Speaker: Jeff Sawyer , Oilfield Water Logistics
Topic: Evolution of and Trends in Upstream Oil and Gas Produced Water Management
Date: Wednesday, March 11th, 2020 at 11:30 AM
Location: Brookhaven College Geological Institute, (Map)
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Abstract
Produced water management for upstream oil and gas operations has rapidly evolved over the last few years with increased focus on infrastructure buildout. The challenges vary from region to region depending on activity levels, water quality (specifically salt and other mineral content), and water cut. The volume of produced water is expected to continue to increase of the coming years along with increased oil and gas production. As the volumes grow, traditional methods of handling the water will become more challenged. The expansion of shared pipeline and SWD infrastructure as well as increased reuse of produced water for completions activity will become more critical. Improvement in salt tolerant frac chemistry has allowed increased blends of produced water to be used in completions. Additionally, in some areas, technology has been implemented to reduce volumes through evaporation or desalination.
Biography
Jeff has over 12 years of experience in a variety of water management roles in the upstream oil and gas sector with experience working in the Fayetteville Shale, Delaware & Midland basins, and STACK/SCOOP. He spent a combined 5 years at Devon Energy and Pioneer Natural Resources where he focused on long-term water management planning and building out produced water reuse programs in the STACK/SCOOP, Delaware, and Midland Basins. He joined Oilfield Water Logistics in September 2019 to lead the engineering and produced water reuse efforts. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from University of Arkansas.