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Produced Water Society conference draws oil and gas industry to Midland
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ixchel Villarreal , as published by CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on this topic are available from the Produced Water Society conference, which recently took place in Midland.
In the Permian Basin, a significant issue is being addressed by experts. Managing a byproduct of oil extraction is a key concern. This byproduct is generated in large quantities, with substantial amounts emerging for every unit of oil produced.
Further details on this topic are available from the Produced Water Society conference, which recently took place in Midland. The event brought together numerous industry professionals to discuss research and potential solutions. The conference was attended by hundreds of people and featured various guest speakers and experts from the oil and gas industry, all working together to find ways to handle this byproduct effectively.
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Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: CBS7 / KOSA-TV News (firstalert7.com) ·
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What is this story about? In the Permian Basin, a significant issue is being addressed by experts. Managing a byproduct of oil extraction is a key concern. This byproduct is generated in large quantities, with substantial…
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