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Is the Permian “Glass” Half-Full of Produced Water?
Reading Time: 7 minutes WATER MANAGEMENT Proper water management is fundamental to Permian Basin oil and gas production. The production-water management equation has two parts: providing water to drill
Drops in the Water Piggy Bank: Storage Plays a Key Role in the Future of Water Management
Reading Time: 4 minutes Shortly after my cofounders and I made our first foray into water (it’s hard to believe that was nearly 10 years ago), a fascinating opportunity
Heat Beneath Our Feet: Exploring the Potential of Geothermal Energy
Reading Time: 3 minutes Nevada, U.S., 10,000 b.c.e. The massive North American glacial ice sheet, the Laurentide Ice Sheet, has receded to the upper reaches of Canada. What is
What the Heck is a P18?
Reading Time: 2 minutes Acronyms, abbreviations, and industry terms run rampant at B3 Insight. We talk about RRC, UIC, SWD, H-10, DUC and the list goes on. But, our
Why Words Matter in Water Management
Reading Time: 3 minutes Words matter and our industry is confusing the heck out of people… and itself. I know that I have a horse in this race, but
7 Things You Need to Know About Water Management in 2023: B3 Insight Ripple Effects Event Summary
Reading Time: 3 minutes It’s that time of year when conferences go into full swing and we get the opportunity to engage with the water management industry in person
Innovating Water Management in Louisiana: Introducing B3 Insight’s Louisiana Dataset
Reading Time: 3 minutes Are you ready to dive into the murky waters of Louisiana’s unique energy landscape? Effective water management is a critical component to the long-term viability of oil and gas operations, whether participating as an exploration and production (E&P) operator, an oilfield service company, or midstream service provider. This is particularly true in Louisiana, where complex data access…
Are We Here for a Good Time…. and a Long Time?
Reading Time: 3 minutes There is a dilemma that must be addressed as we enter a new inning for the water management business. We operate in an industry now predicated on immediate to short-term returns on capital, yet the water issues facing the industry may dictate capital expenditures that require a longer-term perspective…
The Permian Pressure Cooker: Shallow Injection Interval Pressure and the Produced Water Squeeze
Reading Time: 3 minutes In 2011, Oklahoma shook from the largest recorded earthquake at the time, a magnitude 5.7 event east of Oklahoma City. The event was one of many in a series of induced seismicity episodes inflicting this area of the state. The culprit – produced water injection into the Arbuckle formation. The Arbuckle formation, a Cambrian-Ordovician aged carbonate group, has significant porosity…