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Is the Permian “Glass” Half-Full of Produced Water?
Reading Time: 7 minutesWATER 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 minutesShortly 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 minutesNevada, 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 minutesAcronyms, 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 minutesWords 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 minutesIt’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 minutesAre 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 minutesThere 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 minutesIn 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…