Produced Water Treatment and Disposal
Most oil fields lift far more water than oil, and what to do with it decides both cost and environmental exposure. This course covers treating and disposing of produced water properly.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Lifting more water than oil, and what it costs
- 02Produced water composition, oil in water and dissolved solids
- 03Matching treatment to the disposal route chosen
- 04Separation, flotation, hydrocyclones and filtration
- 05Scale, souring, bacteria and chemical treatment programmes
- 06Reinjection, discharge limits and regulatory conditions
- 07Sampling, monitoring and reporting that stands up
What you will gain
- Characterise produced water and its contaminants
- Select treatment appropriate to the disposal route
- Operate separation, flotation and filtration stages
- Control scale, souring and bacterial growth
- Meet discharge and reinjection requirements
- Monitor, sample and report to the regulator
Who should attend
- Production and facilities operators
- Process and environmental engineers
- Water treatment technicians on oil and gas sites
- Environmental compliance staff
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 27 Oct 2026 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 9 to 10 Nov 2026 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 23 to 24 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 18 to 19 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 29 to 30 Mar 2027 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 7 to 8 Jun 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
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- 2 Days
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- Oil, Gas & Energy
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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