La. Congressman Garret Graves Discusses His Efforts in D.C
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October 2017, ISSUE 4, VOLUME 21 La. Congressman Garret Graves Success comes discusses his efforts in D.C. from taking action, By: Dan Boudreaux, Staff Writer, The Courier $120 million a year. Danos says Congressman He also spoke on three items he is By: Dan Boudreaux, Staff Writer, The Courier Garret Graves ”One important was the guest way to make sure speaker at the insuranceworking on and that the hered said snapper will season.benefit a business is suc- August meet- Primarysouth Louisiana: among these the oil was industry, his focus flood on cessful is to take ing where he the oil industry and the struggles its advantage of the stated that he decline has put on local people and opportunities that and the rest the state. come your way,” of Louisiana’s “You all know what has happened said Garret “Hank” congressional in the energy industry over the last Danos, president and CEO of Danos, delegation have pushed initiatives to seven years. Estimates indicate that at the July South Central Industrial help Louisiana and America as a whole. over 35 percent of the jobs in Louisiana Association meeting. Some people say Graves touched on some positives energy industry have been lost, and luck is a factor in success, but some- he sees in the new Trump administra- you all know that’s one of the biggest times it takes someone willing to take tion, including moves through execu- sectors of our economy,” Graves said. action for success to occur. tive orders and legislation to reduce “As a result of some of the executive “When you think of luck, burdensome regulations on industry orders I already mentioned, we’re sometimes the ball bounces right to and to decrease illegal immigration. already seeing some improvements you, and that’s good fortune,” Danos But Graves also said he would not in the industry.” said. “Sometimes it bounces to the just rubber stamp everything President As he took questions, Graves other guy who may be your friend or Trump wants. He talked about his discussed the problems with dredging may be your competitor. Well, that’s opposition to some of the president’s the Houma Navigation Canal and the the way the ball bounces. But I’ve initiatives that he said could hurt U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which noticed that a lot of times the ball Louisiana. he said needs some reforms to make bounces waiting for somebody to “For example, when the budget catch it and do something.” came out that we were supposed to cut about tax reform, which he said should In 1970, his father, an owner of the the GOMESA fund for offshore revenue beit run easier more to efficiently.achieve than He healthalso spoke care company, died. Danos was 21, and his sharing, we stood up to that. We fought reform. brother was 24 when they took over that,” Graves said. “I’m very happy to Graves ended his address talking the company. announce that the appropriations bill about the political divisions and po- Much of what his dad had taught him moving through the House next month larization in American politics. He de- up to that point had helped them prevents those funds from being cut.” nounced the recent violence caused by prepare for the moment. Graves said keeping the offshore white supremacists in Charlottesville, Danos said his father wasn’t for- money means the state’s coastal res- Va., and last year’s shooting of police mally educated, but he was always reading and studying. He encouraged his kids to do well in school and gave See “LUMCON” on page 8 landtoration loss revenue and are estimatedwill continue to be to up flow to See “Graves” on page 4 See “Danos” on page 4 into projects that will fight flooding and www.sciaonline.net 1 A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT...
