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Table of Contents - U.S. Midstream Water for Hydraulic Fracturing, 2025–2030

Section 1 – Defining the Oil & Gas Landscape

Research Methodology and Data Sources
Key Factors Influencing Midstream Water Management
Water-Intensive Fracking Makes U.S. the Leading Global Oil Producer
U.S. Secures Role as Global Supplier of Natural Gas
Swings in Oil & Gas Prices Shape Strategies
Horizontal Drilling and Hydraulic Fracturing
Horizontal Rig Capabilities: Depths and Lengths
Horizontal Wellbore Lengths Increase Water Intensity
Rig Counts Decline, Production Continues to Climb
Mapping the Key U.S. Shale Basins and Plays
Permian Basin Underpins Drill Rig Counts and Activity
Permian Basin Surges in Unconventional Gas Production
New Well Completions Decline Slightly With Drilling Efficiencies
Increase in U.S. LNG Exports Drives Water Demand

Section 2 – Midstream Water Market Drivers, Trends, and Challenges

Midstream Water Drivers and Impacts
Hydraulic Fracturing Water Use per Well
Total Water Use for Well Completions Grew Steadily
Total Well Water Supply Volumes Continue to Grow Across Top Basins
Water Stress to Increase Most Acutely in Western and Southern U.S.
Seismic Events from Disposal Push Policy for Expanded Water Reuse
Federal Policy Remains Largely Unchanged
State & Local Policy Overview

Section 3 – Midstream Water Market Size and Forecasts

Market Forecast Methodology Overview
The Midstream Water Value Chain
Midstream Water Trends Across the Value Chain
Forecasted Segments
Oil & Gas Sector Spend on Water Management Services by Basin
Increasing Water Usage per Well Continues Through 2030
Water Demand Increasingly Supplied by Recycled Produced Water
Produced Water Volumes Set to Increase Across U.S. Basins
Basin Recycling Rates Projected to Grow Modestly, Offset Disposal
CAPEX Growth Signals Infrastructure Expansion
Segmenting Capital Expenditures for Midstream Water
CAPEX Recycling Facility Growth by Type and Size
Drivers of Innovation and Investment for Future Water Solutions & Services
Top Opportunities by Basin and State (2025–2030)

Section 4 – Basin & Shale Play Profiles

Anadarko
Appalachia
Bakken
Eagle Ford
Haynesville
Niobrara-DJ (Denver-Julesburg)
Permian

Section 5 – Competitive Landscape