The Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) has launched a new environmental initiative to treat oil-associated water in several fields in Deir Ezzor, including Taym, Izba and Mazraa. The project aims to mitigate environmental damage caused by oil production while improving operational efficiency.
Treating and Reinjecting Formation Water
Safwan Sheikh Ahmad, director of institutional communications at SPC, said the initiative involves treating associated water according to specialized technical standards before reinjecting it into wells. The treated water will be used to enhance reservoir pressure and improve oil production efficiency.
According to SPC, this dual-purpose approach addresses environmental concerns while supporting field productivity. Implementation is expected to continue for several months as part of a broader strategy to strengthen environmental sustainability across oil production sites.
Technical Process and Environmental Impact
Project supervisor Nader al-Habawi said work has begun in the Taym field to address formation water that has previously caused land pollution. The plan includes constructing a new reservoir to replace an old containment structure and preparing infrastructure to inject treated water into the “Taym 101” well. The water will then be transported via pipeline to the Izba station, east of the Euphrates River, where it will be reinjected into the reservoir.
Officials say the project delivers two primary benefits, the first is environmental, through eliminating polluted water accumulation and reducing risks to soil and surrounding ecosystems. The other is technical and productive, by increasing reservoir pressure to enhance oil flow and extraction efficiency in the Izba field.
Oil-associated water contains residual hydrocarbons and other compounds that can severely affect soil and groundwater if improperly managed. Previously, such water was collected in open ponds, underscoring the need for more sustainable solutions. SPC says the current project represents a comprehensive approach by treating and reinjecting formation water, reducing environmental hazards while simultaneously supporting continued oil production.
