Report assesses companies and technologies for treatment of
produced water Along with the crude oil and natural gas that
fuels modern civilization, the energy industry brings nearly 233
billion barrels of wastewater from beneath the earth’s surface
every year. This so-called “produced water” can contain a
variety of contaminants, from oil and grease to chemicals,
microorganisms and radioactive elements. Oil and gas producers
need to treat this water before disposal or reuse. In its latest
report, Lux Research surveys the challenges and opportunities
associated with treating produced water, and identifies which
technologies and developers are best positioned to address the
task. The report, titled “Water Technology Unlocks Future Oil
and Gas Reserves,” provides a comprehensive examination of the
different contaminants, treatment technologies and costs
associated with treating produced water, and ranks 33 companies
across 15 criteria. “On top of the large volumes of produced
water generated from day to day, the