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Aging Pipeline Infrastructure: What You Need to Know

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

Top Issues Facing Subsea Pipelines and How to Protect Pipelines Against the Elements

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

5 Ways to Keep Your Crew Safe This Winter

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.

Post-Construction Site Monitoring

In 2017, Submar installed a special system of articulating concrete revetment mattresses in New Mexico: Armadune mats, which are designed to work in desert environments. The mats’ tapered cells help collect sediment while the excelsior matrix collects moisture and allows root system development. Tate Salas, our Southwest Regional Sales Manager, is conducting a post-construction site assessment

Happy 4th of July!

Our offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. We wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday!

Honoring Submar’s President Tim Reggio

Today we thanked our office employees with fried catfish and white beans, and we also honored Submar’s President, Tim Reggio, for two years of service. As president of Submar, Tim leads the overall company strategy and directives with a heavy emphasis on business development. His background includes a diverse mix of key management, ownership, and

Submar Mats Put to Use

Before Submar installation. After Submar installation. Pipeline exposure due to wind and water erosion remediation is a key service provided by Submar, Inc. In this case a 24-inch diameter pipeline in Virginia was exposed due to soil degradation in the bed of the channel. Submar installed a system of articulating concrete block revetment mattresses, (ACB’s),