Permian Basin Water In Energy Conference

2024 Permian basin water in energy conference

The University of Texas Permian Basin facilitates collaboration and innovative strategy development for the improved use, recovery, and recycling of water in the oil industry. The PBWIEC is a program of The University of Texas Permian Basin and housed at the University’s Shepperd Leadership Institute, allowing students at UT Permian Basin to directly benefit from the conference proceeds.

Conference Highlights

• 531 registered attendees, including local, regional, national, and international participation
• 60+ speakers participated onstage this year including lunch keynote speakers Representative Brooks Landgraf, Texas House of Representatives and Chief Clerk Mark A. Havens, Texas General Land Office, as well as keynote dinner headliner Dr. John Moon, Managing Director of Morgan Stanley Energy Partners (MSEP) who spoke at the Midland Country Club.  
• 40 companies sponsored the 2024 Permian Basin Water In Energy Conference, including 25 returning companies and 15 new sponsoring companies
• $15,000 in student scholarships – a 7.12% increase in scholarship funding awarded over 2023.  

Overall, the 2024 conference served as a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and advancing discussions on water in energy, showcasing substantial growth and engagement within the Permian Basin energy community.