It is with great pleasure that I begin my year as president of SCIA, which is comprised of a productive A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT... group of peopleHello who everyone! remain focused on the critical issues related to our industry. As the voice and actions of our new administration in Washington slowly begin to take form, we become ever aware of the drastic changes that had negative impacts on the oilfield over the last eight years. It seems as though the gradual decline being imposed on the oilfield by the past Administration has created a challenge for the current With the strength of our new board of directors and general membership, we have the opportunity to Administration. However, regardless of the aggressive attention,A MESSAGE the fix will be a long and thought FROM out process OUR that will require PRESIDENT... time and patience. After all, a poisoned body can assure our interestsrecover, are and being is much betteraddressed than a corpse on that the needs local, a burial. state, In reality, regional that is what and we have.national There is levels.light at the Next end of themonth tunnel… we patience, patience. The commitment is real! Equally, there are aggressive reform matters and issues being addressed within the United States Army Corp of Engineers helping to streamline the processes needed to will hold our annualproceed board with our retreat projects in where this region we relative will to develop the development our andshort maintenance and longof our waterways,term goals. ports, highways,We have and leveemany systems. These reforms will take some time issues to discussto comethat tocould fruition, makebut are real a differenceand It will is bewith beneficial greatfor the to pleasureour future region. ofThose that the measuresI maritimebegin will my help and yearto promote energy as presidentconstruction industries projects of SCIA, and in our I region which supporting is comprised business and of commerce a productive specifically to engineering, consulting,group ofconstruction, people andwho the tangibleremain services focused that support on the them. critical Once again, issues time and related patience. to our industry. look forward to interacting These measures, with this identified dynamic above, groupwork hand of in hand.regional The construction leaders. and maintenance of infrastructure help to promote a secure environment to accommodate the oilfield and marine industry our region needs and heavily depends upon. I look forward to workingPlease know with the SCIA all ofstaff you andAWith boardthisMESSAGE the areyear. strength engaged and of will our beFROM impactful. new board We are OUR ofhere directors for you! PRESIDENT... and general membership, we have the opportunity to As we say goodbye to the summer, and welcome in the change of the seasons, we notice and recognize the same things happening to our industries… The changing of the seasonsassure also ourbrings interests the changing are of leadership being addressedin SCIA. We are onwitnessing the local, the changing state, of theregional guard and and passing national of the torch levels. from one Nextdirector month to we another. As we bid fair well towill Ms. Janehold Arnette our andannual welcome board in Ms. Christy retreat Naquin. where we will develop our short and long term goals. We have many As weIt isendeavor with greatalong in thepleasure landscape thatestablished I begin by our my founding year members as president and predecessors, of SCIA, we recognize which the isSincerely, profile comprised that SCIA hasof developeda productive through the years, that could not have been achievedissues without the to commitment discuss fromthat all could who have make participated a difference in its success. forOur ExecutivetheRobert future Director Clemons of has the been maritime steady, committed and energy and true to industries the values and I and groupmission of of the people association. who SCIA remainhas held a focusedcommunity together, on the attracted critical new issues industry and related growth, helpedto our to educateindustry. people, be involved with governmental and regulatory look forward to interacting with this dynamic group of regionalSCIA PRESIDENT leaders. matters, legislation, supported teachers and schools…the list just goes on and on. All engineered with the sincerity of our Executive Director of 16 years. SCIA is a hand painted mosaic that has been designed without the use of brushes, but with the hands of many. There are a variety of colors, hand marks, and fingerprints on the canvas. With However, the strength the mostSCIAI look prominentof Officers, our forward newand influential Boardboard to working of of of theDirectors directors artist with will andallbe relaxingand ofStaff you general now…for this year. amembership, moment. It is with gratitude we have and bestthe wishes opportunity that we offer toMs. Jane Arnette Godassure Speed as herour journey interests continues are on, being and we areaddressed forever grateful on for theher sincere local, contributions state, regional to our association. and national Her color and levels. energy that Next she hasmonth graced we us with are quite unique. SCIA will always be your home. Your commitment and loyalty will never be forgotten. willSo now,hold we ourinvite annualMs. Christy board Naquin to retreat step up to where the canvas. we We will encourage develop her to ouruse her short thoughts and and ideaslong to termbring us goals. where we We want haveto go. We many will be there as she Sincerely, placesissues her hands to intodiscuss the paint thatand combine could any make colors shea difference likes to add to thefor art the that futurehas been ofcreated. the The maritime challenge isand extreme. energy The future industries is wide opened…. and IWelcome! Congratulations to both of our wonderful Executive Directors! Robert Clemons look forward to interacting with this dynamic group of regional leaders. May God bless and keep you always,SCIA PRESIDENT Cory H. Kief Robert Clemons Oneil Malbrough Travis David Charles Theriot Bill Blanchard I look forward to working with all of you this year. CROSBY TUGS, LLC President Exec. Vice President Vice President Treasurer SCIA Officers, SecretaryBoard of Directors and Staff SCIA PRESIDENT 2017.2018
