Produced water disposal volumes have skyrocketed from under 900 million barrels in 2010 to over 5 billion barrels in 2022, with forecasts reaching 7 billion barrels by 2030. Managing subsurface pressure is more crucial than ever.
Key Insights from the Guide
- 85% of produced water is disposed of via over 2,000 injection wells in key sub-basins.
- Shift from deep to shallow disposal zones due to increased seismicity.
- Understanding pressure buildup and dissipation is essential to mitigating risks.
What You'll Learn
- Detailed Analysis of Produced Water Disposal Trends: Understand the historical and projected growth in disposal volumes.
- Insights into Disposal Practices: Learn about the primary injection intervals and the shift from deep to shallow disposal zones.
- Formation Pressure Responses: Explore how pressure builds up during active injection and the factors affecting it.
- Impact of Pressure Changes: Discover the correlation between shallow formation pressure changes and seismic events.
- Hypothetical Scenarios: Assess the effects of potential reductions in permitted surface pressure on disposal capacity.
- How SIP Addresses These Challenges: Gain knowledge about SIP's novel approach to managing pressure challenges using AI.