Environmental Management in Upstream Operations

Environmental stewardship is embedded across all project phases through rigorous planning, impact assessments, and controls. Core practices include:

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

• Baseline studies, public consultation, and mitigation planning based on IFC Performance Standards or national requirements.

Drilling Waste Management

• Handling and disposal per API RP 13B, API RP 13C, and RCRA Subpart C; includes cuttings re-injection, thermal desorption, or stabilization/solidification.

Produced Water and Fluids Management

• Separation, treatment, and reinjection or permitted discharge under NPDES or local water use regulations.

Air Emissions Management

• Control technologies like vapor recovery units (VRUs), low-emission valves, and flaring minimization per NSPS Subpart OOOO/OOOOa.

Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC)

• Secondary containment, inspection plans, and response readiness for storage tanks and transfer lines.

Biodiversity and Land Use Management

• Minimizing habitat disruption and complying with ISO 14001 and site-specific ecological guidelines.