09/14/2023 | News release | Archived content
Produced water logistics may sound like just another industry buzzword, but with produced water changing the landscape of hydraulic fracturing, it is a critical part to successful operations. While using treated produced water alleviates the headaches of sourcing freshwater, it brings up a new set of logistical challenges that can be managed effectively with automation.
In this article, we dive into the importance of produced water in operations, the complicated work of moving and balancing produced water, and the role that automation plays in enhancing efficiency and sustainability.
Simply put, produced water logistics is the movement and management of effluent water from producing wellsfrom the point of origin to the point of consumption according to the needs of the customer.
The industry has expanded exponentially in the last 10 years and completions require more water than ever. Produced water from dozens of wells can now be gathered and blended in a centralized recycling facilitythrough a vast network of pipelines, transfer systems, and storage tanks. This massive scope demands a sophisticated approach and constant oversight, one that human intervention alone can no longer adequately address.
This is where automation emerges as a game-changer. Automation is not necessarily a single tool or solution; it is a comprehensive collection of technologies and systems that work together to enable effective and intelligent management of produced water. At the forefront of this transformation is AquaView, our integrated suite of automation tools that work seamlessly together to help energy producers manage operations.
Produced water logistics is a dynamic combination of services where automation has emerged as the catalyst for transformative change. As energy producers aim to use 100% treated-produced water in operations, they will increasingly depend on automation to minimize human intervention, reduce environmental impacts, and optimize processes.