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Reuse of Produced Water in Texas: Management Approaches and Challenges

Bureau of Economic Geology via YouTube

Overview

Explore the critical issue of produced water management in major U.S. oil and gas plays, with a focus on the Permian Basin, in this informative 29-minute presentation by Bridget Scanlon, Senior Research Scientist at the Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin. Gain insights into current, historical, and projected produced water volumes, and examine various management approaches with an emphasis on reusing produced water for hydraulic fracturing. Delve into topics such as seismic activity, water demand, water sources, irrigation water use, produced water quality, and treatment requirements. Understand the methodology behind the study results, identify data gaps, and grasp the importance of sustainable water management practices in the oil and gas industry.

Syllabus

Introduction
Coworkers
Produced Water
Seismic Activity
Study Results
Methodology
Water Demand
Water Sources
Water Volumes
Historical Data
Reuse Options
Irrigation Water Use
Produced Water Quality
Treatment Requirements
Data Gap
Summary

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Bureau of Economic Geology

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