#91. How Select Water Solutions Is Innovating Through Energy and Water Use Dynamics

About this episode

John Schmitz discusses his journey in the energy industry and the strategic importance of water in oilfield operations.

From humble beginnings fixing pumps to building a water giant, how did Schmitz do it? On the Oilfield 360 Podcast, hosts David de Roode and Victoria Beard Queen sit down with industry legend, John Schmitz, CEO at Select Water Solutions. John shares how buying distressed or forgotten assets during downturns shaped his growth, and why water is becoming one of the most strategic parts of the oilfield, among many other great stories and shared insights from his years in the energy industry - Upstream, Midstream and Downstream. 00:54 Podcast Sponsors 01:59 Welcome And Upcoming Events 02:59 Meet John Schmitz 04:25 Early Career And First Company 06:35 Surviving The 80s Crash 08:02 Buying Companies In Downcycles 13:51 Midstream And Upstream Expansion 15:27 Private Equity And Going Public 24:17 Life After Complete Energy 26:55 Family Support And Marriage 28:33 Giving Back In Cook County 32:36 Meeting Harold Hamm 32:54 Save Domestic Oil Fight 33:53 Partners In Complete 34:46 Why Harold Matters 35:25 What DEPA Does 36:59 US Energy Advantage 38:23 Industry Turnaround Story 40:55 More With Less 42:45 Family Office And Kids 43:16 Select Origin Story 46:17 Water To Recycling Shift 48:39…

People in this episode

Hosts: David de Roode, Victoria Beard Queen

Guest: John Schmitz

Topics covered

• water management
• energy industry
• business growth
• strategic assets
• oilfield dynamics
• private equity

Keywords

• water solutions
• energy
• oilfield
• business strategy
• private equity
• industry insights
• asset management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Select Water Solutions, Complete Energy, DEPA

Places: Cook County, Romania

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