Working on a pipeline site or any construction site during the winter months offers a unique set of challenges. Temporary erosion and sediment control measures installed during frozen conditions may not remain functional under thaw conditions. This means that whatever you put in place to control erosion during frozen conditions also needs to function during
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If you are constructing a pipeline near a river, stream, or former waterway, bank migration is an issue. Rivers are dynamic features of the landscape; the riverbed is in constant motion. Removing the natural covering of vegetation can drastically accelerate bank migration. To help fight this type of erosion, Submar attacks on several fronts. First,
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The number of animals listed as endangered, threatened, or a special concern grows year after year. Much of the land that pipelines run through contains wildlife that need special protection, and responsible pipeline companies do everything they can to protect the wildlife population. The Trans-Alaska Pipeline system, or TAPS, runs through some of the wildest
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Many miles of oil and gas pipelines were built before 1960 (some as old as the 1920s) and are still being used today. That means nearly 50 percent of the U.S. pipeline system is 40 years old or older. The aging infrastructure has very real consequences that could play out with in the next few
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The Gulf of Mexico shoreline is constantly shifting. The northern Gulf, where both pipelines and vessel traffic are most concentrated, experiences rapid shoreline erosion from natural tide patterns and frequent storms. It easy to see how subsea pipelines can be impacted over time. Storms can cause wave- and current-induced movements of nearshore sediments, which can
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The work on your job site doesn’t stop when the weather gets cold. It’s important to know what steps to take to keep your construction workers warm and safe. Here are 5 ways to keep the job going forward safely in the middle of winter. Inspect Sites This is especially important after a storm strikes.
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As the industry leader in pipeline exposure remediation, Submar knows a lot about workplace safety. As the temperatures begin to cool and winter months approach, it’s imperative that people plan for ways to stay safe. Below, Submar has provided some tips on how to prevent injuries on the job site of your next pipeline erosion
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Submar, the leader in pipeline erosion control, is located in Houma, Louisiana. The area is rich in Cajun culture and history. If you’re coming to visit and have some time before or after your visit to the Submar office, here are a few ideas.
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Submar is well-known as the pipeline erosion control leader in the oil and natural gas pipeline industry. While Submar is perhaps most famous for Submar mats, which are articulated concrete revetment mattresses, Submar also uses multiple methods for pipeline exposure remediation. Among the arsenal of Submar tools is pipeline monitoring.
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