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The second edition of the Water management framework reflects the lessons learnt from members and stakeholders in the years since its original publication.
This fact sheet on provides a high-level overview of how companies in the oil and gas sector can define, assess and respond to water risks.
Ipieca has developed a new fact sheet on evaluating the opportunities and challenges of reusing produced water for the onshore oil and gas industry.
The guidance presents a systematic process for the onshore oil and gas industry to identify and assess potential measures to improve water efficiency via incorporating the principles of water stewardship, integrating water resource management
Optimized, effective waste management is integral to petroleum refinery operations. It helps minimize risk to both people and the environment, enhances resource utilization, and reduces costs.
This guide presents a systematic process for the onshore industry to select water sources that best meet project needs within the broader context of local or regional water management.
Title Type Theme Published Download 
Water management framework Good practice guidance Nature 14 Jun 2021 
Water risk assessment in the oil and gas sector: an overview Fact sheet Nature 26 Aug 2020 
Reuse of produced water from the onshore oil and gas industry Fact sheet Nature 23 Mar 2020 
Efficiency in water use. Guidance document for the upstream onshore oil and gas industry. Good practice guidance Nature 15 Oct 2014 
Petroleum refinery waste management and minimization Good practice guidance Climate 23 Sep 2014 
Identifying and assessing water sources Good practice guidance Nature 24 Mar 2014