Our Commitment to the Environment

Trendwell Energy Corporation takes extra precautions to protect the soil and ground water when drilling and producing natural resources. This is accomplished by partnering with State Departments like the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality - Geological Division (DEQ) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). When Trendwell requests a permit to drill, all divisions of the DEQ and DNR must approve the plan before any work is done. This process usually includes all state departments associated with forestry, fisheries wildlife, and the geological division as well as county reviews. The process of getting a permit to drill can take several weeks depending on the State where the well is to be drilled.

Additionally, there is substantial cost a company must invest to apply for a permit to drill. Trendwell usually acquires a consulting firm to prepare an environmental impact statement which is forwarded to the state before a permit is issued for drilling. From a federal standpoint, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) typically approves salt-water disposal wells using a similar process. The EPA usually takes 3-6 months to complete their approval process and in some cases, that follows the issuance of a permit by the state.

In addition to cooperating with the appropriate state, county, and federal agency's, Trendwell takes due diligence in making as little impact on the project site as possible. Often times planting trees, installing fencing and gates at the request of landowners, and planting seeds for plant growth as a food source for the numerous species of animals that are found in the natural surroundings of a project site.