UTILIZING THE POTENTIAL RIG-TO-REEF AS A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION FOR MARINE WASTE MANAGEMENT: CASE STUDY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF PLATFORM “MAN”

Kristanto, Dedy and Pratama, Nanda Berkah and Fatahillah, Azhar Faari and Adiperdana, Michael Revindra and Yusgiantoro, Luky Agung (2023) UTILIZING THE POTENTIAL RIG-TO-REEF AS A SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION FOR MARINE WASTE MANAGEMENT: CASE STUDY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF PLATFORM “MAN”. JOURNAL OF EAST CHINA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 66 (3). pp. 39-52. ISSN 1006-3080

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Abstract

Marine waste pollution has emerged as a pressing global issue, necessitating the exploration of innovative
solutions for sustainable marine waste management. Offshore North West Java, with its many marine
conservation areas and biodiversity, faces the risk of damage to these conservation areas from oil
platforms that have been abandoned for too long. The research aims to assess the effectiveness and
environmental implication of Rig-to-Reef (R2R) in addressing marine waste management challenges,
specifically in the offshore North West Java region. R2R is a promising method that utilizes
decommissioned offshore oil and gas platforms as artificial reefs, simultaneously providing new habitats
for marine organisms and mitigating marine waste. A mixed-methods approach is adopted with literature
study and incorporating quantitative field data analysis. The case study centers on decommissioning of
Platform “MAN”. Data is collected through examination before the implementation of R2R initiatives. This
study examines the transformations that occur on the platform structures after their conversion into artificial
reefs that impact the environment including the changes in biodiversity, species composition, and biomass,
alongside the water quality parameters. Potential ecological benefits, such as increased fish populations,
enhanced coral cover, and the establishment of new marine habitats, are assessed to gauge the positive
outcomes of R2R initiatives in Offshore North West Java. Furthermore, R2R offers a cost advantage of
USD 706,865 or approximately 30.4% more economical than conventional decommissioning. This makes
R2R an appealing option for decommissioning offshore platforms, providing potential cost savings while
still promoting marine biodiversity through the conversion of platform parts into artificial reefs. In
conclusion, the potential outcomes are associated with R2R implementation, including factors such as
marine waste reduction, efficiency on decommissioning expenses, and local economic growth. As the oil
and gas industry embraces more environmentally friendly practices, Rig-to-Reef presents itself as a viable
solution to balance ecological conservation and industrial operations. The findings from this study aim to
provide valuable insights of Platform “MAN” into the feasibility, efficiency, and sustainability of R2R as a
solution for marine waste management in the Offshore North West Java.
Keywords: Rig-to-reef, Marine waste management, Cost efficiency, Ecofriendly

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Rig-to-reef, Marine waste management, Cost efficiency, Ecofriendly
Subjects:	T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Engineering Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr.Ir, MT Dedy Kristanto
Date Deposited:	01 Dec 2023 05:04
Last Modified:	01 Dec 2023 05:04
URI:	http://eprints.upnyk.ac.id/id/eprint/38266

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