Davey is positioned to support pipeline operators throughout the entire project lifecycle. We provide strategic support from initial due diligence and feasibility studies, through environmental permitting and compliance support during construction, and into a full suite of operational services. Whether you are planning a new transmission asset or maintaining an existing distribution system, our integrated vegetation management and integrity solutions ensure your infrastructure remains safe, compliant, and reliable.
At A Glance: Davey Pipeline Services
Due Diligence & Feasibility
Strategic planning and routing studies for proposed pipeline projects to identify risks and opportunities early.
ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITTING & PLANNING
Securing necessary environmental permits and providing comprehensive construction planning to ensure regulatory compliance from the start.
Compliance & Safety
Full adherence to environmental regulations, supported by SWPPP inspections and robust QA/QC oversight.
Right-of-Way (ROW) Management
Full suite of right-of-way services, including initial clearing, encroachment evaluations, and targeted mechanical and selective herbicide maintenance to support operations.
Asset Integrity
Leak detection, atmospheric corrosion inspections, and asset inspections.
Emergency Response
Rapid deployment for site stabilization and post-storm recovery, including remote patrols and vegetation clearing.
ResourceKeeper
Davey’s ResourceKeeper is a workflow management system that combines field data collection, customizable dashboards, and compliance reporting to help pipeline operators make informed decisions.
Why Choose Davey For Pipeline Right-of-Way (ROW) Management?
Maintaining a clear and compliant right-of-way is fundamental to operational excellence. Our specialized teams act as an extension of yours, delivering performance-driven services that address every aspect of pipeline stewardship. We combine advanced field technology with decades of hands-on execution to help you achieve unparalleled system reliability.
Expert Environmental Consulting & Permitting Solutions
Navigating the complex web of environmental regulations is critical for both new construction and ongoing maintenance. Our environmental consulting teams specialize in the pipeline industry, securing the necessary permits for natural resources, threatened and endangered species, and cultural resources. We provide support for erosion and sediment control design, stormwater management (SWPPP), and ensure full compliance for maintenance projects on existing assets, keeping your operations on track and in good standing.
How Does Vegetation Management Ensure Pipeline Reliability?
A well-managed right-of-way prevents dangerous encroachments, simplifies aerial surveillance, and ensures unrestricted access for maintenance crews.
Our services are tailored to your system’s unique environmental needs:
- Targeted Vegetation Control: We utilize both mechanical clearing and selective herbicide applications for maximum effectiveness and environmental compliance.
- ROW Clearance & Inspection Programs: We proactively identify and clear vegetation to maintain regulatory standards and operational readiness.
Supporting Your Pipeline Operations Every Step of the Way
Partner with a team that understands the technical, regulatory, and operational demands of today’s energy infrastructure. We help you maintain compliance, improve performance, and protect long-term asset value.
What Pipeline Inspection & Integrity Services Do We Provide?
Identifying issues early extends the life of your assets and prevents critical failures.
We provide detailed inspection and integrity solutions, including:
- Leak Detection: Comprehensive surveys utilizing foot, vehicle, and mobile detection methods.
- Asset & Integrity Assessments: Including pipeline marker inspection and corrosion monitoring.
Can Drones Solve Your Right-of-Way Access Challenges?
Gaining access to remote right-of-way (ROW) sections can be costly and operationally challenging. Davey leverages advanced drone technology to provide precision seeding, spraying, and stabilization in areas that are difficult to reach with traditional heavy equipment. Our drone capabilities also extend to conducting detailed visual inspections in hard-to-access structures like bridges and overpasses, as well as utilizing reality capture to deliver high-quality, actionable aerial imagery of your assets. This innovative approach minimizes the need for costly access permits, reduces environmental footprint, and offers a highly efficient solution for maintaining your pipeline system, especially during post-repair and post-construction restoration.
