Earthmaster Environmental Consulting
Services

Spill Response

Spill response services involve containment, assessment, and remediation of uncontrolled fluid releases including hydrocarbons and other organic substances, produced water, sterilant, and other chemicals. We provide cost-effective emergency spill response and site management services to quickly contain released substances and reduce their impact on soil, vegetation, and water bodies, thus minimizing client liability.

Cost-saving solutions

When remediating a waterline installation in a rural town, Earthmaster minimized excavation volumes, saving costs for the MD.

Rapid response

During a pipeline break, Earthmaster's consultant arrived on-site by 9:00am. The project, from release to site rehabilitation, took five weeks.

Project

Spill Containment and Rehabilitation

A mid-sized oil and gas producer experienced a pipeline break and contacted Earthmaster at 7:00am after shutting down the pipeline. Our consultant arrived on-site by 9:00am. The consultant found water and hydrocarbons pooling in a farmer's field.

Earthmaster, with qualified contractors, swiftly contained the spill and began fluid recovery, retrieving over 600 m³ of produced water and hydrocarbons. The next day, an electromagnetic (EM) survey, surface water, and soil sampling were conducted. We identified and removed 4,200 tonnes of contaminated soil to prevent plume migration, all while keeping the concerned landowner informed.

The Earthmaster consultant also saw an opportunity to convert the low-lying area into a runoff water holding area for the landowner’s farm. With approval, we re-contoured the area, saving $125,000 that would have been spent on restoring the land to its original state.

The project, from release to site rehabilitation, took five weeks. Both the client and landowner were pleased with the response.

Status

Completed

Services

Released fluids in low-lying area.

Removing impacted soil from spill path.

Backfilling activities at spill path excavation area.

Common questions

Earthmaster provides rapid deployment of qualified consultants to effectively manage pipeline spills. Our services include containment and recovery of produced water and hydrocarbons, as well as coordination with contractors to ensure efficient spill management. Throughout the process, we maintain frequent communication with affected parties, including landowners, to keep everyone informed.