Geological Analysis and Occupational Safety Risks in Traditional Oil Drilling in Ranto Peureulak, East Aceh, Indonesia 10.32526/ennrj/24/20250087
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Aceh has abundant natural resources, including oil and natural gas. One of these resources is located in Ranto Peureulak, East Aceh Regency. This area has abundant crude oil reserves. However, due to the lack of government permits, the local community relies on traditional oil drilling methods. The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of traditional oil drilling carried out by the local community in Ranto Peureulak, East Aceh, in terms of both occupational safety and environmental impact. This study was conducted at 20 drilling sites in Ranto Peureulak, East Aceh. Occupational safety risk data was obtained through direct observation and analysis. In addition, physicochemical analysis was also carried out by comparing the analysis results at the drilling sites with the standard quality values set by Government of Indonesia Regulation No. 22 of 2021. The results of this study indicate that traditional crude oil drilling poses an extreme level of risk to occupational safety and the environment. Physicochemical analysis shows that several drilling sites have test values exceeding the established thresholds. Therefore, it can be concluded that traditional oil drilling activities have a very serious impact, both on human health and the surrounding environment.
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