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Drowning in Liability: Court Extends "Waste" Liability to SWD Operator; but preserves the RPO defense

Producer's Edge

APRIL 22, 2025

While the industry continues to explore recycling technologies and beneficial reuse applications, economic and technical barriers have limited widespread adoption. Consequently, over 80% of Texas produced water still finds its way into saltwater disposal wells—a critical infrastructure network that enables continued production.

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Disposal Well Operator Exploration and Production Casing

Unpacking Proximate Cause in SWD Failure

Producer's Edge

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Saltwater disposal wells rarely fail, but when they do, a complex web of legal issues can arise, such as potential regulatory matters, and potential claims for surface or subsurface damages, among other related operational concerns. In this case, Lee v. Memorial Prod. Operating LLC , No. 29, 2024, no pet.), Operating LLC , No.

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Drowning in Liability: Court Extends "Waste" Liability to SWD Operator; but preserves the RPO defense

Unpacking Proximate Cause in SWD Failure

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