Oil and gas extraction on the United Kingdom Continental Shelf was responsible for generating an estimated 118.3 million tons in waste in 2018. This was the lowest figure during the years between 2010 and 2018. Sludges, liquids, and tank washing from regular operations and decommissioning accounted for the greatest amount of waste disposed.
Volume of waste generated by oil & gas extraction industry in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2010 to 2018 by activity
(in 1,000 metric tons)
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