Title | Guide to recent publications on inorganic water-rock interactions relevant to deep-well wastewater disposal in carbonate-evaporite formations in the Athabasca oil sands area Alberta |
Publication Type | Report |
Year of Publication | 2002 |
Authors | Gordon, T. M., Kokot S. L., & Parks K. P. |
Pagination | 12 pages |
Date Published | 05/2002 |
Publisher | Alberta Geological Survey |
Place Published | Edmonton, AB |
Publication Language | eng |
Keywords | chemistry, ERCB, groundwater, hydrogeology, model, modeling, treatment, UofC, waste disposal |
Abstract | The rapid extension of in situ bitumen-recovery projects based on steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) technology in the EUB-designated Athabasca Oil Sands Area of northeast Alberta (e.g. Butler, 2001), has generated substantial new industry interest in the subject of waste-water disposal by deep-well injection. These projects produce a variety of liquid-waste streams requiring disposal, including steam- boiler blowdown water and excess produced water. Deep-well disposal can be an acceptable waste-management option for in situ projects, depending on site-specific circumstances. Deep-well injection of oilfield waters in the Province of Alberta is administered by the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (EUB) as documented in EIB Guide 51 - Injection and Disposal Wells: Well Classifications, Completion, Logging, and Testing Requirements. Deep-well disposal of oilfield and industrial wastewaters in Alberta is considered to be a safe and viable disposal option where wells are properly constructed, operated, and monitored. EUB Guide 65 describes the application requirements for disposal/injection wells. |
Notes | EUB/AGS Special Report 052. |
URL | http://ags.aer.ca/document/SPE/SPE_052.PDF |
Locational Keywords | Athabasca Oil Sands Region (AOSR) |
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Group | OSEMB |
Citation Key | 52500 |