scholarly journals A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY SUPPORTING BENEFICIAL USES OF PRODUCED WATER IN SOUTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Enid J. Sullivan Graham ◽  
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Sam Fernald ◽  
Robert P. Sabie ◽  
Robert Flynn ◽  
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Modelling ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 224-239
Author(s):  
Saeed P. Langarudi ◽  
Robert P. Sabie ◽  
Babak Bahaddin ◽  
Alexander G. Fernald

This paper explores the possibility and plausibility of developing a hybrid simulation method combining agent-based (AB) and system dynamics (SD) modeling to address the case study of produced water management (PWM). In southeastern New Mexico, the oil and gas industry generates large volumes of produced water, while at the same time, freshwater resources are scarce. Single-method models are unable to capture the dynamic impacts of PWM on the water budget at both the local and regional levels, hence the need for a more complex hybrid approach. We used the literature, information characterizing produced water in New Mexico, and our preliminary interviews with subject matter experts to develop this framework. We then conducted a systematic literature review to summarize state-of-the-art of hybrid modeling methodologies and techniques. Our research revealed that there is a small but growing volume of hybrid modeling research that could provide some foundational support for modelers interested in hybrid modeling approaches for complex natural resource management issues. We categorized these efforts into four classes based on their approaches to hybrid modeling. It appears that, among these classes, PWM requires the most sophisticated approach, indicating that PWM modelers will need to face serious challenges and break new ground in this realm.


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon T. Shaheen

Under the Produced Water Act (“Act”) enacted in the 2019 regular legislative session, the New Mexico Legislature authorized the New Mexico Oil Conservation Division (“OCD”) and the New Mexico Water Quality Control Commission (“WQCC”) to regulate produced water resulting from oil and gas drilling or production. The Act governs the transportation and sale of produced water, recycled water (also referred to as recycled produced water), and treated water (also referred to as treated produced water).


2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha Cather ◽  
Robert Lee ◽  
Ibrahim Gundiler ◽  
Andrew Sung ◽  
Naomi Davidson ◽  
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2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Subrata Mondal

AbstractProduced water (PW) from the oil/gas field is an important waste stream. Due to its highly pollutant nature and large volume of generation, the management of PW is a significant challenge for the petrochemical industry. The treatment of PW can improve the economic viability of oil and gas exploration, and the treated water can provide a new source of water in the water-scarce region for some beneficial uses. The reverse osmosis (RO) and selective nanofiltration (NF) membrane treatment of PW can reduce the salt and organic contents to acceptable levels for some beneficial uses, such as irrigation, and different industrial reuses. However, membrane fouling is a major obstacle for the membrane-based treatment of PW. In this review, the author discusses the polymeric membrane (mainly RO/NF) fouling during PW treatment. Membrane fouling mechanisms by various types of foulants, such as organic, inorganic, colloidal, and biological matters, are discussed. The review concludes with some of the measures to control fouling by membrane surface modification approaches.


2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martha Cather ◽  
Robert Lee ◽  
Ibrahim Gundiler ◽  
Andrew Sung

2021 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Ralph Gunness ◽  
Hensley Wee ◽  
Ronald Lee ◽  
Luong N. Nguyen ◽  
Long D. Nghiem

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