Environmental watchdog organization SkyTruth has released a groundbreaking report that ranks the world’s most polluting offshore oil and gas facilities. Using advanced satellite technology, researchers identified chronic oil pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, methane flaring, and vessel emissions at offshore sites globally. The report, “Exposing the Environmental Costs of Offshore Oil,” provides the first-ever public data on this issue based on 16 months of monitoring using Cerulean technology.
The findings will be presented at the Our Ocean Conference in Korea, highlighting the environmental damage caused by offshore oil infrastructure. The report identifies geographic hotspots in countries like Nigeria, the UK, Norway, Angola, and the UAE, where the most polluting facilities are located. In addition, it highlights the significant methane flaring and vessel emissions generated by offshore oil and gas operations, impacting marine ecosystems and coastal economies.
According to SkyTruth’s Geospatial Engineer, Christian Thomas, the goal of the report is to empower communities, regulators, and advocacy organizations to hold polluters accountable and ensure marine protection. The report emphasizes the need for policymakers to address the environmental burden imposed by offshore oil development, as these facilities continue to expand globally.
As technology advances, satellite monitoring will provide unprecedented transparency and accountability in the fossil fuel industry. The report underscores the growing environmental challenge posed by offshore oil infrastructure, urging action to limit the impact on ecosystems and communities. To access the full report, visit SkyTruth’s website.
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