Environmental Impact of Oil and Gas Production: A Review of the Impacts of Current Systems and Some Trends for the Future

1993 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 253-267
Author(s):  
A.M. Parums
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Oil And Gas Production ◽  
The Future ◽  
Current Systems

Offshore Oil and Gas: The Future Engineering Contribution

1974 ◽  
Vol 188 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. C. Allcock
Keyword(s):  
Continental Shelf ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Oil And Gas Development ◽  
Oil And Gas Production ◽  
The Future ◽  
Offshore Oil And Gas ◽  
Offshore Oil ◽  
Production Industry

Development of offshore oil and gas production from the continental shelf and in even deeper water will be dependent on engineers. It is of primary importance to understand the nature of the oil and gas production industry in order to follow more clearly the contribution that will be required from many of the professional branches of engineering, and a great deal of new technology must be developed in order that the problems of the future may be overcome. The difficulty may not be in defining the future engineering of oil and gas development but in finding engineers in sufficient numbers to meet the demand.

scholarly journals Environmental Vulnerability in Pre-Salt Oil and Gas Operations

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 732
Author(s):  
Tatiana Farane Mein ◽  
André Luiz Veiga Gimenes ◽  
Eduardo Mario Dias ◽  
Maria Lídia Rebello Pinho Dias Scoton ◽  
Miguel Edgar Morales Udaeta
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Vulnerability Index ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Gas Extraction ◽  
Oil And Gas Production ◽  
Environmental Vulnerability ◽  
Production Stages ◽  
Oil And Gas Operations

The objective of this work is to analyze disturbances in the environment caused by anthropic activities in the oil and gas extraction sector. Methodologically, focusing on environmental vulnerability (EV), hydrocarbons (oil and gas) are considered through a qualitative and quantitative analysis of environmental impacts, including the research of Environmental Impact Studies and procedures like EIA/RIMA (institutional Environmental Impact Reports in Brazil). This study focuses on the operation and demobilization of the offshore drilling activity and the installation and operation of the Santos Basin pre-salt oil and gas production (Stages 1, 2, and 3). The criteria addressed in the EIA/RIMAs are used, focusing on those that correlate with EV and oil and gas extraction. Impacts for long-term, permanent, partially reversible, or irreversible disturbances are filtered, totaling 53 impacts (31 effective/21 potential). We concluded that the criteria and methodologies of EIAs vary between stages. At times, the variation is so drastic that the same impact can have a completely different rating from one stage to another, despite referring to the same area. This condition makes it impossible to define a single vulnerability index for the pre-salt venture. This work does not offer a concrete resolution, but exposes the EV issue and its inconsistencies.

Designing Oil and Gas Exploration Strategy For The Future National Energy Sustainability Based on Statistical Analysis of Commercial Reserves and Production Cost in Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-81
Author(s):  
Ahmad Abdul Azizurrofi ◽  
Dian Permatasari Mashari
Keyword(s):  
Production Cost ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
National Level ◽  
Oil Production ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Oil Price ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Energy Investment ◽  
Oil And Gas Production ◽  
The Future

Indonesia's declining oil production and rising domestic oil consumption have been a big issue for the last few decades which has turned Indonesia into a net oil importer from 2004 onward. The lack of exploration activities and other investments in oil and gas sector have resulted in the decline of Indonesia's oil production. This condition is a result of the plunge of global oil price which has fallen to its lowest level, i.e., US$43.14/Bbl (average oil price in 2016) over the last 12 years. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the distribution of oil and gas production in Indonesia along with the production cost. This analysis will allow investors to find and map working areas in Indonesia with potential commercial reserves while maintaining the lowest possible production costs. The approach of this empirical study is to divide Indonesia into 6 (six) geographical areas, namely Sumatera, Natuna Sea, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Papua. We have collected relevant data about commercial reserves and production cost from existing working areas. Our preliminary results depict that Kalimantan has the highest commercial reserves (i.e., 18.60 MMBOE per contract area) and Papua has the lowest production cost (i.e., US$3.24/BOE). Sulawesi, meanwhile, has the lowest commercial reserves (i.e., 5.39 MMBOE/Contract Area) and Natuna has the highest production cost (i.e., US$16.46/BOE). In summary, this study has shown that Eastern area of Indonesia might hold more oil and gas reserves which can be further managed by Contractor for the benefit of the Country. This study also recommends the Government of Indonesia to be aware of the condition of each working areas to maintain a sustainable oil and gas production on a National level and create attractiveness for investors in the future. Keywords: Commercial reserves, cost per barrel, energy, investment, production cost, working areas.

