Water Stewardship
Source Water Diversity & Freshwater Preservation
Water is more than just a component in oil and gas operations—it’s integral to their success. At Select, we recognize the critical role water plays not only to energy producers but in sustaining the ecosystems and communities where we live and work.
Our operations confront various significant water-related risks, such as water scarcity, seismicity, water pollution, biodiversity impact, and regulatory shifts. Despite these complexities, we’re committed to tackling water challenges head-on as a trusted partner to the industry and our communities.
Our Tenets of Water Stewardship
In the face of growing water scarcity, the energy industry must innovate to protect precious freshwater resources. Our comprehensive approach to water management focuses on reducing freshwater dependence, maximizing produced water reuse, and preventing contamination, ensuring a sustainable and secure water future for all.
Conserve Freshwater Resources
Water scarcity, particularly freshwater scarcity, poses local, national, and global challenges. In water-intensive industries like energy, acute and chronic droughts can result in substantial business risks. We are committed to reducing our dependence on freshwater sources.
Recognizing the competition for water resources across many competing sectors, we aim to minimize freshwater consumption in our operations. By optimizing water usage and implementing sustainable sourcing practices, we contribute to the preservation of precious freshwater reserves for future generations.
Maximize Produced Water Reuse
The oil and gas industry generates substantial amounts of produced water daily. As the industry aims to reduce freshwater consumption and increase reliance on water generated from its own operations, produced water recycling becomes increasingly crucial.
To address these challenges, we proactively invest in networked infrastructure and recycling and advantageous reuse technologies, supplying solutions that support our customers’ self-sufficiency in their operations.
During 2023, we recycled and treated a record 438 million barrels of produced water, with 56% of these total treated volumes coming from our recycling facilities. This both decreases the need for additional fresh water purchases as well as reduces trucking demand for production wastewater hauling for disposal.
Water recycling not only alleviates demand for freshwater resources in water-stressed regions but also limits waste disposal, which is particularly important in areas with seismicity concerns associated with underground injection.
Select is well-positioned to support the industry in transforming this waste stream into an alternative sustainable source of usable water through significant investments in recycling facilities and chemical technologies.
Prevent Contamination
Communities rely on sustainable environmental and waste management strategies for their well-being. The risk of water contamination poses a significant threat to ecosystems and communities near oil and gas operations. Recognizing this, we prioritize rigorous spill prevention and mitigation measures in all aspects of our operations.
Through comprehensive risk assessments, robust infrastructure, and stringent safety protocols, we strive to minimize the likelihood of spills occurring. In the event of an incident, our swift response teams are equipped to contain and remediate any potential environmental impacts, ensuring the protection of water resources and surrounding habitats.
Our Commitment to Responsible Water Management in Oil and Gas
By adhering to these guiding principles, we aim to set a precedent for responsible water management in the oil and gas sector, driving positive change and sustainable outcomes for our planet and future generations.
Furthermore, we collaborate with local, state, and federal government agencies to encourage progress and compliance with relevant laws. We strive to forge partnerships with government officials to improve the responsible utilization of natural resources as oil and gas development advances. We aim to lead the industry in sustainable water management and foster a cleaner, greener future for the energy sector.
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To learn more about Select Chemical Services and support on-location, contact a Select Water representative.
