(P&GJ) - Since the first gas well was drilled in the U.S. in 1825, there have been many advancements in technology and engineering to make the capture and pipeline transportation of oil and gas better and more efficient. These advancements have resulted in now-industry standard methods such as hydraulic fracturing, horizontal drilling, 3-D seismic imaging, and many more. Just as advancements have been made in technologies to acquire oil and gas, so have the methods used to construct and maintain these essential operations. Reliable, high-performance structures like berms and aggregate surfaces used for well pads and pipeline access roads are of tremendous importance to keep any operation running smoothly. In the case of large berms, their performance if ever needed is an important part of environmental safety. Poor soils, weak subgrades, and harsh weather or environmental conditions can make the construction and maintenance of sites and facilities more difficult, dangerous, and costly. However, tremendous advancements in geogrid technology have allowed significant improvements to these surfaces so they can support much heavier loads, require less maintenance, and perform for far longer periods of time.
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