Literature review on the disposal of drilling waste solids
By: prepared by Monenco Consultants Ltd.
Contributors: Alberta. Reclamation Research Technical Advisory Committee.; Alberta. Land Conservation and Reclamation Council.; Alberta. Oil and Gas Reclamation Research Program.
Series: Report (Alberta. Reclamation Research Technical Advisory Committee) -- RRTAC 90-9
Publisher: Alberta Land Conservation and Reclamation Council, Reclamation Research Technical Advisory Committee
Published: 1990
Place of publication: Edmonton, Alta
Language: eng
Number of pages: 83
Subjects: Oil well drilling -- Environmental aspects.; Petroleum industry and trade -- Waste disposal.; Drilling muds -- Environmental aspects.; Waste disposal in the ground -- Environmental aspects.; Oil well drilling -- Waste disposal.; Soils -- Compaction.; Water chemistry.; Saline water.; Fresh water.; Wastewater.
Description: ABSTRACT: This project examines the extent and environmental acceptability of burying and drilling waste solids produced by petroleum exploration. A major problem may be soil compaction from the operation of heavy equipment. The study outlines chemical characteristics of fresh water, salt water and invert muds. The legislation involving burial of drilling waste is also examined.
Notes: Prepared for the Oil and Gas Reclamation Research Program, Alberta Land Conservation and Reclamation Council (Reclamation Research Technical Advisory Committee)

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