Emissions Control Solutions
Emissions Control Solutions
RJ Maclean helps operators meet compliance standards set by North American regulatory agencies including the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), and OSHA. Our engineered emissions control solutions combine safety, efficiency, and measurable environmental performance.
Why Emissions Control Matters
Routine maintenance, shutdowns, and tank or vessel cleaning often require equipment to be opened, releasing volatile organic compounds (VOCs), hydrocarbons, and greenhouse gases. Left uncontrolled, these emissions create three major risks:
- Safety hazards: Vapors can cause respiratory harm, and in some cases create flammable or explosive environments.
- Regulatory non-compliance: Uncontrolled venting of methane and VOCs can result in fines, sanctions, and reputational damage.
- Economic losses: Vapors released into the atmosphere often represent lost product, reducing profitability while driving up project costs.
RJ Maclean addresses all three risks by capturing emissions at the source, ensuring safe worksites, protecting the environment, and recovering valuable hydrocarbons whenever possible.
Engineered Emissions Control Solutions
Our approach goes beyond administrative procedures—we deploy engineered systems that proactively manage emissions and integrate seamlessly with tank cleaning, vessel cleaning, and turnaround operations.
- Closed-Loop Cleaning Systems
During robotic tank and vessel cleaning, our closed-loop methodology prevents vapors from being released to the atmosphere. All emissions are contained and processed within the system, ensuring maximum safety and environmental protection. - Mobile Vapor Recovery Units (VRUs)
Our mobile VRUs capture vapors directly from tanks or vessels, scrub contaminants, and recover hydrocarbons that can be returned to the client’s process. The result: reduced environmental impact and improved economic value.
Thermal Oxidation
RJ Maclean deploys state-of-the-art thermal oxidizers that destroy VOC’s and pollutants. These units safely convert emissions into harmless water vapor and carbon dioxide, exceeding regulatory standards.
Applications Across Industries
Our emissions control services are designed to support diverse industrial needs, from planned maintenance to emergency response:
- Tank & Vessel Degassing – Safe, efficient removal of hazardous vapors before inspection or repair, delivering a documented gas-free environment.
- Turnaround & Shutdown Support – Comprehensive, site-wide vapor management to keep projects on schedule and compliant.
- Pipeline Cleaning & Pigging – Capture and control of methane and hydrocarbon vapors during purging and cleaning operations.
- Emergency Spill Response – Rapid deployment of vapor scrubbing systems to protect workers, communities, and the environment during unplanned releases.
ESG and Compliance Benefits
Partnering with RJ Maclean delivers measurable performance that directly supports your ESG commitments:
- Environmental: VOC reduction documented across major projects, along with methane capture and hydrocarbon recovery.
- Social: Safer worksites with reduced exposure to harmful vapors, protecting employees and surrounding communities.
- Governance: Comprehensive reporting and verifiable emissions data for compliance audits and corporate sustainability disclosures.
