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FAIRFAX, VA, November 9, 1999 - The U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE) recently issued a report on the
environmental benefits of advances in oil and gas exploration
and production technology. The report was prepared by a team
comprised of DOE's Office of Natural Gas and Petroleum Technology,
ICF Consulting, and Brandegee, Inc.
The report, "Environmental Benefits of Advanced Oil and Gas Exploration and Production
Technology," details
the roles of oil and natural gas in our daily lives. It documents
the evolution of technologies that discover, find, and produce
oil and gas resources—and describes how these same technologies
have dramatically reduced the impacts of industry operations
on the environment.
In preparing the report, ICF Consulting documented more than
30 innovations that have led to major improvements in the
environmental performance of today's oil and gas industry,
and identified the challenges that must be faced by the energy
and environmental community if further advances are to be
achieved. "We are proud to be a part of the DOE team that
conceptualized, researched, and prepared this landmark study",
said ICF Consulting Vice President Peter M. Crawford. "DOE's
report demonstrates how good things can happen as industry
strives to discover and produce energy resources cost-effectively—especially
in deeper, more remote, and more challenging environments.
We hope it will be widely distributed and used, not only by
industry, but also by educators, policy makers, and other
stakeholders who share responsibility for ensuring abundant,
economical, and environmentally safe energy resources for
our future."
The report includes a detailed resource and Internet guide
that can be used by educators, organizations, and industry
alike to learn more about important advances in technology
and environmental performance in the oil and gas industry.
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ICF International (Nasdaq: ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver consulting services and technology solutions in the energy, environment, transportation, social programs, defense, and homeland security markets. The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from analysis and design through implementation and improvement. Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 1,800 employees serve these clients worldwide. ICF’s Web site is http://www.icfi.com.
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Douglas Beck
1.703.934.3820
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