Aging gas pipelines require special consideration
September 25, 2014
While replacing all of the country's aging gas infrastructure may not be fiscally possible, environmental consultants can help ensure those areas that pose the most immediate threat are attended to, and help keep both nearby residents and property safe.
Boom in Energy Spurs Industry in the Rust Belt
September 23, 2014
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — Waist-high weeds and a crumbling old Chevy mark the entrance to a…
How should environmental compliance professionals observe National Preparedness Month?
September 19, 2014
Natural disasters create environmental risks at a wide range of commercial and industrial facilities, especially in the energy industry.
Health and environmental study for Wisconsin frac sand industry requested
September 18, 2014
Midwest Environmental Advocates, a nonprofit environmental law center, has called for for an environmental inquiry into Wisconsin's frac sand mining industry.
Well construction found to responsible for water contaminants
September 18, 2014
A recent study argued that it is well construction, not fracking, to blame for well water contaminants.
Amid construction recovery, builders must mind environmental concerns
September 15, 2014
Unresolved environmental liabilities can derail a real estate transaction or development project.
New groundwater management regulations passed by California legislature
September 10, 2014
California lawmakers have approved legislation that would regulate withdrawals from wells on private property.
City council approves $6.5 million chemical plant in Newton, Kansas
September 5, 2014
With financing arranged by the municipal government, a 20,000-square-foot chemical manufacturing facility will be constructed at the Newton City-County Airport in Kansas.
Workers continue demolition of former GM plant
August 29, 2014
Work crews are trying to fully demolish and remediate a former GM plant in Michigan.
North Dakota drillers focus on reducing gas flares
August 27, 2014
Drillers have reached the point where they need to place an increased focus on efficiency and sustainability.
L.A. River restoration depends on railyard
August 27, 2014
Officials in Los Angeles want to purchase and remediate a railyard near the Los Angeles River so they can embark on a river restoration project.
Port Miami dredging plan may be harming ocean wildlife
August 25, 2014
Port Miami in Florida is currently undergoing the dredging of about 6 million cubic yards of ocean floor.
Environmental Consulting for Energy Industry
August 20, 2014
Helping energy providers maintain compliance and manage potential environmental liabilities has been a cornerstone of PPM's business since the inception of our firm.
Environmental regulation: Is the natural gas industry next?
August 19, 2014
Though new coal regulations will likely help the natural gas industry in the near term, many producers believe it is only a matter of time before the EPA regulates natural gas plants.
Gas line adapts to residential concerns
August 18, 2014
Sometimes, it becomes necessary for project stakeholders to change their plans altogether and move a pipeline away from its originally proscribed route.