Guidance
Oil spill dispersants at a glance - July 2018
Oil spill dispersants at a glance - July 2018
- NOPSEMA
- Guidance
- A626267
- Emergency ResponseEnvironmentHazardous Substances
- Environmental protectionHydrocarbon release
- Dispersant application planning
- Emergency responseEnvironmental impact assessmentEnvironmental permitting
- Upstream oil and gas
- Marine waters
Summary
This information sheet explains how chemical dispersants support oil spill response through surface or subsea application. It outlines environmental trade-offs, the need to demonstrate a net environmental benefit, and NOPSEMA’s assessment of oil pollution emergency plans. Timely deployment within the limited effectiveness window is a central planning requirement.
Classifications: Environmental protection; environmental safety; pollution prevention.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Dispersant application planning.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Environmental impact assessment; EIA.
Classifications: Environmental permitting.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Marine waters.
Summary
The factsheet describes when chemical dispersants may be used and how their environmental benefits and impacts should be assessed.
A626267. Themes: emergency response, environment, hazardous substances.