• 4th Annual

Marcellus Shale Water

 BUSINESS UPDATE

  • August 5, 2025 (Tuesday) | Pittsburgh, PA
SPONSORS
SPEAKERS
AGENDA
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Over 100 industry leaders gathered at the 4th Annual Marcellus Shale Water Business Update in Pittsburgh on August 5, 2025, to explore the latest trends that had been shaping the Appalachian produced water sector. Attendees learned from experts about commercialization, business risks, operations, and capital allocation, while networking with top E&P, midstream, and water service professionals. The event took place at the Omni William Penn Hotel and included a special outing to a Pirates game on August 4.

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Speakers

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Marisa Passerrello
Environmental Engineer
Highland Field Services
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Chris Murray, P.Eng.
Chief Operating Officer
Cleantek Industries Inc.
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Johnny Goff
Water Superintendent
Infinity Natural Resources
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Michael College
Surface Water Supervisor
Susquehanna River Basin Commission
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Shane Johanson
Sr. Director Ops. Disposal Solutions
Select Water Solutions
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Mike Hurey
Engineer Advisor
Coterra
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Jason Harding
Director Of Water Operations
CNX
Bruderly
Lisa Bruderly
Attorney At Law
Babst Calland
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Mike Vitello
Managing Partner
TNT Excavation Inc
paul hart
Paul Hart
Director Of Environmental Services
Diversified Energy
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Gary Steinbauer
Environmental Attorney
Babst Calland
jeff gilbert
Jeff Gilbert
Managing Director of the Production Operations Center
EQT Corporation
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Chris Patterson
Water Infrastructure Manager
Northeast Natural Energy
edward strauser
Edward Strauser, PMP
Director of Automation
Keystone Clearwater Solutions
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Ryan Hassler
Vice President
Rystad Energy
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Aethan Sakell
Vice President Of Business Development
Core Linepipe
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Brad Blakeman
Director Of Business Development
Energy Water Solutions
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Jon Malone
Director of Business Development
TETRA Technologies
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Nikolas Kadenas
Vice President NE Operations
HydroEdge Solutions
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Tom Tomastik
Chief Geologist and Regulatory Specialist
ALL Consulting
pete cook
Peter Cook
Managing Partner
Oilfield Water Connection
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Joseph Triepke
Managing Partner
Oilfield Water Connection
Sponsors
Tetra Technologies
VIP Baseball Suite Sponsor
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Executive Dinner Sponsor
ISCO Industries logo
Reception Sponsor
WiFi Sponsor
Core Linepipe
Case Study Sponsor
Babst Calland
Lunch Sponsor
Kickoff Sponsor
HydroEdge Solutions
Notebook Sponsor
Case Study Sponsor
WaterTech
Exhibiting Sponsor
Energy Water Solutions
Exhibiting Sponsor
Highland Field Services
Logo Sponsor
Logo Sponsor
Supporting Organization
Media Partner
Marcellus Drilling News
Media Partner
Infill Thinking
Media Partner
Petroleum Connection
Media Partner
Agenda
Pre-Conference - Aug 4th (Mon)Description
1:00 pmMarcellus E&P Operator Working Group Meeting (Co-Hosted With Marcellus Logistics Group)
private meeting, separate registration required
6:00 pmBaseball Night With Industry Friends In PNC Park VIP Suite - Pirates vs. Giants
to attend, must have ticket (add at check out or included for first 60 registrations)
gates open at 5:10pm game begins at 6:40pm
Sponsored by
Main Event - Aug 5th (Tues)Description (All Sessions To Be Held In Omni William Penn Conference Space)
8:00 amNetworking Breakfast & Registration Desk Opens
9:00 amOpening Remarks
• Pete Cook, Oilfield Water Connection
• Joseph Triepke, Oilfield Water Connection
9:15 amAppalachian E&P Outlook Data Keynote
• Ryan Hassler, Rystad Energy
9:45 amE&P Water Management Perspectives Panel
• Jeff Gilbert, EQT
• Jason Harding, CNX
• Chris Patterson, Northeast Natural Resources
• Mike Vitello, TNT Excavation
• Joseph Triepke, Oilfield Water Connection [M]
10:30 amNetworking Break In Exhibit Hall
11:00 amWater Logistics Panel
• Edward Strauser, Keystone Clearwater Solutions [Chair]
• Shane Johanson, Select Water Solutions
• Mike Hurey, Coterra
• Brad Blakeman, Energy Water Solutions
11:40 amLarge Diameter Pipeline Water Transfer Costs & Benefits Fireside Chat
• Aethan Sakell, Core Linepipe USA
• Marisa Passerrello, Highland Field Services
12:00 pmNetworking Lunch With Time To Visit Exhibits
Lunch Sponsored by
1:30 pmTrump Energy & Water Policy Update
• Lisa Bruderly, Babst Calland
• Gary Steinbauer, Babst Calland
2:10 pmWaste Heat Recovery For Targeted Wastewater Reduction
• Chris Murray, Cleantek Industries
2:20 pmWater Sharing 2 Years Into Formalization [Fireside Chat]
• Johnny Goff, Infinity Natural Resources
• Joseph Triepke, Oilfield Water Connection
2:45 pmAfternoon Networking Break In Exhibit Hall
3:15 pmWater Disposal & Waste To Value Trends Panel
• Nikolas Kadenas, HydroEdge Solutions [Chair]
• Paul Hart, Diversified Energy
• Tom Tomastik, ALL Consulting
• Jon Malone, TETRA
4:00 pmWater Sourcing Data Trends
• Michael College, Susquehanna River Basin Commission
4:20 pmClosing Remarks
• Pete Cook, Oilfield Water Connection
• Joseph Triepke, Oilfield Water Connection
4:25 pmNetworking Drinks Reception In Exhibit Area
sponsored by
6:00 pmReception Ends
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