On development of technology for protecting the potential of oil fields in the Far North

The Far North is the major oil and gas region in the Russian Federation. Large oil and gas fields occupy a special place. The economic attractiveness of fields and corresponding land plots contradicts the requirements for environmental protection, which raises the problem of rational and efficient land use. The analysis of literary sources and available techniques and technologies allows preserving the potential of the Far North deposits. In the study, the level of land disturbance and the corresponding environmental risks are analyzed. The most effective technology for reducing the adverse effect on the soil is described. Criteria for minimizing damage to the environment of the Far North are developed with due regard to regional features. The enhanced techniques and technological solutions, which increase the efficiency of the use of field areas with minimum environmental risks, are proposed and described in detail.