Environmental Due Diligence
A deal can look great on paper, but before you close, you need to know exactly what you're walking into. Contaminated soil, groundwater issues and regulatory noncompliance can lead to expensive cleanup, delays or legal challenges.
Environmental due diligence uncovers these risks so you can make informed decisions. Whether you're acquiring, selling, or financing a facility, a proper assessment ensures you're not inheriting costly surprises.
What Environmental Due Diligence Covers
A thorough environmental due diligence assessment includes:
Regulatory compliance checks - Ensuring the facility meets state and federal environmental standards, including air permit and federal rule applicability and record-keeping.
Historical site records review - Identifying past contamination risks and previous land use.
Environmental site assessments (Phase I and II ESAs) - Evaluating current site conditions and determining if further testing is needed.
Risk mitigation planning - Providing solutions to address any red flags before acquisition.
Every transaction is different, and environmental regulations vary by location. We’re here to make sure your due diligence process meets all legal and environmental requirements so you can move forward with confidence.
Common Risks in Environmental Due Diligence
Even experienced buyers and investors can run into roadblocks. Some of the biggest risks include:
Undetected liabilities - Past contamination that wasn’t properly documented can resurface as an expensive problem.
Bad or incomplete data - missing regulatory documents, outdated reports or skipped testing can lead to costly surprises.
Compliance gaps - Environmental laws differ by state, and noncompliance can result in fines, shutdowns or future litigation.
Skipping or rushing due diligence can turn a profitable investment into a financial drain. That’s where we come in.
How We Help
We specialize in in environmental due diligence for oil and gas production facilities, midstream infrastructure and industrial properties. We help you identify risks early, navigate regulations and ensure a smooth transaction with:
Comprehensive site investigations - From Phase I ESAs to equipment data collection and gap analysis between what's permitted and what's actually on the ground.
Regulatory compliance reviews - Making sure state and federal environmental rules are met.
Post-acquisition support - Handling ownership transition forms, compliance testing and regulatory filings.
A Client Example
After a client acquired a facility, we reviewed the site’s existing air permits and uncovered gaps in how storage tank controls had been handled. We helped them correct outdated permit conditions, submit updated applications, and get current on their compliance reports. Addressing the issues early helped them avoid future enforcement risk and start fresh with a solid foundation.
Don’t Get Stuck With Someone Else’s Problem
Whether you need a high-level review or a detailed evaluation, we’ll bring clarity, accuracy and expertise to environmental due diligence.