Sincerely, Robert Clemons SCIA PRESIDENT
Edward Bouterie CoryCory Kief ChrisRobertPaul Bollinger Danos Clemons PaulChettOneil Danos Chiasson Malbrough LoriJared TravisDavis Toups David CharlesCharles Theriot Bill Blanchard Director PresidentDirector Exec.ViceDirectorPresidentSCIA President Officers,Exec. ViceDirectorBoard President Vice of PresidentDirectorsAdvisor andViceSecretary Staff President TreasurerTreasurer Secretary
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SCIA Communiqué is a monthly publication of the South Central Industrial Association P.O. Box 2143 • Houma, LA 70361-2143 Printed by Star Printing (985) 851-2201 • Fax (985) 851-2202 303 North Hollywood Road. • Houma, LA 70364 www.sciaonline.net (985)872-4584 2 www.sciaonline.net New Coast Guard captain calls for community to work together By: Dan Boudreaux, Staff Writer, The Courier marine protection, developing and implementing area contingency plans for emergencies and conducting ma- the U.S. Coast Guard’s Marine rine inspections and investigations. The recent changes SafetyThe commanding Unit Houma spoke officer at the of to the regional Coast Guard deployment structure were September General Member- also outlined. ship meeting of SCIA to intro- “Basically, the thought process is that we’re re-leveling duce himself and to ask that the local community work with the changes in business,” Welborn said. “That’s why we’ve Coast Guard to make the region movedpersonnel into across the old the Social south Security Louisiana building, region soto Ireflect hope a safer and better place. everyone starts calling it the Coast Guard building now.” U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Blake Some of the changes will be how many Coast Guard Welborn, who was named com- members will be stationed in the area. Morgan City’s unit will decrease from 120 members to 78. Lafayette’s to Houma in June, spoke his responsibilities and his desire for the local unit and the communitymanding officer to work and together reported to working out of the Houma Marine Safety Unit, up from 60. make the region safer. Butwill Welborn increase returned from five to to his 13. chief And message there will for be the 94 business people “It’s a big job that we do in south-central Louisiana. group and the local community. He reiterated his desire We have 185 dedicated, motivated individuals serving to work with the people of the area. in our communities and are a part of our communities. “In recent years, we got away from (being a part of our One of the things I’m trying to do is meet with everyone. communities). We distanced ourselves to be that regular, Please, let’s meet now, let’s have coffee, because it’s a lot and I don’t think that’s healthy for any of us. We want to better to do it during the day when everyone’s free than work with local businesses and governments. We need to on the back of some tailgate and we’re in the middle of understand the political and business climate, especially a poop storm,” Welborn said. after the recent economic downturn,” Welborn said. Welborn outlined the duties he and his unit have in the Houma region such as port safety, environmental
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18 www.sciaonline.net SCIA names Christy Naquin as new executive director
The SCIA board of directors re- become part of such a dynamic organization and look cently announced Christy Naquin forward to maintaining and developing projects,” said has been hired as executive director Naquin. of the organization. She will assume Arnette is retiring after serving the organization for the role effective November 1, 2017. the past sixteen years where she was responsible for She will join the team in August to developing key programs, including the state acclaimed train under the current director, Jane Work It! Louisiana workforce development program. Arnette. “This should be an easy transition. Christy will bring “We had over thirty people apply new energy to a great organization. I look forward to for the position. It was an arduous watching the progress,” said Arnette. process of elimination and inter- views. Christy proved to be an excellent candidate. She brings leadership and many years of experience to SCIA, said Cory Kief, SCIA President. Naquin is leaving her job as executive director at the Bayou Country Children’s museum where she has been since 2009. While at the museum, she successfully wrote and received grants, including a million-dollar grant • Pre-Employment Testing and Annual Physicals • Custom Job Descriptions is responsible for opening the facility. • Drug & Alcohol Screening fromSome Shell. of herShe other served professional as its first jobsand includeonly director marketing and • Ergonomic & Agility Assessments director for auxiliary services at Nicholls, executive • Injury Care assistant at Seacor Marine, and director of sales and 144 Valhi Lagoon Crossing, Houma, LA 70360 marketing at Oak Alley Plantation. “I am honored to Ph: (985) 223-0032 · www.omshouma.com
