Oil and Gas Production A discussion of oil and gas production, its potential environmental impacts, and appropriate mitigation measures.

Follow the links below to learn about oil and gas production and the environmental impacts of the various phases of oil and gas production projects, including exploration, drilling/development, production, and decommissioning/reclamation. You'll also find information about mitigation measures that can be used to reduce environmental impacts.

• Resources and Technology
  Oil and gas resources and their geographic distribution, production facilities, and production scales.
• Production Activities and Resource Requirements
  Oil and gas production activities that could result in environmental impacts
• Potential Impacts
  Issues of environmental concern for oil and gas production, including direct, indirect, and cumulative impacts
• Laws and Regulations
  Federal legal requirements applicable to specific oil and gas production activities
• Mitigation Measures
  Mitigation measures to avoid or minimize environmental impacts
• Government Programs and Tribal Incentives
  Links to government programs and tribal incentives for oil and gas production
• Environmental Reports and Case Studies
  Access to environmental reports and case studies related to oil and gas production
• General Information
  Links to oil and gas production Web sites

Oil and Gas Production and Pipeline Transmission

Oil and gas production requires pipeline systems to transport the product over long distances. Environmental impacts from oil and gas pipelines are discussed separately in the Energy Transmission section, and must be considered in addition to the impacts presented here.