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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New studies detail the design and deployment of a biodegradable ocean drifter for large-scale sampling experiments. -
Offshore engineering and technology company Osbit won the Health Safety and Environmental Innovation Award at the 32nd SPE Aberdeen Offshore Achievement Awards for its commitment to health and safety through the design and manufacture of three intervention tension frames.
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In an ongoing effort to increase responsible and efficient offshore energy operations, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement has implemented a new quality-assurance process for reviewing and assessing its permitting systems.
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Abdulla Al Marzooqi, manager of health, safety, and environment for the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, is the conference chair for the 2018 SPE International Conference and Exhibition on Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Social Responsibility.
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At the 2018 Offshore Achievement Awards, John Fraser, Sparrows Group’s director for health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) and human resources, was presented with the Above and Beyond Award.
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On 21–22 March, The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA) held the Arctic Safety Conference. Now, the PSA has made several of the presentations available for download.
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An overview of some of the trends and issues related to water management for tight oil and gas are discussed, including environmental, sustainability, and legislative issues associated with water handling for hydraulic fracturing.
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With the huge amount of water injection in the industry, the need is paramount for a more scientific approach to materials selection for tubing, especially CRAs. Software-based predictors similar to those developed for CO2 corrosion would improve the economical choice of CRAs.
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Analysis indicates decades of oil production have destabilized localities in an area of approximately 4,000 sq miles populated by small towns, roadways, and a vast network of oil and gas pipelines and storage tanks.
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If safety excellence isn't clearly defined and aligned throughout an organization, it won't be achieved.
