Pump it Out : Timeline : What is a Typical Upstream Oil and Gas Project, and What are the Potential Environmental Consequences?

This document summarizes a typical upstream project, and highlights the environmental consequences potentially associated with each step. The most frequently raised public concerns relate to wilderness impacts from seismic, road, and pipeline projects, the flaring of sour gas, and climate change. Please consult Pump it Out for information on what laws apply, what needs to change in order to protect the environment, and what a concerned citizen can do about it.