Permian Basin Water In Energy Conference

05/01/2026

Thank you, ExxonMobil! We are proud to have you as our title sponsor this year -- with your support and investment, together we produced the most impactful Water In Energy Conference yet.

We were honored to serve as title sponsor for The University of Texas Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference for the fourth year in a row.

At ExxonMobil, we’re working to manage water responsibly, consider local needs, and advance solutions that protect people and the environment.

04/17/2026

"This is one of the best water conferences there is... folks get to learn about all aspects of the industry, from the regulatory, to the legislative side."

Thank you, UTPB - The University of Texas Permian Basin, for this recap video of our 206 Water In Energy Conference. And thank you to our immediate past chair, Robert Crain, and UT Permian Basin Senior VP Becky Spurlock for their leadership and kind words.

04/16/2026

The 2026 Permian Basin Water In Energy Conference was one for the record books!

A big thank you to all our sponsors, speakers and attendees who made it all possible -- including the ones you get to see here: ExxonMobil Permian, Landman, Permian Strategic Partnership, Odessa College, Midland College, UTPB College of Business, UTPB Career Services.

04/08/2026

Welcome to the 2026 Permian Basin Water In Energy Conference!

Full agenda: https://waterinenergy.com/2026-agenda/

04/05/2026

“There will be a robust offering of content. That's what makes this conference so special — we're able to champion water management and solutions," said Dr. Becky Spurlock, Senior Vice President, UTPB - The University of Texas Permian Basin.

"A producer's number one thought is commodity price. And the number two thought is water - not just how to manage it but what to do with it, how to turn it into an opportunity," said Robert Crain, immediate past advisory board chair.

Thank you, The Midland Reporter-Telegram for previewing our upcoming Water In Energy Conference at the Bush Convention Center!

04/05/2026

A big thank you to Western Midstream for being one of our Platinum Sponsors this year!

Western Midstream helps deliver essential energy and inputs that improve the quality of life across the globe. Western Midstream is focused on ensuring the reliability and performance of its systems, creating sustainable cost efficiencies, enhancing its safety culture, and protecting the environment.

We really appreciate Western Midstream's continued support!

04/02/2026

The countdown is on to our UTPB Water In Energy Conference! We have more than 60 speakers lined up for two full days of sessions at the Bush Convention Center, April 8 - 9.

Here's the full agenda: https://waterinenergy.com/2026-agenda/

There's still time to register: https://waterinenergy.com/

A big thank you to our sponsors: ExxonMobil Permian, Diamondback Energy, Western Midstream, Ngl Energy Partners, Oxy, Select Water Solutions, ConocoPhillips, Octane Energy, Chevron Permian, Mustang Extreme Environmental Services, Priority Power Management and more!

03/30/2026

A big thank you to Diamondback Energy for being a Platinum Sponsor again this year!

Diamondback is an independent oil and natural gas company headquartered in Midland and focused on the acquisition, development, and exploitation of unconventional, onshore oil and natural gas reserves primarily in the Permian Basin. Diamondback is deeply rooted in the region it serves, believing its business success is achieved through its disciplined commitment to a culture of excellence, efficiency and low cost structure. Diamondback is committed to doing business in the right way—focused on its five core values of integrity, leadership, excellence, people and teamwork.

We are so grateful for Diamondback's continued support!

03/27/2026

A big thank you to NGL Water Solutions for being a Platinum Sponsor again this year!

NGL Water Solutions is re-defining the term S.W.D. and is at the
forefront of the future of midstream water management. NGL Water Solutions transports, treats, recycles and disposes of produced and flowback water generated from crude oil and natural gas production. It also sells produced water for reuse and recycle and brackish non-potable water to producer customers to be used in crude oil exploration and production activities.

NGL has been a sponsor of the Water In Energy Conference since its inception - we are so grateful for their continued support.

03/24/2026

"Water management remains one of the most pressing issues for the oil and gas industry.... the Permian Basin Water In Energy Conference has established itself as one of the central forums for addressing those water challenges head-on."

Check out the full article from the American Oil & Gas Reporter: https://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/aogr/202602/index.php #/p/70