BMP ID: |
5184 |
Title: |
Vermicomposting as a technique for drilling waste management |
Text: |
"A novel technique for effective drilling waste management
is vermicomposting. Vermicomposting uses worms to remediate the cuttings, converting them into a compost material that is useful as a soil enhancer. This technique not only cleans the cuttings but converts them into a valuable resource. For environmentally sensitive areas, this bioremediation technique may be applicable. The vermicompost technique, combined with environmentally friendly design of the drilling fluid, is by far the preferred treatment technique compared to thermal treatment of the cuttings." (14) |
Source Publication Name: |
Minimizing Waste during Drilling Operations |
Citation Section: |
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Citation Page: |
3 |
Supplemental Documents: |
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Usage Type: |
Recommended |
Timing: |
• Drilling
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Oil / Gas Field: |
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Surface Ownership: |
• Federal
• State
• Private
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Mineral Ownership: |
• Federal
• State
• Private
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Primary Contact: |
Mr. Richard C. Haut Houston Advanced Research Center 4800 Research Forest Drive The Woodlands, Texas 77381 United States |
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Alternate Contact: |
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Categories: |
Soils (Conservation, Pollution, Reclamation)
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Location: |
General / Federal |
Species: |
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Vegetation Types: |
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General Comments: |
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Cost-Benefit Analysis: |
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Date Entered: |
2009-05-01 21:06 UTC |
Last Updated: |
2011-02-20 19:44 UTC |