Intellectual Property
The Consortium is committed to protecting the intellectual property (IP) of the research contractors. The Consortium will sign non-disclosure agreements (NDA) and has a document management plan that will provide further protection of IP and sensitive information.
The NM-PWRC research program consists of a portfolio of independent research projects evaluated and approved by the Technical Steering Committee (TSC) with the intent of fast-tracking fit-for-purpose treatment technology research and technology development that can:
- Accelerate the implementation and acceptance of policies and regulations for the use of treated produced water in New Mexico;
- Support policies and regulations that protect the environment and human health;
- Evaluate impact and potential risks associated with produced water reuse; and
- Serve as a model for the U.S.
Testing Locations
A variety of locations are available to the Consortium for research testing. Locations include the following:
- Brackish Groundwater National Desalination Research Facility (BGNDRF); Alamogordo, NM
- Permian Basin; southeast New Mexico
- San Juan Basin; northwest New Mexico
- Texas
- NMSU Carlsbad
Benchscale and pilot testing can be performed at BGNDRF. Full-scale testing can be performed at a variety of sites in the region. Cooperative agreements are in place for the Consortium’s use of these sites.
Treatment Technology Research Projects - Schedule