OILFIELD WATER

 Markets CONFERENCE

The reimagined 6th Annual Oilfield Water Markets Conference will take place on May 5-6, 2026, at the Irving Convention Center. Senior executives will gather to discuss critical action items in Lower 48 produced water, including business model evolution, competitive landscape, capital, regulations, infrastructure trends, and future risks and opportunities. Delegates will include top E&Ps, water midstream professionals, water service and logistics providers, equipment suppliers, data providers, investors, regulators, landowners, and other stakeholders in the oilfield water marketplace.

2026 Conference Reimagined!

If you liked the past 5 editions of this prestigious conference, you are going to love what comes next! Big changes and upgrades are in store for our 6th year to enhance the experience for all participants and create unrivaled value for our sponsors and speakers. This graphic summarizes some of the improvements.

And beyond the cutting-edge education, networking, and upgrades we are planning for you at the Irving Convention Center in May 2026, explore the vibrant entertainment district nearby. Keep the connections going with endless dining, entertainment, and nightlife options just steps away.

Don’t miss out on the opportunities and energy this reimagined event will deliver! Join us in 2026 for an unforgettable conference experience that’s bigger, bolder, and bursting with opportunity.

500 West Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, TX 75039

Venue Upgrade

We’re transforming the spacious ground-level Exhibit Hall at the Irving Convention Center into the heart of the action! Sponsors, showcase your brand with trailer-mounted displays, parked right next to your booth in the Exhibit Hall, to captivate and impress attendees.

Network Lounges

New dedicated networking spaces in the Exhibit Hall will spark connections, foster collaboration, and create unforgettable moments for attendees and sponsors alike.

Dive Deep

We’re adding two breakout stages in the Exhibit Hall to offer more focused small group sessions, letting attendees customize their experience beyond the Main Stage.

Shared Bites

Say goodbye to predictable plated lunches! On the first full day, explore a variety of sponsor-hosted food and beverage stations in the Exhibit Hall. Savor diverse flavors while mingling with sponsors, speakers, and fellow attendees.

Game On

The Exhibit Hall will buzz with excitement! From cornhole to putting greens, fun activities in the hall will keep the energy high. We are bringing pickleball courts INTO THE CONVENTION CENTER for the May 6th tournament right next to the exhibits. Best networking you’ve ever experienced at any event!

Buzz Worthy

These bold changes will break the mold of the standard conference format, delivering a dynamic, memorable experience that’ll have everyone talking for months. Connect with customers and partners in fresh, exciting ways!

Actionable Agenda

This year’s cutting-edge agenda delivers the information you need to hear with no fluff, no sales pitches, and no dull moments.

It is carefully designed with input from top industry executives.

Click here to see what you have to look forward to!

General Registration

$1595

Ready to Register?

Are you flying into Dallas for the conference?

You can save some money on rental cars, parking, or Uber by jumping on the DART System from the airport (DFW or Love Field) and make your way to the Irving Convention Center Station.  From there, it is a short walk to the Irving Convention Center, Westin, or Texican Court. Learn more here.

Pickleball Tournament

May 6 Right Next To The Exhibit Hall!

 Irving Convention Center

Join us for an exciting networking outing and friendly competition to close out the best oilfield water conference of 2026! The event will begin at 12:00pm right after the conference sessions conclude, and it will happen right next to the exhibits! This year, we are bringing courts into the Irving Convention Center. The event will start with a courtside lunch, warmups, and an “introduction to pickleball” by a pickleball pro. The tournament will run from 1pm to 5:30pm, with paddles, balls, food, drinks, and swag included with the registration. Compete for the 2026 PW Pickleball Champ trophy sponsored by Texas Pacific!

(TO JOIN AS A PLAYER OR SPECTATOR YOU MUST BE REGISTERED – Pickleball tickets are available as an add-on in the conference registration checkout form.)

Pickleball sponsorships are offered as Sponsor Enhancements, available for selection during  registration.

