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AbstractEstimates of worldwide oilfield water production are as high as 300 to 400 million barrels of water per day (bwpd), while oil production is only 75 million barrels per day (bopd) 1 . Put in different terms: for every 1 bopd produced, our industry produces approximately 4 to 6 bwpd, and for many depleted areas of the world this oil-to-water ratio can be much higher, reaching up to 1:100. Excessive water production from oil and gas wells can cause serious reduc… Show more
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