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www.sciaonline.net 5 Zinke announces Lease Sale 249 complete Edited by: Christy Naquin Lease Sale 249, livestreamed from New Orleans is the that the region-wide Gulf of Mexico lease sale generated $121,143,055 U.S. Secretary in high of the bids Interior for 90 tractsRyan Zinkecovering announced 508,096 Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2017-2022. acres in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico. A total of Underfirst offshore this program, sales under nine the additional National region-wideOuter Continental lease 27 companies participated in the sale, submitting 99 sales that combine all three planning areas are sched- bids totaling $137,006,181. The sale offered the largest uled for the Gulf, where resource potential and industry amount of acreage in the history of the federal offshore interest are high, and oil and gas infrastructure is well program in the Gulf, including parcels offshore Texas, established. Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Lease Sale 249 offered approximately 76 million “The path to American energy dominance starts in acres offshore Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, the Gulf, and the hard work of rig and platform workers, and Florida for oil and gas exploration and development. support staff onshore and the industries that support It included 14,220 unleased blocks, located from three to 231 miles offshore, in the Gulf’s Western, Central and Eastern planning areas in water depths ranging from createthem cannot more gogood unnoticed,” paying jobs said whileInterior generating Secretary $121Ryan nine to more than 11,115 feet. Full details can be found millionZinke. inToday’s revenue results to fund will everything help secure from their conservation jobs and at www.boem.gov/Sale-249/ to infrastructure.” Gulf Economic Survival Team continues to support energy By: Katie DeRoche, as edited by Jane Arnette industry experts in order to achieve a safe operating environ- In June 2010, the Gulf Economic Survival Team (GEST) ment and environmental protection while allowing for a high was formed in response to the Obama Administration’s level of certainty and predictability for America’s offshore announcement of a six-month moratorium on deepwater oil and gas industry. “Gulf Proud. Energy Strong.” drilling. Initially, GEST hosted rallies, organized letter-writing campaigns/petitions and traveled to Washington D.C. in an effort to promote an understanding of the safety improve- ments made by Industry and to push for a swift end to the moratorium to save American jobs. GEST proved effective in reestablishing a working relationship with Indus- try and federal agency leaders, while garnering grassroots support throughout the Gulf Coast. For the past six years GEST has continued to effectively serve in a unique role as facilitator between operators, state government, and the federal government and have worked effectively to resolve permitting delays and work through many regulatory issues impacting offshore development. With access to the highest level of decision-makers at the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), GEST has successfully worked through several critical regula-
in advocacy efforts designed to garner support and convey messagestory and policy promoting issues. the GEST importance also played of safe a offshoresignificant oil roleand gas development for our local, state and national economies. Today, GEST continues to be a Louisiana-based grassroots
of Mexico energy production to this U.S. economy, small serviceadvocacy companies, organization and that middle-class promotes Americansthe significance throughout of Gulf our great nation. GEST supports a transparent regulatory framework that provides for a close collaboration with the
6 www.sciaonline.net SCIA presents scholarships to seven high school students By: Jane Arnette The Aimee Celeste Lagarde Scholarship was presented Seven outstanding graduating seniors received SCIA by the Bobby Barthel family in memory of their daughter. scholarships which are made possible through fundraising Mr. Barthel who is a past president of SCIA presented efforts such as the annual banquet, annual golf tourna- the scholarship to Monica Liset Barajas (Wood Group), ment and member donations. A total of seven thousand a student at Patterson High School who will be attending dollars was distributed. Fletcher Technical Community College. In memory of Gordon “Bubba” Dove, Jackie Dove Broussard and Terrebonne Parish President Gordon Dove, Jason Lepretre (Shamrock), a student at Gueydan High honored us by presenting awards to: Carley Lynn Morvant SchoolReceiving who the will SCIA be attending Industrial LSU. Scholarship was Randy (Gulf Island Fabrication), a student at Thibodaux High School who will be attending Nicholls State University; Scholarship was Quinn Michael Pitre (MPH), a student at Katelyn Lucy Hebert (Danos), a student at Cypress Woods Terrebonne Receiving High the SCIA School Golf who Tournament will be attending Coastal Commerce Nicholls High School, Texas who will be attending LSU; and Gage State University. Congratulations and best wishes to all of the scholarship recipients. will be attending Nicholls State University. McKinleyThe SCIA Griffin Otis (Bollinger T. Loque Scholarship & Thibodaux was Regional) developed who 17
the scholarship was Hannah Leigh Cuneo (Whitney Bank), ayears student ago atin Vandebilthonor of its High inaugural School whopresident. will be Receivingattending LSU. Thaddeus "Pete" Marcell Joe Notto
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Kief meets with Louisiana Delegation in D.C. SCIA Board President Cory Kief met with members of the Federal Delegation in Washington DC regarding National Flood Insurance.
