Wintershall Oil and Gas Project

Providing Germany’s leading oil & gas supplier with a superior alternative for oil recovery

A cost-effective, eco-friendly solution that replaced the existing conventional boiler feed water generation process for the Emlichheim Oil Field. IDE’s industrial water treatment solution has been in continuous operation since 1991, delivering 100% of the design capacity and ensuring steady, successful oil production for many years.

“IDE’s Evaporators have operated at 98% availability for over 2 decades, providing a sustainable water treatment solution”

Ludger Lau, Plant Operational Engineering & Technology, Wintershall, Germany

Capacity: 1200 m3/day
Technology: Mechanical Vapor Compression (MVC)
Project Type: Engineering-Procurement-Construction (EPC)
Location: Emlichheim Oil Field, North Germany
Commission Date: 1990, 1991

Proven reliable track record:
Continuous successful operation for over two decades
Technological leadership:
Robust horizontal design optimized for customer needs Cost-effective high quality materials of construction (MoC) designed for durability Inherent stability and automatic control, reducing the need for labor and maintenance, while maintaining high availability
Environmental responsibility:
No additional water resources required Closed loop water treatment 25% lower energy consumption
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