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Select Water Solutions expands Northern Delaware Basin with 12-year contract expansion

Aug 18, 2026, 7:04 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Direct, multi-year contract expansion with a major operator increases revenue visibility, potentially lifts utilization of existing assets, and augments the growth capex profile. The 12-year term and fixed pricing terms reduce near-term volatility and support longer-term cash flow stability, which is positive for valuation.

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Select Water Solutions announced a 12-year amended contract with an investment-grade operator to expand its Northern Delaware Basin footprint. The deal adds 256,000 dedicated acres (104,000 converted ROFR), 100 miles of pipelines, 3 million barrels of storage, and 60,000 bpd of recycling capacity, with $100–$120 million in capex and operations by end-2027. This strengthens long-term cash flow visibility and potential SWD capacity growth.

  • 12-year amendment with a large public operator. Covers 875,000+ acres in the Northern Delaware Basin.
  • Adds 256,000 dedicated acres; converts 104,000 ROFR acres to dedicated.
  • Adds ~100 miles of pipelines; 3 million barrels storage; 60,000 bpd recycling capacity.
  • Expansion costs $100–$120 million; projected to be operational by end-2027.
  • Exclusive option to take SWD wells; potential future disposal capacity gains.

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