The Art of a Water Midstream Deal

Oilfield water midstream companies are the fastest-growing segment of the oil and gas sector today. An industry that is projected to grow significantly over the next few years. IHS Markit, Woods Mackenzie, Rystad Energy and Raymond James all…
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Water Disposal Stands Out in the Growing US Onshore Upstream Water Lifecycle Market

IHS Markit estimates the US oilfield water management to be valued at around $37 billion in 2019, representing a 12% year-on-year (y/y) market growth from 2018; this is mainly driven by water disposal and water logistics. The Permian Basin…
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No Free Lunch – The Water Challenges Facing Operating Companies in the Permian Basin

The resource abundance in the US of the past decade came from the relentless drive to perfect the application of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing techniques. Operators and service companies now have a very good handle on these upfront…
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The Permian Basin Leads Demand Growth in Oilfield Water Management Market

IHS Markit recently estimated the US oilfield water management market to now be valued somewhere around $37.5 billion. That represents a 12% year-on-year market growth from 2018—mainly driven by water disposal and water hauling. On our recent…

Permian Needs $9 Billion Worth of New Wells—But Not for Crude

As much as $9 billion will be needed over the next decade just to throw away dirty water in the world’s busiest shale field, according to Raymond James & Associates Inc. The scale of the challenge is mind-boggling: drillers typically…

Integration, Collaboration Drive Water Midstream Growth in Permian

Finding commercially viable solutions for handling produced water has become an urgent challenge for operators in the Permian Basin. As production ramps up and the saltwater disposal (SWD) well capacity gets strained to its limit, there is…
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Permian Basin water disposal volumes expected to double by 2022

Oilfield wastewater disposal volumes are expected to double in the Permian Basin within the next two to three years, a new analysis from global energy intelligence firm Wood Mackenzie shows. As drilling activity continues to expand in…

Pump it Up: Best Bets for Moving Produced Water

Whether for disposal or water recycle, help is available for specifying the right pump for the job. New trends have emerged in the world of water management for domestic oil and gas production as more companies look for ways to recycle produced…