Drill cuttings and fluids of fossil fuel exploration in north-eastern India: environmental concern and mitigation options
Energy producing companies require drilling fluids and additive oils for drilling, gas and lubricants that are essential for modern civilization and industrialization. Biological wastewater is conventionally treated for the elimination of organic and inorganic pollutants. In the fossil fuel industry, drill cuttings and fluids are the piled up wastes and an environmental hazard.