Sooner or later, each individual or organization active in the drilling world and using engines will need to deal with the realities of emissions regulations put in place by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Before drilling a well, we must consider what variables of contamination could have a negative impact on the well. Minimizing that risk starts with a proper site assessment.
Drillers get a bad rap. Sure, there are bad practices in any industry. But the vast majority of people working in drilling trades know just what the impact is of every aspect of their job.
While it’s not advisable to run generators below their optimal workload-to-fuel-consumption level, the reality on jobsites and in emergency situations sometimes demands it.
Nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) are undeniable contributors to the formation of ground-level ozone and the presence of harmful airborne pollutants.
