ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC RISK IN HYDROCARBON GATHERING AND TRANSPORTATION

Abstract

While small spills of oil and oil products do not have severe environmental consequences, the probability assessment of oil pipeline leakage risk is of great practical importance. The level of risk is assessed by the probability and magnitude of losses. The assessment procedure combines information about the damage caused by the accident and the probability of the accident. Environmental and economic risk assessment is carried out taking into account the operating practices of oil pipelines and classification indicators of leaks. The article examines the diagnosis of environmental and economic risks associated with oil spills and the reduction of hydrocarbon losses in mining collection pipeline systems. In light of the probable nature of the risk, a novel approach was put forth for the evaluation of the ecological operational parameters of oil collection and transportation systems