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Reinventing Oil and Gas Operations Through Circular Engineering: a Zero-discharge Horizons Framework Integrating Ai, Carbon Capture, and Waste-to-value Innovation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The global energy sector is undergoing a paradigm shift to meet net-zero commitments, with circular engineering emerging as a vital framework for the oil and gas industry. This paper presents a "Zero-Discharge Horizons Framework" that integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI), carbon capture and storage (CCS), and waste-to-value (WTV) strategies to close material and energy loops within upstream and downstream operations. By embedding predictive analytics, emissions monitoring, and closed-loop material recovery into operations, oil and gas facilities can transition toward zero-discharge models. The framework is grounded in techno-economic feasibility and draws from proven innovations in circular economy systems, thereby offering a roadmap to align hydrocarbon industries with sustainability and decarbonization targets.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15612823

Author: Researcher

Language: English

Topic: Oil, Gas, and Environmental Issues

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Climate action, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6968037953

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