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HERO ID
2828355
Reference Type
Technical Report
Title
Reuse of flowback & produced water for hydraulic fracturing in tight oil
Author(s)
Wasylishen, R; Fulton, S
Year
2012
Publisher
The Petroleum Technology Alliance Canada (PTAC)
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Number of Pages
34
Language
English
URL
http://www.ptac.org/projects/151
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Abstract
The objective of the Reuse of Flowback & Produced Water for Hydraulic Fracturing in Tight Oil assessment is to evaluate potential opportunities to reduce freshwater consumption and waste through reuse of produced and/or flowback waters as sources of base fluid for hydraulic fracturing. The evaluation requires quantification and characterization of various tight oil hydraulic fracturing flowback and produced waters and characterization of the desired quality of the base fluid for reuse. This information is used to evaluate integrated treatment technology objectives for water reuse in multi‐stage hydraulic fracturing applications within tight oil resource plays. This evaluation framework will assist industry peers in developing enhanced water treatment and recycling best practices in similar applications.
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