Tulsa-based NGL Energy Partners said July 21 it completed the first of two large-scale wastewater recycling projects in Lea County, N.M. The project, which began in May, serviced a customer’s simultaneous fracturing completion activities. NGL Energy treated and provided a customer about 130,000 barrels per day with peak volumes of 140,000 b/d. NGL Energy said the project eliminated the need for more than 5 million barrels of fresh water. The second project was scheduled to begin in late July to provide 200,000 to 250,000 b/d with potential peak volumes of 350,000 b/d of recycled wastewater to an independent producer.
Doug White, executive vice president, said, “We believe our simplified approach is the best way for us to continue to provide safe, efficient, reliable and ESG-friendly solutions to our customers… We also are avoiding the need for water trucks, which eliminates air emissions, leads to fewer traffic accidents, and reduces the wear and tear on the roads and highways.” NGL Energy Partners said it owns and operates the largest integrated network of large-diameter wastewater pipelines, disposal wells, and raw produced reuse and recycling system in Delaware Basin.