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

Producer's Edge

In the vast expanse of Texas oil fields, a critical but often overlooked challenge lies beneath the surface: produced water management. Consequently, over 80% of Texas produced water still finds its way into saltwater disposal wells—a critical infrastructure network that enables continued production. PPC Energy LLP , No.

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Welded Together

Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

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.