Tersko-Sunzhensky Oil and Gas Region: Contemporary Problems of Oil Pollution

Oil continues to be one of the most important resources for the development of the economy of many countries. However, the problems of environmental pollution by oil production and oil refining products remain relevant. The problem of the negative impact of the oil and gas industry on natural components is characterized by various aspects, including air pollution due to fires at production and processing sites, flaring of associated gas, and breakthroughs of gas pipelines; the formation of man-made deposits of hydrocarbon raw materials and associated groundwater pollution.