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News Digest
WaterBridge Eyes Expansion Of Long Haul Water Project
This week, CEO Jason Long said: "Based on the high demand and positive customer reception to the first phase of the Speedway Pipeline project, WaterBridge is looking forward to developing incremental projects associated with the second phase of the project as early as the second half of 2026." IMPORTANT NOTE - come to the Oilfield Water Markets Conference May 5th at the Irving Convention Center to hear a unique panel discussion exploring long haul disposal trends with some of WaterBridge's braintrust behind this project!
Tetra Sees ‘Huge’ Potential in Oilfield Water’s Ability to Meet Data Center Needs
The convergence of electricity-hungry data centers with an abundance of produced water is creating new opportunities for technology providers in the Permian Basin and elsewhere.
Sunvapor's Pilot Desalination Facility Purifies Oilfield Water in the Permian Basin
Sunvapor, Inc., a leading developer of low-carbon industrial process plants, and Southeast New Mexico College (SENMC) have commenced joint operations of the country's first solar desalination facility located at a commercial salt water disposal well.
Diesel prices surge to $5 per gallon, highest since 2022, as Iran war disrupts global oil supplies
This is going to cause oilfield supply chain inflation...
Oil prices top $103 as U.S. allies reluctant to escort tankers in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rose as doubts lingered over a U.S.-led coalition to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
What the Oil Futures Curve Is Saying About Iran
The out month pricing lift might be more indicative of future produced water volume than the front-month spike...
$100 Oil Could Deliver $63 Billion Cash Surge to U.S. Shale
U.S. shale producers could earn an extra $63.4?billion in 2026 if WTI Crude averages $100/barrel, benefiting those without Middle East exposure.
Permian Disposal Divergence Analysis
The divergence between the Delaware and Midland basins reinforces a basin-specific reality. Disposal planning assumptions reflect current regulatory behavior, pressure conditions, and protest exposure—not historical averages.
UW Researchers Publish Article on Hydrogen Production Using Wastewater
The paper, titled “Advancing hydrogen production: A comprehensive review of wastewater reforming techniques, feedstocks and opportunities,” published in the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, provides the first comprehensive review of integrating wastewater treatment with hydrocarbon reforming.
Oil Regulators Found Hundreds of Wells Violating Oklahoma Rules. Then They Ignored Their Findings.
Oklahoma took on an ambitious project to catalog all of the state’s injection wells, which shoot toxic waste generated by oil drilling back into the ground. Despite records showing risk of drinking water pollution, the state chose not to act.
Q&A: Data centers, petroleum and sustainable water in 2026
Baker Botts Fellow Gabriel Collins talks about the impact of water scarcity on the data center and petrochemical sectors, with a focus on policy levers, infrastructure investments, and technological advancements that can ensure resilient and sustainable operations.
A plan to get more electricity to West Texas may come undone
If Texas wants to continue to be a leader in oil, the Permian Basin needs more energy.
LibertyStream Begins Installation and Integration of DLE Extraction and Refining Systems at Select Water Solutions’ Site; Initial Production Expected Early Q2
LibertyStream has completed site preparations and begun installing its direct lithium extraction and lithium carbonate refining systems at Select Water Solutions’ site in Howard County, Texas.
Permian Midstream Buildouts Signal a Bet on Brighter Natural Gas Market
Permian midstream companies have been bolstering their natural gas gathering networks and processing plants to sync with projects that will boost egress capacity by the end of the 2026.
Pennsylvania publishes long-awaited study on radioactivity in landfill runoff
Experts worried about the long-term impacts of fracking waste say more research is required.
24-Mile Pipeline in Licking County, OH Planned to Feed Data Center
The Energy Cooperative (TEC) has proposed a 24-mile-long, 24-inch natural gas pipeline across Licking County, Ohio, stretching from Bennington Township to the New Albany International Business Park.
Infinity Natural Resources Announces Pricing of Upsized Offering of $550 Million of 7.625% Senior Notes due 2031
The funding window is open for nat gas! The size of this offering was increased from the previously announced $500 million to $550 million.
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