Water Management in Oil and Gas Operations - Industry Practice and Policy Guidelines for Developing Countries

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Water Management in Oil and Gas Operations presents industry practice and policy guidance aimed at developing countries. It focuses on freshwater abstraction and produced water generation, then reviews upstream water management approaches, including company policy and water management systems. The report covers water efficiency measures, produced water and injected water for pressure support, water source identification, and tools for water risk assessment. It also addresses treatment and the scope for produced-water reuse and recycling, supporting practical decision-making across the value chain.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages238

Reading Time10 h 0 min

Contents

CHAPTER 1 Facts and Trends in Freshwater Abstraction and Produced Water Generation and Use

CHAPTER 2 Industry Water Management Practice in Upstream Oil and Gas Operations

Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Pub lic Disclosure Authorized Water Management in Oil and Gas Operations Industry Practice and Policy Guidelines for Developing Countries Einar H. Bandlien, Sander De Kruijf, Eilen Arctander Vik, Ole Fredrik Ekern, Johan Bernhard Siqueland Knudsen, Geoffrey Dyce, Silvana Tordo, and François Bertone INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN FOCUS Water Management in Oil and Gas Operations Industry Practice and Policy Guidelines for Developing Countries EINAR H. BANDLIEN, SANDER DE KRUIJF, EILEN ARCTANDER VIK, OLE FREDRIK EKERN, JOHAN BERNHARD SIQUELAND KNUDSEN, GEOFFREY DYCE, SILVANA TORDO, AND FRANÇOIS BERTONE © 2024 International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank 1818 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20433 Telephone: 202-473-1000; [internet: www.worldbank.org](internet: www.worldbank.org)[ ](internet: www.worldbank.org)Some rights reserved 1 2 3 4 27 26 25 24 Books in this series are published to communicate the results of World Bank research, analysis, and operational experience with the least possible delay. The extent of language editing varies from book to book. This work is a product of the staff of The World Bank with external contributions. The findings, interpretations, and conclusions expressed in this work do not necessarily reflect the views of The World Bank, its Board of Executive Directors, or the governments they represent. The World Bank does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or currency of the data included in this work and does not assume responsibility for any errors, omissions, or discrepancies in the information, or liability with respect to the use ofor failure to use the information, methods, processes, or conclusions set forth. The boundaries, colors, denominations, and other information shown on any map in this work do not imply any judgment on the part of The World Bank concerning the legal status of any territory or the endorsement or acceptance of such boundaries. Nothing herein shall constitute or be construed or considered tobe a limitation upon or waiver of the privileges and immunities of The World Bank, all of which are specifically reserved. Rights and Permissions This work is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 IGO license (CC BY 3.0 IGO) [http://](http://)[ ](http://)[creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo. Under the Creative Commons Attribution license](creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/igo. Under the Creative Commons Attribution license), you are free to copy, distribute, transmit, and adapt this work, including for commercial purposes, under the following conditions: Attribution—Please cite the work as follows: Bandlien, Einar H., Sander De Kruijf, EilenArctander Vik, Ole Fredrik Ekern, Johan Bernhard Siqueland Knudsen, Geoffrey Dyce, Silvana Tordo, and François Bertone. 2024. Water Management in Oil and Gas Operations: Industry Practice and Policy Guidelines for Developing Countries. International Development in Focus. Washington, DC: World Bank. doi:10.1596/978-1-4648-2047-2. License: Creative Commons Attribution CC BY 3.0 IGO Translations—If you create a translation of this work, please add the following disclaimer along with the attribution: This translation was not created by The World Bank and should not be considered an official World Bank translation. The World Bank shall not be liable for any content or error in this translation. Adaptations—If you create an adaptation of this work, please add the following disclaimer along with the attribution: This is an adaptation of an original work by The World Bank. Views and opinions expressed in the adaptation are the sole responsibility of the author or authors of the adaptation and are not endorsed by The World Bank. Third-party content—The World Bank does not necessarily own each component of the content contained within the work. The World Bank therefore does not warra

FAQs

What topics does the report cover in freshwater abstraction and produced water management?

It reviews freshwater abstraction and produced water generation and use, including upstream oil and gas water demand perspective, produced water, other water returns, injected water, and related heat mapping.

How does the report describe industry practice for upstream oil and gas water management?

It outlines company policy and water management systems, industry approaches, water uses, water efficiency measures, and management of produced water and injected water for pressure support.

What guidance is provided on water risk assessment and reuse options?

It includes tools for water risk assessment, identification of water sources, and discusses treatment requirements and the scope for produced-water reuse and recycling.

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