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Yates Petroleum Corporation

Yates Petroleum Corporation

Gillette, Wyoming – Produced Coal Bed Methane (CBM) Wastewater treatment systems.

Yates Petroleum Corporation is renowned as the largest land lease holder in the United States, primarily focusing on operations in Wyoming and New Mexico, where they specialize in extracting coal bed methane (CBM) gas. Their expertise in this field led to a significant development in 2007 when they entered into a Build Own & Operate (BOO) contract with SRI’s principal, who developed and piloted the CBM wastewater treatment for Yates Petroleum and then sold the technology and the contract to RG Global Lifestyle (RGBL). As part of the agreement, SRI sold the technology and contract to RGBL in exchange for a partial interest in the company.

Given SRI’s expertise, they took on the responsibility of designing, fabricating, and managing the construction of this state-of-the-art facility. It’s worth noting that the project started from scratch on a greenfield site, including the concrete pad, treatment building, two ponds, and a pump house. The facility was capable of treating 30,000 barrels (1,500,000 gallons) of wastewater per day.

An impressive accomplishment of SRI and its team was their ability to meet both the schedule and budget requirements set by Yates Petroleum. This demonstrates SRI’s strong project management skills and efficient execution throughout the construction process. By effectively coordinating the various elements of the project and ensuring timely completion, SRI played a crucial role in the successful realization of the CBM wastewater treatment facility.

Overall, this collaboration between Yates Petroleum Corporation, RGBL, and SRI showcases the integration of innovative technology, effective project management, and a commitment to meeting goals and objectives. The establishment of this advanced facility not only benefits the companies involved but also contributes to environmental sustainability by effectively managing the wastewater associated with CBM extraction.

Waste Water Neutralization Calculations_U S

1. Caustic Addition – (pH is too low and must be raised)
Instructions: Enter values in blue boxes. Spreadsheet calculates values in yellow boxes
Inputs
Calculations

gmp

WW Flow Rate, Qww =

gal/day

Moles/L of OH needed =

moles/L

Incoming pH, pHin =

NaOH rate needed =

moles/day

Desired pH, pHout =

Caustic solution rate =

lb/day

Caustic sol’n % NaOH =

Caustic solution rate =

gal/day

Caustic sol’n density, ρ =

lb/gal

Daily cost of caustic =

$/day

Caustic solution cost =

$/lb

Wastewater Neutralization Calculations – U.S. units
1. Caustic Addition – (pH is too low and must be raised)
Instructions: Enter values in blue boxes. Spreadsheet calculates values in yellow boxes
Inputs

gmp

WW Flow Rate, Qww =

gal/day

Incoming pH, pHin =

Desired pH, pHout =

Caustic sol’n % NaOH =

Caustic sol’n density, ρ =

lb/gal

Caustic solution cost =

$/lb

Calculations

Moles/L of OH needed =

moles/L

NaOH rate needed =

moles/day

Caustic solution rate =

lb/day

Caustic solution rate =

gal/day

Daily cost of caustic =

$/day

Wastewater Neutralization Calculations – U.S. units
2. Acid Addition – (pH is too high and must be lowered)
Instructions: Enter values in blue boxes. Spreadsheet calculates values in yellow boxes
Inputs
Calculations

gmp

WW Flow Rate, Qww =

gal/day

Moles/L of H+ needed =

moles/L

Incoming pH, pHin =

H2SO4 rate needed =

moles/day

Desired pH, pHout =

Acid solution rate =

lb/day

Acid sol’n % H2SO4 =

Acid solution rate =

gal/day

Acid sol’n density, ρ =

lb/gal

Daily cost of acid =

$/day

Acid solution cost =

$/lb

Wastewater Neutralization Calculations – U.S. units
2. Acid Addition – (pH is too high and must be lowered)
Instructions: Enter values in blue boxes. Spreadsheet calculates values in yellow boxes
Inputs

gmp

WW Flow Rate, Qww =

gal/day

Incoming pH, pHin =

Desired pH, pHout =

Acid sol’n % H2SO4 =

Acid sol’n density, ρ =

lb/gal

Acid solution cost =

$/lb

Calculations

Moles/L of H+ needed =

moles/L

H2SO4 rate needed =

moles/day

Acid solution rate =

lb/day

Acid solution rate =

gal/day

Daily cost of acid =

$/day