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Eliminate Chemicals |
Recycle Fluid |
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Replace biocide and scale inhibitors. Improve friction reducer compatibility. |
Reuse flowback and produced fluid. |
Health and Safety
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Eliminate dangerous exposure to chemicals. |
Reduce truck traffic. |
| Environment |
Eliminate chemical spills. |
Reduce CO2 emissions. |
| Political Rhetoric |
"Injecting chemically-laden fluid..." |
"Depleting fresh water sources..." |
| Cost Considerations |
- Current biocide cost
- Current scale inhibitor cost
- Friction reducer cost
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- Trucking hours
- Freshwater purchasing and transfer
- Injection cost (disposal well)
- Road repair
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