The annual Water in Energy Conference took place this week at the Bush Convention Center in Midland. Hosted by The University of Texas Permian Basin’s Shepperd Leadership Institute, now in its 6th year, this prestigious event gathered industry leaders, policymakers, researchers and stakeholders to explore technology, share key insights and discuss critical issues surrounding water management in the energy sector.
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Attendees gather and chat during day 1 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 6, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Members of the Exxon Mobil team pose before kicking off day 1 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 6, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Bart Cahir, Senior VP of Upstream Unconventional for ExxonMobil, welcomes guests to day 1 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 6, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Dr. John Moon, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley Energy Partners, discusses global considerations in the future of energy transitions during the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference keynote dinner banquet March 6, 2024, at Midland Country Club. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Dr. John Moon, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley Energy Partners, discusses global considerations in the future of energy transitions during the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference keynote dinner banquet March 6, 2024, at Midland Country Club. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Ashley Kegley-Whitehead, CCO for Infinity Water Solutions, Meredith Dixon, Representative in the New Mexico State House of Representatives, James C. Kenney, Cabinet Secretary for the New Mexico Environment Department, and Jennifer Bradfute, Founder of Bradfute Law, discuss water reuse in New Mexico during day 1 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 6, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Attendees chat during day 1 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 6, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Attendees chat during day 1 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 6, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Guests listen and take notes during panels throughout day 1 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 6, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Dr. John Moon, Managing Director at Morgan Stanley Energy Partners, poses with the crew from UTPB during the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference keynote dinner banquet March 6, 2024, at Midland Country Club. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Attendees grab lunch during day 1 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 6, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Members of the Young Women’s Leadership Academy pose during day 1 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 6, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
State Representative Brooks Landgraf, who serves as Chairman of the Texas House Environmental Regulation Committee, speaks about navigating Texas’ water landscape during lunch at day 1 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 6, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Rick McCurdy, VP of Sustainability and Innovation for Select Water Solutions; Brian Weeks, P.E., Senior Director of Business Development at GTI Energy; Dr. Zachary Still, Research Assistant Professor for the New Mexico Produced Water Research Consortium; Michael Dunkel, Energy, Water & Carbon Advisor at Tetra Tech; and Aurko Dutta, VP of Commercial for Swift Current Energy, discuss fossil fuels and hydrogen during day 1 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 6, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Bill Austin, Managing Partner at Daniel Energy Partners; David Szmigielski, Executive Director for the Wells Fargo Sustainable Finance & Advisory Group; David Miller, Partner at Latham & Watkins; Michael Dyson, Co-Founder and CEO of Infinity Water Solutions; and Scott Mitchell, CEO of Deep Blue, discuss mergers, acquisitions and other financing strategies during day 1 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 6, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Laura Capper, Founder and CEO at EnergyMakers Advisory Group, and Dr. Chris Harich, Chief OOO for XRI, discuss beneficial reuse pilot project progress during day 1 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 6, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Attendees listen and take notes during day 1 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 6, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Lisa Henthorne from Aris Water Solutions discusses beneficial reuse pilot project progress during day 1 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 6, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Max Wright, Partner at Shafer, Davis, O’Leary & Stoker, introduces Carroll Martin during day 1 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 6, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Attendees chat during day 2 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 7, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Ben Warden, Director of Supply Water for Deep Blue; Bryce Reed, Vice President of Water Transfer and Operational Technology at Select Water Solutions; Lauren Palmer, Production Reporting Manager for Diamondback Energy; Steven Anson, Measurement Manager with WaterBridge Operating LLC; and Ben Nabors, Superintendent of Field Services at Pioneer Natural Resources, discuss water byproduct during day 2 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 7, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Attendees chat during day 2 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 7, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Adam Jacques, Chief Geneticist at AgSense LLC, and Dr. Mahdi Malmali, Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University, discuss treated produced water during day 2 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 7, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Kirby Lindsey, VP of Strategic Projects at Oxy discusses pore space pressure versus disposal volume during day 2 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 7, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Women in energy are recognized during day 2 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 7, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Adam Friedman, Partner at McElroy, McElroy, Sullivan, Miller & Weber LLP, discusses legal updates and expansion on seismicity during day 2 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 7, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Richard Brantley, Senior VP of Operations at University Lands and 2024 Board Chairman, discusses state land management during day 2 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 7, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Dr. Zacariah Hildenbrand, CSO at Infinity Water Solutions; Dr. Aaron Redman, Environmental Scientist for ExxonMobil; Brian Bohm, Environmental Sustainability Manager for Apache; and Jason Mothersbaugh, VP of WaterTectonics, discuss innovations in water quality monitoring during day 2 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 7, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Dr. Kyle Murray, Principal Scientist at Murray GeoConsulting LLC; Hood Whitson, CEO at Element3; Jake Hendricks, Senior Director of Business Development for Renovo Resources LLC; and Forest Dorn, President of IoFina, discuss critical mineral opportunities during day 2 of the PLC
Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 7, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
Ted Wooten, Chief Engineer in the Division of Oil and Gas for the Railroad Commission of Texas, discusses Texas and New Mexico regulations during day 2 of the Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference March 7, 2024, at Bush Convention Center. Photo Credit: The Oilfield Photographer, Inc.
