Kroff, Inc. to Present Water Management and Treatment Course Focused on Marcellus Shale at Upcoming Society of Petroleum Engineers Meeting

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Kroff, Inc., one of the fastest-growing water treatment companies in the United States, will co-present a course titled "Water Management and Treatment for the Marcellus" on the first day of the upcoming Society of Petroleum Engineers Eastern Regional Meeting.  The event is being held from October 12-14 in Morgantown, W. Va.

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"Gas exploration is expanding to more and more remote locations, which means companies are challenged to identify innovative frac fluid designs and treatment procedures that allow for reuse of frac water flowback and production brines effectively," said David Grottenthaler, general manager of Kroff, Inc., and co-presenter for the course on behalf of Kroff Well Services, Inc., a division of Kroff.  "With its sophisticated laboratory equipment, advanced software designs, and a team of highly experienced consultants, Kroff Well Services has secured a position at the forefront of engineering frac fluid designs and flowback treatment technologies that are environmentally responsible and affordable.  At a time when drilling in the Marcellus Shale is accelerating at a rapid pace, Kroff is positioned to help oil and gas companies ensure that they are meeting environmental regulations in terms of water use and reuse."

Grottenthaler will join co-instructors from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other environmental service organizations.  Grottenthaler has three decades of experience with water treatment and now focuses his efforts on frac fluid designs and water remediation for reuse in the oil and gas industry.  His knowledge of fluid design formulation and water treatment quality for safe and effective reuse of frac water provides a dual perspective from both sides of critical water issues.  His presentation will focus on treating flowback, water treatment goals, supporting documentation for safe and effective water reuse, and frac fluid design considerations.

The Society of Petroleum Engineers Eastern Regional Meeting will provide a comprehensive technical program, Marcellus Shale development short courses, and a large exhibition of technical products and services.  The exhibit hall at the new MEC Waterfront Place will be active throughout the meeting with more than 130 exhibitors.

For more information about Kroff, Inc., please visit www.kroff.com.

About Kroff, Inc.

Kroff, Inc. is one of the fastest-growing, full-service water treatment companies in the United States. With patented chemistry, experienced consultants and a commitment to innovation, Kroff engineers solutions for clients that ensure environmental compliance and save money. The company has six distinct business units: Kroff Chemical Company, Inc. (KCC), providing custom-blended chemicals and processes for water and wastewater treatment; Kroff Facilities Services, Inc. (KFS), enabling companies and organizations to outsource their water treatment services; Kroff Process Technologies, Inc. (KPT), providing process cleaners and lubricants to support the metals production and fabrication industries; Kroff Well Services, Inc. (KWS), offering remediation of flowback waters and production brines for frac water reuse; Kroff Materials Reprocessing, Inc. (KMR), which enables companies to reuse and recycle industrial manufacturing byproducts, including oil; and Kroff International, LLC, with projects in Japan, Europe, Africa and South America.  Kroff partners with companies in primary metals, manufacturing, health care, and energy and more.  Founded in 1988, Kroff is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.  For more information, visit www.kroff.com.

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