The main environmental problems of the oil industry in Saratov region
Modern oil complex of Saratov region, which is one of the oldest in Russia, has a lot of unsolved problems apart from the rich history. The most acute of them are environmental problems associated with contamination of soils, ground and surface waters by oil and products of its processing on the territory of enterprises the activity of which is production, processing and transportation of oil and oil products. The article reviews in detail various factors of technogenic character, leading to oil pollution. The problem of these enterprises’ pollutant release into open air is under attention as well. Strong focus is on the problem of systematic monitoring of various natural environments for the purpose of assessing the level and dynamics of their pollution. Comparative data on oil products pollution of various natural environments in 2012 and 2013 are not disregarded. Experience of oil enterprises’ environmental activities in Saratov region is generalized.