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Risks Workers Face At Oil & Gas Extraction Sites

More oil and gas deposits, greater revenues, and a positive outlook are all setting the industry up for rapid expansion, which is helpful to the nation’s economy and creates job opportunities. However, more opportunities in the oil and gas industry lead to more workers facing risks at extraction sites that could result in accidents and […]

Primary Containment Options

Every industry that manufactures or treats hazardous materials requires primary containment solutions. Whether you’re using hazardous chemicals, oil, diesel, or processing waste, any unplanned or uncontrolled release of these materials can cause severe environmental hazards. Primary containment measures ensure that the material does not react with its immediate surroundings. Effective containment systems reduce direct contact […]

Oil And Natural Gas Fracking: Industry Outlook In The United States

Fracking is a term used to describe hydraulic fracturing, a process developed to extract oil and gas from shale rock. Shale is a soft clay and mud-based sedimentary rock known for holding pockets of natural gasses and oil. The process of oil and natural gas fracking involves injecting liquids at high pressure into subterranean rock. […]

Increase In Demand For Storage Tanks As Crude Oil Prices Fall Below $0 Per Barrel

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought industries across the world to a grinding halt. All non-essential verticals have been struck, chief among them the oil and gas industry. With people across the globe staying at home and travel restrictions in place, the demand for petrol, diesel, and jet fuel has drastically reduced. The Impact of COVID-19 […]

Hydrochloric Acid Storage Tanks: Storage Requirements and Precautions

Hydrochloric acid (HCI) is powerful, toxic, and highly corrosive. According to research, HCl is responsible for at least one-third of the fatal accidents caused by chemical spills. For this reason, the most commonly recommended solution for storing hydrochloric acid is a robust poly storage tank with secondary containment. HCl, also known as muriatic acid, is […]

How To Choose The Right Roll-Off Container

Are you working on a construction project? Do you own a commercial site? Roll-off containers can keep your job site well organized and save you from multiple trips to dump yards for waste disposal or recycling. Thanks to their mobility and various sizing options, roll-off containers are a safe and convenient way to discard debris. […]