Submar is concerned with pipeline erosion and is continually looking for sustainable solutions. Having established itself in Houma, LA, the company is in touch with the environment and surrounding community. One of the non-profit organizations for which Submar cares profoundly is the South Louisiana Wetlands Discovery Center.
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Although Submar’s headquarters is in Houma, Louisiana, the company recently expanded into California. When the company first moved to Houma in 1993, it was a move that kept them close to their client’s needs. The decision to open an office in California in 2018 is evidence that Submar values proximity to clients and is willing
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Planning a trip to visit Submar in Houma, LA? There are tons of things to do and many areas you’re going to want to explore. In addition to visiting Houma, LA, and the corporate headquarters of the industry’s pipeline erosion control headquarters, you’re going to want to visit New Orleans.
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Submar, Inc., is the industry leader in pipeline erosion control. Twenty-five years ago, the company moved its corporate headquarters to Houma, a bustling community located in southern Louisiana just 40 miles from the coast.
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In the oil and natural gas pipeline industry, a siphon refers to a section of pipe that is laid across an obstacle. Companies can use siphons as an erosion control measure no matter if the barrier is human-made or natural. Other examples where companies would potentially want to use a siphon are:
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When planning for future pipeline exposure remediation, Submar often suggests the use of vegetated riprap. Riprap is commonly made of stone and often proves to be a useful streambank stabilization tool. Vegetated riprap is similar but could prove to be significantly more cost-effective.
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Submar specializes in innovative solutions to control runoff and erosion of oil and natural gas pipelines. The industry leader in streambank stabilization, Submar has more than three decades of experience. Recently, Submar led a streambank stabilization project at North Fork Black Hawk Creek in Iowa.
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Each oil and gas pipeline project is unique, and many factors go into making critical decisions like implementing streambank stabilization measures. Streambank stabilization is an integral part of the immediate aftermath of the project.
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Three pipelines cross an unnamed waterway in New Mexico. Sparse vegetation grows in soil composed of clay and sand. Heavy rainfalls have eroded the soil, resulting in headcutting and streambed degradation that exposed one of the pipelines. The project area was graded to create uniform contours, followed by the installation of a system of Submar
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Pipeline exposure is a long-term maintenance issue for the oil and natural gas pipeline industry, but often pipeline exposure is prevented with an investment in pipeline erosion control. The short-term, upfront costs of implementing an erosion control program pale in comparison to the cost of having to reverse pipeline exposure.
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