Offshore staff
COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Maersk Oil says the environmental impact of its Danish North Sea operations is lessening.
According to the company’s latest Environmental Status report, the volume of oil in produced water discharged into the sea was reduced by more than 50% between 2007 and 2011.
Over the same period, the average oil concentration in produced water fell by more than 50%. The improvement is due to investments in enhanced water treatment capacity and better treatment methods.
Between 2007 and 2011, CO2 emissions from Maersk’s Danish facilities dropped by 20%. This year the company will prepare a new action plan for energy-efficient oil and gas production.
Most produced waste is primarily recycled or incinerated, but at present only a small fraction goes to landfill. This year, Maersk aims to lift the fraction being recycled.
The company will also focus on incorporating Risk-Based Environmental Assessment into its Environmental Management System. The aims are to help differentiate and understand the environmental risks associated with emissions and discharges, and to ensure prioritization of resources to focus on areas subject to the highest risk.
3/30/2012
