REDUCING THE ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT: INNOVATIONS IN THE DISPOSAL OF DRILLING WASTE

Abstract

The article is devoted to the urgent problem of environmental safety in the oil and gas industry. The authors propose an innovative approach to the disposal of drilling waste, which consists in their use as a mineral filler for the production of environmentally friendly gypsum-based building materials. The paper presents the results of experimental studies confirming not only the possibility of using drilling waste as a building material, but also a positive effect on the properties of the final product. The conducted environmental assessment showed that the proposed method can significantly reduce the negative impact of waste on the environment.

Experiments were carried out to vary the composition of mixtures and curing conditions. As a result, data were obtained on the influence of various factors on the strength, water resistance and other characteristics of the obtained materials. An assessment of the environmental safety of the developed materials was carried out. The results obtained indicate the prospects of using drilling waste in construction and open up new opportunities for creating environmentally friendly and cost-effective materials.