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.

Midstream

Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

JULY 14, 2025

Protecting our energy resources is essential to the Permian Basin and the state as a whole,” declared Sparks, who announced industry crime as one of his legislative priorities and filed three packaged bills. 1806 was signed by the governor and will go into effect on Sept. 1, 2025. “As

IT

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. 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.

Disposal Well

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.

Basin

Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

MAY 1, 2025

Establishing a clear process for all parties to address field-related issues is essential. 1150 had passed the Senate and was in the House Energy Resources Committee. As of press time, this bill had passed the Senate and was in the House Energy Resources Committee. As of press time, S.B. Oilfield Theft Package Sen.

Abandonment