Optimizing Right-of-Way Performance Through Integrated Habitat Management
Today's pipeline operations require a proactive approach to environmental stewardship that builds community trust. Davey helps you achieve your overarching sustainability goals by converting maintenance areas into thriving native habitats. By participating in initiatives like the Monarch CCAA to protect endangered species and creatively engineering bird nesting habitats within pipeline markers, we deliver innovative solutions that benefit both your infrastructure and the surrounding ecosystem.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
We take a proactive approach to environmental compliance by providing comprehensive field support, including SWPPP inspections and wetland monitoring to ensure adherence to all regulatory requirements. Our team also deploys qualified environmental specialists for threatened and endangered species habitat oversight and cultural resource monitoring, helping minimize risk while keeping projects on schedule.
Yes, Davey’s pipeline right-of-way (ROW) clearance and inspection programs are specifically designed to help operators maintain strict compliance with PHMSA, FERC, and local regulatory standards, ensuring your infrastructure is always audit-ready.
We provide comprehensive documentation including GIS-mapped clearance data, QA/QC safety inspection logs, and environmental permitting records to seamlessly support your internal integrity management programs and federal audits.
Every site has unique conditions, but Davey utilizes targeted mechanical clearing and selective, EPA-approved herbicide applications tailored to sensitive habitats. We also conduct SWPPP inspections and wetland monitoring to avoid negative environmental impact during ROW maintenance.
Our field teams utilize advanced geospatial technology to collect accurate asset data, track encroachment risks, and log maintenance activities, which is then seamlessly exported and integrated into your proprietary GIS and integrity management platforms.
Featured Client Success Stories
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DRG Takes To The Skies For Vegetation Assessment
DRG used winged aircraft to perform a vegetation assessment for a major North American energy company that operates natural gas pipelines throughout several states in the U.S.
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Davey Makes Quick Work of Natural Gas Farm Tap Inspection
Davey helped a natural gas utility complete an inspection and leak detection project for farm taps located in rural areas of Northeast and Northwest Ohio, finishing before the scheduled timeline and within financial goals.
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DRG Helps TC Energy Uphold Sustainability Practices With Unique Bird Nesting Solution
Davey Resource Group, Inc. installed 200 modified pipeline markers throughout several counties in Ohio to allow cavity-nesting birds to thrive in ROW habitats.
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DRG’S Certified Environmental Specialists Maintain Safety At Wilder Ranch State Park
A number of possibly unsafe trees within the gas transmission right-of-way required inspection. Pacific Gas and Electric required the quick assistance of Davey Resource Group, Inc. to inspect and preserve the trees while preventing tree failure.
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Davey’s Bench Strength Helps Natural Gas Company Meet Pipeline Clearing Deadline
When a Midwestern U.S. natural gas company needed support for their pipeline clearing project in Ohio, Davey was able to execute a turnkey program that fit their tight timeline.
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DRG Environmental Team Aids Inspections For PG&E
When vegetation conflicts with construction activities, Pacific Gas and Electric calls on Davey Resource Group, Inc.'s team of experts to consult on the proper course of action.
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WSSI Uses Established Relationships To Expedite Vegetation Management Project
A major North American-based company called on WSSI to remove invasive species from a stream bank near a span of rights-of-way (ROWs) that could have put the stability of the ROW at risk.
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Creating A More Efficient Maintenance Process Through Data Gathering
WSSI and Davey Resource Group helped a North American energy company streamline necessary maintenance work through data gathering and mapping.
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Enhanced Data Facilitates North American Company’s Operations Efficiency Via Row Condition Assessment
When the lack of adequate vegetation and encroachment data creates operational efficiency and compliance challenges for a major North American energy company after a large infrastructure acquisition, a Davey company steps in with timely and highly targeted solutions.
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Well-Prepared Davey Consultant Aids Historic Redwood Tree’s Survival Through Excavation Project
When an excavation project to recover a gas line inspection tool endangered a historic redwood tree, Davey Resource Group helped ensure the recovery and compliance with relevant ordinances all while preserving the future health of the tree.
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