NESR Flare-to-Forest

Upstream Decarbonization Through the Establishment of Multiple Circular Economies

The 'Flare-to-Forest' project aims to convert multiple waste streams from oilfield operations into valuable resources through a three-step process:

Step 1: Produced Water Treatment: This process follows the Circ Water Concept.

Step 2: Flare Gas & Waste Heat to Power Water Plant - Flare gas and/or reservoir heat is used to power the water treatment plant, which results in a significant reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and water treatment costs. This step incorporates the Dual-Circularity concept.

Step 3: Mineral Recovery - Valuable salts and minerals are recovered from the treated water, which drives significant economic benefits. This step follows the Multi-Circularity concept. The project aims to produce multi-use freshwater, which can be utilized for oilfield and industrial purposes, as well as for planting trees, supporting agriculture and livestock, and even human consumption.