Topic : Responsible Water Management: Water Utilization, Water Efficiency, and Reuse
Speaker: Matt Mantell – Chesapeake Energy
Summary of presentation:
Discussion of the water efficiency of unconventional natural gas and oil compared to other energy resources. Water use comparisons evaluated based on the extraction and processing of raw materials into useable fuel sources and will include an evaluation of power generation water use requirements and the water efficiency of transportation fuels. In addition, Chesapeake’s experience with produced water reuse and recycling in the development of unconventional natural gas and oil will be presented. These experiences will be used to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities for recycling and reuse in each of the unconventional plays based on produced water volume and water quality. Finally, the presentation will cover the current status of Chesapeake’s produced water reuse and recycling initiatives in all areas they operate.
Speaker’s bio:
Matt Mantell serves as Engineering Advisor - Environmental in the Engineering Technology Group for Chesapeake Energy Corporation. Matt is responsible for produced water management, water treatment and reclamation, environmental issues with hydraulic fracturing, green chemical development, and chemical disclosure initiatives. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Geography, a Master of Regional and City Planning and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering (with an environmental emphasis) from the University of Oklahoma. Matt is a licensed professional engineer in Oklahoma, Texas, California and Pennsylvania. Prior to joining Chesapeake in 2008, he was a staff engineer in the water business group with the consulting firm CH2M HILL in Oklahoma City.