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Top E&P Operators Preparing To Share New Thoughts On Produced Water

Where is water midstream headed from the E&P operators' perspective? When Chevron, Oxy, and Surge leaders weigh in, you won't want to miss it. In this update, check out a panel that is sure to be a highlight of the fast approaching oilfield water update at the Houstonian in 5 weeks...

WaterBridge's Sister Company Announces Strategic Agreement with NRG to Power Potential Data Center in the Delaware Basin

The new LandBridge site could host a natural gas-powered plant to provide scaled power solutions for a data center development.

Interesting Table On Deep Blue's Portfolio

B3 offers analysis of a growing platform in water midstream following recent M&A...

NM Protesters Demand Top Environmental Official's Resignation Over Produced Water

About 50 people rallied Thursday outside of the headquarters for the New Mexico Environment Department calling for Secretary James Kenney’s resignation — the latest bout of tensions over proposed changes to regulation of wastewater from oil and gas fields.

New Mexico governor puts finger on scale in oilfield wastewater vote

The administration of New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham appears to have pressured members of the state Water Quality Control Commission to consider a petition reversing a rule the commission passed unanimously in May that banned fossil fuel wastewater from being used outside oilfield work and testing.

Water On Wall Street - WBI Started Trading And The Team Rang The Bell

The public listing marks an important milestone as they continue to expand our water infrastructure services in the Delaware Basin and elsewhere.

More From Wall Street...

Pictures of the team after the big IPO - congrats WaterBridge!

Five Point-backed WaterBridge jumps 14% in NYSE debut

WaterBridge Infrastructure's shares jumped 14.2% in their debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Wednesday, giving the midstream water management firm a market valuation of around $2.6 billion.

In The Marcellus, New Waste Facility Open

5D Field Services announced the opening of a state-of-the-art Residual Waste Processing Facility — strategically located on 27.25 permitted acres along Route 50 in Cecil Township, with convenient access to I-79 and I-376.

SRBC August Approvals Of Shale Gas Well Pad Water Use Permits Totals 40 [List]

Check out the well list, amounts, dates and E&P names here...

Delaware Riverkeeper Praises Trump EPA for Water Quality Rule

Unusual break of party lines on Trump water policy...

Pitt/Duquesne Study Links EQT Frac-Out to Water Contamination

Both towns say that making this official declaration will help them qualify for government funding to run a water line into the affected areas to deliver water.

Wyoming gas line inferno seen from Colorado

The Colorado Interstate Gas Company is investigating a potential pipeline failure on a line segment in Laramie County, Wyoming.

Micro data centers are coming to North Dakota’s oil patch. They'll use water...

The massive computers will be cooled by air and a “water-based coolant,” according to the spokesperson, who did not share the amount of water that goes into the coolant, or where that water comes from.

Permian Basin remains strong as ConocoPhillips announces layoffs

ConocoPhillips plans 2025 layoffs to streamline amidst falling crude prices, affecting oil-dependent communities.

NM Water Oped: Produced water? Stick to earlier decision

"Staffers at the state Environment Department and members of the Water Quality Control Commission together have done incredible work in recent months working on a rule determining how water waste from the oil and gas industry might be reused. Or not."

BKV Releases 2024 Sustainability Report Outlining Progress Toward Closed Loop Pathway to Net-Zero

The report represents the Company’s first sustainability disclosure following its IPO in September 2024.

Permian DLE Milestone Announced

LibertyStream Infrastructure Partners Inc. announced a significant development milestone, having successfully processed over 250,000 barrels of Permian brine at its Texas field unit using its proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology.

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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