Abstract:Produced water is the largest by-product of oil and gas production. At off-shore installations, the
produced water is typically reinjected or discharged into the sea. The water contains a complex mixture of
dispersed and dissolved oil, solids and inorganic ions. A better understanding of its composition is
fundamental to 1) improve environmental impact assessment tools and 2) develop more efficient water
treatment technologies. The objective of the study was to screen produced water sampled from a
producing fi… Show more
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