Save the date: October 30, 2025 for the next big industry event in produced water. Held at the prestigious Houstonian Resort each fall (and now in our 7th year), this one-day conference is the one where the top executives get together to plan the next calendar year in produced water management.
The exhibit hall is filling up fast… we only have 3 tables left. You can also still become the lanyard, lunch, coffee, or notebook sponsor for this event – check out remaining options here.
Here is this week’s industry news & analysis…
News Digest
Rut Roh: ‘Black Goop’ Spills into Susquehanna River from Closed Eureka Plant
Once upon a time, Eureka Resources operated three shale wastewater recycling facilities in the Marcellus region, one in Bradford County, PA, and two in the Williamsport, PA, area (Lycoming County). Now comes word that one of the closed facilities in Williamsport is leaking an "oily substance" that found its way into a storm drain and from there, into the nearby Susquehanna River. A fisherman reported it looked like a "black goop" when reeling in his line.
NM Newspaper Hit Piece On "WATR" Initiative To Reuse PW
The Santa Fe New Mexican writes "But now, just months later, an industry-backed alliance calling itself “WATR,” made up of the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association, the New Mexico Produced Water Consortium and other corporate interests, wants to roll back these protections. Many of these same players were at the table during the original hearings. They lost. Now they hope the commission will forget the hard work and public input that went into this rule."
New Mexico water commission decides to hear new case on fracking wastewater reuse
The oil and gas industry is getting another chance to shape the way fracked water is used in an arid New Mexico.
Amid strong opposition, New Mexico water board lets plan for more oil and gas wastewater use proceed
The New Mexico board overseeing water regulations quashed robust public opposition seeking to stop a proposal that would allow much wider use of oil and gas wastewater that environmental advocates say could contaminate the state’s limited supply of drinking water.
Energy industry improves use of produced water
This article highlights perspectives from Texas O&G trade groups like Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners and TXOGA on water management. Check it out...
1st Podcast Appearance From TX RRC's Paul Dubois
A produced water pod for your next long drive or workout or whenever you listen to pods...
Haynesville Produced Water Questioned
PW in Louisiana shale doesn't get as much air time as in other basins, but here's an article talking about saltwater discharge in the nat gas play...
B3 Insight On The 5 Forces Reshaping Strategy For Operators & Midstream
➊ Pressure Management – Rising formation pressures are closing off shallow options, making distant and distributed injection a must.
➋ Recycling at Scale – On pace to exceed 90% of frac demand by 2031.
➌ Cross-Border Risk – Texas disposal limits could upend New Mexico water strategies.
➍ Discharge Potential – Early pilots point to a future safety valve.
➎ Infrastructure Advantage – Interconnected systems will set the leaders apart.
Interesting Analysis Of EOG / Encino Deal
From a small step out, to one of the largest deals in EOG history. Below is an EOG/Encino Ohio transaction summary with Devin Fitzgerald's thoughts. It is always fun to look back on these to see what we got right and what we didn't see....
SRBC Sounds the Alarm on Enormous Water Use for AI Data Centers
Andrew Dehoff, the Executive Director of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC), is sounding the alarm about potential water usage for hyperscale data centers that will be located in the SRBC's jurisdiction.
Permian Produced Water Opportunity: Data Centers?
Interesting article on data center water consumption... we believe that over the next 6 months, FID on multiple new data center facilities in the Permian will be announced... and they will be thirsty. Water spec will be a question to consider.
Settlement Addresses Permian Water
The settlement agreement established the overhead rate that may be charged to the Trust and permits Blackbeard to pass through third-party charges for salt water disposal and gathering and transportation, and charge technical labor on reservoir engineers using an agreed allocation methodology against the net overriding royalty
Liberty Power Innovations Announced as Title Sponsor at 2025 Permian Power Connection Conference
The inaugural Permian Power Conference is attracting strong support from industry leaders. It is happening September 29-30, 2025 in Midland, Texas.
WATER MIDSTREAM JUMPING ON NYSE TEXAS: Texas Pacific Dual Listing
On August 14, 2025, Texas Pacific Land Corporation announced the dual listing of its common stock on NYSE Texas, while maintaining its primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange.
WATER MIDSTREAM JUMPING ON NYSE TEXAS: LandBridge Dual Listing
On August 14, 2025, LandBridge also announced a dual listing on NYSE Texas...
WATER TALENT POOL: D Magazine Spotlights Goodnight Midstream Exec
CEO Grant Adams was recognized among the D CEO 2025 Energy Awards finalists.
WATER TALENT POOL: A Transactional Hiring Post From A Recruiter
$200,000 base salary, short term incentive, and long term incentive (equity)...total package $300k+ annually. In exchange for: P&L exp with a membrane or system manufacturer, proven history of commercial leadership (some "selling the 1st" of something), globalist worldview, and commitment to building a world class "tiger team" in the United States.
North America Enters Rig Addition Streak
North America added three rigs week on week, according to Baker Hughes’ latest North America rotary rig count, which was released on August 15.
Oil prices rise after supply concerns resurface as Ukraine peace talks stall
Oil prices rose on Wednesday as supply concerns are resurfacing while peace talks ending Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are likely to take longer, leaving in place sanctions on Russian crude and raising the chance of further restrictions on its buyers.
US Natural Gas Prices Drop 4% on Record Output
U.S. natural gas futures fell about 4% to a nine-month low on Tuesday on near-record output, ample fuel in stockpiles and forecasts for less hot weather and lower demand through early September than previously expected.
Ovintiv’s cube development lifts Permian productivity more than 10% in Q2
In the second quarter, Ovintiv reported Permian production averaged 215,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day with 23 net wells turned in line. Capital investment for the full year in the Permian is expected to total $1.2 to $1.25 billion to bring on 130 to 140 net wells.
"Way Back Wednesday" Check Out This Produced Water Article From 2010!
What did folks think about produced water 15 years ago when volumes were not even recognizable by today's high standards? Even back then, folks were looking at it as an opportunity!
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