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Reusing produced water

Oilfield Technology

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.

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Count It a Successful Session

Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

Senate Bill 1806 addresses regulations concerning the inspection, sale, and management of petroleum products, oil and gas equipment, and oil and gas waste. 494 was signed by the governor and will go into effect Sept. 1806 was signed by the governor and will go into effect on Sept. 1, 2025. “As

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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.

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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. A Lot of Help from My Friends At this point the big question revolves around how a completely solo welder becomes a significant entrepreneur and manages a rapidly growing business.

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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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