11th Annual Permian Basin Conference & Exhibition August 11–13, 2026

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11th Annual Permian Basin Conference & Exhibition August 11–13, 2026

Energy security has returned to the center of global policy discussions.

From geopolitical instability in key producing regions to the accelerating demand for reliable hydrocarbons, governments and markets alike are looking toward regions capable of delivering stable energy supply.

The Permian Basin stands at the center of that equation.

Yet the sustainability of this energy expansion will depend not only on hydrocarbons but also on how the industry manages its most abundant byproduct:  water.

Produced water is rapidly evolving from a disposal challenge into a strategic infrastructure asset.

Today, it sits at the intersection of several emerging priorities.

Water Stewardship
Responsible water management is increasingly central to environmental protection, community engagement, and regulatory frameworks across energy-producing regions.

AI and Data Center Expansion
As artificial intelligence and hyperscale data centers expand across Texas and the Southwest, demand for reliable energy and water infrastructure continues to grow.

Critical Mineral Resource Recovery
Produced water streams contain valuable elements such as lithium, bromine, magnesium, and other critical minerals essential to modern technologies and the energy expansion.

Agriculture and Land Restoration
Advances in treatment technologies are opening pathways for beneficial reuse in agriculture, rangeland restoration, and ecosystem stewardship.

These themes will be central to discussions at the upcoming:

11th Annual Permian Basin Conference & Exhibition
August 11–13, 2026
Bush Convention Center
Midland, Texas

 

Theme:

Produced Water in the Permian: Powering Energy Resilience

The event will convene operators, policymakers, regulators, technology innovators, investors, and researchers working at the intersection of water and energy infrastructure.

 

Call for Abstracts

Researchers, engineers, and industry leaders are invited to present their latest work and field experience.

Submit your abstract here:
https://whova.com/call_for_speakers/UFTFW%40n%40nYFsa1wEByTTy3-Elo3aY4bhIGLoGbBTolZAkqYfD3VatpRnbKvaTfPK/

Contact:
shikha@producedwatersociety.com

 

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities

Organizations developing solutions across water stewardship, treatment technologies, infrastructure systems, AI integration, and mineral recovery are invited to showcase their innovations.

Contact:
rghimire@producedwatersociety.com

Website
www.producedwatersociety.com

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