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Agenda 2024
DAY 1: MONDAY, JULY 29, 2024
0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 FRAC WATER APPLICATIONS AND VOLUME PROJECTIONS
- Examining the key trends driving frac water management
- Overview of produced conventional water, frac water, and disposal wells
- Insightful projections of water volumes, crucial for O&G industry strategies
Tim Leshchyshyn
FracKnowledge
FracKnowledge
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON THE TRENDS AND DYNAMICS FOR FRAC WATER IN THE O&G INDUSTRY
1010 - 1040 SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
- Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
- Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
- Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – don't forget your business cards!
Conference Host
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1125 PRODUCED WATER PROCESSING FOR REDUCING DISPOSAL VOLUMES
- Repurposing produced water to meet the stream and irrigation standards
- Aiming for Grade 1 and 2 standards in irrigation water quality and management
- Utilizing high-quality fracturing water through produced water repurposing
- Innovating in solid waste management and zero liquid discharge for industrial use
Dale Yates
Rio Resources
Rio Resources
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON THE TECHNOLOGY FOR CONSERVATION OF WATER RESOURCES AND ITS BENEFITS
1130 - 1155 MACHINE LEARNING FOR SEISMICITY CHARACTERIZATION IN THE NORTHERN MIDLAND BASIN
- Exploring the challenges of produced water disposal in oil and gas operations
- Designing a hybrid method combining petrotechnical and ML workflows for seismic analysis
- Harnessing geocellular and reservoir data to forecast earthquake activity in the Ellenburger Formation
Niven Shumaker
SLB
SLB
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON HYBRID METHODS FOR ANALYZING EARTHQUAKE ACTIVITIES
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISITING THE SHALE WATER MANAGEMENT USA EXHIBITION
1330 - 1355 LOW-COST DESALINATION WITH NANO-ZERO VALENT METALS FOR FRACKING WATER AND PRODUCED WATER
- Detailing the desalination process using nano-zero valent metals, including pilot and field demonstrations
- Analysis of water reuse potential and waste management, with a focus on the disposition of byproducts
- Assessment of the CAPEX and OPEX, applications in various sectors, and future research directions
Bill Walker
Badwater Alchemy
Badwater Alchemy
1355 - 1400 Q&A SESSION ON AFFORDABLE WATER DESALINATION TECH AND ITS APPLICATIONS
1400 - 1425 ENERGY-LESS DISPOSAL FOR PRODUCED WATER IN THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY
- Non-thermal enhanced evaporation using a hydrophilic tower matrix for efficient water disposal
- Breakthroughs in forward osmosis for dehydrating high-salinity brine without energy consumption
- Leveraging microbe cultures for enhanced evaporation in high salt/low oxygen environments
- SWD, conventional evaporation, reuse with RO, Electrodialysis, etc., versus novel energy-efficient technologies
Rowe Michels
Alpheus Water Fund
Alpheus Water Fund
1425 - 1430 Q&A SESSION ON INNOVATIVE, COST-EFFECTIVE, AND EFFICIENT WATER DISPOSAL TECHNIQUES
1430 - 1500 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1500 - 1525 A NEW FRAC POND AERATION TECHNOLOGY
- Lagoon Master Sludge Activating aerator efficiently treats 10-acre feet of water per unit
- Fine bubble aeration delivers 15 lbs of oxygen hourly using only 6HP energy
- Continuous vertical mix from surface to bottom in ponds up to 15 feet deep
- Utilizes indigenous microbes for organic sludge digestion, reducing build-up, totally portable for relocation
Jim Dartez
Reliant Water
Reliant Water
1525 - 1530 Q&A SESSION ON AERATION AND SLUDGE DIGESTION TECHNOLOGY FOR FRAC PONDS
1530 - 1555 BULK-PRODUCED WATER STORAGE FOR RAPID READINESS
- Probing three major methods of treating produced water, focusing on recycle-reuse
- Using rapid bulk pit treatment involving chemical injection, aeration, and pH management
- Applying on-the-fly treatment as water leaves bulk storage, addressing oxidation and disinfection
- Implementing remote real-time telemetry monitoring for volumetrics and key chemical parameters
Steven Roeder
Mustang Extreme
Mustang Extreme
1555 - 1600 Q&A SESSION ON THE CHEMISTRY OF PRODUCED WATER TREATMENT METHODS, MONITORING, AND LOGISTICS
1600 - 1700 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2024
