Produced water: Transforming a challenge into a resource

Produced water, once considered a waste product in the oil and gas industry, can be transformed into a valuable resource if the right alignment and collaboration are put in place. This is particularly true in water-stressed regions such as the Middle East and North Africa, where the availability of water is low due to factors such as pollution, environmental conditions, and accessibility. But innovative solutions—ones that address water stress—now provide a way to reuse produced water for industrial, precious metal recovery, and agricultural purposes.