Flaring Economics
Flaring is often driven by economic factors, as operators may find it unfeasible to invest in infrastructure for the small volumes of natural gas produced alongside oil. The Permian Basin exemplifies this issue, with a significant increase in flaring tied to short-term production cycles and fluctuating oil and gas prices. Additionally, the emissions from flaring contribute to CO2 release, raising concerns about environmental impacts despite the gas being oxidized.In this clip
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Catalyst with Shayle Kann
Why are we still flaring gas?
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