Following are a set of P2 options you may wish to implement. No option is perfect for everyone, but sometimes options that have worked at one facility can work at yours. They might also serve as inspiration.

Reviewed Oil and Gas - Drilling Rig Operations Options

Options below have reviewed by pollution prevention specialists. They are commonly recommended and implemented for facilities.

• Test oil and extend its use based on wear versus accumulated operating hours [Note: Some oil suppliers offer free testing.]
• Recycle in-process whenever possible.

• Minimize drilling hole size when possible.
• Design and monitor drilling mud activities to minimize caving.

• Use a closed-loop mud system.
• Use the reserve pit management system. Optimize solids control.
• Use low solids, non-dispersed muds.
• Use unused additives at other sites.

• Control inventory (accurately estimate amounts required and purchase only as needed), and plan ahead to avoid unused materials.
• Use unused additives at other sites.

• Use a closed-loop drilling fluid system.
• Drill horizontal wells to minimize water production.
• Optimize production rate to minimize the influx of water.

• Maintain equipment and facilities so that cleanup with rags is minimized.
• Segregate from other waste, and wash for reuse.

• Control inventory by accurately estimating amounts required, or purchasing smaller quantities only as needed.
• Offer (or exchange) unused chemicals to other facilities in lieu of recycling, treatment, or disposal.
• Use non-hazardous products.

• Size the paint batch according to the specific job.
• Purchase highly durable paints.
• Control and reduce over-spray.

• Use paints that do not require sandblasting.
• Use as aggregate in road mix, if allowable.