Mobile Clarification for Re-Use of Unconventional Oil and Gas Produced Water to Reduce Costs and Minimize Environmental Footprint

Summary This publication assesses the impacts of water—both as a much needed resource for production, and in the post production phase (as produced water)—on unconventional resourse production; and the costs and benefits in reusing produced water. Treating produced waters is not without its challenges: this publication discusses some of them, more specifically pertaining to shale gas flowback. It also provides an overview of available produced water treatment technologies. A case study of chemical precipitation/clarification for a unconventional producing site will conclude this publication.