Approbation of the Technology for Utilization of Drilling Waste in the Framework of Pilot Tests
The technology of utilization of drilling waste in the framework of pilot tests at an oil field is considered. The technology is based on a physicochemical method of disposal of drilling waste by introducing natural environmentally friendly components aimed at improving the water-physical and chemical properties of drilling waste. The basic technological scheme of utilization of drilling waste by pitless drilling is presented. The man-made soil obtained in the process of utilization of drilling waste is suitable for reclamation of adjacent (adjoining) industrial and auxiliary infrastructure, disturbed lands of temporary and permanent allotment of oil fields. The hydrogen index in the technogenic soil corresponded to the alkaline reaction of the medium and amounted to 8.8 pH. The content of oil products was at the level of 956 mg/kg. In terms of salinity, the technogenic soil was classified as non-saline soil (<0.5%).