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1. Introduction to the Volume

Authors : Steven A. Murawski, Cameron H. Ainsworth, Sherryl Gilbert, David J. Hollander, Claire B. Paris, Michael Schlüter, Dana L. Wetzel

Published in: Scenarios and Responses to Future Deep Oil Spills

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Ultra-deep water production of oil and gas – from depths greater than 1 mile (1500 m) – comprises an ever-increasing proportion of the world’s supply of hydrocarbons. In the Gulf of Mexico, ultra-deep production now exceeds that from shallower waters. The ultra-deep domains of the world’s oceans are home to unique and highly sensitive communities of animals, are characterized by extremes in environmental conditions (low temperatures, high pressures), and are exceedingly challenging regions in which to work safely. Deepwater Horizon (DWH) was the world’s first and largest ultra-deep water well blowout and likely not the last. In the wake of that incident, scientific research and industrial development have been focused to better understand the ultra-deep domain, to lessen the likelihood of accidents there, and to better respond to future incidents. This volume summarizes trends in the development of ultra-deep drilling, synthesizes the state of knowledge relevant to ultra-deep oil spill prevention and response, and contrasts the effects of simulated ultra-deep spills in the frontier regions of the Gulf and elsewhere. Recommendations for additional research and public policy changes to lessen the likelihood and impacts of future spills and to improve oil spill response are provided.

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Title: Introduction to the Volume
Authors: Steven A. Murawski
Cameron H. Ainsworth
Sherryl Gilbert
David J. Hollander
Claire B. Paris
Michael Schlüter
Dana L. Wetzel
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Scenarios and Responses to Future Deep Oil Spills
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-12962-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-12963-7

Copyright Year: 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-12963-7_1