Produced water
in the oil & gas industry.
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XPEL strengthens produced water in Oil & Gas settings, with high-efficiency evaporators that manage high-salinity wastewater streams, stabilize variable loads, limit discharge risk and support reliable compliance across demanding operational environments.
PRODUCED WATER OIL & GAS
XPEL delivers reliable water control for complex oil and gas operations, helping facilities manage variable water streams, reduce discharge risk and maintain continuity across high-pressure environments.
The evaporation system handles high-salinity wastewater generated through produced water, flowback and other extraction activities, converting challenging streams into minimal residual solids. This capability reduces dependence on off-site disposal, lowers long-term treatment costs and strengthens overall water handling efficiency in regions where regulatory demands and environmental sensitivity are high.
XPEL stabilizes discharge quality, reduces volume stress on treatment infrastructure and supports consistent compliance across diverse oilfield and processing settings. The mobile, scalable configuration adapts as field conditions shift and operating footprints change, helping operators reduce operating costs, manage storage risk and maintain alignment with stringent regulatory requirements while building a more resilient long-term water strategy.
XPEL evaporation systems support key oil and gas applications, providing stable water reduction across produced water handling, flowback control and high-salinity wastewater management.
Oil & gas solutions.
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XPEL supports zero liquid discharge goals with systems that minimize onsite water release, strengthen compliance, and stabilize closed-loop water circuits.
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Engineered evaporation reduces the volume of process water requiring disposal, helping operators relieve pressure on discharge points and downstream handling assets.
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Engineered water solutions manage saline and saltwater loads, reduce environmental exposure, and support compliant site operations.
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XPEL complements wastewater treatment plants by reducing incoming or residual volumes that exceed treatment capacity, helping stabilize operations during peak demand
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By reducing stored water across multiple locations, XPEL improves hydraulic control and helps sites maintain a more predictable total water balance under changing inflow conditions.
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XPEL supports treatment plants by evaporating excess liquid that cannot be fully processed, reducing hydraulic load and contributing to more stable plant operation.
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Evaporation provides an alternative pathway for managing excess wastewater volume, reducing the strain on mechanical or biological treatment systems without altering water quality.
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XPEL improves stormwater performance by controlling runoff, reducing peak flow risks, and protecting downstream environments during extreme events.
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Integrated watershed systems coordinate flows across broad catchments to protect natural resources and stabilize water availability for nearby operations.
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XPEL supports zero effluent discharge objectives with systems that close the loop, reduce waste volumes, and improve environmental stewardship.
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Evaporation systems reduce overflow and bypass volumes during peak inflow periods, supporting stable operation without performing any treatment or purification function.
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XPEL evaporation systems minimize net water accumulation within closed loop circuits, supporting stable operation and reduced reliance on discharge or make-up water.
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By reducing surface water volumes before disposal, XPEL relieves pressure on reinjection systems and helps operators preserve injection capacity for produced water management and reservoir pressure support.
TESTED & PROVEN
XPEL evaporators are tested & proven in oil & gas water management applications.
Capability
XPEL’s evaporation system manages complex water streams across the oil and gas lifecycle, including produced water, flowback and high-salinity wastewater. The system delivers stable, high-volume evaporation rates with low maintenance and 24/7 automated operation, giving operators reliable water reduction without constant oversight. A modular, mobile configuration enables rapid deployment in remote or constrained sites, reducing reliance on trucking and limiting off-site disposal.
Experience
XPEL technology has been proven across large-scale oil and gas operations in North America, the Middle East and Australia, where evaporator installations have helped reduce liquid volumes, manage holding pond risk and stabilise water handling under heavy inflow conditions. Our team has successfully coordinated and commissioned multi-unit projects for major oil and gas producers, delivering consistent performance in regions with extreme climates and tight regulatory standards.
Oil & gas industry capability brochure.
XPEL’s innovative evaporation technology has revolutionised how the oil and gas industry manages its wastewater. With over 500+ systems installed worldwide, discover how our engineered systems perform in comparison to other detwatering solutions.
The future of fracking.
A hub for oil and mining, it faces growing concerns about fracking’s environmental impact, including groundwater contamination and toxic produced water. Discover how XPEL’s technology provides the industry with a sustainable way to manage produced water, reducing risks and costs while promoting environmentally responsible practices across the mining and industrial sectors.
Water management for the oil sands industry.
This e-book explores dewatering techniques for effectively managing wastewater in the oil sands industry. XPEL’s water management technology can evaporate water ranging from pH 1.0 to 14+, acid water, caustic water, water with high Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) and water with high Total Suspended Solids (TSS).
PRODUCTS
Land based
evaporators.
Fully customisable and bespoke in design, our XPEL land based water evaporators are available in a range of sizes enabling operators to reduce the risks associated with excess water and ensure environmental compliance with a wide range of water processing capabilities.
Pontoon
evaporators.
When land based units aren’t an option, the XPEL Pontoon Series evaporator is a water management solution that can be relied on to help reduce the risk of excess water and ensure environmental compliance by reducing the volume of water stored on-site using mechanically enhanced evaporation.