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. There are two primary destinations for PW from onshore operations.

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Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

JULY 14, 2025

Last year, the Permian Basin Petroleum Association created a set of recommended practices to combat oilfield crime, incorporating physical, cyber, and operational security measures. Operators must do their part to monitor and make reports of illicit activities on their locations,” he emphasized. “As

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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. For every barrel of oil extracted in the Permian Basin, one report estimates that operators typically generate between 4-10 barrels of produced water—resulting in an estimated 3.9

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Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

APRIL 21, 2025

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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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.

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Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

MAY 1, 2025

Once again, lawmakers have prioritized water, and industry experts remain committed to expanding the use of treated produced water in industrial and agricultural applications, as well as for land discharge, Robertson stated. Establishing a clear process for all parties to address field-related issues is essential.

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