Energy

Terracon has been providing consulting engineering support services for power generation clients for more than 30 years. Having worked with more than 200 energy clients across the United States, Terracon has the experience to provide geotechnical, environmental and construction materials testing and engineering services for power generation projects.

Energy Contacts at Terracon

Fossil Fuel, Nuclear Energy

Terracon has performed services for fossil fuel and nuclear energy clients that have varying needs. Whether you are adding units to your power plant and need construction materials testing or you need to control groundwater seepage, Terracon can provide the services necessary to meet your needs.

Various services provided to fossil fuel and nuclear energy clients are:

Geotechnical engineering/foundation design recommendations
Geophysical surveys
Pressuremeter testing
Resistivity surveys
Construction materials monitoring and testing
Soil and cement mix designs
Site safety training
Environmental site assessments and investigations
Remedial design and action plans
Risk based corrective action
Deep or shallow well installation, testing and sampling
Surface water investigation
Groundwater modeling
Runoff/sediment transport modeling
Groundwater – synoptic surveys
Dewatering design
Geologic reports
Hydrologic reports
Tritium reduction recovery and elimination
Adjacent landowner survey of existing wells

Renewable Resources

Ethanol
Terracon’s vast experience with ethanol plants throughout the country has made us one of the top firms to turn to for all types of ethanol and bio-diesel facilities. We have provided engineering services for dozens of plants stretching from New York to the western United States. Our network of engineers and managers specializing in ethanol facilities have provided investigations for difficult sites that have resulted in success for clients.

Wind Power
Terracon helps clients in the wind power industry by providing multiple related services from offices located in prime wind power class areas. Services include environmental due diligence and permitting, geotechnical engineering for foundation design purposes, and construction materials testing and observation during the construction process. From the earliest planning stages through site development and construction, Terracon can assist with issues relating to the project design and the potential impact on the local population and surrounding natural resources.

Oil & Gas

Terracon provides consulting services for all facets of the oil and gas industry. These include exploration and production, transmission, processing and refining, and distribution operations. From the assessment of a single well site or gas plant, to the development of environmental impact statements for new pipeline construction projects, Terracon understands the issues that affect the oil and gas industry.

Assessment and Remediation