Regulations for offshore produced water are becoming more and more stringent. New technologies are required for this challenging segment in order to meet future emission standards that are being set by international organizations, (for example OSPAR*) for the Northeast Atlantic.
MPPE Systems proven in removal of dissolved and dispersed:
- Aromatic hydrocarbons (BTEX)
- Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
- NPD (naphtalenes, phenanthrenes, dibenzothiophenes)
- Aliphatics
- Hydrophobic components in oil field chemicals (e.g. inhibitors)
Robust and can withstand:
- Salt, methanol, glycols
- Corrosion inhibitors
- Scale inhibitors
- H2S scavengers
- Demulsifiers
- Defoamers etc.
- Dissolved (heavy) metals
Environmental aspects:
- Separated hydrocarbons are recovered in practically pure form for use as a product
- No emissions to air and water and no sludge formation
- Small footprint
Evidence of success:
- Verified by Orkney Water Technology Center on water produced with oil and gas
- MPPE selected as best option from among 55 technologies (Government and Oil & Gas Industry Study)
- MPPE listed by OSPAR* as Best Available Technology (BAT)
- Experiences published in SPE Conference (TOTAL & Akzo Nobel) and Offshore Technology Conference (Shell/Exxon & Akzo Nobel)
- Commercial units running at TOTAL and NAM (Shell/Exxon) since 2002
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