We all know how difficult it has been to operate in the oil and gas business lately. Not only is the oil and gas price low, but it is imperative that we operate in a clean and environmentally friendly way. One way to do so is to leave the website looking neat, clean, and environmentally healthy when the drilling operation is finished. A great practice that can keep the drill site area environmentally healthy is to use a high-grade rig matting.

Environmental Benefits of Using Rig Matting

High-quality rig matting is engineered to support ultra-heavy loads in order to provide a safe and secure drill site. In addition, it provides a host of environmentally friendly benefits. Chief among these is the barrier it provides between the rig operational activity and the ground underneath the matting. Here are some additional benefits:

• Containment of spillage within the matting as well as easy cleanup

• Minimization of erosion, pitting, and rutting

• Decreased disturbance to vegetation and other natural habitats

• Absorption of accidentally spilled contaminates before getting into the ground

• Better sustainability than using plastic sheeting

• Reduction of land-reclamation costs when project is over

Good-quality rig matting is especially helpful when drilling occurs in wetland areas. These productive and biologically diverse areas are vitally important because they provide drainage for other areas, improve water quality, and are homes to wildlife and important plant species. Utilizing quality rig matting in these environmentally sensitive areas helps in the preservation of their integrity.

Other Benefits Associated with Rig Matting

A host of other benefits comes when drillers utilize quality rig matting. These include:

• Increased traction at the site that prevents slips and falls

• Fully customizable to fit the area of any site

• Cost savings by reducing wet weather downtime.

Completing a well is dangerous without the use of mats. Having an unstable rig site is a "no-go zone" for today's operators. There is never a situation where you want to worry that your rig site is compromised. Using rig mats will stabilize and support your heavy equipment so that you can maintain a safe drill site.

By choosing high-quality rig matting for each and every drill location, your firm will minimize disturbances in the environmentally sensitive sites where we drill. Not only that, but it can also go a long way to improving the competitiveness of your company. That's because all stakeholders want the environment to be protected.