Oil Sludge/Wastes Management Plan

Tens of thousands of tons of oil sludge/wastes materials are generated annually from oil production, storage, refining, and transportation facilities. Treatment of these sludge/wastes represents a significant expense for oil and gas operators. Best management practices are essential for oil sludge/wastes since these materials could be hazardous to human and environment. These practices include careful considerations of conditions for storage and treatment of the wastes. Storage condition is especially important in situation when immediate treatment of the wastes is not feasible.

An “Oil Sludge/Wastes Management Plan” takes cognizance of the chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of the wastes and it should tell you the following:

• Pollution potential of the sludge/wastes with respect to local environmental conditions
• Options for recovery of oil from sludge
• Appropriate methods for storage and required storage conditions
• Competing options for stabilizing the sludge
• Types of bulking agent(s) to use
• How to prevent contamination of the environment by sludge leachate
• Factors to consider with respect to future treatment method
• Transportation planning when necessary
• Appropriate treatments options
• Sludge recycling options

This plan is condition specific and it will be developed using information obtained from precise chemical, physical, and biological analysis of the sludge/wastes you generate and information on local environmenttal conditions and regulations.

Contact us for assistance to help you with a targeted “Oil Sludge/Wastes Management Plan” for your oil production facility, storage facility, and refinery & petrochemical facility.