Episode 4 - Talking Energy Show - Guest George Edwards - Edwards Environmental
www.edwardsenvironmentalcorp.com
Hydrocarbon & Saltwater Remediation
Providing consulting and oversight for saltwater and hydrocarbon remediation projects for the Oil & Gas Industry.
We provide a more cost effective alternative to the "dig and haul" traditional method. We, typically, experience being in compliance within 30-90 days of application.
Produced Water Remediator is a concentrated blend of ingredients that enhances nature's own ecological repair system. PWR corrects produced water spills by removing heavy metals, such as, Sodium from the soil.
Detoxifying Salt Contaminated Soils
Oklahoma Subject Site #2
4. Additional Sampling: 34 days after the treatment was applied to the site, the site was sampled in fifteen different areas to make a single composite soil sample which was then delivered to Environmental Testing, Inc. and tested using the same methods as previously described. Additional sampling is scheduled.
Results:
George Edwards, Edwards Environmental Corporation
Introduction:
Today's energy industry is dependent on the use of fracing technology for the safe and efficient exploration of high demand gas/oil. A substantial byproduct of the fracing industry is the generation of a high salt wastewater. The management and disposal of this water is a relatively safe and simple process,though, as with any large handling systems, small spills, pipe ruptures, valve failures, and even normal site operations may lead to the inadvertent release of small quantities of this water on the soils in or around the exploration sites. Edwards Environmental Corporation, using over eight years of experience solving soil challenges including high salt in the agriculture industry, brings our proven solution to the energy industry with our latest advancement in salt management – PWR. It is an organic solution for salt management.
Objective:
Edwards Environmental Corporation identified several sites that had been impacted from frac water releases. It is common that the exploration sites are located in rural areas and that the previous land usage was for agricultural purposes. The various subject sites are agricultural sites and after the releases have exhibited loss of vegetation due to the excess sodium buildup in the relatively high clay soils. High salts will neutralize a soil's ability to support vegetation of any kind, though it can be safely regenerated and managed through the application of PWR. The objective of this research was to identify various sites that had been impacted by an inadvertent release of fracing wastewater, and to regenerate the soils back to productive agricultural use. Edwards Environmental Corporation identified the second subject site, a 1.74 acre tract of land which in October 2012, had a storage tank line rupture. Since the release, the site has not had any vegetation of any kind on it, and it was the goal of the energy company and the land owner to correct the issues so that the land could be returned to a viable pasture and support various grasses for grazing.
Methods: Edwards Environmental Corporation initiated the salt water remediation project on Subject Site #2, a 1.74 acre tract of land, on July 24, 2013 for the first applications and August 6, 2013 for the final applications due to incorrect initial acreage information and additional product requirements.
1. Site Analysis:
It was determined that the principal impact on the soils was the top eight (8) inches. Initial soil samples were collected from a variety of locations within the non-vegetated area of the site. The soils collected were properly stored and delivered to Environmental Testing Inc. of Oklahoma City for analysis. The composite sample was tested for Total Soluble Salts using method SM 2520A and for Chlorides using EPA Method 300.0.
2. Site Preparation:
The subject site was well defined by the lack of any vegetation. In preparation for the corrective treatments, the area was cultivated using an agricultural disc method which loosened the soils to a depth of 4 to 6 inches. On 7/24/13 the initial discing was completed in several directions to effectively open the subject soils and insure proper penetration of the corrective treatment. After the first corrective treatment, the site received an additional cultivation to mix the material. On 8/6/13 the subject site was cultivated one additional time to prepare for the final product application. All work was completed by the Energy Company's contractor.
3. Treatment Process:
PWR is a liquid that is applied by mixing with water to drench the soils of the subject site. The subject area had approximately 1881 cubic yards of soil to be treated. The recommended application of PWR was applied. After the PWR application was completed, the contractor spread ryegrass and cow peas across the site. The entire process was completed in two days.
Methods: Edwards Environmental Corporation initiated the salt water remediation project on Subject Site #1, a .58 acre tract of land, on July 23, 2013.
