Natural Gas

Natural gas is the largest source of energy in the United States today. At BL Companies, our Energy Infrastructure Group specializes in designing transmission, distribution, meter and regulator stations, and LNG / CNG assets for public and private-sector clients throughout the region. Our extensive natural gas pipeline services and capabilities include everything from pipeline feasibility and due diligence assessments to field engineering and design, regulatory filing, facilities, and civil site services.

Specialties

Pipeline

  • Feasibility and Due-Diligence Assessments
  • Codes and Standards Development
  • Field Engineering and Design
  • Engineering Calculations
  • Class Location Studies
  • Route, Workspace, and Access Selection
  • Highway, Road, and Railroad Crossings
  • Wetland and Waterbody Crossings
  • Utility Crossings
  • Construction Methodology Selection
  • Horizontal Drilling Design and Feasibility
  • Cathodic Protection
  • Pipeline Stresses
  • Procurement
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Regulatory Filing Support

  • Reprographic Support
  • FERC Filings
  • Federal, State, and Local Permitting Support

Facilities

  • Site, Workplace, and Access Selection
  • Compressor Stations
  • Pump Stations
  • Meter and Regulator Stations
  • Interconnects
  • Odorization and Heater Installations
  • Valve Assemblies
  • Pipeline Launcher and Receiver Assemblies
  • Procurement

Civil Site

  • Site Planning
  • Site Grading Plans
  • Access Road Design
  • Pond Design
  • Well Pad Design
  • Construction Layout