Hydraulic fracturing is also known as fracking. The process involves injecting water into the ground under high pressure. The pressure creates cracks and fissures that release trapped fuel and gas. The process increases the production of crude oil and natural gas, which are valuable resources.
Benefits of fracking
Fracking increases the production of natural gas and oil, which lowers the cost of both products. The drop in cost benefits industries, lowering the cost of production and hence increasing profits. The excess gas and oil are exported to create additional income for the state.
Products of fracking
Two types of products result from fracturing: water that flows back after the pressurized injection and naturally occurring water known as produced water that precedes the natural gas or oil. Frac water treatment takes care of the produced and flowback water.
Methods of Frac Water Handling
There are a few methods of frac water handling. These are:
Disposal or reuse
The frac water is drained into deep wells where oil wells once were. In the absence of these deep wells, the frac water is reused by blending with fresh water on a different site. The reuse considers the frac water’s makeup and adds necessary chemicals to make it suitable for reuse.
Chemical treatment
The on-site treatment eliminates the frac water transportation cost. Specific control measures and chemical procedures soften the water making it suitable for use or safe disposal.
Increased oil and natural gas production call for control measures to mitigate the pollution. Frac water treatment is a leading method of protecting the environment.
Contact Flatirons Chemicals in Westminster for frac water treatment and full spectrum production chemical services.
