Offshore Operations, a new release in the Sustainable Oil and Gas Development series, delivers the tools needed to understand more environmentally-friendly processes and alternative criteria for oil tankers, subsea facilities, and fixed base structures. Designed to introduce ideal solutions and current state-of-the-art practices, the reference includes guidelines on waste management and disposal as well as monitoring schemes to achieve lower emissions. Emerging technology and future trends are also discussed. Rounded out with information on optimizing storage and additional reference sources, this book gives oil and gas engineers a guide on safer alternatives and upcoming guidelines in the race to reduce emissions.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction2. Production Systems
3. Offshore and Subsea Facilities
4. Fixed Base Structures
5. Well Servicing
6. Waste Management and Disposal
7. Monitoring Schemes
8. Safety and Environmental Systems
9. Oil Storage and Tankers
10. Conclusions
11. References and Bibliography
