Mapping Energy Expansion: Remote Sensing Insights into Oil and Gas Infrastructure and Land Use Changes in Midland, TX  

作　　者：Nastaran Abdoli Mahdi Alipour Mehrnaz Pasokhi Nastaran Abdoli;Mahdi Alipour;Mehrnaz Pasokhi(Department of Geography and Environmental Sustainability, University of Oklahoma, Norman, USA;Department of Architecture, Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin, Iran;Department of Architecture, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA)

机构地区：[1]Department of Geography and Environmental Sustainability, University of Oklahoma, Norman, USA [2]Department of Architecture, Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin, Iran [3]Department of Architecture, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, USA

出　　处：《Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection》2024年第7期89-108,共20页地球科学和环境保护期刊（英文）

摘　　要：Rapid expansion in global energy demand driven primarily by oil and gas consumption has spurred significant environmental concerns. This study delves into the intricate relationship between energy development and environmental impacts focusing on Midland County, Texas, a pivotal region within the Permian Basin. Leveraging satellite imagery and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) techniques, the research meticulously examines land use dynamics from 2001 to 2019. The findings illuminate a marked decline in vegetation health and density attributable to the burgeoning oil and gas infrastructure in the area. Moreover, the analysis underscores the emergence of barren lands and the displacement of agricultural areas, indicative of the profound alterations in land cover patterns over the study period. These insights underscore the urgent need for concerted efforts to mitigate the adverse environmental effects of energy expansion, emphasizing the importance of collaborative approaches to foster sustainable land use practices. Additionally, the study explores the socio-economic implications of land use changes, addressing how energy expansion affects local communities and economies. Previous studies have emphasized the need for comprehensive assessments of cumulative environmental impacts, advocating for the implementation of effective mitigation strategies.Rapid expansion in global energy demand driven primarily by oil and gas consumption has spurred significant environmental concerns. This study delves into the intricate relationship between energy development and environmental impacts focusing on Midland County, Texas, a pivotal region within the Permian Basin. Leveraging satellite imagery and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) techniques, the research meticulously examines land use dynamics from 2001 to 2019. The findings illuminate a marked decline in vegetation health and density attributable to the burgeoning oil and gas infrastructure in the area. Moreover, the analysis underscores the emergence of barren lands and the displacement of agricultural areas, indicative of the profound alterations in land cover patterns over the study period. These insights underscore the urgent need for concerted efforts to mitigate the adverse environmental effects of energy expansion, emphasizing the importance of collaborative approaches to foster sustainable land use practices. Additionally, the study explores the socio-economic implications of land use changes, addressing how energy expansion affects local communities and economies. Previous studies have emphasized the need for comprehensive assessments of cumulative environmental impacts, advocating for the implementation of effective mitigation strategies.

关 键 词：Remote Sensing Land Cover Change Energy Infrastructure Energy Sprawl Texas 

分 类 号：F42[经济管理—产业经济]