WaterBridge Infrastructure LLC Revenue Disclosure
Revenue Recognition
Produced Water Handling
Produced water handling revenues consist of fees charged for produced water handling services, produced water gathering pipeline services, and sales of skim oil, which is recovered from produced water after taking custody of the water from customers.
For produced water handling services and produced water gathering pipeline services, revenues are recognized over time utilizing the output method based on the volume of water accepted from the customer. We have determined the performance obligation is satisfied over time as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by the performance of these services, typically as customers’ water is accepted. We apply the ‘as-invoiced’ practical expedient to produced water service revenues, under which, revenues are recognized based on the invoiced amount which is equal to the value to the customer of the Company’s performance obligation completed to date. The produced water services are often combined as a system service fee where we typically charge customers a disposal and transportation fee on a per barrel basis according to the applicable contract.
As part of our produced water handling revenues, we aggregate and sell skim oil. Skim oil sales revenues are recognized at a point in time, based on when control of the product is transferred to the customer. Skim oil is generally sold at market rates, net of marketing costs. Refer to Note 3 – Additional Financial Statement Information for additional information.
Water Solutions
Water solutions revenues consist of sales of brackish water, recycled water, and produced water and are generally priced based on negotiated rates with the customer and structured as volume dependent arrangements. Water solutions revenues are recognized at a point in time, based on when control of the volumes are transferred to the customer, usually upon delivery.
Other Revenue
Other revenues consist primarily of fees charged for energy waste management, gas transport services and crude gathering services prior to the divestment of our crude assets in March 2025. Crude and gas gathering and transportation contracts are generally structured as volume dependent arrangements. Revenues are recognized over time utilizing the output method based on the volume of gas transferred. We have determined the performance obligation is satisfied over time as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by the performance of the services. Additionally, we receive fees for providing energy waste management, consisting of solid waste management and reclamation services. Substantially all of the Company's energy waste management contracts contain one performance obligation, the allocation of contract transaction price to multiple performance obligations is generally not applicable.
Transaction Price Allocated to Future Performance Obligations
We recognize revenues based on the transfer of control or our customers’ ability to benefit from our services and products in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for those services and products. The Company’s sales arrangements do not include any significant post-delivery obligations. The Company accrues revenues as services are performed or products are delivered. The difference between estimated and actual amounts received are recorded in the period the payment is received. We allocate the consideration earned between the performance obligations based on the stand-alone selling price when multiple performance obligations are identified.
The Company applies the practical expedient exempting the disclosure of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations if the performance obligation is part of a contract that has an original expected duration of one year or less. For contracts with terms greater than one year, the Company applies the practical expedient exempting the disclosure of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations if the variable consideration is allocated entirely to a wholly unsatisfied performance obligation. Under our contracts, each service or unit of product typically represents a separate performance obligation; therefore, future volumes are wholly unsatisfied and disclosure of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations is not required.
Contractual Customer Relationships
Contractual customer relationships represent our right to future consideration related to up-front payments made associated with customer contract dedications where we typically do not receive a distinct good or service in exchange for these payments. Contractual
customer relationships are amortized as a reduction to produced water handling revenues within our consolidated statements of operations on a straight-line basis over the primary term of the underlying agreement. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company recorded $18.0 million and $19.9 million, respectively, in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets related to contractual customer relationships. We recognized amortization of $1.8 million, $1.7 million, and $1.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The remaining weighted average amortization period for contractual customer relationships was 9.9 years and 10.8 years as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
About Revenue Disclosures
Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.
Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.