How does ADNOC dispose of hazardous waste? Is there a central waste management system?
ADNOC follows international standards & UAE laws in managing its waste. The primary objective is to reduce hazardous wastes at the source of generation. When a hazardous waste is generated we recycle it or treat the waste to a non-hazardous classification. The remaining few quantities of hazardous waste are presently stored at ADNOC’s interim waste management facility. This stored hazardous waste will be transferred to the newly designed central waste management facility (BeAAT), which will become operational in 2006. Is anything being done to improve air quality? The air quality in the emirate of Abu Dhabi is generally considered to be good. About 98 per cent of the total air emissions from the ADNOC group are CO2. These emissions are primarily associated with power generation and gas compression. Reduction of operational flaring has been one of our key focus areas since commencing oil and gas production. It was recognized that it was harmful to the environment and that the flared gas
