Coming back from the holiday, there are some very interesting articles in the business of produced water this week.
Here is this week’s industry news & analysis…
News Digest
Make 2025 Your Year To Stand Out From The Crowd In Produced Water...
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DNOW Announces Acquisition of Trojan Rentals, LLC
DNOW Inc. announced it has completed its all-cash acquisition of Trojan Rentals, LLC, a leading provider of pump rentals, automation technology and sales of layflat hose and other associated equipment to support customers’ water sourcing, transfer, recycling and treatment requirements.
LandBridge bulks up with Delaware Basin acquisitions
The Houston-based company recently closed its acquisition of approximately 5,800 largely contiguous surface acres in Lea County, New Mexico. At about the same time, the company has agreed to acquire approximately 46,000 largely contiguous surface acres known as the Wolf Bone Ranch in Reeves County from a subsidiary of VTX Energy Partners for $245 million in cash.
The Best Performing Stocks in the S&P 500 this year include some familiar names!
Texas Pacific ranks number 3! Targa Resources also screens well...
"Water Load" Vs. Electric Load
Ever wondered how "water load growth" compares to electricity load growth in Texas? Gabe Collins chimes in with new data...
Closed Fairmont, WV Wastewater Plant Not Cleaned Up 1.5 Years Later
A year and a half after a fire, work to clean up the facility still has not happened, much to the consternation and concern of those who live near it.
Houston, we have a solution! Evove and Altillion announce new DLE collaboration in the US
Houston has a legacy of solving challenges for pioneers breaking new ground. Now, energy companies exploring the lucrative new frontier of lithium extraction from produced water brines can turn to Houston once again for a pioneering new solution to their current challenges.
U.S. climate outlook for November 2024
Despite another warmer-than-normal month over most of the Unites States, the big story during October was the extremely dry conditions observed almost coast to coast.
Research offers insights into Permian Basin earthquake hazards
A new collection of published papers offers the most detailed and comprehensive breakdown yet of how water injected into the Permian Basin during oil and gas operations is changing subsurface pressures and causing earthquakes.
Produced water spill occurs near Arnegard, ND
Caliber Midstream estimated about 162,960 gallons of produced water were released from the pipeline, impacting surrounding agricultural land.
Crude oil, produced water spill reported in Bottineau County
Scout Energy Management LLC reported that the overflow caused 200 barrels of crude oil — as well as 80 barrels of produced water — to be released on location at the Stratton C CTB well, approximately 6.6 miles northwest of Maxbass. At the time of reporting, 100 barrels of crude oil and 60 barrels of produced water have been recovered.
WATER TALENT POOL: Lagoon Water Midstream Executive Named as Oklahoma’s New Secretary for Energy and Environment in Oklahoma
Governor Kevin Stitt announced the appointment of Jeff Starling as the new Oklahoma secretary of energy and environment. Starling was an executive with Lagoon Water Midstream whom you may have met at past Oilfield Water Connection events! Congratulations Jeff!
WATER TALENT POOL: Select Scoops Up Caleb Bloyd
Caleb Bloyd was working on water at Chesapeake before the Southwestern merger... Now he'll be VP Pipelines at Select
WATER TALENT POOL: Sunvapor Seeking Plant Manager
Founded in 2014, Sunvapor is a leading solar process heat and desalination company. They are hiring for a plant manager in Carlsbad, NM... check out the job description here...
WATER TALENT POOL: A Race Well Run
Congratulations to Kevin Patterson on his retirement decision after 46 years and 7 months in the oilfield!
Can Recycled Oilfield Water Quench the Thirst of Drought-Stricken West Texas?
Oilfield wastewater injected underground is causing earthquakes and blowouts. Now, pilot projects are exploring whether this water could be treated and used to grow crops.
NM Gov, advocates call for increased funding on water in 2025 session
New Mexico’s executive branch and water organizations are urging lawmakers to use the upcoming legislative session to pay hundreds of millions in new funding to adapt for a drier, hotter future, all adopting the message “water can’t wait.”
To sink or to swim: NM officials try again for water reuse dollars
State Environment Secretary James Kenney told the Journal. He envisions New Mexico with three to seven water treatment facilities cleaning up brackish and produced water.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $125 Million Investment for Large-Scale Water Recycling Projects
The Department of the Interior today announced a $125 million investment for five projects in California and Utah that will help create new sources of water and improve drought resiliency.
Aquaria Raises $112M to Bring Sustainable Water from the Sky to Communities and Cities Around the World
Investors include Mistletoe, Soma Capital and more
Dow Water & Process Solutions Opens Manufacturing Facility for the TEQUATIC™ PLUS Fine Particle Filter
The new Menlo Park facility is owned and operated by Clean Filtration Technologies LLC ("CFT"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Dow. According to John Patrin, CFT strategic marketing manager: "The TEQUATIC PLUS filter is also proving its value in other markets, such as oilfield water.”
Legacy landowner in West Texas surges on AI boom
Texas Pacific Land Corp.’s valuation hits $40B.
Jim Cramer on Aris Water Solutions, Inc. (ARIS): ‘They’re About To Face A Much More Benign Regulatory Environment’
Article looks at where Aris Water Solutions stands against the stocks that will benefit from the new administration according to Jim Cramer.
Paper on lithium extraction from brine
Three-chamber electrochemical reactor for selective lithium extraction from brine....
A Breakthrough in Desalination Technology
H2O Innovation announced a global exclusive agreement with MegaVessels Water, Inc. and Harbin ROPV Industrial Co., Ltd to manufacture and commercialize the Mega-Vessel Membrane System for reverse osmosis (RO) applications.
Carbon Emissions, Air Pollution Drop as U.S. Natural Gas Generation Reaches 40% — Environmental Groups
The use of natural gas for electric power generation in the U.S. reached a record 42% in 2023, coinciding with significant declines in greenhouse gas emissions and harmful air pollutants, the latest benchmarking report from the Clean Air Task Force (CATF) and Ceres confirms.
Garver partners with Aris Water Solutions, is invested in being at the forefront of advanced treatments for water reuse
Garver is partnering with Aris Water Solutions on a multi-year pilot demonstration project that will help prevent the waste of billions of gallons of produced water in the Permian Basin.
Oil prices steady ahead of imminent OPEC+ decision, geopolitical turmoil in focus
Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday, with traders expecting OPEC+ to announce an extension to supply cuts this week while heightened geopolitical tensions continue to dominate market sentiment.
Get Ready For the LNG Boom!
DNV says 23 LNG-powered vessels ordered in November... that's a lot!
U.S. Natty Gas Inventories Enter Winter At 8-Year Highs
Working natural gas in storage in the Lower 48 states ended the natural gas injection season with 3,922 billion cubic feet (Bcf)...
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