An Integrated Sustainability presentation: Drought Adaptation Planning - Strategic Water Sourcing: 6 Alternatives for Basin Shutdowns

Practical implementation strategies to proactively tailor operations for adaptability in the face of imminent drought conditions. Alberta and British Columbia are expected to experience severe drought conditions in the spring and summer of 2024, with water scarcity challenges predicted well into 2025. Water availability across several basins will be limited, and diversion restrictions for new allocations will likely be established. If your operations heavily rely on surface water, it's crucial to develop alternative plans in the event of prolonged drought conditions leading to basin closures.

 

This presentation will provide an overview of six strategic water sourcing alternatives to prepare for basin shutdowns.

 

Fresh Groundwater: Consider fresh groundwater as an alternative water source, but be aware of its vulnerability during droughts and potential future regulatory restrictions. Assess its availability and viability thoroughly.

 

Produced Water Reuse: Overcome short-term challenges by treating and reusing produced water for fracking. Temporary above-ground HDPE pipes can efficiently transport it, avoiding trucking costs.

 

Utilize Industrial/Municipal Effluents: Divert industrial effluents for a readily available water source that can cross basin lines. Address challenges by understanding sources, required treatment, transportation, and establishing commercial agreements.

 

Saline Groundwater: Utilize saline groundwater as a makeup water source, especially if already recycling produced water. For those without recycling infrastructure, consider temporary facilities and above-ground HDPE pipes.

 

Advanced Treatment Technology: Employ thermal distillation to convert produced water or saline groundwater into a new freshwater source. Transport it using conventional layflats to point of use.

 

Convert Existing Infrastructure: Adapt existing freshwater storage infrastructure for alternative water sources. Achieve this through application amendments, engineering, and civil construction activities, offering a cost-effective and timely solution compared to building new infrastructure.

 

Register now and join Integrated Sustainability and CSEE for an informative in-person event where our panel of water experts will navigate complex challenges and offer valuable insights to your questions concerning drought adaptation planning and practical steps toward implementation.

 

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Presented by: 

Environment & Regulatory Advisor

This Event is complimentary for CSEE Members. A boxed lunch will be provided