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.

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.

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.

Tune in as they discuss:

🔹 The rise of water infrastructure and its growing complexities

🔹 How automation and AI are optimizing water movement and recycling

🔹 The impact of real-time data on decision-making and efficiency

🔹 Key trends shaping the future of produced water reuse

Whether you’re a completions engineer, water manager, or just curious about the future of oilfield water, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

Listen now or catch the video online here: https://www.selectwater.com/video-oilfield-water-360-episode-2/

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 conversation and read the complete transcript below.

Learn more at www.selectwater.com