The Future of Water

How Did Midstream Water Become a US$26 Billion-a-Year Business?


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Today's episode dives into one of the most critical—yet often overlooked—pieces of the U.S. energy and water puzzle: midstream water in oil and gas. Host Reese Tisdale is joined by Sophie Washington, Senior Analyst at Bluefield Research, who recently authored Bluefield's new Insight Report: U.S. Midstream Water for Hydraulic Fracturing: Market Trends, Opportunities, and Forecasts, 2025–2030.

In this conversation, Reese and Sophie unpack how the midstream water sector has evolved from a cost center into a strategic enabler for U.S. shale producers. They explore what’s driving the US$156 billion market through 2030, how water reuse and infrastructure investments are reshaping operations, and why water management in U.S. shale has become a key part of the global energy story.

In this episode, Bluefield's water experts discuss:

  • What is midstream water?
  • How large is the market?
  • Why should we care about this?
  • What's driving market growth and change?
  • Where are the regional hotspots?
  • Who are the key players and how is the competitive landscape changing?
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    Related Research & Analysis:

    • U.S. Midstream Water for Hydraulic Fracturing: Market Trends, Opportunities, and Forecasts, 2025–2030
    • Western Midstream Bets on Water with US$2 Billion Aris Acquisition
    • Midstream Water Outlook Signals Increased Efficiencies, Infrastructure Investment
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