Structural Foundation Types
When determining the proper foundation for your structure, multiple site-specific factors must be evaluated in the planning stage. First and foremost, when determining which foundation type to be used, it is essential to understand the soil of the ground below the proposed design. This is accomplished by a Geotechnical Engineer that will provide recommendations based […]
Cascade Environmental Project Spotlight
In October 2020, Halker Consulting and Cascade Environmental merged, further expanding upon multi-discipline engineering capabilities. Cascade is a leading full-service environmental assessment, remedial design and remedial construction management services company. For the past 25 years, Cascade Environmental has provided municipal, industrial, and commercial clients full-service environmental assessment, remedial design and remedial construction management services. Cascade’s […]
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India is the epicenter of human trafficking and, according to the U.N., it is, “the most dangerous country in the world to be a woman because of the high risk of sexual violence and slave labor.” More than 200,000 persons are trafficked in India each year. The most prevalent destination for those being trafficked is […]
Leading Upstream Environmental Initiatives
Without a doubt environmental implications are the hot button issue in the oil and gas industry. Driven largely by public sentiment and the investment community, the post COVID-19 world has high-graded the urgency in which carbon producers are looking at the sustainability and implications of their business. Whether you’re a super-major dramatically shifting your business […]
Design Implications Associated with the Addition of Hydrogen at Upstream and Midstream Facilities
Hydrogen is a growing subject matter not just in the oil and gas industry but in the energy conversation. It is a clean fuel that does not contribute to greenhouse gases in the atmosphere when burned / reacted. While there are oil and gas facilities, such as refineries, that are familiar with the design requirements […]
When to Consider Winterization
Although recently a news cycle focal point, not all infrastructure requires winterization. Notwithstanding, the damage and publicity witnessed has many owners and operators asking an important question – when to winterize? The extent of winterization needed for a facility is a balance of safety, economic, and likelihood of severe cold weather conditions. Typical protections include […]
The Challenges of Retrofitting Upstream Facilities For Tank Venting To Flare
The Challenges of Retrofitting Upstream Facilities For Tank Venting To Flare Written and Presented by Tucker Payne Abstract: Over the last decade volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions from onshore production pads have come under closer scrutiny with passing of Code of Federal Regulations 40 Part 60 Subpart OOOO and OOOOa (commonly referred to as “Quad […]
OOOOa Requirements for Closed Vent Certifications
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ESG – Environmental, Social & Governance
Image Credit: Carbon Click Sustainability practices have long been recognized as vital to the longevity of companies attempting to add value to the societies in which they belong. This is particularly true for companies focused on the extraction and consumption of natural resources. The specific priorities of such sustainability practices continually evolve alongside […]