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Offshore Discharges From Oil and Gas Development Operations - FAQ

In the Gulf of Mexico, Department of Interior Chief of Staff Tom Strickland, Secretary Ken Salazar and Louisiana Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu receive a safety briefing aboard the Medusa Star offshore production platform, March 2009.  Photo courtesy of Tami Heilemann, Department of the Interior.

Listed below are answers to frequently-asked questions about waste materials that can be produced during offshore energy production processes. Each is linked to a second page that includes the questions, answers, and links to related information and resources.

 

 

  1. What kinds of waste materials can be produced during offshore oil and gas exploration or production activities?
     
  2. Which wastes generated from offshore oil and gas exploration and production activities may be discharged into the ocean?
     
  3. What are the alternatives to discharging offshore oil and gas exploration and production wastes into the ocean?
     
  4. What agencies and regulations govern the routine discharge of wastes produced by offshore oil and gas exploration and production activities?
     
  5. What are drilling muds?
     
  6. What is produced water?
     
  7. Has research been done to determine the effects of these discharges on the marine environment?
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Last Updated:  09/22/2010