Comprehensive Reclamation Strategy for Oil & Gas Exploration and Production Operations
Date of Award
3-13-2009
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Applied Science
Organizational Unit
University College, Environmental Policy and Management
Disciplines
Environmental Policy & Mgmt
First Advisor
Kathy Flanagan
Keywords
Compliance, Gas, Oil, Policy, Reclamation, Rehabilitation, Restoration, Strategy
Abstract
Reclamation is increasingly coming to the forefront of public and land managers' concerns regarding oil and gas operations in the arid western United States. Strategic planning is needed to meet reclamation goals and objectives. Based on interviews conducted with personnel involved in reclamation, recommendations are given to develop a comprehensive strategy that will aid oil and gas companies in achieving reclamation goals. The recommendations include adopting a corporate reclamation mission statement, implementing a reclamation policy, and hiring full-time reclamation staff. Incorporating these recommendations into oil and gas exploration and production operations will lead to time and cost savings for companies in the long-term, and will aid in more efficient and effective rehabilitation of land damaged from oil and gas activities.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Smith, Heather, "Comprehensive Reclamation Strategy for Oil & Gas Exploration and Production Operations" (2009). University College: Environmental Policy and Management Capstones. 60.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_epm/60