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Commercial Product Demonstration of NanoFilters.
NanoWaterTech’s (NWT) field pilot will demonstrate the effectiveness of its innovative nano filters through direct comparison with existing technologies. The project will evaluate the filters’ capabilities in contaminant removal, operational efficiency, and reducing environmental impacts. NWT seeks to establish its solution as a benchmark for driving industry innovation and advancing sustainable practices.
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Recycling Fracking Water to Combat Water Scarcity and Reduce Emissions in Alberta’s Oil and Gas Industry
Aqua Pure Technologies (APT), in partnership with Artis Exploration, is introducing their PROH2O® Technology in Three Hills, Alberta, to address the region’s water scarcity and agricultural challenges. This system efficiently removes up to 99.9% of targeted contaminants from water, making it possible to recycle “produced” and “flow back” water from fracking operations. Aqua Pure Technologies…
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The VelRay X™ Fine Particle Filtration System: Redefining Water Management for Hydraulic Fracturing Operations in the Alberta Oil and Gas Industry
The VelRay X project aims to transform water management in Alberta’s oil and gas industry by introducing an advanced fine particle filtration system, specifically engineered for challenging and variable water streams—making it an ideal solution for hydraulic fracturing operations. The VelRay X filtration system, housed within a mobile trailer, is designed to enhance operational efficiency,…
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High Temperature Membranes for SAGD PW Treatment
Suncor will partner with Devon Energy and Suez (formerly GE Water) to demonstrate High Temperature Reverse Osmosis (HTRO) membranes for SAGD water treatment. The project will validate the technology for application in high-temperature SAGD conditions. If successful, the membranes could eliminate the need to reduce the temperature and pressure of produced water prior to water…
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Developing an Adsorbing Biocarbon to achieve GHG Benefits in the Remediation of Produced Water in Oil Sands Production
University of Calgary researchers are investigating the use of Alberta-grown biomass—agricultural and forest crop residues (straw and wood)—to clean up chemical contaminants in produced water from oil sands operations. The researchers developed an activated biocarbon (or biochar) tailored for adsorbing the naphthenic acids in tailings pond water, preventing the formation and release of methane. Previous…
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South Saskatchewan River Basin (SSRB)
With continuing population and economic growth comes a demand not only for more water but also for improved environmental management. This initiative assisted communities in adapting to existing and future climate variability, while identifying opportunities for environmental improvement and economic growth. It also explored improvements in water storage and infrastructure, as well as the timing…
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Low severity ZLD using OTSG water
Recovering Fresh Water from Oil Industry Wastewater Funded through Round 5: Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Challenge in 2012, this project confirmed the performance and economics of the “SaltMaker” – a waste‐heat‐driven water treatment technology for treating Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) blowdown wastewater. During the project, a total of four plants ranging from prototypes…
