Oil and Gas Pollution
In areas where oil and gas development is prevalent, air, water and soil resources can become contaminated with oil and gas wastes and byproducts. Read about the primary pathways for contamination.
Issues
The Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance
IRMA is a multi-sector initiative that offers independent, third-party auditing and transparency at mine sites using its 400+ page standard.
Oil and Gas Storage Fields
Oil and gas fields account for about 86% of gas storage capacity nationwide. The fields have been depleted of oil …
Oil and Hazardous Liquid Pipelines
Oil and hazardous liquid pipelines, also known as transmission lines, carry crude oil, bitumen (the oil extracted from tar sands), gasoline, …
Pigging Stations
The oil and gas industry inspects and cleans pipelines by “pigging.” The name originates from either Pipeline Inspection Gadget, or …
Pipeline Stations
Changes in pressure and elevation can slow the speed at which oil and gas move through pipelines. Pipeline stations are designed to keep oil or gas moving, and to track how quickly it moves.
Landfills
Growing volumes of solid waste are processed and disposed of at municipal landfills, a practice that can increase the levels of …