Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved a record adjusted EBITDA of $35.9 million for Q2 2025, with adjusted EBITDA margins of 20.6% and base business free cash flow of $37.4 million, all exceeding expectations [4][5] - Year-over-year, total revenue increased by 1%, while adjusted EBITDA rose by $5.2 million or 17% [5][6] - The adjusted EBITDA for 2025 is projected to be $68.1 million, which is $3.1 million above the upper range of guidance provided in Q1 2025 [5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Completion Fluids and Products adjusted EBITDA margins increased by 100 basis points to 36.7% from 35.7%, supported by the CS Neptune jobs [6] - Industrial chemicals grew by 5.5% year-over-year, continuing to outpace both U.S. and global GDP growth [6][7] - Water and Flowback services revenue remained flat compared to Q1 but decreased by 10% year-over-year, outperforming U.S. frac activity which declined by 14% quarter-over-quarter and 26% year-over-year [7][8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The U.S. rig count has been in decline for sixteen months, contributing to overall market uncertainty [5][6] - Despite declining U.S. land activity, produced water volumes are expected to increase, with TETRA recording its first revenue from Permian Basin produced water desalination [10][12] - The company is seeing strong forecast projections for energy storage electrolyte needs, with expected growth in utility-scale energy storage capacity [13][15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - TETRA is focused on strategic growth initiatives, including the Arkansas bromine processing facility, which is expected to produce significant incremental revenues and adjusted EBITDA at full capacity [16] - The company is pursuing a license model for desalination projects to minimize capital expenditures and avoid diluting shareholder value [25][26] - TETRA aims to maintain a leverage ratio below two times EBITDA while investing in growth opportunities [24][25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the long-term outlook for completion fluids and products, driven by strong market positions in key areas [7][21] - The company anticipates a healthy pipeline of Neptune projects and expects a record year for deepwater activity in 2025, despite a projected decline in second-half activity compared to the first half [21][22] - Management highlighted the importance of automation technology and produced water treatment in offsetting declines in U.S. land completions [20][82] Other Important Information - TETRA's Investor Day is scheduled for September 25, 2025, where the company will provide insights into operational performance and financial prospects [3][28] - The company has increased its cash balance by $32 million, improving its net leverage ratio to 1.2 times trailing twelve months EBITDA [25][26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Inquiry about desalination project economics and legislative initiatives - Management discussed the increasing costs of disposal well operations and the decreasing costs of desalination solutions, highlighting supportive regulatory changes such as Texas House Bill 49 [34][35][36] Question: Offshore completion market and customer conversations - Management noted strong trends in deepwater activity and higher pressure wells, which align with TETRA's strengths in completion fluids [40] Question: Guidance for the second half of the year - Management expects activity levels to be consistent between Q3 and Q4, with a record year overall despite a decline in deepwater activity [43] Question: Factors driving revenue guidance - Management emphasized the strong overall deepwater activity and the importance of upcoming projects in 2026, while EOS volumes are expected to ramp up significantly [51][52] Question: Securing bromine supply for Arkansas project - Management confirmed ongoing discussions with multiple bromine suppliers to ensure supply meets demand for the Arkansas facility [65][66] Question: Progress on desalination and commercial plants - Management indicated a shift towards small commercial plants rather than additional pilot operations, reflecting growing confidence from customers [67][68]