BAHRAIN could create artificial wetlands to treat and reuse produced water – a by-product of the oil extraction process.
The Oil Ministry is investigating the project’s potential, said Bahraini water resources specialist and Arabian Gulf University (AGU) faculty Professor Dr Walid Zubari.
Produced water (PW) is water that is brought to the surface during oil and natural-gas production. It contains heavy metals, greases and chemical additives. Currently, many GCC countries are recycling and reusing this water in the production process for enhanced oil recovery.
Prof Zubari, however, said smart use of PW can help reduce the water stress of GCC countries.
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