Abstract

The flaring of gas and consequent carbon dioxide emissions from oil and gas installations is a significant environmental problem in many countries and a key contributor to global warming and climate change. The process consumes useful natural resources and produces harmful waste that negatively impacts the environment and the economy. Although loosely prohibited in many countries, the global industry continues to flare a substantial amount of associated gas during exploration and production activities. Current data on global gas flaring indicates that gas flaring occurs in most oil and ...