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Produced Water Society conference draws oil and gas industry to Midland
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Ixchel Villarreal , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The conference was attended by members of a specific society, with a local chapter president commenting on the issue's connection to oil production.
In Midland , a significant gathering took place at the Bush Convention Center. Experts and companies in the oil and gas sector came together to discuss a specific issue related to oil extraction. This issue is a byproduct that arises during the extraction process.
Further details about the conference are available from local news sources. The event brought together hundreds of individuals to share research and ideas. Collaboration on managing this byproduct and finding uses for it was a key focus.
The conference was attended by members of a specific society, with a local chapter president commenting on the issue's connection to oil production.
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Category: local Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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