Operational Areas
Iofina Resources is currently operating eight iodine extraction facilities in the Anadarko Basin in western Oklahoma. These facilities are located nearby existing brine disposal sites, though IR’s iodine extraction technology can be located anywhere. Iofina is currently constructing a larger IOsorb(R) plant in the Permian Basin.
Iodine Processing Technology
Our plants operate 24/7 using our proprietary WET® IOsorb® technology to sustainably extract iodide-rich brine from water sources associated with the oil and gas industry. This focus on eco-friendly extraction methods is an investment in sustainability that sets Iofina apart in the industry.
Iofina’s proven processes are derived from air desorption and ion exchange technologies. Iofina’s experts found modified air desorption is best suited for extraction of iodine in produced brine water streams from oil and gas operations in most instances. Currently, Iofina’s iodine extraction facilities, which utilize the company’s technologies, are designed to process between 10,000 – 50,000 barrels of produced water per day, allowing for each facility to be scalable and custom designed for each location of interest. Larger facilities capable of processing over 100,000 barrels per day are executable.
The iodine extraction process works by adjusting the brine’s environment until the iodine molecules are ready to be separated from its naturally occurring structures. Once this is achieved, iodine is removed and then crystallized. Afterwards, a second process may then be employed to prepare the iodine for marketing, in which the iodine becomes 99.5% pure I2.
Capabilities
Iofina Resources has a wide range of capabilities and accomplishments when it comes to partnering with oilfield operators to aggregate and process produced water brine streams for iodine extraction. Iofina has proprietary technology and is the only proven global manufacturer of iodine from produced oilfield water. Currently, all extraction facilities are owned and operated by Iofina Resources and are established on-location at our partner’s salt water disposal (“SWD”) systems or at water congregation points, where iodine is removed and isolated from brine prior to disposal. Partnering operators of these systems are compensated for the produced water processed.
Another benefit to IR’s partners is that IR’s facilities are manned 24/7/365, allowing for round the clock monitoring for any issues that may arise at the SWDs. Further, any excess oil that comes through Iofina’s facilities is collected and returned to the operator, reducing wastage.
