USGS investigations of water produced during hydrocarbon reservoir development
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Abstract
Significant quantities of water are present in hydrocarbon reservoirs. When brought to the land surface during oil, gas, and coalbed methane production, the water—either naturally occurring or injected as a method to enhance production—is termed produced water. Produced water is currently managed through processes such as recycling, treatment and discharge, spreading on roads, evaporation or infiltration, and deep well injection. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) scientists conduct research and publish data related to produced water, thus providing information and insight to scientists, decisionmakers, the energy industry, and the public. The information advances scientific knowledge, informs resource management decisions, and facilitates environmental protection. This fact sheet discusses integrated research being conducted by USGS scientists supported by programs in the Energy and Minerals and Environmental Health Mission Areas. The research products help inform decisions pertaining to understanding the nature and management of produced water in the United States.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | USGS investigations of water produced during hydrocarbon reservoir development |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2014-3104 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20143104 |
| Year Published | 2014 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | Eastern Energy Resources Science Center |
| Description | 4 p. |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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