Enhancing waste management for energy transition: A focus on selective flocculation in Colombia

Muhammad Ahsan; Daniela Serrano

doi:10.30574/ijsra.2025.15.3.0698

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Enhancing waste management for energy transition: A focus on selective flocculation in Colombia

Muhammad Ahsan ^{1, *} and Daniela Serrano ²

¹ Baker Hughes, Sustainability and Energy Transition, Houston, United States of America.

² Baker Hughes, Drilling and Completion Fluids, Bogota, Colombia.

Review Article

International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2025, 15(03), 1524-1526

Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2025.15.3.0698

DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2025.15.3.0698

Publication history

Received on 14 February 2025, revised On 19 February 2025; accepted on 24 February 2025

Abstract

The oil and gas industry are undergoing a transformation to improve sustainability and reduce environmental impact. Effective waste management plays a crucial role in this transition by minimizing waste generation, enhancing recycling efforts, and adopting waste-to-energy solutions. This paper examines innovative waste management strategies, focusing on selective flocculation techniques implemented in Colombia. The study highlights the deployment of advanced chemical solutions for waste treatment, particularly in drilling waste management. Results demonstrate significant reductions in landfill waste, improved water reuse efficiency, and enhanced sustainability in operations. The findings emphasize the potential of circular waste management approaches in supporting a greener energy transition.

Keywords

Energy solution; Waste management; Energy Transition; Life cycle; Carbon

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Muhammad Ahsan and Daniela Serrano. Enhancing waste management for energy transition: A focus on selective flocculation in Colombia. International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2025, 15(03), 1524-1526. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2025.15.3.0698.

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