Quantative assessment of the development of the offshore oil and gas industry in the North Sea.

Abstract

From the Abstract: “An overview is given of the development of the offshore oil and gas industry in the North Sea and the possible physical impact on the ecosystem in the short and long term. The order of magnitude of several activities (seismic exploration, drilling, platforms, pipelines, subsea facilities, and gas flaring) has been estimated on the basis of information from national authorities and the hydrocarbon industry.”