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Layfield, in partnership with Concept Tanks, has announced the first-ever Concept Tank™ water storage project in Canada. The project is among the first high-volume engineered tank systems approved under British Columbia’s updated regulatory framework for produced water storage.
It is expected to help shape the future of above-ground water management in Canada, according to a Layfield press release.
This 25,000 m³ Concept Tank™ storage system will be installed for one of Canada’s largest natural gas producers in Northeast British Columbia, supporting greater produced water reuse while reducing freshwater consumption. Designed for operational flexibility, the relocatable system features an integrated bird-net system and a double-lined containment design with a conductive leak detection layer, providing enhanced environmental protection and monitoring capabilities.
Recent updates to the BC Energy Regulator’s Management of Saline Fluids for Hydraulic Fracturing Guideline now recognize lined engineered tank systems as an accepted solution for large-scale above-ground fluid storage. This project is among the first to leverage these regulatory changes and demonstrates how innovative storage technologies can support operational efficiency, environmental stewardship, and long-term sustainability.