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 CAUTIONARY TALE REGARDING SEISMICITY AND IMPACT TO DEVELOPMENT
- Scrutinizing state responses to seismic activities: a before and after perspective
- Identifying the next shale play likely to be designated as a Seismic Response Area (SRA)
- Re-evaluating project developments beyond SWDs in light of seismic considerations
Stan Berry
S&P Global
S&P Global
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON SEISMICITY IMPACTS AND DEVELOPMENT PRECAUTIONS
1010 - 1035 MAKING EVERY DROP COUNT: THE BIOREMEDIATION OF PRODUCED WATER
- Introduction to the environmental threats posed by produced water (PW) from oil and natural gas extraction
- Exploration of bioremediation as a sustainable method using hydrocarbon-degrading, salt-tolerant microbes
- Role of Modicisalibacter sp. strain Wilcox in degrading hydrocarbons and tolerating heavy metals at high salinity levels
- Potential applications for bioremediated and desalinated PW in agriculture and industry, highlighting the reuse of treated water
Babu Fathepure
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON PRODUCED WATER CLEANUP AND BIO-EXTRACTION OF VALUABLE HEAVY METALS
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1125 TREATMENT OF OIL WELLS AND THEIR WASTEWATER WITH HYPOCHLOROUS ACID
- Discussing the interaction of hypochlorous acid with paraffin to reduce crystallization and agglomeration
- Reaction of hypochlorous acid to provide pH adjustment of well wastewater to an approved range of 6-8 SU
- The impact of hypochlorous acid on bacterial colonies in well water for pore clarity and regulatory compliance
- Reviewing membrane treatment processes for well water to align with Clean Water Act discharge standards
Edward Askew
Askew Scientific Consulting
Askew Scientific Consulting
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON EFFICIENT METHODS FOR OIL WELLS AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT
1130 - 1155 REVOLUTIONIZING THE CONTROL ROOM TECHNOLOGY FOR REMOTE OPERATIONS IN WATER PIPELINES
- Current limitations in traditional pipeline control room management and innovation for water pipeline operations
- Remote operations for enhanced efficiency through cost-effective technology, cybersecurity, and network monitoring
- Building the future: a flexible framework and roadmap for driving success and scalability of operations centers
Shaun Six
UTSI
UTSI
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES FOR CONTROL ROOM MANAGEMENT AND NETWORK SECURITY
1200 - 1225 OPEX REDUCTIONS VIA ENERGY OPTIMIZATION: MASTERING TIME-OF-USE, 4CP, AND MORE
- Mastering the electricity consumption timing at each SWD site for optimal use
- Strategies to avoid high demand charges and Coincident Peak / 4CP events
- Finding the sweet spot of pump head pressure and VFD efficiency using optimization and AI
- The impact of electrification and the risks of grid instability on SWD operations
Kevin Overton
Ndustrial
Ndustrial
1225 - 1230 Q&A SESSION ON THE SOLUTIONS FOR MANAGING ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN SWD OPERATIONS
1230 - 1245 FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
1245 - 1400 NETWORKING LUNCH
Quick Proposal
Key topics for 2024:
- Making an economic assessment for shale water management strategies
Understand the economic fundamentals and make the business case for shale water management strategies. - Looking for low-cost and low-risk solutions in water treatment, recycling, and reuse
Ensure a low-cost project is maintained throughout the water management process in light of the current oil price market. - Evaluating the options and making choices in treatment for reuse and water disposal
Avoid the pitfalls and learn from recent results from shale water management experts to build the right water management plan. - New technologies and technical know-how in shale water management operations
Explore the latest advances in water treatment, recycling and reuse, and the tools available to improve efficiencies and shale operations. - Upcoming regulations and industry standards for produced water management
Hear from key regulators and environmental bodies to ensure your water management program meets new regulations and industry standards. - Operational case studies and developing a successful water management program
Gain insight from shale plays across the region and implement strategies that others in the industry are using to ensure successful operation.
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