Oleava provides a modular tertiary polishing platform that removes residual emulsified oil from oilfield produced water, enabling reliable downstream advanced treatment and reuse. By capturing this hidden failure point, the system stabilizes desalination processes and reduces the cost and complexity of water management for upstream and midstream operators, supporting large‑scale reuse for applications such as cooling water.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Produced water from oil and gas operations contains residual emulsified oil that bypasses conventional oil‑water separation, destabilizing downstream desalination and reuse processes. This hidden contamination creates operational uncertainty and high costs, limiting the economic viability of water recycling and beneficial reuse.
Solution
Oleava offers a modular tertiary polishing platform that selectively captures residual emulsified oil from produced water before advanced treatment or surface discharge. The compact system integrates with existing treatment trains, providing a low‑cost, low‑maintenance wedge that stabilizes water quality for downstream desalination, cooling, or other reuse applications. By removing this hidden failure point, Oleava reduces the risk of equipment fouling and lowers operating expenses, enabling operators to pursue reliable water reuse at scale. The platform is designed for easy deployment and service support, allowing upstream and midstream operators to transition from disposal‑focused practices to sustainable water management with confidence.
Target Audience
Primary customers are upstream and midstream oil and gas operators responsible for produced water management, as well as service providers seeking to offer reliable water reuse solutions to industrial end‑users such as data centers and power plants.
Features
- Modular polishing unit that can be added to existing oil‑water treatment trains without major redesign
- Selective capture technology targeting emulsified oil droplets while allowing bulk water flow
- Compact, footprint‑optimized design for easy installation in field or plant settings
- Minimal operator intervention with automated monitoring and service‑backed performance guarantees
- Compatibility with downstream desalination, cooling‑water, and other reuse processes