Select Energy, ProTreat Technology form strategic partnership

Select Energy Services has signed a licence agreement with ProTreat Technology to expand its water solution and environmental service capabilities through a strategic partnership.

Under the agreement, Select Energy will obtain access to water treatment and recycling services, and ProTreat licensed technology, while ProTreat will gain exposure to new markets and geographical areas.

ProTreat technology takes flowback water and produced water, which is blended and treated to produce a salt solution that can be used by operators for hydraulic fracturing and other well operations.

Both firms are to work on a mobile version that can be used at the well site.

Select Energy CEO John Schmitz said that the strategic partnership will provide his company with a valuable partner in water solutions, water treatment and water recycling, and is expected to enhance its water solutions and environmental service offerings throughout the US.