GStream Solutions connects oil & gas operators, water midstream companies, and lithium extractors — unlocking new value from produced water across the Permian Basin.
We are a deal facilitation and consulting firm. We don't own pipelines or extraction equipment — we own relationships and expertise.
We locate high-volume produced water sources from active Permian operators and match them with midstream and lithium extraction partners.
We connect lithium extraction companies with reliable, lithium-rich produced water supplies — eliminating their biggest sourcing challenge.
We advise operators on reducing disposal costs and transforming water liabilities into structured, revenue-generating agreements.
From initial introduction to final agreement, we structure win-win deals that align incentives across all parties — and earn a fee only when value is created.
Decades of relationships with Permian operators, midstream firms, and energy investors — your shortcut to the right rooms and the right people.
We earn $ per barrel of water introduced, or a % of lithium revenue generated. You only pay us when the deal delivers.
Every barrel of oil pulled from the Permian brings 5–10 barrels of produced water. Managing this water costs operators millions annually.
Produced water is transported to treatment and midstream companies rather than costly injection wells — reducing disposal fees and environmental risk.
This is where we work. We match the water supply with lithium extraction companies who need a reliable, high-volume source of lithium-rich brine.
Lithium extraction companies process the water using Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology, producing battery-grade lithium for the EV and energy storage markets.
Operators cut disposal costs. Midstream companies gain new revenue. Lithium extractors secure feedstock. GStream earns a facilitation fee. Everyone wins.
Stop paying to inject wastewater. GStream helps you convert disposal expenses into structured supply agreements that generate value.
Your produced water contains lithium. We help you capture a share of the extraction upside through structured revenue-sharing arrangements.
We earn only when a deal closes — aligned incentives mean we work harder for you, with no upfront retainer and no wasted time.
We know the Permian. Our network spans operators, midstream firms, landmen, and energy-tech companies across the basin.
As lithium demand skyrockets with EV adoption, Permian produced water becomes one of the most strategic assets in North America.
We've studied the contracts, the regulations, and the economics. We structure deals that hold up — protecting all parties for the long term.
Whether you're an operator, midstream company, or lithium extractor — your next conversation starts here.
Schedule a Free Call →We are not a drilling company. We are not a water company. We are the strategic partner that makes the right deals happen — turning a challenge into a competitive advantage for everyone involved.
GStream Solutions LLC is a deal facilitation and advisory firm based in Midland, Texas — the heart of the Permian Basin. We specialize in connecting the oil & gas industry's water management challenge with one of the most important emerging resource opportunities of our time: lithium extraction from produced water.
We are not contractors. We don't own infrastructure, operate disposal wells, or run extraction equipment. What we own is a powerful network, a deep understanding of Permian Basin economics, and the ability to structure deals that work for all sides of the table.
Think of us as the bridge. On one side, oil & gas operators are producing millions of barrels of wastewater every day — water that contains high concentrations of dissolved lithium. On the other side, lithium extraction companies are desperately searching for reliable, high-volume water supply. In between, midstream and recycling companies are looking for new revenue streams.
GStream sits at the center of all three. We make the introductions, structure the agreements, and ensure every party walks away with a better outcome than they had before the conversation started.
The Permian Basin is the most productive oil & gas basin in the United States — and produced water volumes are among the highest in the world. The same geology that makes this basin extraordinary for hydrocarbon production also makes it one of the richest potential sources of lithium brine on the continent. We are located here because this is where the deals are.
We don't send invoices for hours worked. We structure our compensation around results — $-per-barrel or revenue share — so our incentives are perfectly aligned with yours.
Our value is access. Years of relationships with Permian operators, landmen, water midstream executives, and lithium technology companies means shorter paths to the right conversations.
Oilfield economics and lithium extraction are very different businesses. GStream fluently speaks both languages — which is why deals that would otherwise never happen, happen through us.
The global shift to electrification is not a trend — it's a structural change. GStream is positioned at the intersection of traditional energy and the new energy economy, creating durable value on both sides.
Because we own no assets, we can move quickly, adapt to changing market conditions, and pursue the highest-value opportunities across the basin without the burden of balance sheet risk.
Whether you're an operator, a midstream company, or a lithium extractor — there's likely a deal here that works for you.
Get in Touch →Every service GStream provides is built around a single principle: you don't pay us unless we deliver value. Here's exactly what we do.
The most critical challenge for any lithium extraction company is feedstock — they need large, consistent volumes of lithium-rich produced water to make their economics work. Most don't have the Permian Basin relationships to find it on their own.
GStream solves this. We tap into our network of Permian operators to identify high-volume, high-quality produced water sources and match them to lithium extraction partners. We evaluate water chemistry, volume, and logistics — then make the introduction.
Who this is for: Lithium extraction companies & water midstream firms looking for reliable supply.
We facilitate structured partnerships between oil & gas operators and lithium extraction companies — creating long-term, mutually beneficial agreements that turn produced water from a cost into a revenue stream.
These partnerships are structured around revenue sharing, supply agreements, or per-barrel water sale arrangements. GStream earns a facilitation fee or a percentage of lithium revenue generated from the water we sourced — only when the deal produces value.
