Main components and characteristics of oil production wastewater in oilfield,and the characteristics of four oil substances in the wastewater are briefly introduced.Physical,chemical,and biological process methods for treatment of oil-production wastewater are summarized and compared.Among them,air flotation,membrane separation,coagulation and other treatment technologies are reviewed in detail.Through analyzing the composition and current treatment technology of oil production wastewater in oilfield,the development trend of future technology is predicted.