Title of article :
Evaluation of Some Physicochemical Properties and Heavy Metals in Post-Treated Produced Water from Offshore Locations in the Niger Delta Area, Nigeria
Author/Authors :
ONYEMA, HK Federal University of Technology Owerri - Department of Maritime Management Technology, Nigeria , IWUANYANWU, JO Federal University of Technology Owerri - Department of Maritime Management Technology, Nigeria , EMEGHARA, GC Federal University of Technology Owerri - Department of Maritime Management Technology, Nigeria
Abstract :
This study evaluated the physiochemical properties of produced water. The effective management of offshore E P wastes is one of the challenges facing the oil and gas industry in Nigeria. Sampling points were carefully selected to obtain samples that are truly representatives of the post-treated produced water. The pH of the recipient marine water showed compliance with the DPR(Department of Petroleum Resources) standards unlike that of the produced water with a mean value of 6.33.The study concludes with the recommendation that the provisions of Environmental Guidelines and Standard for the Petroleum Industry (EGASPIN ) should be followed strictly to facilitate effective management of offshore E P wastes in Nigeria as it is not in line with contemporary international standards as most of the parameters tested and analyzed are not within limit
Journal title :
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
Journal title :
Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
