The Water Exchange

In this episode of The Water Exchange, I sit down with Sungyang Liu, Director of R&D at Select Chemistry, to explore the intricate relationship between wettability, microfluidics, and surfactants in enhancing oil recovery. We delve into the evolution of surfactant technology, discussing how altering wettability can significantly impact oil flow efficiency and overall production outcomes. Sungyang...

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...

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 chem...

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 - Deliver...

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...

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 log...

In this episode of Oilfield Water 360, Michael Skarke, COO, and Danny Grant, VP of Information Technology for Select Water Solutions, explore the next frontier of water management. From the rapid expansion of water infrastructure networks to the game-changing role of AI, automation, and data analytics, they break down how technology is reshaping efficiency, sustainability, and cost savings in the...

Oilfield Water 360 brings together industry experts to explore the latest trends, challenges, and innovations shaping water management in the oilfield. In this episode, Select's Christina Williams and Rob Blake dive into what 2025 holds for the industry—covering efficiency gains, produced water recycling, regulatory shifts, and the evolving role of chemistry in completions. Watch the full conversa...