While environmental and contracting companies each offer a fractional service, when it comes to pipeline erosion control and streambank stabilization for the oil and natural gas pipeline industry, Submar does it all. Here are 6 ways we can help your project: Topographical Surveying and Mapping Submar can provide topographical surveying services via a site assessment
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Heat exhaustion is a precursor to the more serious heat stroke, which can typically be identified by a lack of sweating, nausea and vomiting, mental confusion, flushed skin, rapid breathing, and a racing pulse. Outdoor work, like on pipelines, is often physically challenging, and even the fittest worker will feel the impact of extreme heat.
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Millions of miles of pipelines run around our property and homes, making modern conveniences possible. While it’s agreed that pipelines are the safest and most efficient means of transporting natural gas and petroleum products, safety precautions must be taken. Before a member of the public digs to start a new construction project or even a
Read More...Keep Your Crew Out of Harm’s Way When a Hurricane Strikes The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a “slightly below-average” season in the Atlantic this year with at least 13 named storms, five of which are expected to turn into major hurricanes between June 1 and November 30. The hurricane season is
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A Guide to Our Articulating Concrete Revetment Mattresses From land to water to deserts, Submar has a solution to fit your pipeline project in any terrain. Our articulating concrete revetment mats are a cost-effective and long-term solution for protecting your pipelines and remediating erosion issues. Submar’s mats consist of flexible concrete elements connected by ultraviolet
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Safety is paramount in the pipeline industry, and preventing leaks is part of maintenance. An integrity dig can help to find potential damage to a pipeline. A section of pipeline is excavated to give pipeline operators an up-close view of the pipeline to determine if a repair or replacement is required. The process begins when
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In the U.S. alone, there is an estimated 2.6 million miles of pipelines that deliver trillions of cubic feet of natural gas and hundreds of billions of tons of liquid petroleum products each year. That’s a lot of product people use every day, so it’s helpful to know how pipelines actually work. There are 3
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Spring is a prime time for powerful storms. Many of these fronts sweep across entire swaths of the country, bringing straight-line winds, hail, floods, and tornadoes. Your project doesn’t stop just because spring is a volatile time for weather, but it is important to keep your crew safe. Here are a few tips to keep
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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. 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
Read More...According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), even as the world embarks on a low carbon pathway to help meet climate change commitments, oil and gas will still be an integral part of our everyday lives for decades to come. The IEA expects demand for oil to grow to 103.5 million barrels of oil per
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