1. Site Analysis:
It was determined that the principal impact on the soil was the top eight (8) inches. Initial soil samples were collected from a variety of locations within the non-vegetated area of the site. The soils collected were properly stored and delivered to Environmental Testing Inc. of Oklahoma City for analysis. The composite sample was tested for Total Soluble Salts using method SM 2520A and for Chlorides using EPA Method 300.0.
2. Site Preparation:
The subject site was well defined by the lack of any vegetation. In preparation for the corrective treatments, the area was cultivated using an agricultural disc method which loosened the soils to a depth of 4 to 6 inches. The discing was completed in several directions to effectively open the subject soils and insure proper penetration of the corrective treatment. After the initial corrective treatment, the site received one additional cultivation to mix the material and prepare for the final product application. All work was completed by the Energy Company's contractor.
3. Treatment Process:
PWR is a liquid that is applied by mixing with water to drench the soils of the subject site. The subject area had approximately 617 cubic yards of soil to be treated. The recommended application of PWR was applied. The entire process was completed in one day.
4. Additional Sampling:
27 days after the treatment was applied to the site, the site was sampled in fifteen different areas to make a single composite soil sample that was then delivered to Environmental Testing Inc. and tested using the same methods as previously described. The site is scheduled for additional testing.
Results: The following is the specific Subject Site test data:
Test Pre-Treat 30 Day +/-
Total Soluble Salts 13,900 ppm 2920 ppm -78.9%
Chlorides 6080 ppm 1080 ppm -82.2%
The subject site demonstrated significant Total Soluble Salt reduction of nearly 80% and Chloride reduction over 80% in less than 30 days. It is reasonable to expect that the levels of contamination will continue to reduce over time due to normal rain and agricultural practices for the site.
PWR naturally liberates the sodium molecule which eliminates the salt's ability to bind to soil particles, especially clay, which allows it to be safely leached and naturally filtered through the soil profile. Any salt residue that still exists in the growing profile has been detoxified so that it will not negatively affect new plants from establishing and being supported by healthy active soils. PWR safely regenerates soil affected by salts and promotes improved soil structure for healthy, productive use of the site.
To confirm the performance of the treatment and viability of the soils after treatment, several of the new plants were carefully unearthed and collected for further examination. The collected varieties included Bermuda grass, Johnson grass, various weeds, and nettle growing in all quadrants of the site. The various samples were very healthy and growing quite rapidly in the treated area. Both the Energy Company and landowner are very pleased with the cost effective and immediate results the treatment has provided.
Detoxifying Salt Contaminated Soils
Oklahoma Subject Site #1
George Edwards, Edwards Environmental Corporation
Introduction:
Today's energy industry is dependent on the use of fracing technology for the safe and efficient exploration of high demand gas/oil. A substantial byproduct of the fracing industry is the generation of a high salt wastewater. The management and disposal of this water is a relatively safe and simple process, though, as with any large handling systems, small spills, pipe ruptures, valve failures, and even normal site operations may lead to the inadvertent release of small quantities of this water on the soils in or around the exploration sites.
Objective:
Edwards Environmental Corporation identified several sites that had been impacted from frac water releases. It is common that the exploration sites are located in rural areas and that the previous land usage was for agricultural purposes. The various subject sites are agricultural sites, and after the releases have exhibited loss of vegetation due to the excess sodium buildup in the relatively high clay soils. High salts will neutralize a soil's ability to support vegetation of any kind, though it can be safely regenerated and managed through the application of PWR. The objective of this research was to identify various sites that had been impacted by an inadvertent release of fracing wastewater, and to regenerate the soils back to productive agricultural use. Edwards Environmental Corporation identified the first subject site, a .58 acre tract of land which two years ago had a storage tank line rupture. Since the release, the site has not had any vegetation of any kind on it, and it was the goal of the Energy Company and the land owner to correct the issues so that the land could be returned to a viable pasture and support various grasses for grazing.
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