Abstract
This study reviews technology developments that might significantly impact the landscape of environmental technologies in in the oil and gas sector and includes coverage of the key participants and their technology developments. It is likely that some of the technologies and processes discussed in this study have either been recently commercialized or might be commercialized in the near future.
Table of Contents
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Overview
- Scope of the Research
- Research Methodology
Technology Snapshot
- Key Emerging Technologies
- Key Application Highlights
2. TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATION VIEWPOINT
Details of the Waste Generated
- Waste Generated during Drilling
- Waste Generated during Production
- Waste Generated during Maintenance
- Waste Generated in Idle/Orphan Wells
Current Scenario of Waste Management
- Liquid Waste Management
- Solid Waste Management
- Gaseous Waste Management
3. DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATIONS IN THE OIL AND GAS SECTOR
Exploration
- Environment Friendly Technologies
- Environmental Benefits
Drilling and Completion
- Environment Friendly Technologies
- Environmental Benefits
- Key Research for Handling Waste
Production
- Environment Friendly Technologies
- Environmental Benefits
- Key Research for Handling Waste
Site Restoration
- Environment Friendly Technologies
- Environmental Benefits
- Key Research for Handling Waste
4. TECHNOLOGY IMPACT ANALYSIS
Technology Adoption Factors
- Technology Drivers
- Technology Challenges
Technology Analysis
- Technology Road Map and Trends
- Industry' s Response to Pollution
- Pollution Prevention in the Oil and Gas Sector
- Strategies for the Future
Techniques of Pollution Prevention
- Introduction
- Improved Operating Practices
- Technology Changes
- Product Reformulation/Materials Substitution
- In-process Recycling/Reuse and Materials Exchange
5. KEY PATENTS AND CONTACTS
Patents
- Granted Patents
- Filed Patents
Contacts
- Corporate Contacts
- Research Institutions
6. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE
Database Tables
- Freshwater Withdrawals--Per Capita--World (2002 to 2012)
- Total Water Consumption--World (2002 to 2012)
- Domestic Water Consumption--Percentage--World (2002 to 2012)
- Water Consumption--Per Capita--World (2002 to 2012)
- Agricultural water Consumption--Percentage--World (2002 to 2012)
