The energy and chemical industries rely heavily on water for production, cooling, steam generation, and process operations. At the same time, they face increasing challenges related to water scarcity, complex effluents, and strict environmental regulations.

In the chemical processing industry, efficiency and reliability are everything. With rising energy and water costs, stringent environmental regulations, and increasing demand, you need solutions that improve productivity and reduce operating expenses. 

RoperBerk provides specialized water and process treatment solutions for companies in energy production and chemical processing, helping these industries optimize water usage, improve sustainability, and enhance productivity.

At RoperBerk, we understand the complexities of chemical processing and the need for efficient and reliable water treatment. we provide innovative water purification, wastewater treatment, and process systems specifically designed for the chemical processing industry. Our solutions are engineered to meet your specific requirements, improving productivity, reducing costs, and ensuring environmental compliance.

Oil and gas production now uses up to four barrels of water for every barrel recovered. This creates immense volumes to supply, treat, reuse, and manage across exploration and production operations.

RoperBerk has partnered with global oil and gas producers to deliver reliable water and wastewater treatment solutions. Our comprehensive water management approach offers sustainable upstream oil and gas water treatment solutions tailored to specific usage needs.

At RoperBerk, we deliver advanced, efficient, and sustainable water and wastewater treatment solutions specifically engineered for the demanding needs of power plants, refineries, and chemical production facilities.

Our Solutions

We provide comprehensive water and wastewater treatment systems tailored to the unique requirements of each facility.

1. Boiler Feed & Cooling Water Treatment

•    Filtration, softening, and demineralization for high-purity boiler feed water

•    Reverse Osmosis (RO) and Electrodeionization (EDI) for ultrapure water systems

•    Cooling tower water treatment to prevent scaling, corrosion, and biofouling

•    Automated dosing and monitoring systems for optimal water chemistry control

2. Process & Utility Water Systems

•    Customized process water treatment for refineries and chemical plants

•    Desalination systems for offshore and desert-based facilities

•    Water recycling and reuse for sustainable operations

3. Wastewater & Effluent Treatment

•    Oil-water separation, dissolved air flotation (DAF), and API separators

•    Biological and advanced oxidation systems for high-COD effluents

•    Heavy metal and chemical removal technologies

•    Zero-Liquid Discharge (ZLD) and water recovery for regulatory compliance

4. Maintenance, Operation & Chemical Supply

•    On-site operation and maintenance (O&M) services

•    Water treatment chemical supply and performance optimization programs

•    Remote monitoring and data analytics for continuous efficiency

Water Challenges in the Energy & Chemical Industries

Water plays a critical role across the energy value chain — from raw material processing to final product manufacturing. Key challenges include:

•    High water demand for steam generation, cooling, and process feed

•    Variable and complex wastewater streams with oils, hydrocarbons, and chemicals

•    Strict discharge limits and environmental compliance requirements

•    High energy and chemical costs associated with water treatment

•    The need for continuous, reliable operation with minimal downtime

RoperBerk helps clients optimize water use, minimize waste, and reduce operational costs through proven technologies and customized system designs.

Applications

RoperBerk’s water and wastewater treatment solutions serve a wide range of energy and chemical operations:

•    Power generation (thermal, gas, combined cycle)

•    Oil refineries and petrochemical complexes

•    Fertilizer and polymer manufacturing

•    Gas processing and LNG facilities

•    Specialty chemical and pharmaceutical plants

Empowering the Energy Transition Through Smarter Water Management

RoperBerk supports the global shift toward cleaner and more efficient energy and chemical production by providing sustainable water technologies that reduce resource consumption and environmental impact.