Drilling waste disposal practices in the Gulf of Mexico
Conference
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OSTI ID:6774327
The drilling waste disposal practices in the Gulf of Mexico are affected by the Environmental Protection Agency's General NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) Permit which is currently in effect. This permit allows the discharge of water-based drilling fluids and cuttings, subject to a toxicity limitation as well as other permit requirements. Of prime concern to the companies drilling in the Gulf are the handling and disposal of those fluids which cannot be discharged offshore. The current drilling waste disposal practice is to haul the drilling waste to shore for land treatment and/or disposal. The review of the current practice includes discussions on current (and proposed) technologies, waste handling practices, associated costs, and the applicable regulations for each option. The proposed technologies are only highlighted in the discussion.
- OSTI ID:
- 6774327
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-871113-
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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DOCUMENT TYPES
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POLLUTION REGULATIONS
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DOCUMENT TYPES
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DRILLING FLUIDS
FLUIDS
GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
GULF OF MEXICO
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MARINE DISPOSAL
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MINERAL WASTES
NATURAL GAS WELLS
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POLLUTION REGULATIONS
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REVIEWS
SEAS
SOLID WASTES
SURFACE WATERS
TOXICITY
WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE MANAGEMENT
WASTES
WELLS