The Water Exchange

From Source to System: Solving the Permian’s Water Challenges

The Permian Basin generates enormous volumes of produced water — and for years, injecting it back underground was the only answer. Today, roughly 65% of Permian frac demand is met with recycled produced water. How did the industry get here, and where does it go next? In this episode of The Water Exchange, Select Water Solutions' Whitney Faircloth and Brandon Prill trace the full journey — from lay flat hose and disposal wells to a network of 20+ recycling facilities, 35+ million barrels of interconnected storage, and over one billion barrels of produced water recycled and reused for completions. They discuss the logistics of water balancing across multiple operators, the technology stack behind Select's remote operations center, and what emerging opportunities in lithium extraction and beneficial reuse could mean for the industry's future. A candid, experience-driven conversation at the intersection of infrastructure, operations, and sustainability in the oil field. Learn more at selectwater.com

Wells Excellence: AI, Talent, and the Future of Completions

What does it take to ensure safety, competency, and continuous improvement across a global wells function? In this episode of The Water Exchange, Cristina Williams is joined by Matt Bolen, Senior Manager of Wells Excellence at Chevron, for a wide-ranging conversation on the technology and talent shaping the future of completions. Tune in as they discuss: 1) Extended lateral technology and the chemistry behind longer, more efficient drill-outs; 2) Produced water reuse; 3) AI as an efficiency multiplier, not a job eliminator; 4) Rising natural gas & data center demand; 5) Sustainability, safety, and Chevron's ever-cleaner energy mandate. If you're working in completions, water management, or just want an honest operator's perspective on where the industry is headed, don't miss this episode.

Live Remote Operations: Balancing Water at Scale

What does it take to manage thousands of water assets in real time? In this episode, we go inside The ROC—Select’s remote operations center. From automation and AI to real-time data and customer visibility, this facility is changing how water transfer gets done. Danny Grant and Bryce Reed break down how Select: - Monitors 7,000+ assets across the U.S. - Prevents issues before they happen - Delivers water on demand with precision - Turns data into action for safer, more efficient operations This is the future of water management—happening right now.

From Lab to Field: The Chemistry Behind Smarter Completions

In this episode of The Water Exchange, Matt Smith and Nicole Carrejo, Principal R&D Scientist at Select Chemistry, explore the cutting-edge research and innovation driving smarter oilfield completions. They discuss how advanced chemical solutions, from scale inhibitors to friction reducers, enhance well performance, optimize operations, and support more sustainable water management practices. The conversation highlights the challenges of evolving water compositions, customer needs, and field conditions, demonstrating how science translates into practical solutions that improve efficiency and reliability across the oilfield.

Pilots, Progress, and Possibility: Beneficial Reuse of Produced Water

The conversation around produced water is reaching a fever pitch — but not because the challenge is new. It’s because the conditions for real change are finally coming together. In this episode of The Water Exchange, Rick McCurdy and Nate Banda unpack the growing convergence of infrastructure, chemistry, costs, and regulation that’s making beneficial reuse a real possibility at scale. From the logistical hurdles of hauling water across basins to the rise of pilot programs and AI-driven treatment, this episode dives into what’s pushing the industry forward — and what still stands in the way. Whether you’re leading operations or exploring what’s next in water strategy, this is your insider’s guide to the future of produced water. To learn more about Select's approach to produced water management, visit www.selectwater.com.