A major problem for the oil industry is the location of pipelines and oilfields. Most oilfield activity is located in remote locations, which aren’t always easily accessible. Many oilfields and pipelines are located on beautiful farmlands and other untouched areas that have no permanent roads, and often, building a permanent road is out of the question. Our ground protection mats are interlocking mats that have given the oil drilling industry an efficient solution to access remote locations and environmentally sensitive areas. So, when it comes to ground protection, temporary roads, environmental protection and reduced reclamation costs for oilfields, Gulf Coast offers the best matting solutions for any jobsite.

What are oilfield mats used for?

• Ground Protection: Unstable ground can cause a plethora of problems for work crews. Having a sturdy place to work is essential for completing a job correctly, and ground protection mats are an excellent solution. Oilfield mats also have little impact on the environment. Because of their design, water is able to still seep through and keep grass alive and growing. Once the mats are removed, the natural ecosystem can once again thrive.
• Road Matting: Ground protection mats provide crews the ability to travel over impassible roads to reach worksites. When it comes to drilling, it’s crucial to have year-round access.
• Access Roads: Our interlocking mats are great for building access roads and provide crews the ability to easily travel between job sites.
• Swamp Mats: You can’t afford to have heavy equipment sink into a muddy bog. Oilfield matting helps crews travel over swampy terrain saving them the hassle of digging out heavy equipment or damaging expensive machinery.
• Temporary Roads: Previously, environmentally sensitive locations were filled with rock to create temporary roads. This process was expensive, time consuming, and environmentally harmful. Ground protection mats are an efficient way to build a trusty temporary road with little harm to the environment.

When it comes to ground protection mats, not every company calls them by the same name. Regardless of whether you call them ground protection mats, oilfield mats, laminated interlocking mats, or board road mats, Gulf Coast has you covered. Fill out the form below to get a project quote or give us a call.