Apex Companies, LLCApex

With the technology, systems, and staff in place, we are ready to respond to any petroleum or chemical pipeline emergency—putting our clients at ease.  At a moment’s notice, we are onsite to manage and mitigate active releases, catastrophic failure, and historic discoveries.  With an exceptional safety record and outstanding reputation for responsiveness and expertise, we have demonstrated our abilities from the northern plains and Rockies to the coastal terminals.   Our clients count on Apex to serve as an extension of their organization on the front line.

Apex was retained to manage all environmental tasks associated with the acquisition of 49 petroleum terminals in 15 states with an asset value over $ 500 million.  Working to ensure the success of this transaction, we supported negotiations between seller and buyer, developed and presented options for sharing environmental liability, and produced a transition plan to transfer operational permits and compliance responsibilities.

Apex acquires numerous federal, state, and local environmental permits associated with major pipelines Integrity Management Programs (IMPs) and maintenance programs in the eastern U.S.  We also acquire permitting to support cathodic protection/recoating and relocation projects. Apex has screened over 1,000 project locations and permitted over 250 locations on 20 different pipelines within PHMSA timelines or project milestones and without affecting pipeline operations.

Natural gas producers face multiple regulatory and public relations challenges.  Our client hired us to respond to anti-drilling groups concerned about potential high levels of benzene at facilities in two natural gas production areas.  To assess the impact on local air quality, Apex conducted ambient air quality sampling at sites predicted to have the highest concentrations of emissions.   The results of the testing concluded that harmful levels of benzene and other pollutants were not being emitted, and these results have withstood all challenges and reduced liability for natural gas producers.