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Environmental consequences of gas fields development in the Transcarpathia on the example of Solotvyno Field

Lina Uhrak, Natalia Hoptarova, Oleksandra Paliichuk, Khrystyna Halipchak, Taras Uhrak
Abstract

The Transcarpathian Trough has a sufficient number of recorded oil and gas manifestations that make it one of the most promising oil and gas bearing areas. The field development is carried out with a large number of wells and is certainly accompanied by a negative impact on the environment. The purpose of the study was to analyse the impact of the Solotvyno Field development on the environment and natural resources of the region, taking into account the geological conditions of the territory and to identify the environmental consequences of the field development. In a narrower sense, this includes the lithological characteristics of all gas-bearing horizons, physical and chemical characteristics of free gas determined by laboratory and field methods, and hydrogeological characteristics. Analytical methods (analysis of literature sources and archive materials) and experimental methods were used in the study. The article deals with the problems of environmental impact of the Solotvyno Gas Field development process. Although the operation of wells is a short-term process and the area of influence is the territory of the drilling site (except for intensive gas flow with open gushing, which is excluded under the accepted drilling technology), the impact of the projected activity on the environment is significant. The paper identified the main components of the environment that are most affected by the projected activities. Sources and types of pollutants for each environmental component are identified. Environmental protection measures were proposed and conclusions were drawn regarding the actual impact on the environment of direct production activities. A risk assessment was carried out. The results of the research can be used in practice by oil and gas industry employees, since the impact of the projected activity on the environment is expected

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Received 19.06.2024

Revised 08.10.2024

Accepted 29.11.2024

https://doi.org/10.63341/pdogf/2.2024.17
Retrieved from Vol. 24, No. 2, 2024
Pages 17-29

Suggested citation

Uhrak, L., Hoptarova, N., Paliichuk, O., Halipchak, Kh., & Uhrak, T. (2024). Environmental consequences of gas fields development in the Transcarpathia on the example of Solotvyno Field. Prospecting and Development of Oil and Gas Fields, 24(2), 17-29. https://doi.org/10.63341/pdogf/2.2024.17

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