hightower

In this episode of Conservation Stories, host Tillery Timmons-Sims speaks with Mike Hightower, director of the New Mexico Produced Water Research Consortium, about the groundbreaking efforts to transform produced water— a byproduct of oil and gas extraction— into a valuable resource.

Oilfield Water Connection Reveals Early Confirmed Speakers

Oilfield Water Connection made the early speaker list live on the website of their flagship annual event, the 5th Annual Oilfield Water Markets Connection happening May 6-7 in Irving Texas. Big names from the world of data analytics, economics, E&P, water midstream, law, banking, equipment, and even a board member of the Federal Reserve Bank will be speaking!

5 New Sponsors Join Stellar Group Of Companies Appearing At The May Oilfield Water Markets Conference

There are now 23 sponsors signed up early to make a splash with attendees at the 5th Annual Oilfield Water Conference in Irving May 6-7. Don't see your logo on this list? Let's fix that!

Garfield County (CO) Commissioners sign letter of support to USFS, BLM for pipeline project

The Forest Service and BLM conducted an environmental assessment of the pipeline project, which would move water and natural gas through National Forest and BLM managed lands, as well as private property in Garfield County.

Combination of the Two - A New Drill Down Report on Consolidation in the Midstream Sector

The U.S. energy industry’s midstream sector has experienced an extraordinary consolidation over the past few years. This undeniable trend has been driven by the widely held (and sensible) view that the winners in the industry’s next era will be the midstreamers with massive scale and the right assets in the best places. As evidenced by the extension of this buying spree into 2025, there’s still a lot more reshuffling to do.

WATER TALENT POOL: Account Manager – Produced Water

Moleaer is looking for a Permian Basin account manager.

WATER TALENT POOL: Voyager Midstream Hiring Senior Finance Role

They are looking for an FP&A Manager up to CFO, depending on fit and experience...

EPWater ready to make advanced water purification new resource

El Paso Water is about to break industry ground in water reuse with the first-of-its-kind Advanced Water Purification Facility.

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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
7:30 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)
  • Where Does Water Midstream Fit In E&P Portfolios (Tyler Mitchell, Devon Energy)
  • 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
  • Nate Alleman, Ace Energy Advisors
11:40 am
  • Rob Rice, Gravity
  • Michael Anderson, Layne Water Midstream
  • 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