The upstream oil and gas industry faces unique environmental, regulatory and legal challenges. TEA environmental professionals are experienced in the fields of geology and hydrogeology, wetlands, surface water and sediments, data management, toxicology and risk assessment, and innovative remedial engineering. These experienced professionals can provide the technical expertise needed to successfully evaluate and address environmental issues associated with current and former oil field exploration and production properties. TEA personnel have "hands on" knowledge of, and experience with, environmental, regulatory, and legal issues directly related to upstream oil field practices and operations. We have an extensive history of assisting the oil and gas industry with environmental issues.

TEA provides the following services to the upstream oil and gas industry:

• Site audits for regulatory compliance and acquisition/divestiture due diligence
• Phase I ESA of new drilling sites
• Hydrogeologic evaluations
• Soil and groundwater assessments
• Subsurface geological mapping
• Salt water disposal well permitting
• NORM surveys
• Surface water studies/permitting
• Toxicological evaluations/risk assessments
• Innovative site restoration/closure
• Litigation/mediation support
• Expert testimony
• Environmental Information Management

For more information, please contact Dr. Linda Cummings at 225-767-3880 or lcummings@teainconline.com.