Who this is for: Oil operators who want to monetize produced water. Lithium companies who need a local partner to broker access.
Most oil & gas operators view produced water as a liability — something to dispose of as cheaply as possible. GStream reframes this perspective. We audit your current water disposal costs, assess your water chemistry, and model out what a lithium or midstream partnership could generate for your operation.
This consulting engagement is the foundation for everything else. It gives operators a clear picture of what their water assets are actually worth — and a roadmap for capturing that value.
Who this is for: Permian Basin oil & gas operators spending significant budget on produced water disposal.
Finding the right parties is only step one. Getting a deal across the finish line requires understanding the interests and constraints of every party — operators, midstream companies, lithium extractors, logistics providers, and sometimes investors.
GStream guides the deal from handshake to signed agreement. We help structure pricing mechanisms, define term lengths, allocate risk, and identify the economic framework that makes all parties commit. We do not provide legal advice, but we do provide the commercial architecture that lawyers can execute.
Who this is for: Any party seeking to close a produced water or lithium supply agreement in the Permian Basin.
The Permian Basin runs on relationships. Knowing who to call, who's producing what, who's looking to buy — this intelligence is years in the making and cannot be bought off a shelf. GStream provides outside companies and investors with direct access to our network.
If you're a lithium extraction company or an energy investor looking to break into the Permian, we are the fastest and most credible path in. We make introductions, attend meetings together, and provide ongoing advisory support as you build your own presence in the basin.
Who this is for: Lithium technology companies, energy investors, and out-of-region firms entering the Permian market.
A 30-minute call is all it takes to identify where GStream can add the most value for your business.
Schedule a Free Call →Here's the complete picture — how produced water becomes a strategic asset, and exactly where GStream Solutions fits in the value chain.
The global shift to electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage has created explosive demand for battery-grade lithium. Meanwhile, the Permian Basin produces tens of millions of barrels of water every day — water that is naturally rich in dissolved lithium. Until recently, the technology to extract that lithium economically didn't exist at scale. It does now.
Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology allows companies to pull lithium directly from produced water with high efficiency — creating a new commodity supply chain from what was previously considered industrial waste. GStream Solutions was built to facilitate exactly this opportunity.
Produced water (sometimes called "formation water" or "brine") is water that comes out of the ground along with oil and natural gas during drilling and production. In the Permian Basin, for every barrel of oil produced, operators typically bring up 5 to 10 barrels of water. This water contains dissolved minerals, hydrocarbons, and — critically — lithium.
Traditionally, this water has been viewed as a problem: it must be treated or injected back underground using disposal wells, which costs money and creates seismic risk. GStream helps operators flip this narrative by turning that produced water into a monetizable commodity.
Here is how the entire value chain flows — from the wellhead to the battery supply chain.
An oil or gas company operating in the Permian Basin drills and produces hydrocarbons. Every barrel of production generates significant volumes of co-produced water — brine that comes up from the formation. In the Permian, this is one of the largest operational cost centers for operators outside of drilling itself.
Operators are currently paying for disposal wells, trucking, and water treatment. They are also under increasing regulatory pressure to reduce disposal volumes and manage environmental impact.
Rather than being injected underground, produced water can be transported via pipeline or truck to midstream water companies who handle treatment, recycling, and redistribution. These companies can treat water for reuse in fracking operations, or prepare it for other downstream applications.
Midstream water companies have the infrastructure — but are often looking for new revenue-generating uses for the volumes they handle. Lithium extraction is a major new opportunity for them.
This is where GStream Solutions operates. We have relationships with Permian Basin operators and midstream companies — and we have relationships with lithium extraction technology companies who need a reliable water supply. We bridge these two worlds.
GStream evaluates the water volume, chemistry (particularly lithium concentration), logistics, and deal economics. We then structure an introduction and a framework that makes commercial sense for all parties. Our compensation is tied directly to deal performance — $-per-barrel of water introduced or a percentage of lithium revenue generated.
The lithium extraction company applies Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology to the produced water — a process that selectively removes lithium ions from the brine with high efficiency and minimal water loss. The output is a lithium-rich concentrate that is further processed into battery-grade lithium carbonate or lithium hydroxide.
These products go directly into the battery supply chain — for EV manufacturers, grid storage companies, and electronics producers worldwide. DLE technology has matured significantly and is now considered commercially viable at the volumes the Permian can supply.
When the process works as designed, every participant in the chain benefits — and GStream earns its fee as the facilitator that made it all possible.
Lower disposal costs, potential water revenue share, improved ESG profile.
New revenue stream from existing water volumes. Higher asset utilization.
Reliable, high-volume feedstock secured. Faster path to commercial production.
Earns $ per barrel or % of lithium revenue — only when value is created.
Whether you're upstream, midstream, or in lithium extraction — there's a role for your business in this value chain.
Schedule a Call →Whether you're an oil & gas operator, a water midstream company, or a lithium extraction firm — a 30-minute conversation is all it takes to find out if we can create value together.
"GStream Solutions connects Permian Basin oil operators — who produce millions of barrels of wastewater daily — with lithium extraction companies who need that water as feedstock. We sit in the middle, make the deal happen, and earn a fee only when value is created for all parties."
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