Environment Report 2017

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to 155 million cubic metres in 2016

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The total volume of produced water discharged to sea under permit fell by 6 per cent

More produced water was reinjected into the subsurface than ever before last year

to 155 million cubic metres in 2016 The total volume of produced water discharged to sea under permit fell by 6 per cent Moreover, as the industry strives to continually reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, it displays the role indigenous oil and gas can play in the UK’s energy mix, providing a secure, affordable source of energy as the country moves to a lower-carbon future. There were fewer emissions and discharges from the UK offshore oil and gas industry in 2016 compared with 2015 despite an increase in production. This reflects effective process management and application of the best available techniques by industry. More produced water was reinjected into the subsurface than ever before last year

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of production have been falling since 2013 to aid hydrocarbon recovery and minimise discharges to sea

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The average concentration of oil in produced water fell in 2016 The amount of waste returned to shore decreased by 22% i – the lowest in a decade Of the chemicals discharged to sea under permit, 72%

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were classified as those that Pose Little Or No Risk (PLONOR) to the environment

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of production have been falling since 2013 to aid hydrocarbon recovery and minimis discharges to sea

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to 155 million cubic metres in 2016

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The average concentration of oil in produced water fell in 2016 The amount of waste returned to shore decreased by 22% i – the lowest in a decade

Accidental oil releases represented Production increases outpaced chemical discharges to sea in 2016 The proportion of associ te gas flared continues to fall

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0.00014%

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of production have been falling since 2013

of total production in 2016

Accidental chemical releases The average total emissions per operator fell in 2016

The average concentration of oil in produced water

Accidental oil releases represented Production increases outpaced chemical discharges to sea in 2016

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