CNP Grapevine, TX

Speakers

noahahmed
Noah Ahmed
Senior Manager, Strategy & Special Projects
Select Water Solutions
natealleman
Nathan Alleman
Owner – Chief Regulatory Advisor
Ace Energy Advisors
michael anderson
J. Michael Anderson
Former Chief Executive Officer
Formerly Layne Water Midstream
luis baez
Luis Baez
Advisor
Tachyus
bob ballantyne
Robert Ballantyne
SVP, Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopist
RWI Enhanced Evaporation
Barry
Barry Barksdale
President
PDS Energy Information
BENNETT
Kelly Bennett
Co-Founder & CEO
B3 Insight
WJB Headshot
Will Bernitsky
Vice President
Bison Water Midstream
timcarroll1
Tim Carroll
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc.
Senior Vice President
john cave
John Cave
Senior Foreman, Water
Expand Energy
steve cole
Stephen Cole
Executive VP & Partner
Five Point Energy
pete cook
Peter Cook
Managing Partner
Oilfield Water Connection
robert_crain
Robert Crain
Executive Vice President
Texas Pacific Water Resources
phillip_douget_1
Phillip Douget
Manager, Integrated Services
Civitas Resources
John Durand
John R. Durand
CEO
Magnificent Desolation, LLC
brandondurrett
Brandon Durrett
Partner
Jackson Walker LLP
bentsen
Bentsen Falb
Managing Director
Raymond James & Associates
john gunn
John Gunn
Manager of Emerging Technologies
Bechtel
HASSLER
Ryan Hassler
Vice President
Rystad Energy
chrisherrington
Christian Herrington
Senior Director - Commercial Operations
WaterBridge
jinxuanhu
Jinxuan Hu
Vice President Engineered Water Solutions
Select Water Solutions
joshualancaster
Joshua Lancaster
Business Development
Delek Logistics Partners
haydenmcentire
Hayden McEntire
Senior VP, Integrated Operations and Planning
WaterBridge
vrajesh
Vrajesh Mehta
Manager Water Technology, Analytics, and Development
Oxy
tyler milam
Tyler Milam
Senior Vice President, Crude, Water and New Energy Ventures
Kinetik
scott mitchell
Scott Mitchell
Co-Founder, CEO
Deep Blue
john nesland
John Nesland
Founder & Managing Partner
Baymont Advisors
vitalis
Vitalis Nzerem
Pressure Mitigation Advisor
ExxonMobil
otto
Michael Otto
President
Industrial Process Filtration
patrick patton
Patrick Patton
VP of Products
B3 Insight
sean puryear
Sean Puryear
CEO
Permian Oilfield Partners
jason schumacher
Jason Schumacher
Partner
O’Melveny & Myers LLP
katie smye
Katie Smye
Principal Investigator, Center for Injection and Seismicity Research
The University of Texas at Austin
taylor spalla
Taylor Spalla
Partner
Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP
sumner
Bret Sumner
Shareholder
Beatty & Wozniak, P.C.
Matt_Tate
Matt Tate
Vice President, Business Development
Dakota Midstream, LLC
PTominac_Headshot
Philip Tominac
Sr. Engineer
National Energy Technology Laboratory
TRIEPKE5
Joseph Triepke
Managing Partner
Oilfield Water Connection
priceforbesweb
Graeme Valentine
Producer
Price Forbes
jonvandebrand
Jon VandenBrand
Senior Vice President, Commercial
Western Midstream
ray vaz
Raymond Vaz
Energy Marketing Professional
Devon Energy
hoodwhitson
Hood Whitson
CEO
Element3 Resources
ted wooten
Ted Wooten
Chief Engineer
Railroad Commission of Texas
Alex-Headshot
Alex Wylie
President & CEO
LibertyStream
Sponsorship Opportunities

