DisasterRoutine Flaring
Routine flaring is a widely employed global practice during crude oil extraction where significant amounts of unused or unwanted “associated petroleum gas” (APG) are disposed of.
In the game
In the game Climate Cooldown, "Routine Flaring" is a Disaster card which increases the global emissions due to the release of carbon dioxide during the process of controlled combustion while hydrocarbons are being extracted from the ground.
Prospective degrees
Chemical engineeringEnergy engineering
Careers
Flare gas capture engineerFlaring reduction strategist
For the classroom
Discussion prompts by grade level
- What is routine flaring and why is it concerning?
- Can you think of any ways to reduce routine flaring?
- Explain the process of routine flaring in the oil and gas industry and its environmental impacts, such as air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Discuss the global scale of routine flaring and its contribution to climate change.
- Examine the regulatory frameworks and industry practices related to routine flaring, including technological solutions and policy interventions.
- Evaluate strategies for reducing routine flaring and harnessing associated gas for productive use.
- Critically analyze the socio-economic and environmental drivers of routine flaring, including market dynamics, energy policies, and infrastructure constraints.
- Discuss innovative approaches to addressing routine flaring, such as carbon pricing mechanisms, flaring reduction targets, and renewable energy integration.
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