Offshore produced water regulations 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
Offshore produced water
MPPE Systems proven in removal of dissolved and dispersed:
- Aromatic hydrocarbons (BTEX)
- Polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
- NPD (naphtalenes, phenanthrenes, dibenzothiophenes)
- Aliphatics (dispersed oil)
- Hydrophobic components in oil field chemicals (e.g. inhibitors)
Case studies Offshore produced water
MPPE for LNG Plant Woodsite PLUTO - Australia
Gas/LNG produced water reuse for demin water
MPPE for removal of dispersed oil (aliphatics), dissolved and dispersed aromatics (BTEX)
Planned to be on stream in 2010
MPPE for Statoil/Hydro-Shell Ormen Lange - Norway
Ormen Lange: World's most challenging gasfield development project
Flow rate 70 m3/hr
> 99% removal of BTEX, PAHs, Aliphatics (oil)
Since January 2008
StatoilHydro Kollsnes
MPPE for removing toxic load of gas produced water
Removal of dispersed oil (aliphatics), dissolved and dispersed aromatics (BTEX, PAHs)
Since 2005
MPPE for (Shell/Exxon) offshore K15B- The Netherlands
Gas Produced Water Treatment
Since November 2003
MPPE for removal of dispersed oil (aliphatics), dissolved and dispersed aromatics (BTEX, PAHs)
MPPE for TOTAL E&P offshore F15A unmanned operation - The Netherlands
Gas Produced Water Treatment
MPPE for removal of dispersed oil (aliphatics), dissolved and dispersed aromatics (BTEX, PAHs)
Since January 2002
MPPE for Vermilion (Total) Harlingen - The Netherlands
Produced water from offshore gas
MPPE for removal of dispersed oil (aliphatics), dissolved and dispersed aromatics (BTEX, PAHs)
Since June 1994
Zero harmful discharge
- MPPE reduces the Environmental Impact Factor (EIF) with up to 95-99% (EIF= managment tool of Norwegian Industry for produced water)
- Separated hydrocarbons practically pure for (re) use
- No waste stream/sludge formation
Robust and can withstand:
- Salt, methanol, glycols
- Corrosion inhibitors
- Scale inhibitors
- H2S scavengers
- Demulsifiers
- Defoamers etc.
- Dissolved (heavy) metals
Evidence of success:
- Verified by Orkney Water Technology Center on water produced for oil and gas
- MPPE selected as best option among 55 technologies (Government and Oil& Gas Industry study)
- MPPE listed by OSPAR as Best Available Technology (BAT)
- Over 25 years accumulated experience inc commerical units TOTAL, NAM (Shell/Exxon), StatoilHydro/Shell (Ormen Lange), Woodside
VWS MPP Systems is a hydrocarbon removal water treatment specialist and a member of the VWS Oil & Gas division of Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies.
*OSPAR: Oslo Paris Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Northeast Atlantic