Reduce SWD Injections with Cost-effective Evaporation Technology

摘要

A new technology reduces injections by up to 90%. Many oil-producing basins were ancient ocean beds, once awash with sea creatures and salty water. For unconventional producers in these areas, getting a 5:1 to 10:1 water-oil ratio, dealing with oceans of water is a daily battle. The one thing that has indeed dried up is extra funding that would help deal with those water issues. Even with the expansion of recycling for use in fracturing, the vast majority of produced water is injected into saltwater disposal (SWD) wells, which have been associated with man-made tremors and costs about $9/bbl when including transportation and disposal costs.