CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2008
| Author | Huseynova, Sabina Ali |
|---|---|
| Title | Management and Treatment of Produced Water and Open Drain Wastewater in Azerbaijan Oil Industry |
| Summary | Nowadays, the oil and gas industry encounter growing water related problems that threaten the development of the industry and its sustainable performance. The main reason of the risks associated with the wastewater is the increasing volumes of produced water and problems related to its discharge. Produced water is the largest waste stream if considered by volume. It contains high concentration or organic and inorganic components. Produced water can be one of the most considerable sources of negative impacts on the environment associated with the oil and gas industry. Currently the worldwide practice is to re-inject the produced water into the existing oil reservoirs, discharge to the natural waters or re-use in some technological processes. Open drain water, is another wastewater stream related to oil and gas industry. The volumes of open-drain water cannot be compared with the produced water volumes, but the management and treatment of this wastewater stream also requires specific attention. It is generally considered that oil industries have one of the largest negative impacts on the environment. This paper reviews how the existing technologies available for oil industries, management approaches and legislative framework can mitigate the environmental impacts of wastewater and ultimately contribute to the sustainability of oil industries. |
| Supervisor | Watt, Alan; |
| Department | Environment Sciences and Policy MSc |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2008/huseynova_sabina.pdf |
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