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GAINESVILLE, Texas, June 25, 2026

First Permian Basin Commercial Iodine Facility Targeted for Commissioning in 2027 

~3,000 Tonnes Per Year of Iodine Production Targeted by End of 2030

Collaboration Represents One of the First Large-Scale Efforts to Commercialize Iodine Recovery from Produced Water Utilizing Existing Oilfield Water Infrastructure in the United States

GAINESVILLE, Texas , June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Select Water Solutions, Inc. ("Select", NYSE and NYSE Texas: WTTR) announced today that subsidiaries of Select and ISE Chemicals Corporation ("ISE Chemicals") (TSE: 4107) have entered into a definitive agreement providing for the development of commercial-scale iodine extraction and refining facilities utilizing produced water sourced through Select's Water Infrastructure network across Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma.

Under the agreement, ISE Chemicals would fund, design, construct, own, and operate iodine extraction and refining facilities, while Select would provide produced water sourcing, transportation, storage, pretreatment, recycling, and infrastructure support through its existing Water Infrastructure platform, for which Select will receive a royalty payment. The formal collaboration is intended to establish a new U.S. domestic source of iodine while creating an additional value stream from produced water managed across Select's comprehensive network.

The initial commercial facility is expected to be commissioned in 2027 and will be located within Select's core Permian Basin footprint. The facility represents the first phase of a broader development program designed to evaluate scalable expansion opportunities across Select's extensive produced water infrastructure network, with ~3,000 tonnes per year of iodine production targeted by the end of 2030.

Advancing Select's Water Infrastructure Growth Strategy

The agreement further advances Select's strategy of expanding the value generated from its Water Infrastructure segment. As customer demand for sustainable water management continues to increase, Select believes its extensive network of pipelines, treatment facilities, storage assets, recycling systems, and disposal infrastructure provides a unique foundation for resource recovery initiatives from existing produced water streams.

Similar to Select's previously announced resource recovery initiatives, the iodine recovery collaboration with ISE Chemicals demonstrates the Company's commitment to identifying innovative opportunities that create additional value from produced water. By combining Select's extensive Water Infrastructure network and operational expertise with ISE Chemicals' industry-leading iodine extraction capabilities, the companies intend to establish a scalable platform for resource recovery that complements and enhances Select's core Water Infrastructure business.

"Select has consistently focused on creating long-term value from our Water Infrastructure platform and maximizing the value of produced water managed across our network," said John Schmitz, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Select Water Solutions.

"By combining Select's infrastructure network, water treatment capabilities, and produced water expertise with ISE Chemicals' nearly century-long leadership in iodine production, we believe we can unlock a new resource recovery opportunity from produced water while supporting domestic supply-chain resiliency for critical industrial materials.

"Our Water Infrastructure segment continues to be a significant growth driver for Select, and this collaboration exemplifies how we can leverage that infrastructure footprint to create additional value streams from produced water while continuing to serve our customers' core water management needs," Schmitz concluded.

Toshiro Kasuya, President and Chief Executive Officer of ISE Chemicals Corporation, stated, "ISE Chemicals has a long history of producing iodine from naturally occurring brine resources and supplying high-quality iodine products to customers around the world. Through our existing U.S. subsidiary and operations, Woodward Iodine Corporation, we are excited to team up with Select to commercialize a new source of iodine utilizing produced water resources available through Select's extensive infrastructure network.

"As global demand for iodine continues to grow across medical, industrial, electronics, and specialty chemical applications, we believe this collaboration provides a compelling opportunity to expand domestic production capacity while applying ISE Chemicals' extraction and processing expertise to an innovative new resource base," Kasuya concluded.

The companies believe the collaboration represents one of the first large-scale efforts to commercialize iodine recovery from produced water utilizing existing oilfield water infrastructure in the United States and provides a scalable platform for future resource recovery opportunities.

Additional details regarding facility capacity, development timelines, and future expansion phases will be announced as engineering studies and development planning progress.

About Select Water Solutions, Inc.

Select is a leading provider of sustainable water and chemical solutions to the energy industry. These solutions are supported by the Company's critical water infrastructure assets, chemical manufacturing and water treatment and recycling capabilities. As a leader in sustainable water and chemical solutions, Select places the utmost importance on safe, environmentally responsible management of water throughout the lifecycle of a well. Additionally, Select believes that responsibly managing water resources throughout its operations to help conserve and protect the environment is paramount to the Company's continued success.  For more information, please visit Select's website, https://www.selectwater.com .

About ISE Chemicals Corporation

ISE Chemicals Corporation views its role as transforming natural resources into valuable products for customers. Founded in 1927, ISE Chemicals began by extracting iodine from seaweed and later expanded to producing iodine from underground resources such as brine. It has grown into a leading global supplier, with operations in Japan and the United States, and has diversified into metal compounds. Its success is driven by technological innovation and human expertise. Looking ahead to its 100th anniversary in 2027, ISE Chemicals aims to advance efficient production, develop human resources, and contribute to a sustainable society through responsible and reliable business practices. More information is available at https://www.isechem.co.jp/en/ .

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