Swirltex awarded $3 million project with ARC Resources for the implementation of water treatment system

Swirltex Inc. of Calgary has announced the award of a project to supply its proprietary “Buoyancy Enhanced Membrane Filtration” technology for produced water treatment with ARC Resources Ltd., a Canadian energy producer in the Montney region bordering B.C. and Alberta.

The project is valued at $3 million with potential upside for scale up at higher treatment volumes. The system is expected to be online by Q3 2022.

Swirltex’s partnership with ARC is said to highlight the value of its solution for produced water treatment for re-use. The membrane system separates solids and liquids based on buoyancy. The distinctive flow pattern within the tubular membrane allows for treatment of suspended solids, oil, and bacteria, resulting in clean and consistent high-quality water, says Swirltex. This makes the system suitable for a wide range of difficult wastewater streams such as produced water, it adds.

“This is an important milestone for Swirltex. ARC has been a great partner and incredibly supportive of our solution,” according to Swirltex CEO Rob Budianto.

“They have been a progressive organization when it comes to their ESG (environmental, social, corporate governance) commitments and minimizing water use. The implementation of the Swirltex system provides a scalable solution for produced water treatment, that reduces freshwater use and provides an ESG benefit, while adding business value for energy producers in North America.”

Armin Jahangiri, SVP and COO, ARC Resources, adds “ARC is committed to responsible development practices across our operations. The Swirltex system offers the opportunity to improve our water recycling capabilities, and ultimately, reduce freshwater usage.

“Innovation and the application of clean technologies will play an important role in achieving improved environmental performance in our industry.”

The project has been recommended for funding by the Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) through its Reducing Environmental Footprint technology competition. It has also been supported by Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC).

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