Secondary Spill Containment Berms: The Power of MobileGuard

In today’s oil & gas and industrial environments, environmental risk management is more than a regulatory checkbox; it’s a core part of operational strategy. Tools like secondary spill containment berms play a critical role in preventing leaks and spills that can halt production, trigger costly remediation, or result in fines that exceed $45,000 per incident under federal SPCC regulations.

Yet despite the high stakes, many field operations still rely on outdated containment methods that don’t reflect the speed, mobility, or complexity of modern work.

That’s where MobileGuard comes in. This field-ready, reusable solution is helping operators reimagine what secondary containment can do, offering the flexibility to move with your operation and the durability to perform in tough environments.

What Are Secondary Spill Containment Berms, and Why Do They Matter?

A spill containment berm is a portable barrier placed under equipment to catch oil, fuel, or chemical leaks before they reach soil or water. These systems are critical tools for maintaining compliance, avoiding environmental harm, and reducing the cost and complexity of cleanup.

Berms are commonly used under:

Fuel trucks and trailers
Generators, pumps, and compressors
Chemical drums and temporary tanks
Maintenance equipment at job sites

Historically, companies have treated containment as a fixed asset — concrete berms or PVC liners placed under stationary equipment. But in mobile and fast-changing environments, this one-size-fits-all approach no longer works.

The Case for Portability

Today’s operations are mobile. Equipment moves. Sites change. Risk isn’t stationary, and containment strategies need to keep up.

Reusable berms that can be positioned, cleaned, and redeployed offer a distinct advantage:

Quick deployment in remote areas or short-term job sites
Reduced labor and materials cost compared to berm construction or disposable liners
Scalability across multiple vehicles or assets without infrastructure investment

This shift toward field-ready containment enables teams to build environmental control into their workflows, not just react when something goes wrong.

Introducing MobileGuard: Built for Field Conditions

MobileGuard is a portable, high-performance solution designed for the realities of oilfield and industrial work. Unlike traditional mats or temporary barriers, it’s engineered with long-term performance in mind.

Key Features:

Polyurea-Coated Fabric: More durable than PVC or rubber liners. Withstands oils, fuels, chemicals, UV exposure, and temperature swings.
Foam-Supported Walls: Vehicles can drive directly on and off the pad — no frame or installation required.
Custom Sizes Available: Standard models fit most use cases, but custom dimensions can be built to match specific equipment or space constraints.
Truly Reusable: Clean, reposition, and redeploy with ease — lowering total cost of ownership and reducing waste.

Deployed widely across the U.S., from Texas oilfields to industrial refueling yards, MobileGuard portable containment helps teams control spill risk without slowing down operations.

Beyond Compliance: Why It’s a Strategic Investment

Regulatory compliance may be the initial driver for containment solutions, but leaders in operations and safety recognize broader value:

Avoid unplanned downtime caused by spill incidents or cleanup
Reduce exposure to environmental fines or reputational damage
Strengthen ESG performance by using fewer disposable materials
Improve inspection readiness with visual evidence of proactive spill control
Deploy quickly with the most durable secondary containment solution in the field

Instead of being an afterthought, spill prevention becomes part of your operational resilience strategy — a reliable tool to maintain uptime and build stakeholder confidence.

Choosing the Right Containment Solution

Not all containment pads are created equal. Here’s what to consider when selecting a solution for your job site:

Consideration	What to Look For
Durability	Polyurea coatings for long-term chemical resistance
Portability	Lightweight, drive-on designs with no setup time
Size Flexibility	Standard and custom options for varied equipment
Ease of Use	No frames, tools, or setup crews required
Reuse Potential	Cleanable and redeployable for cost savings

AssetGuard’s MobileGuard solution checks all of these boxes — and is already helping customers streamline environmental control across diverse work environments.

Where Secondary Spill Containment Berms Fit Into Modern Operations

Businesses no longer reserve containment berms for static tanks or permanent facilities. They’re now used in:

Upstream Oil & Gas Operations – Drilling, fracking, and well servicing
Midstream Infrastructure – Pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities
Downstream Facilities – Refineries, chemical plants, and terminals
Pipeline and compressor station maintenance
Construction staging areas
Power generation and industrial plants
Transportation hubs with fluid handling zones
Fueling stations
Chemical storage

Their versatility makes them essential tools for proactive, mobile risk management, not just reactive cleanup.

A Smarter, More Adaptable Approach

Modern containment solutions like MobileGuard represent more than a product upgrade — they reflect a mindset shift. It’s one where contractors build environmental protection into the job site from the start, simplify compliance, and rely on a single reusable tool to reduce risk and boost confidence.

If your current approach to spill control is reactive, rigid, or reliant on single-use materials, it may be time to revisit what’s possible. The right secondary containment can do more than catch a leak — they can help build a smarter, safer, and more agile operation.

Let’s Talk About Your Site

AssetGuard works with operations leaders, environmental professionals, and safety teams to identify containment solutions that align with your specific needs.