10 www.sciaonline.net Out and About with SCIA Arnette attends LA Calling LCTC event SCIA honors Teacher of the Year LA Calling Board Member, SCIA honors Ms. Ashley Jane Arnette attends the Clement, Dularge Elementary LA Calling LCTC event Teacher of the Year. announcing the CMT will be hosting concerts to encourage technical edu- cation throughout the na- tion. Pictured with Kathy Stuart, Legislative Assis- SCIA donates to LA 1 Coalition tant to Senator Cassidy. SCIA Board President Cory Kief Naquin receives Young Achiever Award presents Mr. Henri Boulet of LA 1 - Coalition with a donation. quin receives Terrebonne’s Young AchieversSCIA Board Award. of Director, Robbie Na
The newly-formed Ports, Oil & gas, Waterways & Infrastructure, Environmental and Regulatory POWER Committee will begin presenting free one-hour webinars on the third Thursday of each month at 9 a.m. Webinar #1: SCIA POWER Committee presents National Flood
Morning Call Insurance Policies WEBINAR October 19 at 9 a.m. Hosted by Megan Miller, U.S. Congressman Steve Scalise’s Chief of Staff and Jerome Zeringue, LA State Rep. and LA Flood Risk Coalition Director
The newly formed Connect from any computer (to view slides and Want to Pdialorts, in O onil &your Gas, phone? Waterways & Infrastructure, hear speakers) 1.) Dial 1-408-740-7256Environmental, (U.S.) and RegulatoryConnecting directly from https://bluejeans.com/146853214 or 1-408-317-9253POWER committeea room system? (Alternatewill begin number) presenting free one1.)-hour Dial: webinar 199.48.152.152s or 2.) Enter on theMeeting third ID: Thursday of each month bjn.vc at 9:00 a.m. 146 853 214 First Webinar2) Enter Meeting ID: Limited to the first 50 participants. 3.) Press # National Flood Insurance 146Policies 853 214
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12 www.sciaonline.net News Bits Shamrock receives award In addition, Entergy Louisiana assisted communities in cer- tifying nine sites in 2016 as ready for industrial development. All of the company’s strategic initiatives are aimed at helping Louisiana realize the more than $150 billion of expected capital investment and the related creation of an estimated 60,000 new direct, indirect and construction jobs. Restore or Retreat Partners with CPRA on Financing Initiative
Restore or Retreat (ROR) has announced a partnership Shamrock Energy Solutions has recently been named the andwith economics the Louisiana to identify Coastal strategies Protection to maximize and Restoration the impact recipient of the 2016 AEU Offshore Safety Award. AEU (The ofAuthority near-term (CPRA) revenue to streamssource expertisefor Coastal in Master areas Plan of financing projects. American Equity Underwriters, Inc.) presents this award each year to the American Longshore Mutual Association (ALMA) member with the most effective safety program in their cat- fromThe project existing aims committed to create sources a financing of revenue, structure as well for as severalproject egory. Shamrock’s top-notch safety program outperformed specific Master Plan projects, develop repayment strategies thirty other companies in the Offshore Category. Additionally, AEU was so impressed with their safety performance, that economic benefits to the state and impacted communities Shamrock’s HSE Director was asked to speak on the topic of by advancing restoration. As it launches the initiative, ROR “Celebrating Milestones and Successes in Safety” at the AEU is seekingOver the a nextStatement 15 years, of billionsInterest of and dollars Qualifications will be available from Safety and Claims Forum in Houston this past May. forqualified coastal individuals protection and and entities. restoration, largely from the “To receive an AEU Safety Award is an acknowledgement Deepwater Horizon global settlement as well as the increase that your company is a leader in the most important aspect in payments under the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of business operations - protecting employees from injury,” says Jimmy Burgin, Senior Vice President and Director of Loss Control in(GOMESA). identifying As opportunitiesrevenue sources to vary align greatly project in implementation terms of specific at AEU. “Shamrock Energy Solutions truly earned this award schedulesrequirements with and appropriate timelines, revenue CPRA streamsis welcoming and, if assistance advisable, and they deserve to be recognized among their peers.” Congratulations to Shamrock Energy Solutions! financialT. Baker instruments Smith Public like bonds. Works welcomes Garrett Entergy receives Economic Development Award Broussard, P.E. For 10 consecutive years running, Site Selection magazine As a licensed civil engineer with 30 years of experience, has named Entergy Corporation as one of the nation’s Top 10 Garrett joined TBS with a mission to take our public works utilities in economic development. The award is due in large market to new heights. Garrett has a professional background part to the integral role Entergy played in supporting projects in construction management and engineering contract ad- that resulted in nearly $27.5 billion of capital investment and the ministration. Throughout his career, he has established and creation of more than 5,758 new jobs across its service territory. maintained working relationships with federal and state agen- “Entergy is honored to be recognized for the 10th year in cies, such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the a row as one of the top national utilities in economic develop- United States Army Corps of Engineering, and the to Coastal ment,” said Phillip May, president and CEO of Entergy Louisiana. - “This award is indicative of Entergy’s commitment over the past ence and relationships will work to grow our public works decade to growing Louisiana’s economy and serving as great projectsProtection for and the Restoration continued enhancement Authority. His ofprofessional our communities. experi partners to our communities.” Garrett’s unique ability to take a problem and turn it into Criteria used by Site Selection for its rankings include the an innovative solution for clients is exactly what TBS is all use of innovative programs and incentives for business, website about. “I have been acquainted with TBS for many years and tools and data and each utility’s job-creating infrastructure and have always been impressed with their professionalism and facility investment trends. their innovative outlook. I am honored and excited to take on this new challenge. workforce for Louisiana, investing $1 million in 2016 to support localEntergy workforce is also development playing a parttraining in helping programs. build a qualified
