Oil & Gas

Our technical staff has extensive expertise in delineating geological formations and interpreting reservoir properties to help characterize all aspects of the petroleum system. By integrating all available data, our team of experienced geoscientists are prepared to deliver comprehensive subsurface maps and models to help delineate production drivers and maximize inventory.

With a wide range of field development and asset optimization experience in multiple onshore basins and plays throughout the United States, our geoscience staff understands the reservoir management challenges posed in a mature field or basin.

We recognize that harnessing and incorporating existing geologic and operational data is a key component to effectively executing a successful development strategy. Whether it’s navigating legacy well spacing or rethinking your targeting strategy, LaBella can gather and interpret subsurface data quickly to improve asset development decision-making.

Geohazard risk analysis is a critical component of field development. By assessing and mitigating the potential subsurface geologic hazards and environmental risks at the surface, we can ensure a safe and sustainable project execution.

Field development challenges such as fault/fracture geometry, abnormal formation pressures, geomechanical irregularities, gas migration, and wellbore interference can be a common occurrence in structurally complex basins. Our team of petroleum geologists can provide informed strategies that minimize operational disruptions and enhance the long-term viability of your investments.

Underground pipe installation can be difficult and expensive. We are fully versed in the challenges that arise from these types of projects and can anticipate issues early on in a project’s lifecycle.

We can assist with planning and/or designing underground pipe installation with a focus on schedule, budget, and safety. Our experience includes leak-prone main replacement, main extension, highway improvements, and system improvements.

From compressor and pump stations to terminal and storage facilities, storage facility design is something in which we excel. Our design experience includes gate stations, district regulators, compressor stations, compressed natural gas facilities, and more.

We can provide custom tailored solutions to fit your business needs. Our team offers support design services such as odorization, RTUs, over-pressure protection, filtering/straining, buildings, enclosures, and vaults. Additionally, we regularly evaluate, recommend, and implement repairs and/or modifications to existing facilities.

Our team has the technical expertise to evaluate the condition of your existing underground piping to detect leaks, prevent spills, and address environmental hazards. To meet our clients’ needs, we commonly use the following techniques: External Corrosion Direct Assessment (ECDA), indirect assessments, inspections and auditing, cathodic protection, and integrity program management.

LaBella can assist clients with regulation compliance and obtaining necessary permits for construction.

LaBella leads projects from start to finish on all aspects of our local distribution company clients’ systems. From point-of-purchase to metering at the end-user, our experience includes leak-prone main replacement, main extension, highway improvements, and system improvements.

Our team has the experience to monitor air emissions from refineries and distribution facilities, helping to control pollution and comply with emission regulations. We also understand the requirements of proper handling and disposal of waste products from refining processes in order to avoid environmental contamination.

Large and small projects require significant planning for soil and groundwater handling, management, and disposal. Our team specializes in Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, spoils management, and groundwater protection to ensure that your operations adhere to state and federal regulations.

For linear construction projects, our team specializes in conducting historical records research to identify areas of potential environmental concern. We develop soil and groundwater characterization investigations to determine appropriate reuse and/or disposal options for material that will be generated during the project.

Our team has experience performing wetland and stream delineations; ecological and wildlife studies; and habitat construction, restoration, and monitoring for oil and gas infrastructure projects. We coordinate, review, and consult with appropriate state and federal agencies regarding potential project impacts to proactively address requirements during project implementation.

In addition to being proficient in on-site erosion and sedimentation compliance inspections and construction-related stormwater compliance, our team has expertise in ecology, wetland delineation, permitting, and spoils management.

Our multi-disciplinary team has the knowledge to identify, design, and secure regulatory approval for cost-effective remedial solutions that will limit human and environmental exposure to pre-established or site-specific standards.

We have executed remedial activities in accordance with CERLA, NCP, RCRA, DTSC, and State Water Quality Control guidance. Additionally, we can provide clients with a range of traditional design, design/build, or straight contractor services through our in-house environmental remediation construction company.

During wind farm and linear utility construction projects, our agricultural monitors work directly with the client, local farmers, contractors, and state representatives to ensure compliance with all guidelines. Our team performs monitoring throughout the active construction and restoration phases, and during the required two-year post construction period to ensure that negative impacts to these areas are mitigated properly.