Ipieca, the global oil and gas association for advancing environmental and social performance across the energy transition, has created a new set of web pages to provide oil spill responders, incident management teams, regulators, researchers, and general knowledge seekers with easy access to accurate, up-to-date information on dispersants.
The information is included in the following four web pages:
These webpages include a mix of media and formats, including video explainers, frequently asked questions, quick facts, good practice guidance, peer-reviewed papers, and technical studies.
The Sources of Dispersants Information section provides descriptions and links to the International Maritime Organization, oil spill response organizations, environmental protection agencies, and scientific and research bodies.
Dispersants usually can be applied quickly to offshore oil slicks, helping to protect human health and to mitigate environmental impacts. Dispersants often can treat a larger proportion of oil slicks than other techniques, making them an effective oil spill response strategy.
These webpages aim to help responders, incident management teams, regulators, researchers, and others find the information they need on dispersants quickly and easily.