October 23, 2025OTC Brasil

Infrastructure Challenges for the Recycling of NORM-Contaminated Offshore Platforms in Brazil: Professionals Perceptions

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Analysis highlights waste management and regulatory gaps in offshore decommissioning, affecting occupational health and environmental safety.

Recycling NORM-contaminated waste is critical for the safe disposal of offshore platforms.
Radium-226 and radium-228 are notable radionuclides found, posing risks to occupational health and the environment.
Infrastructure challenges hinder progress in managing hazardous waste from oil and gas operations.
The regulatory framework is insufficient, limiting the adoption of safe decommissioning practices.

Ramos et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Analysis highlights waste management and regulatory gaps in offshore decommissioning, affecting occupational health and environmental safety.