About
Sourcewater, powered by Sourcenergy, is a comprehensive energy data intelligence platform purpose-built for upstream oil & gas operators and oilfield services companies. The platform gathers, analyzes, and visualizes surface and subsurface energy and water activity earlier, more completely, and more accurately than any other source. At its core is DirtWork Alert™, a patented satellite imagery AI system that detects new well pads, frac ponds, and drilling plans before permit filings and rig movements—giving oilfield services companies a critical competitive edge. Companion products Sourcewater Pro™ and Sourcewater Geo™ extend coverage into advanced water sourcing, logistics, and subsurface analysis. Key capabilities include real-time water source mapping with market pricing across the Permian Basin, saltwater disposal (SWD) volume and capacity tracking, early identification of drilling and completion plans months ahead of permits via pre-permit legal notices mined from 1,000+ newspapers, proprietary stratigraphic mapping of 47 Permian disposal formations, and 1,500+ geologic fault lines with daily seismicity updates. The platform serves a broad range of upstream stakeholders including oilfield services providers, mineral buyers, water logistics companies, completions engineers, recycling operators, and geologists. By integrating satellite imagery, GIS data, regulatory filings, and proprietary subsurface data, Sourcewater delivers actionable intelligence that helps operators reduce lease operating expenses, win new business, and maximize ROI on disposal and water infrastructure assets.
Key Features
- DirtWork Alert™ – Patented Satellite Imagery Detection: Detects new well pad construction, frac ponds, and drilling plans via AI-powered satellite imagery analysis, alerting users ahead of permit filings and rig movements.
- Water Sourcing & Logistics Mapping: Maps every Permian frac pond, water midstream pipeline, water well, and treatment facility with market pricing to optimize inbound water sourcing and reduce logistics costs.
- Saltwater Disposal (SWD) Intelligence: Tracks volume, pressure, and capacity for every SWD monthly with true injection intervals, formations, water flow mapping from O&G wells, and disposal pricing data.
- Pre-Permit Drilling & Completion Early Detection: Identifies operator drilling plans for oil, gas, and disposal wells months before permit filings by mining legal notices from 1,000+ local newspapers nationwide.
- Proprietary Subsurface & Geological Mapping: Provides the only commercial stratigraphic mapping of 47 Permian disposal formations with depths, pressures, porosity, and permeability, plus 1,500+ geologic fault lines with daily seismicity updates.
Use Cases
- Oilfield services companies use DirtWork Alert™ to identify new drilling and completion opportunities before competitors, enabling faster bid submissions and stronger business development pipelines.
- Water sourcing and logistics teams find the most cost-effective frac water sources and midstream pipelines in the Permian Basin to reduce inbound water costs on completion jobs.
- SWD operators analyze injection volume, pressure, and capacity data to maximize asset ROI and identify acquisition or drilling targets for new disposal wells.
- Mineral buyers leverage satellite imagery and early permit data to identify active oilfield development ahead of formal announcements and evaluate mineral acquisition opportunities.
- Geologists and completions engineers access proprietary Permian formation stratigraphic mapping and fault line data to design optimal well trajectories and disposal configurations.
Pros
- Earliest Market Intelligence Available: Patented satellite imagery and pre-permit newspaper notice tracking provide activity alerts months before competitors receive them through traditional permitting data sources.
- Full Water Lifecycle Coverage: Covers the entire water value chain from sourcing and logistics to disposal and recycling, enabling end-to-end optimization that can significantly reduce lease operating expenses.
- Exclusive Subsurface Datasets: Proprietary geological datasets such as Permian formation stratigraphic mapping and fault line data are not available from any other commercial provider, giving users a distinct edge.
Cons
- Heavy Permian Basin Focus: The platform's most detailed datasets—frac pond detection, formation mapping, and pipeline maps—are concentrated in the Permian Basin, potentially limiting utility for operators in other basins.
- Enterprise-Level Pricing: As a demo-required paid platform, Sourcewater is likely cost-prohibitive for small independent operators or consultants without enterprise budgets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DirtWork Alert™?
DirtWork Alert™ is a patented satellite imagery analytics tool that detects new well pad construction, frac ponds, and drilling activity ahead of permit filings or rig movements, giving oilfield services companies a first-mover advantage in identifying new business opportunities.
What geographic areas does Sourcewater cover?
Sourcewater has deep, specialized coverage of the Permian Basin for features like frac pond detection and formation mapping. Broader US upstream oil & gas activity is also covered through permits, rig data, production records, and pre-permit newspaper notices from 1,000+ publications.
Who is Sourcewater designed for?
Sourcewater serves upstream O&G stakeholders including oilfield services companies, mineral buyers, water sourcing and logistics providers, completions teams, SWD operators, water recycling companies, and subsurface geologists.
How does Sourcewater detect drilling activity before permits are filed?
Sourcewater uses two patented approaches: AI-powered satellite imagery to detect physical surface changes such as well pad grading and frac pond construction, and automated mining of legal notices from 1,000+ local newspapers where pre-permit activity must be publicly announced.
Can Sourcewater help reduce water disposal costs?
Yes. The platform maps water flows from O&G wells to commercial SWDs, tracks disposal pricing and available capacity, and identifies underutilized or cost-effective disposal alternatives—enabling operators to optimize their water logistics and lower operating expenses.
