Oilfield Technology

JUNE 27, 2025

As fields age, they generate higher water to oil ratios. In some mature fields, 10 barrels of water are generated for every barrel of oil produced. However, it is becoming a problem in some onshore fields. In recent years these higher disposal volumes have led to seismic events in several states.

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Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

APRIL 21, 2025

From there we started building SWDs [saltwater disposal well facilities] and buildings, along with awnings and all, he said. Secretaries in the office and foremen/supervisors in the field are key parts of the daily structure. Knowing a lot of people is an advantage, I guess, in the oil field. They tend to call me back.

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Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

APRIL 14, 2025

If that water cannot be injected back into the disposal wells, where is it all going to go? Well, hold your literal and metaphorical horses. Ira Yates, president and Founder of Friends of the Pecos River (more at: friendsofthepecosriver.org) recently said during an interview, Well, the water has to be clean.

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Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

MAY 1, 2025

Establishing a clear process for all parties to address field-related issues is essential. The bill also enhances penalties for unlawful appropriation of petroleum products and equipment, and establishes criminal penalties for operating disposal wells without a permit.

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