Nuverra signs long-term water management contract with XTO

Nuverra Environmental Solutions, Inc. (Scottsdale, AZ), a provider of water management services to the upstream oil and gas industry, has entered into a long-term definitive agreement with XTO Energy Inc. to provide water pipeline services in McKenzie County, North Dakota, a region of significant energy production activity. Under the agreement, Nuverra will build the 150-mile McKenzie County Pipeline Network to facilitate water gathering and disposal services and fresh water delivery to XTO’s operations in the county. “The construction of this pipeline represents a transformational step in our effort to become a fully integrated environmental solutions provider in North Dakota,” said Mark Johnsrud, chairman and CEO of Nuverra. “With significant increases in well density and growing water volumes, we believe our pipeline network represents an important complement to our transportation capabilities and provides sustainable and efficient water gathering and delivery solutions for our customers,” he added.