Resources of fresh and slightly saline groundwater in the oil and gas-producing provinces of western Kazakhstan
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: This article explores the resources of fresh and slightly saline groundwater in the oil and gasproducing provinces of Western Kazakhstan and their significance for sustainable water supply and economic activities in the region. Special attention is given to the characteristics of hydrogeological conditions affecting the distribution and accessibility of groundwater. The work presents a detailed description of the resources of fresh and slightly saline groundwater, as well as an analysis of the main patterns of their distribution in the sedimentary basins of the region. The forecasted resources of groundwater with a mineralization of up to 10 g/L are estimated at 22,928.3 thousand m³/day, broken down by mineralization levels: up to 1 g/L – 7,178.8 thousand m³/day; 1-3 g/L – 7,234.1 thousand m³/day; 3-10 g/L – 8,515.2 thousand m³/day. Fresh groundwater accounts for 31.3%, while slightly saline water with a mineralization of 1-3 g/L constitutes 31.5% of the total forecasted resources. The article also discusses the need for integrated water resource management to ensure a balance between the extraction of mineral resources and the preservation of water resources, emphasizing the importance of sustainable development and environmental protection in oil and gas-producing areas.
Source: Neft i gaz
Authors: V.A. Smolyar, M.K. Absametov, E.Zh. Murtazin
Language: English
Subfield: Water Science and Technology
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4406055212