PLATINUM

ONLY 1 LEFT

$27,500
8 Company Registrations
10'x20' Exhibit Space + Basic Electric
Logo on Event Website, Signage & Emails
Sponsor Profile Page in Conference App
Attendee List 2 Weeks Before Event Starts
5 FREE Operator Customer Registrations
50% OFF Additional Company Registrations
2 FREE Sponsor Enhancements
Provide Welcoming Remarks
Optional Trailer-Mounted Exhibit
Option to Add Booth Space

GOLD

ONLY 2 LEFT

$9,500
3 Company Registrations
10'x10' Exhibit Space + Basic Electric
Logo on Event Website, Signage & Emails
Sponsor Profile Page in Conference App
Attendee List 2 Weeks Before Event Starts
1 FREE Operator Customer Registration
50% OFF Additional Company Registrations
1 FREE Sponsor Enhancement
Option to Add Booth Space
Optional Trailer-Mounted Exhibit
Feature

SILVER

ONLY 2 LEFT

$6,000
2 Company Registrations
Tabletop Exhibit Space - NO Electric
Logo on Event Website, Signage & Emails
Sponsor Profile Page in Conference App
Attendee List 2 Weeks Before Event Starts
Option to Purchase Sponsor Enhancement
Optional Trailer-Mounted Exhibit
Feature
Feature
Feature
 
Sponsors
B3 Insight
Platinum + Summit + Dinner Sponsor
Platinum + Lanyard + Program Sponsor
Texas Pacific Water Resources
Gold + Pickleball Sponsor
WaterBridge
Gold + Water Bottles
Western Midstream
Gold + Pickleball Sponsor
Tetra Technologies
Gold + Pens Sponsor
Gold + Coffee Sponsor
RWI Enhanced Evaporation
Gold + Case Study + Day One Reception Sponsor
Keystone Clearwater Solutions
Gold + Cigar Sponsor
Concept Tanks
Gold+Case Study Sponsor
Gold+Case Study Sponsor
Gold + Notebooks Sponsor
Premier Equipment Corp Inc
Gold Sponsor
O'Melveny
Silver + Charging Station Sponsor
Raymond James
Silver Sponsor
Lightning Dome Protectors
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
EMP Defense
Silver Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Lanmark
Silver Sponsor
World Water Works
Silver Sponsor
Permian Oilfield Partners
Bronze + WiFI Sponsor
Alliant
Bronze + Welcome Reception Sponsor
Bronze + Welcome Reception Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Patriot Environmental
Bronze + Pickleball Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Kelly Hart
Bronze Sponsor
CarboNet
Bronze Sponsor
Jackson Walker
Bronze Sponsor
Envirotech Engineering
Bronze Sponsor
ISCO Industries logo
Bronze Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
BuySWD
Bronze Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Bechtel
Bronze Sponsor
RRC logo
Exhibitor
Media Partner
Allstream Insiders
Media Partner
Media Partner
The Power Connection
Supporting Organization
ScalingUp! H2O
Media Partner
Permian Basin Water Management Council logo
Supporting Organization
Upstream Calendar
Supporting Organization
Infill Thinking
Media Partner
Petroleum Connection
Supporting Organization
Alternative Lodging

TEXICAN SOLD OUT

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Irving / Las Colinas

333 W. John Carpenter Freeway Irving, TX 75039 | (972) 910-0302

With the conference nearly here and in high demand, our initial roomblock at the Texican has sold out and most of the hotels in the area are full or pricey. We have arranged for a conference discount at the Holiday Inn Express just behind the Convention Center (a half mile walk or a one mile drive to the conference venue).  Call 972-910-0302 and use the group block code OIL to get our discounted rate or book online using the link below.
 

Discounted Room Rate

$119

per night

Don't Miss This Event!

