Petrochemistry and the Green Planet: a Pipe Dream or Reality?

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Владислав Киреев. Petrochemistry and the Green Planet: a Pipe Dream or Reality?

Contents

Introduction

CHAPTER №1

History of the Petrochemical Industry: Environmental and Climatic Impact. The Dawn of the Petrochemical Era

Economic Boom of the Petrochemical Industry

CHAPTER №2

The Role of Legislation and Regulation in Transforming Petrochemistry into a More Environmentally Sustainable Industry

Environmental certifications and standards

CHAPTER №3

Quality Management System in Oil and Gas Industry Enterprises

Direction of the quality management system in the oil and gas industry enterprises

CHAPTER №4

Assessment of Potential Risks and Threats to the Activities of Oil Refining Enterprises

CHAPTER №5

Air Pollution in Nizhnekamsk, Tatarstan, Russia: Main Sources and Their Characteristics

CHAPTER №6

Circular Economy and Waste Management in Petrochemistry: Opportunities and Challenges (examples from Russia and the USA)

CHAPTER №7

Investments and Financing of Successful Projects in the Petrochemical Industry (Examples from Russia and the USA)

CHAPTER №8

Challenges and Prospects of Sustainable Economic Development of Russia in Contemporary Realities

CHAPTER №9

On the issue of environmental safety in the context of the current state and development trends of the petrochemical industry on a global, Western European, and Russian scale

CHAPTER №10

The Role of Society and Consumers in the Transition to Eco-friendly Petrochemistry

CHAPTER №11

Key Aspects of Managing Environmental Risks in the Context of the Rapid Growth of the US Petrochemical Industry

CHAPTER №12

Key Factors for Successful Development of Petrochemical Industry Enterprises in the Context of Current and Projected Global Growth Rates for the Industry in 2023—2025

CHAPTER №13

Step-by-Step Guide to Transitioning to an “Eco-Friendly Petrochemical Industry”

CONCLUSION

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– Chapter 1: History of the Petrochemical Industry: Environmental and Climate Impact. – p.3

– Chapter 2: The Role of Legislation and Regulation in Transforming Petrochemicals to a More Environmentally Sustainable Sector. – p.22

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Particular attention is warranted for oil and chemical spills that inflict massive damage to local flora and fauna and linger as “environmental mines” for decades to come. The effects of such disasters are felt globally, affecting all spheres of human life and nature.

Some petrochemical corporations are taking measures to minimize environmental damage by implementing modern wastewater treatment systems and monitoring technologies. However, these efforts often represent just a drop in the ocean compared to the scale of the problem.

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