Arsenic (As) is a toxic trace element with many sources, including hydrocarbons such as oil, natural gas, oil sands, and oil- and gas-bearing shales. Arsenic from these hydrocarbon sources can be released to the environment through human activities of hydrocarbon production, storage, transportation and use. In addition, accidental release of hydrocarbons to aquifers with naturally occurring (geogenic) As can induce mobilization of As to groundwater through biogeochemical reactions triggered by hydrocarbon biodegradation. In this paper, we review the occurrence of As in different hydrocarbons and the release of As from these sources into the environment. We also examine the occurrence of As in wastes from hydrocarbon production, including produced water and sludge. Last, we discuss the potential for As release related to waste management, including accidental or intentional releases, and recycling and reuse of these wastes.

砷（As）是一种有毒的微量元素，其来源很多，包括碳氢化合物，例如石油，天然气，油砂以及含油和含气页岩。这些碳氢化合物来源的砷可以通过人类生产，储存，运输和使用碳氢化合物的活动释放到环境中。此外，具有天然存在的（地质）砷的碳氢化合物意外释放到含水层中，可通过由碳氢化合物生物降解引发的生物地球化学反应诱导砷向地下水的动员。在本文中，我们回顾了不同碳氢化合物中砷的发生以及这些来源向环境中释放的砷。我们还检查了碳氢化合物生产废料（包括采出水和污泥）中As的存在。最后，我们讨论了与废物管理相关的砷释放的潜力，