ULTIMO AGGIORNAMENTO BANCA DATI: 13/09/2024 13:00:57
Arthur Steven Metcalf, SPE, BJ Services Company, U.S.A. Abstract Acid stimulation using coiled tubing conveyance is becoming commonplace; however, protection of these coils from acid corrosion is challenging. Add to this the requirement for usage of materials less damaging to the environment, and ...
Abstract In the last 50 years Indonesia's mangrove has been degraded by more than 11million hectares. As mangrove has an important role from ecological point ofview, the remaining mangrove must be certainly protected and restoration mustbe done as well to the damaged mangrove. Mangrove provides ...
Abstract The decommissioning of offshore structures has increasing importance for the international oil and gas industry. Venezuela has several structures in Lake Maracaibo, and is currently planning the development of its oil and gas resources in the Caribbean Sea. The possible alternatives for decommissioning ...
Abstract As the concept of sustainable development gains acceptance, the petroleum industry is increasingly challenged to find its place in this movement. Environmental and social demands are becoming more stringent, and new competition is presenting itself DuPont CEO Jack Krol recently pointed out, ...
Abstract It is becoming more and more frequent for oil Companies to integrateenvironmental related aspects in their E&P operations. Due to the extensivenature of such activities, a means of good environmental management ofsensitive zones (deltas, mangroves, rain forests, coral reefs, protected areas,etc.) ...
Abstract All E&P activities contribute to the risks posed to the environment and a full understanding of these risks are an essential part of an environmental impact assessment. The methodology involved in completing a qualitative environmental risk assessment for offshore exploration activities, ...
Abstract The Faroe Islands are planning to open their territorial waters to oil exploration and production in 1998, when they have their first licensing round. The Faroese economy is presently dependent upon fisheries, with fishing, fish farming and processing accounting for almost 95% of all exports. ...
This paper was prepared for presentation at the 1998 SPE HS&E Conference held in Caracas, Venezuela, 7-10 June 1998.
Abstract The Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (Petrotrin) proposed to undertake the drilling of an onshore exploratory well in the vicinity of Debe, South Trinidad. The Immediate Impact Area (IIA), which constitutes the focus of this study has been defined primarily as an area of one ...
Abstract Offshore oil and gas decommissioning experience to date, along with future trends, are explored by platform type and by region. There has been considerable decommissioning activity in the Gulf of Mexico, but generally only for small jacket and caisson structures. Partial removal, toppling, ...
Abstract The Norwegian EIA-system for the petroleum offshore industry has recently been revised based on criticism from several authorities. A revision of the Petroleum Act has made a more flexible system and introduced impact assessments on the regional level based on the existing, planned and expected ...
Abstract This paper describes how the offshore and nearshore fishing industries wereengaged in resolving potential conflicts that could have arisen from thedevelopment of the Sable Offshore Energy Project (SOEP). This project involvesthe development of six gas/condensate fields containing 85 billionm3 ...
Abstract This paper introduces the subject of constructed (or treatment) wetlands. Itidentifies the many wetland applications that are currently in use for thetreatment and re-use of water. Treatment wetlands are compared with traditionalprimary, secondary and tertiary wastewater treatments. Constructed ...
Abstract The Department of Energy (DOE) Naval Petroleum Reserve No. 3 (NPR-3) produced water bio-treatment facility effectively treats an average of 35,000 barrels of water per day. All discharge limits are met. The functional component parts of the bio-treatment facility consist of cooling, blending, ...
Abstract Conoco believes that sustainable development is a comprehensive way of approaching business to ensure that financial excellence is achieved in concert with environmental performance and social responsibility. It is not just a fad to be considered today and forgotten tomorrow. A culture based ...
Abstract By July 1st, 2001, the Norwegian Clean Seas Association for Operating Companies (NOFO) completed a three-year R & D programme for development of a dynamic, risk based oil spill response regime for the entire Norwegian continental shelf, including coastal areas and the shoreline. The results ...
Abstract Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has embarked on a large-scale mangrove protection and restoration initiative in its operations in the Niger Delta mangrove swamps in Nigeria. Several restoration techniques are applied - natural recolonization, transplanting from local forests and planting collected ...
Abstract Standard fuel contains up to 0.2 ml water per litre, of which is more than enough for microbial activity. The development of microorganisms mainly occurred when aqueous condensate collected in oil tanks. Studies have shown that the troubles of clogged filters, fuel tank corrosion, breakdown ...
Abstract In parallel with the great economic value created by oil and gas industry, the environmental protection in oil and gas activities including prevention and response of emergency situation - a cause of environmental pollution at high level, is also attached a special attention. In Vietnam, most ...
Abstract The oil and gas sector is one of the most lucrative sectors in business but reducing its environmental impact is one of the most pressing issues today. Practically all activities of hydrocarbons operations are accompanied by undesirable discharges of liquid, solid, and gaseous wastes, which ...