Oilfield Water Weekly

We’ll have some big announcements coming soon about the May 5-6 conference, but for now momentum is quietly building as you can see from the sponsors and speakers being added to the website here! This will be one big industry event you won’t want to miss…
Now here is this week’s industry news & analysis…

News Digest

WTI Back Above $60

Oil climbs on concerns over potential supply disruption in Iran amid threats...

Western Midstream Highlights Pathfinder

"By integrating our Texas and newly acquired New Mexico systems and constructing the Pathfinder Pipeline (a 40-mile system capable of moving more than 800,000 barrels of produced water per day), we’re proactively addressing the pressures highlighted in the recent The Wall Street Journal article..."

5 Observations On New RRC Guidelines 7 Months In...

Chris Weyand writes: "We’re 7 months into the new RRC guidelines for permitting SWD wells in the Permian Basin. Here are some observations..."

WATER TALENT POOL: Brent Halldorson Announces New Role

Brent is starting a new position as US Business Development Director at LiqTech. Congrats to both parties on teaming up - this makes sense and this is a team to watch this year!

WATER TALENT POOL: B3 Opening

B3 Insight is seeking a Customer Solutions Engineer...

WATER TALENT POOL: Antero Adding Water People

Antero Midstream’s Water Business is hiring multiple positions...

USGS plans low-level helicopter flights to scan aquifers

Portions of the Permian Basin will be part of a USGS survey set to begin the week of Jan. 12.

Vickery Energy Acquires Appalachia Gas Assets from Tribune Resources

The transaction includes assets located primarily in Wetzel, Tyler, Harrison and Doddridge counties, West Virginia, spanning a total of approximately 38,000 net acres with more than 200 million cubic feet equivalent per day (MMcfe/d) of net production.

This Overlooked Midstream Stock Is Now a Permian Powerhouse

Through major strategic deals, Oneok has built a fully integrated Permian presence that now rivals its established Bakken operations.

Raymond James upgrades WaterBridge Infrastructure (WBI) to strong buy following midstream sector rating adjustments

Raymond James believes investor focus is now centered on how individual companies translate macro tailwinds into realizable cash flow.

Momentum Building For The Markets Of Water Midstream Event Of The Year!

E&P and water midstream leaders are signing up NOW... join us this May! Top sponsorship options are going quickly. Big changes make exhibiting super special this time... check it out:

Permian Growth to Flatten as Low Oil Prices Weigh on Shale Activity

The Permian produced about 6.6 MMbbl/d in 2025. The EIA forecasts that Permian production growth will be largely flat in 2026 as lower oil prices prompt a decline in rig activity.

Milestone Environmental Acquisition of Striker Slurry Injection Facility

Milestone announced the acquisition of the Striker slurry injection facility in Lea County, New Mexico...

Strong natural gas demand accelerates US pipeline construction

Strong demand for natural gas, driven by LNG exports and industrial use, is fueling the largest US pipeline capacity increase since 2008, with 12 projects set for completion in 2026 adding 18 bcfd of capacity.

Virginia DEQ Approves Water Permits for Transco’s SESE Pipeline

Two pipeline kingpins are engaged in a deathmatch with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to get their competing pipeline projects approved.

New Mexico targets oil companies in sweeping environmental lawsuit

New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez and state regulators recently filed a sweeping civil complaint against a network of oil and gas companies and individual operators, alleging they took part in a fraudulent scheme designed to reap profits from oil and gas wells while evading regulatory responsibilities, including plugging aging and inactive wells.

A hidden energy source was found buried beneath Texas’ soil, researchers say it could fuel the future

Researchers from the University of Texas at Austin have identified significant geothermal energy resources near the U.S.-Mexico border, particularly in the town of Presidio. This hidden energy source could provide low-emission power for the state, offering a new frontier in the world of clean energy.

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Detailed Agenda

Monday - May 4, 2026 | 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 exhibit hall (ground floor)
5:00 pm
private meeting, separate registration required
6:00 pm
Texican Court; open to all conference registrants; enjoy drinks, snacks, networking, & live entertainment (sponsorship available...)
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
Invitation only, sponsored by

Tuesday - May 5, 2026 | Conference Day 1

Start TimeDescription
8:00 am
sponsorships available (sponsors have the option to serve food items from their exhibit space...)
8:45 am
(kick-off sponsorship available...)
  • Pete Cook, Managing Partner, Oilfield Water Connection
  • Joseph Triepke, Managing Partner, Oilfield Water Connection
9:00 am
  • Robert Crain, Executive Vice President, Texas Pacific Water Resources
  • Scott Mitchell, CEO, Deep Blue
  • Jon VandenBrand, Senior Vice President, Western Midstream
10:00 am
  • Ryan Hassler, Vice President, Rystad Energy
10:30 am
  • Kelly Bennett, Co-Founder & CEO, B3 Insight
11:00 am
exhibit hall refreshments & coffee available throughout the day; coffee & espresso station sponsorships available
11:30 am
12:00 pm
12:30 pm
different food stations set up throughout exhibit area, available until 1:30 - enjoy the variety and network over great bites!

lunch sponsorships available (sponsors have the option to serve food items from their exhibit space...)
1:30 pm
  • Sean Puryear, CEO, Permian Oilfield Partners
2:15 pm
  • Robert Ballantyne, Senior Vice President, RWI Enhanced Evaporation
2:30 pm
  • Ted Wooten, Chief Engineer, Railroad Commission of Texas
3:15 pm
  • Kieron Jeffries, Director, Concept Tanks
3:30 pm
  • Michael Otto, President, Industrial Process Filtration
3:45 pm
4:30 pm
sponsored by
5:30 pm
practice for tomorrow's tournament, play a round, or just hang out and watch and network! the courts will be directly in the convention center this year...
6:30 pm
evening free for client dinners (many options in walking distance near the Irving Convention Center!)

Wednesday - May 6, 2026 | Conference Day 2

Start TimeDescription
8:00 am
sponsorships available (sponsors have the option to serve food items from their exhibit space...)
9:00 am
(kick-off sponsorship available...)
  • Pete Cook, Managing Partner, Oilfield Water Connection
  • Joseph Triepke, Managing Partner, Oilfield Water Connection
9:15 am
  • Raymond Vaz, Energy Marketing Professional, Devon Energy
  • Vrajesh Mehta, Water Manager, Oxy
  • Luis Baez, Independent [Moderator]
10:00 am
10:45 am
exhibit hall refreshments & coffee available throughout the day; coffee & espresso station sponsorships available
11:00 am
11:30 am
  • Annan Pascoe, PE VP of Subsurface, Deep Blue Water
12:00 pm
main conference ends; post-conference pickleball tournament begins (separate tickets purchased during registration required)
12:05 pm
courts next to exhibit hall with open bar and food provided; open only to conference registrants who sign up for player or spectator passes during online registration
12:15 pm
served at the pickleball courts; open only to conference registrants who sign up for player or spectator passes during online registration
1:00 pm
next to exhibit hall with open bar and food provided; open only to conference registrants who sign up for player or spectator passes during online registration; swag and lessons included plus play for bragging rights and trophy sponsored by Texas Pacific!

available sponsorships include:
- paddle sponsor
- ball sponsor
- towel sponsor
- sweatband sponsor
- food and drink sponsor
- hat/visor sponsor
- sock sponsor
4:00 pm
trophies awarded to winners; conference adjourns
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

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
4:00 pm
Conference adjourns