Water Recycling System for Sustainable Drilling with Epiroc

Each well drilled with Epiroc rigs consumes approximately 150 liters of water per minute. The water needed for the drilling operations is available on-site or transported from another location. As water is a precious commodity, often making the drilling process costly and less sustainable, Epiroc is looking for ways to reduce the total water use in their customers’ drilling operations.

By addressing the issue of excessive water usage, Epiroc envisions minimizing drilling costs and contributing to global water conservation efforts. The expected forward-looking solution aligns with Epiroc’s strategic focus on sustainability and further positions the company as an industry leader in responsible drilling practices. The primary challenge lies in developing a compact, efficient system to capture and purify the water contaminated with drill cuttings. Additionally, reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainability and operational excellence, the solution should be developed in a way that allows it to integrate seamlessly with Epiroc’s existing drilling rigs, necessitating a compact, adaptable, and pragmatic design approach. The targeted solution could incorporate advanced separation and purification technologies to address the comprehensive challenge of capturing and purifying the water contaminated with drill cuttings.

The requested solution is a water recycling system capable of substantially reducing water consumption during drilling operations while ensuring it is environmentally sustainable. The answer should address three main objectives: First, it should be able to capture, treat, and purify the water containing drill cuttings, transforming it into a reusable resource. Secondly, it should be compact, allowing seamless integration with Epiroc’s existing drilling rigs. Thirdly, the solution must be a user-friendly and cost-effective system compatible with diverse drilling environments and adaptable to different types of rigs.