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North Lafourche Levee District proposes tax Nicholls Geomatics Program Receives Award millage renewal for 2nd Year in a Row There will be a six (6) mill ad valorem tax renewal for Nicholls State University’s Geomatics program was North Lafourche Conservation Levee and Drainage District awarded $15,000 by the National Council of Examiners for on the October 14, 2017 ballot. The current 7 mill voter- Engineering and Surveying. approved tax has been in place for the past 20 years. The 7 Nicholls has received the NCEES Surveying Education mills were originally voter approved in 1997 and renewed Award, which began in 2016, for the second year in a row by the voters in 2007. The proposed is aimed to help the Levee District continue to build and maintain current and years. Schools are chosen based on their student outcomes, studentand is one involvement, of only five outreach programs and to haverecruitment. been honored both period for the tax renewal is 30 years beginning in 2019 and “In 14 years, Nicholls Geomatics has become one of the endingfuture flood in 2048. protection This longer projects time in period North Lafourche.is sought to The provide time most nationally recognized programs in the nation,” says Dr. accelerated pace through future bond issuances. head of geomatics. “We are proud to be ranked up there with financial certainty for building long-term levee projects at an theBalaji big Ramachandran, research schools associate across professorthe country. and Our department program excellence can be attributed to the collective effort of the Lori LeBlanc Testifies to Importance of Gulf Geomatics faculty, students, alumni and industry partners.” Oil and Gas Production at House Subcommit- The award recognizes programs advancing licensure for surveyors to preserve public health, safety and welfare. tee Hearing - the surveying licensure tests in the U.S. half of the Louisiana Mid-Conti- NCEES is a nonprofit that develops, administers and scores Lori recently testified on be Nicholls’ Geomatics graduates are passing the Fundamentals of Surveying national exam at a 95 percent an oversight hearing of the U.S. nent Oil & Gas Association during clip, compared to the national average of 54 percent. The other winners are the University of Maine, Oregon - Institute of Technology, University of Florida, New Mexico tee.House The of subcommitteeRepresentatives is Energy evalu- State University, Santiago Canyon College and the University ating& Mineral federal Resources offshore Subcommit oil and gas of Akron. development on the outer continental shelf. “For those of us who live in Louisiana, oil and gas is a way of life that is intertwined with our love for hunting and Danos Now Offering UL 508A-Listed Control Panels our society, our economy, our culture. The Louisiana energy industryfishing. The has beenoil and a responsible gas industry community is part of partner our geography, for more than a century.”-LeBlanc panelsGRAY, (ICP). La. ICPs – Danos’ produced Automation by Danos Services can carry manufacturing a listing mark “The reality is, it’s [Oil and Gas Industry] an integral part demonstratinggroup is now certified compliance to produce with the UL-listed UL 508A industrial standard. control This of our economy. We’re either giving other nations billions and billions of dollars and giving them millions of jobs, or we’re American safety standards to the purchaser of the panel. going to do it here.”- Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves mark provides evidence of third-party certification to North on the hospital board and holding many leadership posi- panel shop employees underwent training and inspection tions in volunteer organizations. “Mike’s humble leadership by ULIn representatives.order to receive Bythis following certification, the UL Danos’ standard automation for the and mind for business will be an asset to our board,” said construction of ICPs, Danos-produced panels are fully compliant Executive Director Chett Chiasson. “He is a valued resource for installation to the National Electrical Code. The UL Listing in our community, and we appreciate him volunteering his Mark on an Industrial Control Panel is widely recognized and services to the Port Commission.” accepted by all municipal inspection authorities. Callais will serve as commissioner for Seat E until a spe- control panels that are reliable, safe and compliant with the UL 508A “This standard,” certification said Felix allows Dominique, us to offer managerour customers of automation UL-listed thecial board’selection term is held through and the 2018. winner GLPC is certified.Seat E will The be winner on the services for Danos. “That means we can provide custom control ballotof the forspecial the October election 14, will 2017 fill thespecial seat primary for the election,remainder with of solutions that meet all relevant industry benchmarks for quality.” qualifying on July 12-14, 2017.
