Partnering with the industry to minimize environmental impacts
Since 2012, Veolia’s resource recovery and industrial services division have been engaged by Arrow Energy to assist in the collection and remediation of waste as a result of upstream CSG exploration and production operations.
As a result of this partnership, Veolia provided the ongoing identification and disposal of waste through testing regimes, as well as removing all drill mud and cuttings, and backfilling and reshaping surrounding land.
To facilitate the efficient operations of Arrow Energy’s CSG projects, Veolia provide services split into three major work components:
1. Site Rehabilitation Waste
- Sampling and analysis of solids and liquids of the waste
- Excavation, cartage and disposal of liquid and solid waste materials.
- Final site rehabilitation, including cutting and capping of abandoned wells, re-seeding and erosion controls.
2. Pitless Drilling Waste
- Removal and disposal of solid waste and liquids from drill/work over/stimulation of sites.
3. General Waste
- General waste and recycling services at offices, villages and facilities.
- Liquid waste, sewerage and grease trap.
- Regulated waste, hydrocarbon waste and contaminated soil collection and disposal.
Customer benefits:
By providing a flexible contract management service, Veolia helped to maintain Arrow’s strong environmental commitment, delivering total remediation of all legacy waste on-site.
The benefits of Veolia’s integrated service offering that has delivered exceptional value for money include:
- Reduction of environmental footprint
- Industry best safety standards
- Ongoing cost reduction
Identification and disposal of waste through testing regimes
Comprehensive waste collection and remediation services
Removing all drill mud and cuttings, and backfilling and reshaping