Oilfield Water Weekly

Have you heard… something big is happening tomorrow at the Houstonian? See what here… If you haven’t registered yet, you are cutting it close, but we still have a couple seats left. A tremendous turnout and agenda is in store for the 150+ industry leaders attending. Networking starts tonight with a welcome social hosted by our kick-off sponsor Keystone Clearwater Solutions (details were sent to attendees this week, let us know if you need a resend by replying to this email)… Last minute registration still open as of this writing> See you there!

Here is this week’s industry news & analysis…


News Digest

Oilfield Water Earnings Season Kicks Off Today! Here Are Some Conference Calls We'll Be Listening To...

This is a schedule of some publicly traded produced water company investor call dates/times if you are so inclined to listen in for the latest developments and outlooks...

TETRA 3Q25 Results, Desal Progress

Water & Flowback Services revenue only declined 2% sequentially, despite a 12% q/q drop in frac activity. And they've started the design for their first commercial 25,000/bbl per day desal facility.

Select Water Solutions and Mariana Minerals Break Ground on Texas's First Commercial Produced Water Lithium Extraction Facility

Select Water Solutions, Inc. and Mariana Minerals announced the groundbreaking of a pioneering produced water lithium extraction facility in Joaquin, Texas, located in Shelby County, within the Haynesville shale region.

Keystone Clearwater Solutions In Houston!

Looking forward to attending the Oilfield Water Connection Industry Update this Thursday at The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa. Will be in Houston the next few days and look forward to connecting. Reach out if you'll be in the area and would like to catch up.

WT Oil & Gas Looking Forward To Tomorrow!

Join Kyle Nap, Laura E. Spence, and Zach Claybrook on October 30th to meet up and discuss how high-volume operators can recycle produced water without generating waste solids.

A Major Milestone In Capability Expansion

WaterTectonics, together with Clearvale Capital, has launched WT Oil & Gas, a new subsidiary headquartered in Midland, TX, dedicated to high-volume produced water recycling and reuse for operators across the Permian and Delaware Basins.

Panel Discussion To Tackle Produced Water Opportunities In AI Data Centers And Power Buildout

Tomorrow afternoon on the Houstonian stage at the 7th Annual Oilfield Water Industry Update, senior executives from Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Select Water Solutions, Five Point Energy and B3 Insight will discuss the role of water in the surging data center power market and how produced water might be a factor...

Managing the Next Constraint: What Poll Results Reveal About Water, Pressure, and Production Risk

In a recent LinkedIn inline poll of 25 industry professionals, B3 Insight asked which water management strategies are most relevant to their plans. While the sample size is modest, the results reflect broader conversations across the sector—pointing to shifting priorities and emerging alternatives.

Lightning Over SWD - Cool Picture If You Have Protection!

Check out this lightning shot over our Tarpon SWD!

Surge Energy America Publishes 2025 Corporate Sustainability Report

Check out their report and hear from their water team tomorrow at the Houstonian!

Ohio’s data centers will impact many Ohioans

Article focuses on how data centers require an enormous amount of water for cooling purposes. Any smart produced water guys out there thinking about this angle? We've actually got a killer panel on the concept of produced water reuse for data centers lined up at the Houstonian tomorrow!

OPINION: Toxic Wastewater From Oil Fields Keeps Pouring Out of the Ground. Oklahoma Regulators Failed to Stop It.

In January 2020, Danny Ray started a complicated job with the Oklahoma agency that regulates oil and gas. The petroleum engineer who’d spent more than 40 years in the oil fields had been hired to help address a spreading problem, one that state regulators did not fully understand.

Oil executives predict 2026 price 'low point' as Permian Basin ramps up production capacity

"We're prepared for prices in '26 to be lower than they were in '25," Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo — the first of four exclusive segments airing on "Mornings with Maria" this week — offering an in-depth look at operations in Texas’ Permian Basin.

Chevron CEO applauds Trump administration's energy policy shift during Permian Basin tour

In an exclusive conversation with Fox Businesss' Maria Bartiromo during a tour of the Permian Basin, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said America’s vast energy resources are not just an economic advantage – but also a matter of national defense – while praising President Donald Trump's energy initiatives.

Texas Pacific Land Secures $500M Credit Facility

On October 23, 2025, Texas Pacific Land Corporation entered into a $500 million revolving credit facility agreement with Wells Fargo Bank and other lenders, maturing on October 23, 2029. The credit facility, which remains undrawn, enhances the company’s liquidity and positions it for growth opportunities, supported by strong backing from twelve financial institutions.

Minor Wastewater Spill of 340 Bbls at EQT Pad in Greene County, PA

EQT Corporation self-reported a wastewater spill at its Secretariat Well Site in Gilmore Township (Greene County), PA, on October 3.

Devon Energy boosts Delaware Basin focus, cuts costs

Devon also utilizes recycled produced water in 90% of its fracturing operations and is active in moving water disposal sites away from seismically sensitive areas. The company is also working with WaterBridge, which recently acquired acreage with no disposal wells and has reserved pore space on that acreage for future use.

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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