Extensive information system tracks projects across the USA
From the Environmental Integrity Project, January 31, 2022
The Environmental Integrity Project is thrilled to announce the launch of Oil & Gas Watch, a free, public inventory that tracks the rapid expansion of oil, gas, and petrochemical infrastructure throughout the United States.
In less than a decade, fracking and new oil and gas drilling techniques have turned the United States into the largest producer of oil and gas in the world. This surge of oil and gas production has led to a massive buildout of processing plants and refineries that convert fracked oil and gas into plastics, petrochemicals, synthetic fertilizer, liquid fuels, and electricity. This boom has also led to an exponential increase in the pipeline networks and storage hubs needed to transport the oil and gas from production wells to export terminals.
Oil & Gas Watch tracks the myriad of environmental approvals companies must obtain before starting construction or operations to present a comprehensive picture of how these pollution-heavy industries impact the environment and public health.
The Oil & Gas Watch dataset has a variety of uses and can be of service to everyone from academic researchers to frontline activists. We invite you to explore the site yourself to learn about industry growth trends and how your community might be affected.
As of January 31, Oil & Gas Watch is currently tracking over 600 projects that were announced or authorized since 2012. About 330 of these projects have been built over the last decade and are permitted to release up to 131 million tons of greenhouse gases per year. An additional 268 projects have not yet been constructed, but have the potential to release an additional 203 million tons of greenhouse gases per year.
Oil & Gas Watch is also tracking 169 new or expanding pipelines that transport natural gas, oil, and related products throughout the country. Ninety-four of those pipeline projects still have not been built.
>> An interactive, searchable map showing the locations of proposed new and expanding oil, gas, and petrochemical infrastructure projects approved or announced since 2012.
>> Searchable, filterable, and downloadable tables to help users find projects, pipelines, and environmental permits.
>> Detailed facility, pipeline, and state summary pages.
>> Access to thousands of public records and permits unearthed by EIP’s analysts.
>> A user-friendly glossary of industry and regulatory terms.
>> An extensive Frequently Asked Questions section.
If you have questions or comments, please contact our Oil & Gas Watch staff at:
ogwatch@environmentalintegrity.org
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NOTE: Oil & Gas Watch is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Tilia Fund, and other foundation supporters.
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