Advanced Renewable Fuels Producer
Site selection can be a lengthy process involving multiple stages of pre-engineering and due diligence to determine viability of the site in relation to the project. Timelines are tight, requiring an environmental consulting partner who can ensure that no boxes are left unchecked and provide oversight to keep everything on schedule.
Pinnacle Engineering provides a broad range of services to an advanced renewable fuels producer as they develop production sites to meet the market demands for low carbon fuels. With deep regulatory knowledge and longstanding partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies, we help clients successfully navigate environmental permitting at every phase of their project.
Environmental Challenge
An advanced renewable fuels client brought Pinnacle Engineering onto their site selection team as a project partner to evaluate potential production sites. The process of reviewing greenfield sites can be long and complex. Clients rely on the expertise of an environmental engineering consultant to manage due diligence and clearly communicate the scope for applicable assessments and permitting.
Site Selection & Permitting Solutions
Pinnacle’s team provides support for all phases of each site evaluation. Support services included the development of concept site layouts, hydrology and water resource evaluations, and natural resources evaluations including floodplains, wetlands, threatened and endangered species. We also performed cultural and historical reviews, reviewed carbon sequestration options, and defined the environmental regulatory hurdles and permitting timeframes.
After selecting the potential production sites, our team prepared all necessary environmental permit applications for air, water, and wastewater in an accurate and timely manner. During the permitting process, we continued working diligently with state agencies to get permits issued on time to keep the project on schedule.
Analysis & Results
Pinnacle Engineering’s regulatory knowledge, along with our site selection and project permitting expertise, helped the client proactively address due diligence items in anticipation of NEPA review. As a result, they were readily prepared for NEPA reviews required for federal funding mechanisms through the Department of Energy (DOE).
Our goal is to continue to build upon our reputation of delivering high-quality services, maintaining open and responsive communications, and providing cost-effective solutions that consistently meet our clients’ needs.
Comprehensive Solutions for the Renewable Fuels Industry
Performing proper due diligence during site evaluation lays a foundation for the success of your project. Bringing on an environmental consulting partner early is critical to guide your team through pre-engineering and obtaining proper permits after site selection.
Pinnacle Engineering offers comprehensive environmental permitting services and uses a front-end loading approach to manage your project. Our diligence, regulatory knowledge, and relationships with local, state, and federal agencies help us proactively identify potential roadblocks and mitigate issues affecting your project timeline.
Pinnacle’s approach is not like most consultants; they work with our company’s best interests in mind and propose cost and time-effective remedies over remedies that are more financially beneficial to themselves. This has also built a tremendous level of trust that makes working together that much easier.
Environmental Engineer - Oil & Gas Client
Pinnacle is very responsive to requests. They have not missed a deadline on any service thus far. They seem willing to go the extra mile when asked for input on potential projects.
Environmental Manager - Oil & Gas Client
Pinnacle is local and able to respond quickly. In addition to being a subject matter experts, they can take the lead with little input needed from me to do so. Pinnacle is professional, knowledgeable, and customer service oriented. They are dependable and are respected and known within the local regulatory world.
Environmental Response Manager - Oil & Gas Client
Pinnacle is key to our company’s operations in my area of responsibility. Honestly, there is not another professional contractor that works any harder for us than the staff at Pinnacle Eng. If they can’t do it in-house, they know someone that can. They are “Problem Solvers” at the highest level.
Manager, Midwest Operations - Oil & Gas Client
I worked closely with Pinnacle at a previous role and then incorporated their services when I moved companies. I am a huge fan of the company. They are down to earth and incredible to work with. Their portfolio is extensive and the staff they have are all amazing to work with. I am grateful to partner with them in each of my roles.
Environmental Manager - Aerospace Manufacturing
I work with Pinnacle daily over the last few years. The top impression is that they deliver. They follow through and do what they say they are going to do. They are professional and keep us out of trouble.
VP of Engineering & Construction - Renewable Energy Client
Pinnacle is always there for us. Their broad range of expertise from environmental response to environmental permitting to their vast subcontractor network makes them an invaluable resource to our organization. I call them for everything from routine projects to largescale rail-based incidents. I’m thankful to have them as a partner.
Manager of Environmental Remediation - Class I Railroad
Environmental Engineering Solutions for a Better Tomorrow
At Pinnacle Engineering, we understand the importance of collaboration and being responsible stewards of the environment. We act as partners, working closely with you to understand your site selection project, identify potential challenges, and help you determine the best path forward.
