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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.

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The Produced Water Challenge

Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

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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Eighty-Ninth Texas Legislature: One Month Countdown

Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

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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