Remove Field Remove Hydraulic Fracturing Remove Shutdown
article thumbnail

Reusing produced water

Oilfield Technology

As fields age, they generate higher water to oil ratios. In some mature fields, 10 barrels of water are generated for every barrel of oil produced. However, it is becoming a problem in some onshore fields. With the emergence of fracturing technology, a great deal more PW is now going to SWD facilities. Already a member?

article thumbnail

One Hundred Octopi and Counting: Lessons in Online Solids Management

Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine

How the development, validation, and large-scale deployment of online solids management systems is saving operators money by releasing flowback equipment sooner, minimizing equipment damage due to solids carry-over, and reducing the need for shutdowns and confined space entry cleanout operations. sand screens) and by chemical injection.

article thumbnail

AI in Oil and Gas – A Game-Changer for Efficiency and Profitability

Aresco

By continuously monitoring machinery performance, AI enables companies to address maintenance issues before they escalate, preventing costly shutdowns and enhancing overall safety. AI solutions can process real-time data from drilling operations, offering instant recommendations to field workers and reducing human error.

Gas 95