Oilfield Water Weekly

As you get those 2026 calendars and set those 2026 marketing budgets, make sure and circle the dates May 5-6, 2026.

That’s when the industry will gather again at the Irving Convention Center for the 6th Annual Oilfield Water Markets Conference.

Big improvements are coming next year to make our flagship annual event an unforgettable experience.

Check it out here.

Here is this week’s industry news & analysis…


News Digest

Fermi America and MVM EGI Announce Water-Saving Hybrid Cooling Agreement for World's Largest Private Energy Grid, Delivering on Promises Made to Protect West Texas Water Resources

Delivering on promises made, the MOU reinforces Fermi's commitment to put water conservation at the core of the project's cooling strategy from day one...

Would You Supply Water To A Town Of 30,000 People Or A Single Hyperscale Data Center

Cooling seems to be shifting from air to liquid at the server level and from cooling towers → adiabatic or hybrid systems at the facility level, though adoption looks uneven notes PureTerra

Walls Energy Solutions Points Out That The Permian's PW Is A Power Advantage

"20M+ bbl/day of produced water = built-in cooling... doesn’t need to be potable — just needs to move heat. Cooling becomes revenue.

WATER TALENT POOL: New Adventures For Michael Anderson

Congrats to Michael for a great run as CEO at Layne Water Midstream!

WATER TALENT POOL: Jonna Smoot To Lanmark

Congrats to both parties on a great team-up!

WATER TALENT POOL: LiqTech Opening

Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) business development opening at LiqTech...

WEBINAR TOMORROW: Where Pressure Meets Profitability

B3 Insight to host a webinar titled "Pressure and Profit: Water’s Impact on Permian Production" on Thursday, December 4th at 10am CST.

Nice Job Texas Capital & LandBridge On Funding Growth

Texas Capital is honored to have served as Left Lead Arranger and Administrative Agent for LandBridge (NYSE: LB) on its $275 million Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility and as Active Bookrunner on its $500 million High-Yield Notes Offering.

How a billionaire’s plan to export East Texas groundwater sparked a rural uprising

The farmers and ranchers who descended on City Hall in Jacksonville, Texas, had been told to “leave their pitchforks at the door.” While everyone ultimately arrived unarmed, the attendees of the June 19 board meeting of the Neches & Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District were ready for a fight.

A Water War Is Brewing in Texas

What is not so intuitive is that water rights can belong to people far from the water itself and that the rights to that water can be traded like any commodity. That's what residents of the Neches Trinity Valleys Groundwater Conservation District in the middle of East Texas discussed recently and quite heatedly in a public meeting of district officials.

Western Midstream Priced A $600mm Notes Offering

Some of the net proceeds from the offering are expected to be used to repay borrowings incurred by WES to fund the cash consideration of the acquisition of Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

Targa Resources to Acquire Stakeholder Midstream for $1.25 Billion

Targa said the acquisition will grow its sour gas treating capabilities

Texas Pacific Land Corporation Announces Effective Date of Previously Announced Three-for-One Stock Split

The record date for the three-for-one stock split is December 12, 2025, and the stock split will be effective and shares will be distributed on December 22, 2025.

Natura Resources Receives GAIN Voucher to Advance its Molten Salt SMR Technology

Company receives additional federal support to conduct essential testing with nationally recognized research laboratory, marking another major milestone toward commercializing its safer, next-generation nuclear reactor technology.

Permian Basin company on verge of commercializing lithium extraction

New technology is proving the millions of barrels of water being produced in the Permian Basin can be equally as valuable as the crude oil and natural gas it accompanies.

Oil rises as Moscow peace talks fail to reach breakthrough

Oil prices climbed more than 1% on Wednesday after Russia said talks with U.S. officials in Moscow failed to reach a compromise on a potential Ukraine peace deal that could have eased sanctions on its oil sector.

Nat-Gas Prices Soar as Forecasts for Below Normal US Temperatures

Jan nat-gas prices rallied sharply on Friday, surging to an 8.5-month nearest-futures high on expectations of colder US weather, potentially boosting heating demand for nat-gas.

Subscribe


Looking to stay connected in the rapidly evolving oilfield water management business? Look no further than the Oilfield Water Connection’s Weekly News Digest.

Subscribe to get our carefully curated summary of relevant water news and analysis delivered to your inbox each Wednesday morning

Share Your News


Send us your press releases and any other news articles which you believe would be of interest to our readers. Email submissions to hello@oilfieldwater.com

Advertising


Do you provide oilfield water technology, or service? Advertise in the Oilfield Water Weekly.

LEARN MORE
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