Oyebode OJ

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria

Publications
  • Research Article   
    Management of Produced Water from Oil Fields in Niger Delta using Selected Agricultural Wastes
    Author(s): Udeagbara SG*, Isehunwa SO, Okereke NU, Oguama IA and Oyebode OJ

    Produced water, which is the biggest waste output from oil and gas well production, contains a number of hazardous components, ranging from heavy metals to soluble hydrocarbons and numerous contaminants. To guarantee compliance with best worldwide practices, it is suggested that sufficient treatment, monitoring, and re-use as the case may be for this waste water in the Niger Delta region be implemented. Produced water samples were taken from different oil fields in Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Samples R was taken from an oil field in Imo River; sample X was taken from an oil field in Nembe, sample Y was picked from an oil field in Kolo creek, while sample Z was taken from Awoba oil field, all in Niger Delta region (4). The contaminants analyzed in these samples were chloride, carbonates and bicarbonates, sulphate as well as the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS). The l.. View more»

    DOI: 10.35248/2157-7463.23.13.500

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