Over the past 30 years, Submar has been the leader in pipeline erosion control, helping many companies working with oil and gas pipelines with their pipeline exposures and streambank stabilization concerns. One of the many ways Submar has helped companies is with its onshore and offshore articulated concrete revetment mats, but we know pipelines don’t
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Scientists have begun discovering that the seafloor is eroding in much the same way as the land loss now occurring on the coast of Louisiana. This can mean a detrimental loss in the wake of powerful waves, hurricanes, and flooding to the offshore and inland infrastructure. The scientists are concluding that the seafloor should be considered
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Barren soil cover is no way to maintain a healthy pipeline slope. Erosion greatly increases with exposed soil. Trees, shrubs, and groundcovers can maintain slopes and reduce erosion from surface water, shallow groundwater and, to some extent, coastal processes. Types of Vegetation That Work Best The short answer is the native plants of the region.
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Pipeline crews work in close quarters. Crews travel together to the work sites by bus or company vehicles. During work shifts, they take breaks and eat meals together on the buses. While convenient, these practices can pose a risk for virus transmission. During the current pandemic, physical distancing is a critical priority that pipeline construction
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Submar President, Tim Reggio, wants to assure clients that Submar is able to fulfill your needs safely at this time. He wants to let valued clients know that the company has strict measures in place to minimize any COVID-19 outbreaks in the workspace. Submar is following all Federal Government and State Authority directives in order
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President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to put together a plan to get funding to the struggling U.S. oil and gas industry. Trump’s promise that he “will never let the great U.S. Oil & Gas Industry down” came as West Texas Intermediate crude futures continued trading
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Several major upcoming pipeline projects have been delayed due to adverse market conditions. The global oil and gas industry has been hit hard by the fall in oil and gas prices, demand destruction, and a weak global economic outlook, primarily due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The oil and gas pipelines segment is no exception, with
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Many companies have implemented a comprehensive outbreak management plan for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) that is currently impacting people, operations, and supply chains around the world. If your company is struggling to come up with a comprehensive plan for the current crisis, here’s a look at Schlumberger’s COVID-19 Outbreak Plan: People Safety Resources to improve
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In response to the outbreak of COVID-19, OSHA has published a guidance document intended to help employers protect workers from exposure to the potentially deadly illness and prevent it from spreading. The illness reportedly is linked to a large seafood and animal market in Wuhan, China, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Measures for protecting workers from exposure to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, depend on the type of work being performed and exposure risk, including potential for interaction with infectious people and contamination of the work environment. Employers should adapt infection control strategies based on a thorough hazard assessment, using appropriate combinations of engineering and administrative controls,
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