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. Responsible pipeline companies do everything they can to protect the wildlife population. Minimizing the impact on animals, fish, and plants plays a significant role in
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With shifting coastlines, natural tides, storms, and constant traffic, it’s easy to see how subsea pipelines can be impacted over time. Storms can cause wave- and current-induced movements of nearshore sediments, which can affect the depth of burial and integrity of pipelines laid in waters less than 60 feet deep. Plus, vessels and Gulf traffic
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The ongoing boom of pipeline construction is probably bigger than you think. Consider this: according to a Pipeline & Gas Journal report, 250 oil and gas companies, ranging in size from 6 million to 1,300 customers, are currently building pipelines throughout the US and Canada. Many of those projects are to rehabilitate older pipelines. Miles
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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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When you’re in the pipeline erosion control business, it’s important to take queues from other industries. That’s why Submar has been paying attention to multiple industries that face erosion control issues, including farming. Over the past few years, North Dakota farmers have been decimated by “snirt,” otherwise known as the dirty snow that lines ditches
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Twenty-five years ago, Submar moved to Houma, LA. At the time, no one knew that Submar would grow to become a leader in pipeline exposure remediation in the United States. Since then, Submar has engrained itself into the fabric of the Houma community.
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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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