Produced water management - A mathematical model to trade-off economic cost and environmental impact for infrastructure utilisation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Afrah AlEdan ◽  
Tohid Erfani
Keyword(s):  
Water Management ◽  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Produced Water ◽  
Economic Cost ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Mixed Integer ◽  
Oil And Gas Production ◽  
High Level

<p>This research provides an overview on several areas related to produced water management including cost, treatment methods, recycling options and environmental impact. Produced water is a type of water that has been trapped in different quantities in underground formations. After extracting crude oil and during the production process, the associated water from underground formations is known as produced water. This type of water is by far the largest volume by product or waste stream associated with oil and gas production. It is likely containing high level of total dissolved solids because of its longer residence time under the ground in addition to the smaller flow rate<strong>.</strong> Moreover, many efforts have been paid globally to decrease the high salinity level in produced water by applying desalination technologies as sustainable water management solution.</p><p>Oilfield water management is one of the most challenging system and it follows a non-linear relationship between its components. We formulate and develop a mixed-integer mathematical model to a small case study related to Kuwait Oil Company for an optimal design and operations of produced water management. We show how the results allow studying the economic cost as well as environmental impact related to produced water management system.</p><p> </p><p> </p>

The future is not what it used to be: oil and gas strategies for a carbon-conscious world

2017 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 459 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chris Graham
Keyword(s):  
Energy Demand ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Coal Extraction ◽  
Global Energy ◽  
Oil And Gas Production ◽  
Market Growth ◽  
The Future ◽  
Lower Carbon

The COP 21 Paris climate deal in December 2015 signalled a landmark shift in a world increasingly conscious of the need to address greenhouse gas emissions. On the day it came into force – 4 November 2016 – 10 of the world’s leading oil and gas companies launched a US$1 billion fund to fast-track the development of low-emission technologies. While admittedly a fraction of their combined annual budgets, it marked a collective and public affirmation of changing attitudes within the industry towards supporting lower-carbon and renewable fuel sources. The global energy industry is at a turning point. Lower-carbon fuels have overtaken coal and oil in investment and market growth terms. Hydrocarbons will still dominate the future global energy mix, although natural gas and zero-carbon fuels are expected to drive at least 60% of global energy demand growth to 2035. The new energy landscape will challenge traditional business models in oil and gas production, coal extraction and power utilities. Searching questions can be expected from capital markets in the months and years ahead. Companies could come under pressure to de-risk their existing portfolios and diversify. But judging the pace and scale of transition from old to new will be key. In this paper, Wood Mackenzie will draw on its global industry expertise and emerging research into how the oil and gas sector can adapt to the increasingly pertinent carbon challenge.

Environmental Impact of Over-Regulation

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dean Hargis
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Management Service ◽  
Oil And Gas Development ◽  
Oil And Gas Production ◽  
Global Impacts ◽  
Oil And Gas Resources

Consideration of a global viewpoint in modern impact analyses suggests that we should favor the efficient use of available infrastructure over the wasteful development of new infrastructure when comparable volumes of oil and gas production are concerned. This global benefit of efficient development is overlooked in traditional environmental impact analyses that typically focus on local concerns within a narrow geographic range. This traditional approach, which is common in more affluent developed countries, may actually contribute to increased global impacts by establishing stringent regulatory regimes discouraging development that would allow the efficient long-term use of that infrastructure. This disregard for global efficiencies favors development in underdeveloped countries where economic development goals may overshadow local concerns for environmental protection. This paper is based upon the results of a study of onshore industrial infrastructure capacity in Central California sponsored by the U.S. Minerals Management Service. This study evaluates the oil and gas production potential of offshore leases that could be accommodated by existing infrastructure and a balanced program of facility replacement. Though these oil and gas resources were originally identified over ten years ago, local environmental policies have delayed their development. An example of oil and gas production activities in other parts of the world that provide energy supplies equivalent to this unrealized potential is described along with an overview of selected environmental characteristics. This paper concludes that environmental review procedures addressing oil and gas development should include consideration of global implications of locally restrictive approval policies.

scholarly journals Issues in Energy Vulnerability Assessment: Looking for a Sustainable Choice of Natural Resource for Power Generation

Proceedings ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 30
Author(s):  
Tatiana Farane Mein ◽  
André Luiz Veiga Gimenes ◽  
Miguel Edgar Morales Udaeta ◽  
Eduardo Mario Dias ◽  
Stefania Gomes Relva
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Vulnerability Index ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Offshore Drilling ◽  
Oil And Gas Production

The objective of this work is to analyze, through environmental vulnerability (EV), disturbances in the environment caused by anthropic activities for the production of energy resources, focusing on the power generation sector. Methodologically, hydrocarbons (oil and gas) and solar are considered through a qualitative and quantitative analysis of environmental impacts, including the research in Environmental Impact Studies and procedures like EIA/RIMA (institutional Environmental Impact Reports in Brazil). This study focuses on operation and demobilization of offshore drilling activity, and installation and operation of the Santos Basin pre-salt oil and gas production and disposal activity Stages 1, 2, and 3. The criteria addressed in the EIA/RIMAs are used, focusing on those that correlate with EV and the production of electricity. Impacts for long-term, permanent, partially reversible, or irreversible disturbances are filtered, totaling 53 impacts (31 effective/21 potential). We concluded that the criteria and methodologies of EIAs vary between stages. At times, the variation is so drastic that the same impact can have a completely different rating from one stage to another, despite referring to the same area. This condition makes it impossible to define a single vulnerability index for the pre-salt venture. For a final analysis, we propose a cleaner energy production through distributed photovoltaic systems as a more adequate alternative for São Paulo’s energy supply in terms of its impact on EV.

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