The Edwards Aquifer Authority has chosen a familiar face to represent parts of north-central San Antonio on its board of directors.
Source: Edwards Aquifer Authority Board Chooses Former Member to Fill Vacant Seat
The Edwards Aquifer Authority has chosen a familiar face to represent parts of north-central San Antonio on its board of directors.
Source: Edwards Aquifer Authority Board Chooses Former Member to Fill Vacant Seat
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Source: U.S. Supreme Court ruling sends water dispute to arbitration | Albuquerque Journal
Volumes of water pumped into Permian Basin oil wells surge with rising oil production, and oil companies in this arid region face renewed pressure to shore up supplies and curb their reliance on fresh water.
Source: Boom brings renewed push for water projects – Odessa American: Local News
The 2 ?-day conference drew approximately 400 people to examine how the industry is using water, how it can be used more efficiently and how energy needs can coexist with the needs of the people and animals and other industries that share West Texas with the oil and gas industry.
Source: Oil industry?s thirst for water could create conflict – Midland Reporter-Telegram
At the first annual Permian Basin Water in Energy Conference on Wednesday, Monica Jacobs of law firm Kelly Hart & Hallman in Austin and Elizabeth Newlin Taylor of law firm Taylor & McCaleb in Albuquerque talked about the intricacies of Texas and New Mexico groundwater laws. Here are highlights from their presentation:
Source: When it comes to groundwater use in oil and gas, know the rules – Midland Reporter-Telegram
Some of the far off options could include drawing water from the Brazos River, treating salt water in the ground, or recharging the aquifer with treated wastewater.
Source: College Station looking at future water sources, including wastewater
Millions of gallons of water are needed to produce oil and gas, and in the water-challenged Permian Basin, that can mean problems with balancing the demands of the public, agriculture and the energy industry.
Source: Oil and gas operators push for use of recycled water – Midland Reporter-Telegram