Detailed Agenda

Monday - May 4, 2026 | Pre-Conference

Start TimeDescription
8:00 am
private meeting, separate registration required
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
  • Bentsen Falb, Managing Director, Raymond James (Moderator)
9:45 am
  • Ryan Hassler, Vice President, Rystad Energy
10:15 am
  • Kelly Bennett, Co-Founder & CEO, B3 Insight
10:45 am
exhibit hall refreshments & coffee available throughout the day; espresso station sponsorship available
11:15 am
  • Christian Herrington, Senior Director - Commercial Operations, WaterBridge
  • Hayden McEntire, Senior VP - Integrated Operations and Planning, WaterBridge
  • Taylor Spalla, Partner, Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP (Moderator)
11:45 am
  • Alex Wylie, CEO, LibertyStream
  • John Gunn, Manager of Emerging Technologies, Bechtel
  • Hood Whitson, CEO, Element3 Resources
  • Jinxuan Hu, Vice President Engineered Water Solutions, Select Water Solutions
  • John Durand, CEO, Magnificent Desolation LLC [Moderator]
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
  • Tyler Milam, Senior Vice President, Kinetik
  • Sean Puryear, CEO, Permian Oilfield Partners
  • Graeme Valentine, Producer, Price Forbes & Partners
  • Tim Carroll, Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. Senior Vice President
  • Jason Schumacher, Partner, O’Melveny & Myers LLP (Moderator)
2:15 pm
  • Robert Ballantyne, Senior Vice President, RWI Enhanced Evaporation
2:30 pm
  • Will Bernitsky, Senior Director - Commercial Operations, Bison Water Midstream
  • John Cave, Senior Foreman Water, Expand Energy
  • Matt Tate, VP, Dakota Midstream
  • Bret Sumner, Shareholder, Beatty & Wozniak, P.C. (Moderator)
3:15 pm
  • Kieron Jeffries, Director, Concept Tanks
3:30 pm
  • Michael Otto, President, Industrial Process Filtration
3:45 pm
  • Ted Wooten, Chief Engineer, Railroad Commission of Texas
  • Nathan Alleman, Chief Regulatory Advisor, Ace Energy Advisors
  • Brandon Durrett, Partner, Jackson Walker LLP (Moderator)
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
  • Phillip Douget, Manager, Integrated Services, Civitas Resources
  • Luis Baez, Independent [Moderator]
10:00 am
  • Katie Smye, Principal Investigator, UT Center for Injection and Seismicity Research
  • Vitalis Nzerem, Pressure Mitigation Advisor, ExxonMobil
  • Noah Ahmed, Senior Manager - Strategy & Special Projects, Select Water Solutions
  • Patrick Patton, VP, B3 Insight (Moderator)
10:45 am
exhibit hall refreshments & coffee available throughout the day; espresso station sponsorship available
11:00 am
  • Stephen Cole, Executive VP & Partner, Five Point Energy
  • Joshua Lancaster, Business Development, Delek Logistics
  • Michael Anderson, Former CEO, Layne Water Midstream
  • John Nesland, Founder & Managing Partner, Baymont Advisors (Moderator)
11:30 am
  • Barry Barksdale, President, PDS Energy Information
  • Philip Tominac, Sr. Engineer, National Energy Technology Laboratory
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 with paddles sponsored by Western Midstream!

available sponsorships include:
- ball sponsor
- towel sponsor
- sweatband sponsor
- food and drink sponsor
- sock sponsor
4:00 pm
trophies awarded to winners; conference adjourns
Detailed Agenda

The Oilfield Water Connection team is engaging with the industry’s top executives to develop a unique market-focused agenda for the full-cycle oilfield water management industry. Prominent thought leaders, CEOs, and analysts will take the stage to share unparalleled insight on the trends that matter most for commerce in this sector.

Market structure, procurement, supply chain, sustainability, and finance themes will be unpacked to illuminate the ever-changing competitive landscape paradigm in oilfield water.

Attendees will be immersed in discussion about the drivers of the multi-billion dollar addressable market surrounding the oilfield water molecule.

Check out the 5th Annual Oilfield Water Markets Conference to see the topics and speakers from the previous event.

Note that this year we will kick off each day on the Main Stage, but after the morning break the agenda content will shift to the two breakout stages in the Exhibit Hall.  The breakout stages will stagger panel start times, enabling attendees to customize their agenda and to go deeper into specific topics with experts in smaller group discussions.

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