Environmental Protection

Protecting the Environment

The Z-Pinnate® Horizontal Drilling and Completion System is ideal for delicate terrain and around environmentally sensitive areas such as forests, reservoirs, inaccessible canyons and mountains. CDX goes to great lengths to protect the environment from unnecessary development and surface disturbance.

Since the Z-Pinnate® System requires so few well sites, CDX is able to minimize the number of roads, pipelines and other infrastructure associated with operations. Not only does this mean less infrastructure costs, but it also results in less construction noise and less surface disturbance.

Safe Disposal of Water

CDX’s environmental consciousness also extends to water treatment and disposal. CDX matches the needs of the project with the needs of the environment. As water is drained from coal to release the gas, CDX either treats it for reuse or reinserts it into the well. With some well sites, CDX uses traditional means of treating and releasing the water. If the water is not potable, or clean enough to release into the environment, CDX can re-inject the produced water into nearby depleted Z-Pinnate Wells. For protection of shallow aquifers, CDX sets multiple steel casings and cement.

Water is reused, discharged, or disposed in accordance with applicable state permits or regulations.

Land Reclamation

CDX strives to restore drilling areas to pristine pre-drilling condition. CDX’s environmental efforts have not gone unnoticed. The company has been recognized by industry groups for its impeccable reclamation work, earning accolades for sediment control, road quality, equipment maintenance and operation, and timeliness of reclamation efforts. CDX was named one of the leading companies for reclamation in the Appalachian Basin by the Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia.

For its continuing innovation to the industry as well as the dedication to a clean environment, CDX has been recognized for its achievements. CLICK HERE.