HSE & Sustainability
This paper presents an approach to the identification, selection, and implementation of initiatives for sustainable water management, withdrawal reduction, and water valorization.
This paper presents an experiment investigating dissolution of basaltic primary minerals and conditions favorable for secondary phase formation under deep subsurface storage conditions.
This study aims to investigate the efficacy of chemical additives strontium chloride and barium hydroxide in accelerating CO₂ trapping mechanisms, their effect on dissolution of carbonate-bearing minerals, and resulting poroelastic changes in the host rock.
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Researchers combined detailed observations, laboratory experiments, and existing numerical models to develop the Texas A&M Oil Spill Calculator and improve predictions of subsea oil and gas plume dynamics.
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On 2 January, Syncrude Canada pleaded guilty in the Alberta Court to one count of violating the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994, along with several provincial charges.
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Water management for unconventional projects continues to evolve at a rapid pace. What are some of the universal trends industry is adopting to handle higher produced water volumes and increased demand, and how do local dynamics impact the adoption of these trends?
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Occupational exposure to vibration has been associated with an increased risk of musculoskeletal pain in the back, neck, hands, shoulders, and hips and also may contribute to the development of peripheral and cardiovascular disorders and gastrointestinal problems.
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This study investigated the association between occupational noise exposure and the risk of elevated blood pressure and hypertension by stage in young adults.
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One of the more significant benefits of drones in the field to date has been their ability to improve safety in the field.
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Safety training must hurdle barriers built by people’s confidence in their misconceptions.
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Johanna Dunlop, SPE’s technical director for health, safety, and environment, talks about efforts to create sustainability standards and to honor those doing top work.
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Saudi Aramco’s Southern Area Oil Operations (SAOO) organization is one of the company’s critical areas of operations. This paper sheds light on SAOO’s continuing journey of sustainability and discusses implemented and planned activities that make sure the journey continues.
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The term sustainability is widely used. Unfortunately, when applied to hydrocarbon energy sources, it is often mentioned in a negative way. Too often, the focus is on reducing the use of hydrocarbon fuels or measuring the emissions resulting from burning of hydrocarbon products.