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18Dec2024

Terra-Petra’s Annual Holiday Party – A Night Of Great Fun And Celebration

December 18, 2024

Terra-Petra's Annual Holiday Party - A Night Of Great Fun And Celebration

Our annual Holiday Party was held this last Saturday December 14th at Trevor’s At The Tracks in San Juan Capistrano, and it was a wonderful evening! It was a beautiful setting with great food, and fantastic music provided by The Ashe Brothers band.

Thank you to all that came out to the party. There was much to celebrate in another successful year for Terra-Petra, and we were so happy and thankful to share it with all of those who helped make it happen.

We’re excited for what 2025 brings for our company, with some great projects already on the horizon. Here’s to another great year! Happy holidays and a wonderful New Year to everyone!

Holiday Party Photo Gallery

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4Oct2024

Visit Terra-Petra At Booth 3 At The 2024 Vapor Intrusion Conference

October 4, 2024

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Visit With Terra-Petra At Booth #3

We’re looking forward to attending the 3rd Annual Vapor Intrusion Conference in Anaheim, CA from Oct 20 – 23rd.

Come visit with Terra-Petra at Booth #3 at this year’s show.

We’re excited to speak with everyone and discuss our always growing services and capabilities, and the industry as a whole.

Additionally, Terra-Petra Vice President and General Manager Justin Conaway is set to be a speaker at the conference. Check the show schedule and make sure to attend when Justin is speaking.

About The Conference

The Association of Vapor Intrusion Professionals to Host the 3rd Vapor Intrusion Conference October 20-23, 2024 at the JW Marriott Resort – Regulators, Attorneys and Consultants Working Together for Best Practices to provide Soil Gas Safe Communities.

About AVIP

The Association of Vapor Intrusion Professionals (AVIP) is a community of professionals dedicated to advancing the industry and science of vapor intrusion. The purpose of this association is to promote the establishment of accepted and recognized best practices for vapor intrusion professionals, provide contextual knowledge, and serve as a resource of information for the general public.

13Sep2024

Terra-Petra Attends 33rd Annual Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite

September 13, 2024

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Terra-Petra Attends 33rd Annual Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite®

Terra-Petra is excited to be attending the 33rd Annual Environmental Law Conference in Yosemite ®. It’s an amazing show with great people and a fun, casual atmosphere offering everyone a unique opportunity to socialize with clients and their spouses, kids…and dogs (It is common place to see dogs roaming the conference floor).

The Environmental Law Conference at Yosemite ® is nationally recognized as the largest and most prestigious gathering in California of leaders in environmental, land use, and natural resources law. The show is attended by many of our nation’s top environmental officials, lawyers, and other professionals for four days of legal education and collegiality in Yosemite.

A big thank you to the Environmental Law Section of the California Lawyers Association for producing such a wonderful conference. It’s a great experience and we are proud to be a part of the 33rd annual event!

12Sep2024

Terra-Petra Experts In The Field – Methane Soil Gas Investigation

September 12, 2024

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Terra-Petra In The Field Performing A Methane Soil Gas Investigation

Take a look at some recent photos of the expert Terra-Petra staff in the field performing a methane soil gas investigation in the City of Los Angeles.

Terra-Petra Methane Soil Gas Investigation Services

Whether you are building on property located in the City of Los Angeles Methane or “Methane Buffer Zone,” Playa Vista (Los Angeles South Bay area) or within the Building Restriction Zone designated by the Orange County Fire Authority, you will need a certified methane soil gas investigation report.

Terra-Petra has a team of registered professionals with extensive experience in methane gas that can effectively perform these testing requirements. It is the policy of Terra-Petra to send soil gas samples to an independent laboratory, approved for methane testing, to verify that all of our field readings are accurate. Upon completion of our on-site investigation we provide each client with the necessary forms or reports as required by the governing agency. Every document is stamped and signed by our Civil Engineer.

Contact Terra-Petra today to learn more about our methane services, or click the button below to learn more.

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9Sep2024

Terra-Petra’s Justin Conaway To Speak At AVIP’s 3rd Vapor Intrusion Conference

September 9, 2024

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Terra-Petra's Justin Conaway To Speak At AVIP's 3rd Vapor Intrusion Conference

Terra-Petra Vice President and General Manager Justin Conaway is set to be a speaker at the AVIP’s 3rd Vapor Intrusion Conference October 20-23, 2024. Justin will speak on Wednesday Oct 23rd at 9:25am discussing “Criteria for Choosing a Membrane for Vapor Intrusion Mitigation System Design”. Make sure to attend!

This year’s conference will be held in Anaheim, CA. As a proud member of AVIP, we are excited to have Justin be a speaker at the event.

About The Conference

About AVIP

Terra-Petra Vapor Intrusion Services

Terra-Petra has been a leader in providing nationwide consulting for vapor intrusion, bringing hundreds of successful vapor intrusion projects to the table. Terra-Petra utilizes the most efficient technologies, pushing for pragmatic solutions that make sense for our clients’ economic and environmental concerns.

Terra-Petra’s vapor intrusion services include, but are not limited to the following:

Site Assessment
Passive And Active
Human Health Risk Assessment
Certified inspections
Consulting
Design | Build Capabilities
Design Report Preparation
Creating And Implementing Operation Maintenance And Monitoring Programs
On-Going Monitoring And Reporting

19Aug2024

A Fun-Filled Day At The Annual Terra-Petra Summer Picnic

August 19, 2024

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A Fun-Filled Day At The Annual Terra-Petra Summer Picnic

Thank you to everyone who came out to the annual Terra-Petra Summer Picnic this year. It’s always nice to connect outside the office with friends, family, co-workers and colleagues who help make Terra-Petra successful. It was a wonderful event, and a great day to be outdoors enjoying the summer weather.

