Process role
Produced fluids move through gathering systems to separation and treatment plants.
How the system fits together
Concentrating wells can reduce the number of separate surface locations compared with one well per site.
Environmental and reclamation context
Roads and pipelines still create linear disturbance and habitat fragmentation, which requires progressive restoration as infrastructure is retired.
What to keep in mind
The footprint is different from a mine, not nonexistent.
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