Reviewed Oil and Gas - Well Treatment Options
Options below have reviewed by pollution prevention specialists. They are commonly recommended and implemented
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| Reduce drums and containers |
| Switch to purchase of materials and chemicals in bulk containers, reducing the amount of drums requiring handling. Added benefit: less drum handling results in fewer spills and releases requiring cleanup (of contaminated soil).
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| Use recyclable drums and containers |
| Purchase materials in returnable/recyclable drums and containers.
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| Manage chemical inventory |
| Control inventory by accurately estimating amounts required, or ordering small quantities only as needed.
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| Exchange unused chemicals |
| Offer (or exchange) unused chemicals to other facilities in lieu of recycling, treatment, or disposal.
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| Explore less hazardous products |
| Determine whether non-hazardous or less hazardous products are available by asking manufacturers representatives and trade groups.
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| Reuse produced water |
| Recycle water in hydrotesting of pipeline, equipment, and tanks. |
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| Manage fracturing fluids |
- Use mix-on-the-fly systems for fracturing fluids.
- Recycle unused fracturing oil back into production stream.
- Plan fracturing job carefully to avoid mixing unnecessary fluids.
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