Global Database for Naturally Occurring Radionuclides Associated with Offshore Oil and Gas Production

This study compiles a comprehensive dataset on the occurrence, distribution, and potential impacts of Naturally Occurring Radionuclides (NORMs) near offshore oil and gas platforms. It encompasses data, including activities (Bq/l) and exposure levels (Msv), derived from various environmental matrices...

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Main Authors: Ziran Wei, Songjie He, Stephanie Sharuga, Kanchan Maiti
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
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description This study compiles a comprehensive dataset on the occurrence, distribution, and potential impacts of Naturally Occurring Radionuclides (NORMs) near offshore oil and gas platforms. It encompasses data, including activities (Bq/l) and exposure levels (Msv), derived from various environmental matrices. A particular emphasis is placed on petroleum products and waste, such as produced water, scales, and sludges. The dataset contributes to a better understanding of the distribution of NORM wastes in marine environments, informs future radiological safety standards, contributes to the formulation of regulatory policies, and facilitates the design of mitigation strategies. The information—literature and data from five continents over the past 70 years—has been carefully compiled and organized to support intuitive analysis, making it a valuable tool for policymakers and researchers.
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spelling doaj-art-7adb5b9b0f634493802ee28e07fcb9ff2025-08-20T03:08:09ZengMDPI AGData2306-57292025-07-0110710710.3390/data10070107Global Database for Naturally Occurring Radionuclides Associated with Offshore Oil and Gas ProductionZiran Wei0Songjie He1Stephanie Sharuga2Kanchan Maiti3Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, College of the Coast and Environment, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USADepartment of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, College of the Coast and Environment, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USABureau of Ocean Energy Management, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240, USADepartment of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences, College of the Coast and Environment, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USAThis study compiles a comprehensive dataset on the occurrence, distribution, and potential impacts of Naturally Occurring Radionuclides (NORMs) near offshore oil and gas platforms. It encompasses data, including activities (Bq/l) and exposure levels (Msv), derived from various environmental matrices. A particular emphasis is placed on petroleum products and waste, such as produced water, scales, and sludges. The dataset contributes to a better understanding of the distribution of NORM wastes in marine environments, informs future radiological safety standards, contributes to the formulation of regulatory policies, and facilitates the design of mitigation strategies. The information—literature and data from five continents over the past 70 years—has been carefully compiled and organized to support intuitive analysis, making it a valuable tool for policymakers and researchers.https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5729/10/7/107TENORMNORM wastesProduced waterOffshore oil and gas
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Songjie He
Stephanie Sharuga
Kanchan Maiti
Global Database for Naturally Occurring Radionuclides Associated with Offshore Oil and Gas Production
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NORM wastes
Produced water
Offshore oil and gas
title Global Database for Naturally Occurring Radionuclides Associated with Offshore Oil and Gas Production
title_full Global Database for Naturally Occurring Radionuclides Associated with Offshore Oil and Gas Production
title_fullStr Global Database for Naturally Occurring Radionuclides Associated with Offshore Oil and Gas Production
title_full_unstemmed Global Database for Naturally Occurring Radionuclides Associated with Offshore Oil and Gas Production
title_short Global Database for Naturally Occurring Radionuclides Associated with Offshore Oil and Gas Production
title_sort global database for naturally occurring radionuclides associated with offshore oil and gas production
topic TENORM
NORM wastes
Produced water
Offshore oil and gas
url https://www.mdpi.com/2306-5729/10/7/107
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