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.
How Can Oil & Gas Companies Maximize Use and Minimize the Cost of Roads?
Given the limited availability of funds for road maintenance, one of the biggest challenges for oil and gas operators is getting the most from the budget while keeping costs down.
It’s Time to Take Control of Dust From Gravel Roads
As VOCM (a Canadian AM radio station) reports, the provincial government of Newfoundland and Labrador closed down its program to use calcium chloride on gravel roads as a means of dealing with dust. The people of the province gave a heartfelt response, demanding that the government reinstate the operation, especially because of the health risks that are associated with the …
What Is Fines Preservation?
Originally used for gravel runways, Fines Preservation® can also be applied to unpaved roads, offering a long-term alternative to road pavement.
Microbial Dust Prevention Methods Aren’t the Future…Yet
There have been numerous stories about microbial technology revolutionizing dust prevention, but they aren’t necessarily a good thing…