Recently, one of the largest oil and gas producers in the Utica Shale significantly grew their fracking operation near a small residential area in Ohio, resulting in local concerns about dramatically increased truck traffic–and in turn, clogged township and county roads, troublesome dust and noise, and necessitated road maintenance.
Why Gravel Roads Might Be Your Best Option
At one time, replacing an asphalt road with gravel would seem to be a step backwards, but, with modern dust-reduction technology, a gravel road is the best economic option when budgets are tight.
Haul Road Surface Problems Eliminated at a Cement Company
Background. Dust and rough roads riddled with potholes were problematic for a limestone quarry and cement company in Canada.
What Do the New Coal Dust Rules Mean?
Federal rules regarding coal dust were introduced last week, but what does this mean for coal companies?