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Why Use Helical Piers in Oil and Gas?

On a busy oil and gas site you don’t need the headache of a foundation contractor running around with piles of equipment, digging holes, and pouring concrete. It costs money, time, disruption, and can even be a safety concern.
That's why helical piers have become a foundation of choice in the industry, offering O&G projects...

    Quick and easy installation without disruption

    Enormous axial/lateral capacity even in poor soil

    Significant versatility of design and value-engineering

    Reduced land impact to keep regulators happy

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Where Are Helical Piers Used in Oil & Gas?

Upstream Oil and Gas

    Production Facilities
    Pipelines
    Well pads
    Generators
    Pumps
    Bridges and Walkways

Midstream Oil and Gas

    Pipelines
    Slug Catchers
    Compressor Stations
    Separators
    Valves
    Scrubbers

Downstream Oil and Gas

    Refineries
    Heat exchangers
    Valves
    Equipment Pads
    Garages & equipment sheds
    Temporary structures

What Makes Our Helical Foundations Ideal for Oil & Gas Projects?

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Faster to install, ready for immediate loading, no piles of tailings or spoils to deal with

Requires no excavation or soil disturbance to install, minimizing impacts to site or nearby structures

Stable, strong, and secure support in a compact package. Ideal for tight spaces and narrow-access

Versatile and adaptable to a huge variety of structures and site conditions

High performance in poorly-supportive, saturated, expansive, and other difficult soils

Easy to install in congested areas near sensitive equipment like pipelines and pumps

Creates no vibrations that could damage delicate infrastructure or disturb operations

Uses lightweight equipment like skidsteers and excavators to install, easy mobilization

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    Helical Piers Saved This O&G Project $100,000+

    When an Oil & Gas company sought to expand their facility in West Texas with a new slug catcher, see how S&B Helical took a value-engineered approach that saved them over $100,000 and 2 weeks of construction time.

Oil & Gas Is In Our Blood

S&B Helical originally started out a decade ago serving the oil and gas industry with fast, dependable, and unbelievably durable helical pier foundations. All these years later, and our commitment to supporting American energy has never wavered.

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FAQ's About Helical Pier Foundations for Oil & Gas

Have a question that's not answered here? Get in touch with one of our foundation experts by using the contact information below.


  • What’s the best foundation for oil and gas?

    Trick question! There’s no one foundation that can “do it all”. If there was, everyone would use it. In the real world each project is unique, and what’s good for one may not be good for another.

    That said, generally speaking, helical piers deliver a huge range of benefits to oil and gas projects that includes speed, safety, versatility, eco-friendliness, and economy.

  • Are helical piers better than concrete?

    Helical piers certainly have many benefits compared to concrete, but which foundation is "better" depends on the circumstances of your project. In many cases, helical piers are dramatically faster to install and more economical than concrete.
    However, in some instances, concrete may be the better option depending on site conditions and other limitations. That's why you should have a chat with our friendly foundation experts. They'll help you figure out which foundation is right for your project - and be honest if it's not a helical pier solution.

  • Are helical piers cheap?

    Helical piers aren't designed to be a "budget foundation", but due to their extreme efficiency and speed they're often an economical solution compared to other technologies.
    That said, the real power of a helical pier isn't just in the price. It's in all the other benefits like speed, safety, and versatility, that makes helical piers an excellent foundation solution.

  • How do I get a helical pier for my oil & gas project?

    It's easy! Start by using the form below to get in touch with our team of foundation experts. They're happy to talk you through the process, no obligations or hassles.

Contact The S&B Helical Team

Need a foundation estimate for your project? Looking for helical foundation design and engineering? Have a question about helical piers? We're here to help, get in touch.

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