Abstracts should be 200-600 words long and not be commercial or mention trade names. The abstract should explain the problem or obstacle; the novel solution, technology or process proposed to address the problem; and how the solution did or did not solve the problem. Abstracts and presentations that are data-rich will be scored much higher by the technical committee.

Topics can include a wide range of areas as they relate to oilfield water, wastewater, and unconventional/shale plays. View suggested topics.

The technical committee will review all the submitted material, rank abstracts on quality, data, and relevance, among other qualifications, and determine which presentations will be on the agenda for the 2020 Seminar.