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Blast from the Past: Submar Opens a New Facility

Oil and gas pipeline industry professionals are well aware of Submar as the leading manufacturer of articulated concrete block mats, also known as Submar mats. Submar has been producing and installing articulated concrete block mats for more than three decades. Here’s a look at an archived news article and some background information on how Submar

Sediment and Pipeline Erosion Control for Stream and Water Crossings

Those who lay pipelines and work in stream or water crossings know that streambank stabilization is a primary concern. Pipeline erosion control could be particularly tricky in streams, water crossings, and other low-lying water areas. Fortunately, there are numerous techniques that could minimize your risk of runoff.

Offshore Erosion and the Products and Services Submar Offers to Mitigate Them

Oil and gas pipeline maintenance professionals need to concern themselves with three different types of erosion: onshore, offshore, and wind. All three are significant threats to companies concerned about pipeline erosion control. Fortunately, Submar offers numerous products that can help reduce the risk and concern of erosion. Part Two of this blog series will take

What Is A Gabion Basket?

When evaluating methods of pipeline erosion control, one technique is the use of gabion baskets. Gabion baskets are incredibly useful when it comes to solving streambank stabilization problems.

Wind Erosion and the Products and Services Submar Offers to Mitigate Them

Oil and gas pipeline professionals need to concern themselves with three different types of erosion: onshore, offshore, and wind. All three are significant threats to companies concerned about pipeline erosion control. Submar offers numerous products that help reduce the risk of erosion. The final portion of this blog series will take a more in-depth look

Onshore Erosion and the Products and Services Submar Offers to Mitigate Them

Those involved with the oil and gas pipeline industry need to concern themselves with three different types of erosion: onshore pipeline erosion, offshore pipeline erosion, and wind erosion. All three are significant threats to companies concerned about pipeline erosion control. Submar offers numerous products that help to mitigate the risk of erosion. Part One of

Submar Lexicon: MSE, Mechanically Stabilized Earth

Submar Lexicon: Erosion Rill

As someone who is well-versed in the oil and gas pipeline industry, you are knowledgeable about terms specific to your job requirements. However, it is also essential that you remain well-versed on terms that affect your job in other ways regarding the environment and pipeline erosion control.

Sediment and Pipeline Erosion Control for Wetland Crossings

When installing oil and gas pipelines, many companies have to run their pipeline through wetlands. One of the most significant challenges they face is sediment and pipeline erosion control for wetland crossings. Companies could consider taking tips seen in the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan from the Pennsylvania Pipeline Project.

Pipeline Erosion Control: Submar Case Study

When it comes to erosion control, articulated concrete revetment mats can reduce the risk of runoff. A perfect example of this is seen on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. As an article from The Courier, dated September 25, 2003, and titled, “Matting Services Common Locally, Help Protect Wetlands,” indicates, Submar mats were laid along the Intracoastal