Strategy for Managing to Reduce Environmental Risks of Produced Water Discharges from Oil Production. Case Study: “Kizombaa Platform” in Block 15, Coastal Zaire Province, Angola (2019-2021).

Authors

Lic. Isabel António V. de Sousa

Methodist University of Angola, Luanda (Angola)

Msc. Mbuta K. Dongala Kalunga

Methodist University of Angola, Luanda (Angola)

Prof. António Afonso Bindanda (Ph.D.)

Methodist University of Angola, Luanda (Angola)

Dr. Krishnarao, N.

Methodist University of Angola, Luanda (Angola)

Article Information

DOI: 10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.11060329

Subject Category: Environmental Education

Volume/Issue: 11/6 | Page No: 4378-4394

Publication Timeline

Submitted: 2026-07-04

Accepted: 2026-07-09

Published: 2026-07-24

Abstract

The objective of the study is to develop a management strategy to reduce the environmental risks generated by produced water discharges during oil production on the Kizomba A Platform, Block 15, along the coast of Zaire Province (2019–2021). Methods: qualitative and quantitative approaches; interview techniques, laboratory research, and questionnaires; population of 50 elements, sample of 30. Results: the proposed management strategy contributes to mitigating the environmental impacts of produced water discharges, highlighting that oil activities cause significant impacts on local and global biodiversity. Although petroleum toxicity degrades over time, it continues to represent pollution and risk for ecosystems; management measures can reduce direct risks during and after exploration..

Keywords

Management; Spills; Risks; Oil; Sustainability

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