At Encino Environmental Services, innovation and sustainability drive everything we do. That’s why we’re proud to announce that our Enviromech™ Composite Thief Hatch has been recognized as a 2025 Environment + Energy Leader Award winner in the Product – Business + Infrastructure category.
Enviromech™ Composite Thief Hatch – A Game-Changing Innovation in Emissions Control
The Enviromech™ Composite Thief Hatch is designed to solve a major challenge in emissions control—corrosion-related sealing failures in liquid storage tanks. By eliminating the interaction of dissimilar metals in corrosive environments, this breakthrough technology supports a long-lasting, durable seal, even in extreme weather conditions.
An E+E Leader Awards judge described the product as:
“A true game-changer in environmental responsibility and operational efficiency, this breakthrough product is more than just a hatch; it’s a key to a cleaner future.”
This recognition underscores the Enviromech™ Composite Thief Hatch’s ability to help operators reduce methane emissions, meet stringent regulatory requirements, and extend equipment lifespan—all while improving safety, operational, and production efficiency.
Industry Recognition for Sustainability and Performance
Now in its 13th year, the E+E Leader Product & Project Awards celebrate the most impactful sustainability and energy management solutions. Entries are evaluated by an independent panel of industry experts using a rigorous five-point rating system, ensuring only the most innovative and effective solutions receive recognition.
Encino Environmental CEO Scott McCurdy highlighted the significance of this achievement:
“At Encino Environmental, we believe that innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. The Enviromech™ Composite Thief Hatch is a prime example of how thoughtful engineering can drive meaningful environmental impact. This award is a testament to our team’s ability and commitment to developing solutions that help companies reduce emissions and operate more efficiently.”
Leading the Way in Environmental Solutions
Encino Environmental Services remains dedicated to delivering cutting-edge emissions control technologies that help the oil and gas industry meet evolving environmental standards. The Enviromech™ Composite Thief Hatch is just one example of how we’re pushing the boundaries of innovation to create practical, effective, and environmentally responsible solutions.
The Encino Advantage
Encino offers the most comprehensive lineup of environmental performance solutions, services, and expertise for mitigating emissions from Energy operations with a focus on Oil & Gas and Biogas markets. We are a pioneer in emissions monitoring in the Energy sector, providing clients with a complete range of environmental services to help companies comply with regulation requirements and voluntary sustainability objectives.
Our offerings include:
- CEMS (Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems) via artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled Optical Gas Imaging (OGI)
- Satellite Monitoring for Methane and Visual applications via Satlantis micro satellites (EmSat™)
- Emissions performance testing for Engines, Combustors, and Industrial Stacks
- LDAR (Leak Detection and Repair)
- Composite Thief Hatches (Enviromech™) composite thief hatches for a durable, long-term seal of liquid storage tanks
- Advanced environmental data software
Our solutions help ensure regulatory compliance and ESG strategies and objectives. Encino operates across the U.S. covering all major oil and gas basins and select international markets.
We view ourselves as an oilfield services company, dedicated to helping operators improve their environmental and economic sustainability for providing the world with reliable and affordable energy.
The Enviromech Composite Thief Hatch can help you mitigate the risk of tank battery emissions resulting from faulty, malfunctioning, and aging thief hatches, and reduce operating costs.
Contact us today for a free consultation and evaluation of how Encino can help you achieve environmental performance that generates economic results.
