PWS connects education, expertise, and professionals to strengthen produced water management throughout the global energy sector.
Through education, collaboration, and technical exchange, the Produced Water Society supports smarter decision-making and responsible produced water practices across the energy industry.
The Produced Water Society exists to move the industry forward through knowledge, connection, and shared expertise. For more than 35 years, PWS has served as the gathering place for professionals committed to improving how produced water is understood, managed, and advanced across the energy sector. We are not simply a resource. We are a community built around progress.
Since its founding, PWS has remained focused exclusively on produced water, earning trust through consistency, technical rigor, and open exchange of ideas. Our history is defined by collaboration, thoughtful discussion, and a commitment to elevating industry understanding. That focus has established PWS as a respected and enduring voice within the field.
PWS brings together professionals from across the produced water landscape, including operators, service providers, regulators, researchers, and technology innovators. Through conferences, technical programs, and ongoing engagement, members connect across disciplines and regions, gaining perspective that strengthens both individual work and the industry as a whole.
We believe that informed decision-making and shared knowledge are essential to responsible water management. PWS supports dialogue and education around practices and technologies that improve efficiency, protect environmental resources, and respond to evolving industry challenges.
At every stage of a career, PWS offers opportunities to learn, engage, and contribute. From technical education to networking and mentorship through our Young Professionals initiatives, members gain access to a supportive community that encourages confidence, leadership, and long-term professional growth.
Our initiatives bring the produced water community together around education, collaboration, and shared expertise. Through conferences, technical programs, research insight, and professional development, PWS creates pathways for informed decision-making and responsible water management across the global energy industry.
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“My experience with the Produced Water Society has been invaluable, as it brings together the best minds in the industry to collaboratively address the complex challenges surrounding produced water. The Society provides an excellent platform for networking and sharing new ideas, fostering innovation and practical solutions.”
“Produced Water Society (PWS) has been extremely valuable to me since I became a member in 2006. Not only in developing my global produced water management knowledge and leadership skills, but also in developing my personal network and connections throughout the oil & gas/energy industry. My most enjoyable part of my PWS involvement is the people, many of whom are global water leaders and now good friends. Our nearly 12,000 members are a close-knit community that is shaping the industry and world.”
“The Produced Water Society has been instrumental in my own growth; it’s where I first found mentors who helped me understand the industry and where I continue to learn from generous, knowledgeable peers. The open, welcoming atmosphere fosters genuine interdisciplinary dialogue and lasting connections, making it a community that consistently pays forward the support and insight it gave me. If you want to elevate your understanding of produced water and advance responsible solutions, I hope you’ll join us!”
“PWS is a unique forum that brings all the key stakeholders (Regulators, E&P operators, Midstream, SWD operators, Technology developers and providers) in the same room and enables meaningful dialogue and progress for all things related to Produced Water.”
“The PWS conferences have been great opportunities to engage with stakeholders across the field of produced water production and management, especially as we work on the topic of beneficial reuse of purified produced water.”
“I attended my first PWS conference in 2015 as a young professional seeking answers and walked out with the global network that shaped my journey as a water-industry leader. I’ve seen how this community unites operators, midstream companies, service providers, technologists, regulators, academics, entrepreneurs, young professionals, & students creating a global ecosystem where people learn, connect, and build the partnerships that drive both innovation and business in the water and energy world.”
“Since entering this space more than three years ago, I have regularly attended the Produced Water Society Conference, which has been invaluable to both my professional responsibilities and personal development. This event has consolidated the unique perspectives of academia, technology vendors, operators, midstream partners, and regulators over the years, and continually highlighted innovative solutions to our industry’s imminent challenges. Moreover, it has deepened my connection to the wider community through participation in the technical committee, allowing me to grow from a spectator initially to an active contributor”
“I am eager to join the Produced Water Society (Houston) YP to connect with professionals who are navigating the complex regulatory and technical landscape of produced-water beneficial reuse in Texas. As industrial water demands grow, I want to collaborate with this community to explore how innovative treatment and permitting strategies can successfully integrate produced water into sustainable, alternative water portfolios for large-scale facilities.”
