IS 18997 : 2024 Effective Produced Water Handling Treatment Methods in CBM Operations and Specification of Treated Water - Code of Practice

ICS 73.020

MED 37

1 SCOPE

This standard covers the handling and treatment methods of water produced in CBM operations. CBM extraction includes generation of quantum amount of groundwater as a by-product. However, in CBM gas production, the primary concern is to knock out the plenty amount of water. Hence the handling, treatment and disposal of the produced water is a big concern for the organizations involved in CBM business. Therefore, periodically quality analysis and data monitoring of produced water is necessary.

The environment protection act (EPA 1986) is followed for the handling and disposal of produced water.