Gas Waste Management in the GCC

Abstract

The Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) epitomizes high energy consumption ratios, mainly because of the inevitable operation of air conditioning systems and the various oil industries. Such conditions produce excessive amounts of greenhouse gases, which exacerbates global warming potential and negatively affects climate change. Therefore, chemical gas waste management stands as a necessity to resolve this exacerbating situation. This research paper explores the factors and causes that shape chemical gas management initiatives in this region, based on a comprehensive literature review and selective interviews with the automobile and construction companies, environmental solutions firms, and some employees in the public sectors in the region. The gathered data is processed to deduce feasible and practical solutions by adopting the Impact-Effort Matrix and a SWOT analysis that illustrates the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Finally, the conclusion and recommendations suggest closer partnerships between environmental solutions companies through an official law by the authorities of environmental issues.