LONDON, Feb. 28, 2012 – Dr. Karl Michael Millauer, Senior Vice President of Aquatech – a global leader in water purification technology for industrial and infrastructure markets – will speak at the World Water-Tech Investment Forum in London. Dr. Millauer will provide comments on the Oil & Gas and Shale Gas Produced Water Treatment panel, which takes place on February 28.
His remarks will address a number of discussion topics including:
- Understanding the water footprint of the oil and gas industry
- Technical and environmental challenges associated with treating produced water from oil & gas development
- New technologies to reduce the cost and energy consumption in treating produced water
- Opportunities in water treatment and recycling in fracking for shale gas
- Regulations and incentives that are driving investment by energy companies to address their water consumption
“This session highlights the major water treatment issues faced by the oil & gas and shale gas industries, from technologies to regulations and incentives that play a significant role in shaping investment and technology selection decisions. For more than 30 years, Aquatech has provided integrated solutions to the oil & gas industry to ensure that our customers’ production and refining processes operate efficiently and in an environmentally responsible way. We are pleased to be part of the important discussions that are taking place at this global Forum,” said Millauer.
Aquatech is a worldwide leader in water purification technology for industrial and infrastructure markets with significant experience treating produced water in the oil & gas industry. In addition, it is a leader in water treatment technologies in shale gas, and has developed a suite of solutions, including the MoVap® mobile evaporator, specifically designed for the wastewater treatment needs of oil & gas producers.
For information about the World Water-Tech Investment Summit, visit http://worldwater.rethinkevents.com. For information about Aquatech’s solutions for oil & gas and shale gas produced water, visit www.aquatech.com.
About Aquatech
Aquatech (www.aquatech.com) is a global leader in water purification technology for industrial and infrastructure markets with a focus on desalination, water reuse, and zero liquid discharge. The company is headquartered in the United States, and has a significant presence worldwide through subsidiaries in India, Europe, the Middle East, and China. Aquatech strives to provide technology leadership and performance excellence to the global water industry, and aims to support its clients with cutting edge sustainable solutions, minimizing their life cycle cost, as well as their carbon and water footprint.