The event was held this year at Rancho Los Cerritos in Long Beach, and we couldn’t have asked for a better setting. The day was made extra special with delicious food from Marhalls’ Bodacious BBQ and live music and entertainment supplied by Common Allies along with a fun, and competitive, few rounds of bingo.

Thank you again to everyone who was able to join us this year, and thank you for being a part of Terra-Petra’s continued growth and success.

We look forward to seeing you all at the next Terra-Petra event!

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21Mar2024

Design Build Of Oil Well Vent Cone

March 21, 2024

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Design Build Of Oil Well Vent Cone - Torrance, CA

Terra-Petra was engaged to complete a Design Build of an Oil Well Vent Cone currently being completed in the City of Torrance, CA. Oil well vent cones are designed to accumulate potentially hazardous and explosive oil field gasses that travel through oil well casings to the earth’s surface, and vent them to an approved location out of harm’s way.

Terra-Petra designed the vent cone system for the client, and negotiated with the City of Torrance, as well as their third-party peer review consultant, on the design of the Vent Cone in order to obtain the necessary permits needed to install the system.

Upon receiving design approval Terra-Petra engineers mobilized to the site and are in the process of completing the installation.

Project Services Provided

During the course of the design build for this oil well vent cone, Terra-Petra provided the following services for our client:

Excavated the oil well, and placed the cone over the casing
Filled the cone with gravel and provided all plumbing to a vertical vent riser terminating at the roof of the adjacent building.
We will also be installing a monitoring port on the vent cone riser pipe to allow for quarterly monitoring of the vent cone to ensure that it is no leaking methane or H2S.
As part of our services Terra-Petra will be carrying out the ongoing monitoring and reporting services for the client.

Terra-Petra Oil Well Vent Cone Services

Terra-Petra is the authorized distributor of a patented, pre-cast concrete oil well vent cone which is lined with an impermeable methane gas barrier. We have overseen the successful installation of more than 200 of these vent cones. We can coordinate the delivery and installation of a vent cone. We also are able to certify the installation to the governing agency.

If you have a need for an oil well vent cone system, or other oil well or environmental engineering services, contact Terra-Petra today for a consultation.

Project Photo Gallery

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19Mar2024

What Does A Phase I ESA Include?

March 19, 2024

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What Does A Phase I ESA Include?

When you hire Terra-Petra to perform a Phase I ESA (Environmental Site Assessment) the meticulous process conducted by our expert environmental consultants typically includes the following:

Historical Site Research

A thorough investigation of historical records, aerial photographs, and land-use records to identify past activities that could have led to contamination.

Site Inspection

A comprehensive on-site evaluation to identify potential sources of contamination, including above-ground and underground storage tanks, hazardous substances, and other environmental risks.

Interviews And Documentation Review

Discussions with current and past property owners, occupants, and local officials to gather valuable information about the site’s history and potential environmental concerns.

Report And Recommendations

A detailed report summarizing findings, identifying recognized environmental conditions (RECs), and providing recommendations for further action, if necessary.

Contact Terra-Petra Today To Get Started

Terra-Petra is committed to delivering thorough, timely, and accurate assessments to empower our clients with the knowledge needed for informed decision-making.

Contact us today to discuss your project and discover how our Phase I ESA services can add value to your environmental due diligence efforts.

27Feb2024

Terra-Petra Expands To Southwest With New Office In Phoenix Arizona

February 27, 2024

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We are pleased to announce that Terra-Petra Environmental Engineering has opened a new office in Phoenix, Arizona – a significant milestone in our company’s growth.

The expansion will enable Terra-Petra to provide highly-specialized environmental engineering, waterproofing, and inspection services throughout the Southwest region.

Headed by Dan Valdez, Director of Field Operations, Terra-Petra will start its mobilization in the State of Arizona, Southern Nevada and New Mexico.

Terra-Petra’s consulting services include, but are not limited to, the following:

Environmental Division

Methane Mitigation

Vapor Intrusion Mitigation

Radon Mitigation

Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)

PHASE II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)

Underground Storage Tanks

Oil Well

Waterproofing Division

Building Envelope Consulting

Forensic Waterproofing Consulting

Inspection Services

QA/QC Mitigation System Observation & Testing

QA/QC Waterproofing Building Envelope Observations

Electronic Leak Detection

Terra-Petra’s expansion represents a commitment to serving a greater need for more comprehensive environmental engineering services in the Southwest. We are optimistic about the new opportunities the Phoenix location offers and look forward to building strong relationships with clients in the area.

23Feb2024

Terra-Petra Founder Hugh Avery – The Godfather Of Methane

February 23, 2024

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Terra-Petra Founder Hugh Avery – ``The Godfather Of Methane``

Enjoy another amazing sketch by Terra-Petra Vice President Justin Conaway this time of Terra-Petra’s own Hugh Avery.

Hugh Avery is the Founder of Terra-Petra, and now acts as Senior Consultant. He was the first methane gas inspector in Los Angeles and he is recognized for his extensive experience and knowledge of methane mitigation, regulation, permitting, construction design, and inspection.

Hugh found his passion for his work while learning the science and engineering behind the behavior of methane gas, and he entered the field at the very beginning, when the regulations and codes on gas mitigation were being written.