Sector
Petrochemical
Management and mitigation of environmental risk following contaminated land and water incidents.
Overview
We conduct site investigations for brownfield development, environmental compliance and monitoring, emergency spill response services, remediation options appraisals and implementation. We have responded to thousands of incidents to land, surface water, groundwater and harbours. Through the experience and quality of our project teams, we provide value for money consultancy advice in crisis management, and emergency response and remediation solutions aimed at reducing the environmental risks posed to our clients.
Typical challenges we solve
- Site investigations for brownfield development
- Environmental compliance and monitoring
- Emergency spill response to land, surface water, groundwater and harbours
- Remediation options appraisal and implementation
How Verdé helps petrochemical clients
Verdé Environmental Group helps petrochemical, fuel storage and fuel distribution sites in Ireland manage contamination risk. We investigate soil and groundwater, respond to fuel and oil spills 24/7 on 0818 714 002, design and carry out remediation, and advise on EPA licensing.
Fuel and oil spill response
If fuel or oil escapes to land, drains, surface water, groundwater or a harbour, call our 24/7 line on 0818 714 002. The duty engineer assesses the incident by phone, confirms which depot will respond and agrees the first containment steps.
Oil spill clean-upContaminated land and brownfield sites
Before redevelopment or sale, we carry out site investigations to find out what is in the soil and groundwater, assess the risk it poses, and appraise the remediation options so you can choose a practical, proportionate solution.
Contaminated landLicensing and compliance
Larger petrochemical activities in Ireland may need an Industrial Emissions (IE) or IPC licence from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We help prepare applications and ongoing monitoring; the EPA makes every licensing decision.
EPA and IPC licensingEnvironmental monitoring
We design and run environmental compliance and monitoring programmes so site operators can show regulators and insurers that risks are understood and controlled.
Environmental consultancyFrequently asked questions
Who do I call if fuel leaks at a petrochemical or fuel site in Ireland?
Call Verdé's 24/7 emergency line on 0818 714 002. You should also follow your site emergency plan and notify the relevant authorities, such as your local authority or the EPA, where required.
Do petrochemical sites in Ireland need an EPA licence?
Many do. Whether you need an Industrial Emissions or IPC licence depends on the activity and its scale. The EPA decides; Verdé can review your activity and prepare the application.
What happens in a contaminated land investigation?
We review the site history, take soil and groundwater samples, have them analysed, assess the risk to people and the environment, and set out remediation options.