Although oil rigs are a crucial part of our energy industry, they also come with environmental risks. In order to protect the environment, your job site, and the contractors working on these operations, effective spill containment systems are required. That’s where Enviro-Pads comes in.
With our comprehensive rig and spill containment systems, you can rest assured that you are doing your part to prevent spills, safeguard ecosystems, and comply with local regulations. Keep reading to learn how our rig containment systems help protect the environment and enhance operational safety.
What is Rig Containment?
Rig Containment is a proactive alternative to traditional spill containment, which helps avoid contaminating a worksite’s ground and surface water. This system provides spill containment for drilling rigs and allows drilling fluids to be collected and redirected for reuse or recycling.
Why is Rig Containment Important?
Rig containment is essential for maintaining safety, regulatory compliance, and environmental responsibility in the oil and gas industry. These systems prevent drilling fluids, oils, and chemicals from spilling and contaminating the surrounding environment. This has several long-term benefits, including protecting ecosystems, reducing cleanup costs, and following environmental rules.
If you don’t comply with environmental regulations, you could be subject to fines, project delays, or even operational shutdowns. Containment systems support adherence to these laws, demonstrating a company’s commitment to sustainability and safety while avoiding costly legal repercussions.
Beyond these benefits, rig containment solutions also help with long-term efficiency. Although these systems have a large upfront cost, they can actually help you save money in the long run by streamlining operations and avoiding fines. Ultimately, investing in containment is a regulatory necessity and a cost-effective step toward sustainable operations.
Trust Enviro-Pads for Rig Containment Systems
Enviro-Pads rig containment systems feature a unique modular design that is completely portable and reusable. This system operates similarly to rig matting, as it is set up on the ground.
Our product is straightforward: simply drive onto the pad and begin operations. This product can be used with Enviro-Pads wellhead containment systems for total site containment.
Standard features of our rig containment systems include:
- Steel, aluminum, stainless steel
- Engineered certified
- Pads interlock for custom sizing
- Connection hoses – maximum fluid volume storage
- Forklift tubes and lifting eyes for easy installation and removal
- Non-slip work surface
- Surface load rating 30 tons per pad
Additionally, we offer a selection of optional and additional features:
- Enviro-pads wellhead containment system
- Enviro-mats when using track equipment
- Custom sizing and weight certification
- Drive on and off ramps
Get a Quote Today!
Ready to add a comprehensive spill containment system to your site? From rig containment to wash pads, Enviro-Pads has the containment solutions you need for any job site. We’ll help you protect the environment while still maintaining operation efficiency. Designed and manufactured in Alberta, all our products are engineer-certified. Contact us today to learn more about our products.