by Jay Parks | Mar 27, 2023 | Oil and Gas, Water Treatment
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a toxic gas that can be produced naturally or from industrial activities such as oil and gas production, wastewater treatment, and pulp and paper manufacturing. H2S is highly corrosive and poses a serious threat to human health and the...
by Alex Whitmore | Mar 24, 2023 | Oil and Gas
As the demand for energy continues to increase, the oil and gas industry has a significant responsibility to ensure that the extraction and production processes are as efficient and environmentally friendly as possible. One crucial aspect of this is the management of...
by Jay Parks | Mar 20, 2023 | Oil and Gas, Water Treatment
Iron (Fe) is a naturally occurring element that is often found in water sources, particularly in groundwater. While small amounts of iron in water are not harmful to human health, high levels of iron can cause a variety of problems, including discoloration of water,...
by Alex Whitmore | Mar 10, 2023 | Oil and Gas
Image Credit: Sarah Craig/Faces of Fracking Drilling in oil and gas takes careful planning and execution, as it is a dangerous process. The use of drilling mud (water and clay) and various chemicals are a natural part of the drilling operation. Over time, the drilling...
by livvywhitmore | Mar 8, 2023 | Oil and Gas
What is “Salt Water” in Oil Extraction? “Salt water” in oil extraction isn’t the same as the “salt water” we think of in the ocean. The term refers to the often hazardous waste byproduct of oil extraction, which is composed of salts, hydrocarbons, industrial...
by Alex Whitmore | Mar 3, 2023 | Oil and Gas
Frac Water Recycling: Common Mistakes Handling Produced Water Produced water is a byproduct of oil and gas production, which contains various impurities and pollutants that need to be treated before it can be discharged or reused. Mishandling produced water can lead...
