Drilling waste handling and management in the High North

The Arctic region has a harsh and sensitive environment at a remote location where special local considerations will influence the design, operation and management of any waste handling system installed in the region. In order to develop a suitable waste handling system in the High North, the main technological and operational challenges need to be identified and tackled. In this paper a methodology for identification of waste handling system is developed for offshore drilling activities in the High North. The developed methodology can help to ensure fulfillment of health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) requirements in the High North. This paper also discusses different options for the handling and management of the drilling waste in the High North.