University Of Wyoming CEPWM Is Pushing The Boundaries Of What’s Possible In Oilfield Water. Join Them At The Next Oilfield Water Connection Event
The University Of Wyoming Center for Excellence in Produced Water Management (CEPWM) is pushing the envelope on research in oilfield water management, not only on the technical front but also on the economics of produced water reuse.
The Center’s research is extremely valuable to the oilfield water industry, as is the pipeline of human talent the Center is developing. Students involved with the Center will be future leaders in the oilfield water industry.
Here at Oilfield Water Connection, we had a chance to speak by phone with Dr. Jon Brant, CEPWM Director, in August 2019. Several of our takeaways from that conversation will get you up to speed quickly on the CEPWM’s background, mission and projects:
CEPWM got its start about 6 years ago with a grant from the state of Wyoming to explore beneficial reuse avenues for produced water from the oil industry.
The Center is a collection of 15 faculty members, students, and research professionals from across the University of Wyoming.
The Center has graduated dozens of college students into O&G industry roles.
Most of these students have gone to work in Texas oilfield water positions.
Three focus areas for the Center within produced water management include: technology, economics of water treatment, and reuse implications.
A key avenue the Center is exploring is how to make produced water a resource instead of a burden – a relevant topic that regularly surfaces in our events and newsletter.
The CEPWM’s research footprint is not contained to just Wyoming. The organization has worked with the O&G industry and conducted research projects in the MidCon, West Texas and Rockies oilfield markets.
The Center partners with upstream operators and water midstream companies to apply academic research techniques in real-world applications.
One thing that we really like about the Center’s leadership team is that they are not your stereotypical academics. These guys really get industry, economic and commercial realities. They devote their research bandwidth to ideas and concepts that they believe will work in the real world, embracing a commercial mindset.
The center is currently working with a midstream company on membrane distillation to treat high salinity brines in Oklahoma and Texas where conventional and mechanical desalinization do not make sense (pilots are forthcoming)…
The center is actively looking for industry partners – either through funding, feedback, or opportunities to partner on problem solving in the field. This is a mission we are excited to help promote!
Welcoming The University Of Wyoming CEPWM As A Supporting Organization For Oilfield Water Connection’s Industry Update Conference
Today, Oilfield Water Connection is pleased to announce that CEPWM will be a supporting organization for our upcoming Industry Update conference. We look forward to hosting CEPWM representatives in Houston this October 4 and then continuing to follow their work and provide the Center with a nexus of connection to industry.
Attendees at the Oilfield Water Industry Update will be able to meet the Center’s director as well as several talented University of Wyoming CEPWM students who are uniquely well positioned to pursue impactful careers in the oilfield water industry after their studies.
Oilfield Water Connection plans to strengthen our relationship with CEPWM over time, contributing more to their efforts as our reach grows. We are excited about the University of Wyoming’s investment in produced water research and curriculum. We believe that our conference attendees have much to gain from the research and talent that the Center is developing.
If you are attending our October 4 event and would like an introduction to CEPWM representatives, please find an Oilfield Water Connection team member and ask – we will be happy to make that connection for you.
Detailed Agenda
Monday - May 5, 2025 | Pre-Conference
Start Time
Description
10:30 am
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B3 Insight's Ripple Effects Summit Begins
Private meeting, separate registration required
12:00 pm
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B3 Insight's Ripple Effects Luncheon
Private meeting, separate registration required
1:00 pm
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B3 Insight's Ripple Effects Summit Continues
Private meeting, separate registration required
2:00 pm
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Exhibitor Set-up
In the Irving Convention Center Ballroom
5:00 pm
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Happy Hour for B3 Insight's Ripple Effects Summit & Permian Basin Water Management Council
Private meeting, separate registration required
6:00 pm
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Cinco De Mayo Welcome Celebration
Open to all conference registrants; drinks, snacks, entertainment; sponsored by
Water Reuse & Recycling (John Cave, Expand Energy)
Nanotechnology for Subsurface Water Management (Steve Gornick, 9Band Operating)
3:00 pm
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Networking Break In Exhibit Hall
In exhibit hall
3:30 pm
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Pressure Risk Rising - So What & What Next?
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
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Containment Certainty: Delivering The World's Largest Produced Water Storage Tanks
Kieron Jeffries, Concept Tanks
4:15 pm
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Transaction & Capital Market Trends In Water Midstream
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
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Ranch Water Networking Reception In Exhibit Hall
Sponsored by
6:30 pm
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Ranch Water Networking Reception Ends
Evening free for client dinners
Wednesday - May 7, 2025 | Conference Day 2
Start Time
Description
8:00 am
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Networking Breakfast
In exhibit hall
9:00 am
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Opening Remarks
Pete Cook, Oilfield Water Connection
Joseph Triepke, Oilfield Water Connection
9:15 am
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Using A Molten Salt Reactor For Thermal Desalination [Fireside Chat]
Doug Robison, Natura Resources
Justin Sink, Natura Resources
Joseph Triepke, Oilfield Water Connection [Moderator]
9:45 am
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Out-Of-Basin Disposal Trends
Dane Broussard, CORE Linepipe [Chair]
Robert Crain, Texas Pacific Water Resources
Taylor Spalla, Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP
Chris Harich, XRI
10:30 am
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Networking Break In Exhibit Hall
break sponsor
11:00 am
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Navigating New Mexico Water
Brandon Durrett, Jackson Walker LLP [Chair]
Keith Gardner, KJG Strategies
David Grounds, Pilot Water Solutions
Nate Alleman, Ace Energy Advisors
11:40 am
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The Role Of Private Equity Backed Companies In Water Midstream [Fireside Chat]
Rob Rice, Gravity
Michael Anderson, Layne Water Midstream
Joseph Triepke, Oilfield Water Connection (Moderator)
12:00 pm
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Closing Remarks
Pete Cook, Oilfield Water Connection
Joseph Triepke, Oilfield Water Connection
12:15 pm
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Conference Sessions Conclude
Exhibitor breakdown; time for pickleball tournament preparation, transportation, and lunch at courts
1:00 pm
Tournament play will be from 2:30-5:30, but we are allowed on the courts for warm up starting at 1pm and food and drinks will be out at that time so you can plan to have lunch here after the morning sessions and before tournament play. We will have pickleball pros giving lessons on 3 of the courts from 1:30-2:30.
Produced Water Pickleball Tournament
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