Industry: Oil and Gas
Project Scope: : Analyze salts and brines generated from oil and gas wells to determine their potential as marketable commercial products.
Overview
A client in the oil and gas sector sought to transform the salts and brines generated from their wells into marketable products. These byproducts, often viewed as waste, presented a commercial opportunity if upgraded to meet quality standards for resale. The client needed to ensure the final products met purity and safety standards comparable to or exceeding those of similar products available in the market.
Analytical Challenge
The primary challenge was developing a test method capable of accurately reporting anion salts (specifically bromide and fluoride) that were masked by high concentrations of sodium and calcium, which are typical in these brine streams.
Services Provided
Conti Testing Laboratories provided comprehensive analysis services for both raw and cleaned salts and brines. The analysis included:
- Major and trace element analysis
- Anion analysis, including bromide and fluoride quantification
- Total petroleum hydrocarbons assessment
Customized testing methods were developed to isolate and quantify masked anions accurately within the complex brine matrices, enabling the client to understand the full profile of their products.
Turnaround Time
Analytical results were delivered within 3 to 5 business days, depending on project complexity and client urgency.
Results and Impact
The analysis revealed that with appropriate cleaning and processing, the salts and brines generated could be upgraded to a higher quality, showing significant improvements over the raw material state.The project demonstrated that the client was able to generate salts and brines of better quality than comparable products available commercially, opening new revenue streams while contributing to waste reduction within their operations
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