Low Impact Pipeline Systems
In 2006, Stratus Pipelines recognized that conventional pipeline construction did not take advantage of technological advancements and had failed to recognize changes in agricultural practices (i.e. Zero Till). This has resulted in inflated construction costs, poor environmental outcomes and deterioration of the relationships between Oil and Gas Producers, Pipeline Contractors and Landowners.
Utilizing innovative and less intrusive technology and methodology, Stratus Pipelines began to work with both Oil and Gas producers and Landowners to solve problems associated with conventional pipeline construction. Stratus Pipelines’ Low Impact Pipelining Systems uses the latest in soil compaction technology, patented topsoil stripping tools and narrow ditch trenching to achieve a solution that is beneficial to all stakeholders.
The success of Stratus’ Low Impact Pipelining System is related to the substantial decrease in the amount of soil disturbed compared to that of conventional methods, with results like:
- 95% less topsoil disturbance
- 83% less subsoil disturbance
- 100% top soil and subsoil replacement
As a direct result of Stratus’ improved pipelining methods, Oil and Gas Producers:
- Achieve substantial savings for projects in both forested and agricultural areas.
- Eliminated the need for spring and summer clean-ups. (generally 15-30% of the project cost)
Landowners also see positive results from Low Impact Pipelining:
- No diminished capacity after construction with natural regrowth occurring quickly without the introduction of foreign seeds and plants.
- Reduction in equipment repairs resulting from sinking ditchline caused by improper compaction
Stratus Pipelines is proud of the work we do. Our construction process has resulted in hundreds of kilometers of pipe being installed in a manner that benefits landowners, the oil and gas industry and the environment.