Oil and Gas Watch
Description
Inventory of oil, gas, and petrochemical infrastructure in the U.S. Provides information on permitting status of infrastructure. Reports are accessed through a searchable mapping tool. Reports provide information on potential emissions, demographic information around facilities, and information on projects and permits.
Questions this resource can help answer
- What are the characteristics of oil, gas, and petrochemical facilities in the U.S.?
- How will new or expanded oil, gas, and petrochemical facilities impact specific communities in the U.S.?
How do I use this resource?
For individual sources, users can click on a location on the map to bring up a detailed report for the source. A video tutorial is provided in the FAQ section (found in the Resources tab at the upper right), under "How can I use this database". Users can also filter by location, infrastructure type, or sector and create summaries for the filtered selections. Users can also download data directly by selecting "downloads" under the Resources tab.
Resource information
Technical specifications
Sources vary depending on the jurisdiction of the regulatory body overseeing a project, whether it's at the local, state, or federal level. Data is obtained from oil and gas industry press releases, statements and documents made available by the companies themselves, news reports, and public datasets hosted by the U.S. Energy Information Administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Research from other nonprofit and community organizations is also used.
