TPL · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report
Produced Water Desalination
Texas Pacific Land Corp · 2026-08-05 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42 · In source text
Texas Pacific Land is developing a patented, energy-efficient desalination and treatment process to recycle Permian Basin produced water into fresh water suitable for surface discharge and beneficial reuse. The Permian Basin generates more than 20 million barrels of produced water daily, creating a potential alternative to subsurface injection. The initial facility has capacity of 10,000 barrels per day, construction is complete, and commissioning had commenced by June 30, 2026. Cumulative spending reached $55.8 million, including $10.2 million during the first six months of 2026, with $48.1 million capitalized; the Company also invested $18.2 million to enhance water sourcing assets during the period.
Key facts
- Construction of desalination facility with initial capacity of 10,000 barrels of water per day is complete and commissioning has commenced; cumulative spend through June 30, 2026 was $55.8 million, including $10.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2026; $48.1 million capitalized as of June 30, 2026. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| assets | positive | realized | — | Construction of desalination facility with initial capacity of 10,000 barrels of water per day is complete and commissioning has… |