Producer's Edge

APRIL 22, 2025

In the vast expanse of Texas oil fields, a critical but often overlooked challenge lies beneath the surface: produced water management. For every barrel of oil extracted in the Permian Basin, one report estimates that operators typically generate between 4-10 barrels of produced water—resulting in an estimated 3.9

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Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

APRIL 14, 2025

The Permian Basin alone produces approximately 15 millions of barrels of water a day. Applying the standard rate of 44 gallons to the barrel, a total of 15 million barrels equals about 660,000,000 gallons of water a day. If that water cannot be injected back into the disposal wells, where is it all going to go?

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Basin Exploration and Production Disposal Well Barrel 96

Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

MAY 1, 2025

Texas has the potential to unlock millions of barrels of safe, treated produced water, but we must diligently build the legal frameworks that incentivize operators to invest private capital in these initiatives. Establishing a clear process for all parties to address field-related issues is essential.

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