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Reusing produced water

Oilfield Technology

There are two primary destinations for PW from onshore operations. Most of this water goes back into the producing formations via injection wells as part of IOR and EOR programs to get more production from ageing fields. This could force operators to stop production in previously profitable fields.

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Count It a Successful Session

Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

Last year, the Permian Basin Petroleum Association created a set of recommended practices to combat oilfield crime, incorporating physical, cyber, and operational security measures. Operators must do their part to monitor and make reports of illicit activities on their locations,” he emphasized. “As

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The Produced Water Challenge

Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

If that water cannot be injected back into the disposal wells, where is it all going to go? Well, hold your literal and metaphorical horses. Ira Yates, president and Founder of Friends of the Pecos River (more at: friendsofthepecosriver.org) recently said during an interview, Well, the water has to be clean.

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Welded Together

Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

From there we started building SWDs [saltwater disposal well facilities] and buildings, along with awnings and all, he said. They Tend to Call Me Back Rodriguez says most of his work involves subcontracting for other service companies, but that some of the larger independent operators are also on the list.

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Eighty-Ninth Texas Legislature: One Month Countdown

Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

Once again, lawmakers have prioritized water, and industry experts remain committed to expanding the use of treated produced water in industrial and agricultural applications, as well as for land discharge, Robertson stated. In their 2024 report, the Railroad Commission estimated nearly 9,000 such wells exist in Texas.

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