14 www.sciaonline.net News Bits (continued) DDG Managing Permitting and Construction of Making Their Mark on Campus Architecture Lafourche Parish Correctional Facility impact on Nicholls State University’s campus architecture. From Duplantis renovations Design to EllenderGroup has Memorial had a significant Library, to historic Talbot Hall, to the Mary and Al Danos Theater, to Stopher Gymnasium and the construction of the new Ledet Culinary Arts Building,
many of the campuses buildings and auxiliary designs. DDG wasthe Thibodaux-based honored at the Nicholls firm has Alumni played aAward key role for in Excellence these and banquet, receiving the Corporate Mark of Honor. The Corporate Mark of Honor Award is presented to those who show a strong support of Nicholls. “Thanks to Architects, DDG is working with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s the corporate support of generous donors like Duplantis In a joint venture with Baton Rouge-based GraceHebert Design, Nicholls continues to successfully carry out our Thibodaux, LA. The 600-bed facility includes both direct and mission,” praised Nicholls State University President, Dr. indirectOffice on supervision a new 134,000-square-foot housing units, along correctional with an intake/pro complex in- Bruce Murphy. cessing center that includes a 6,670-square-foot full-service “You don’t do this for the award,” Thibodaux native and kitchen and dining space. The project is currently under con- struction and is expected to be completed in August 2018 with adorned with Nicholls memorabilia. “You do these things an estimated construction cost of $42,000,000. becauseDDG owner, as a successfulDavid Duplantis company said in fromthis community, his office, which we have is In addition to providing civil engineering and landscape an obligation to help in any way we can. architectural services, DDG’s primary architectural role is to manage the permitting and construction administration phases Paul and Eric Danos speak at LOGA of the project. Fletcher one of Eleven schools offering Accreditation Program for Small Contractors A six-week course beginning October 2 – November 8th is being offered and Fletcher Technical Community College to help small construction companies build a solid foundation for business growth and success. Louisiana Contractors Accreditation Institute will assist small and emerging construction companies in learning the basics of the industry and preparing for the state’s licensing exam. The course will be taught by industry leaders and classes feature two-hour Paul and Eric Danos, owners and executive vice evening sessions twice a week for a fee of $200 for the course presidents of Danos, presented at the 2017 LOGA Fall and materials. LA. The two-day event brought top industry leaders Port Fourchon, Business Group Offers Office andMeeting state & regulators Seminar September together to 19th discuss - 20th the in oil Lafayette, and gas business in Louisiana. Paul and Eric Danos presented Space to Oil Companies Damaged by Harvey a service company’s outlook on the Gulf of Mexico and Louisiana continues to assist our brothers and sisters what it is like to operate a multi-generational family affected by Hurricane Harvey. Port Fourchon and the South owned business. to help oil and natural gas companies damaged by Hurricane Harvey.Louisiana Economic Council are offering temporary office space SCIA Upcoming Events “Port Fourchon is the services hub for America’s energy industry and we have faced our share of storms and want to GM Meeting | Oct. 17 help our friends and colleagues across the Oil Patch through Morning Call Webinar | Oct. 19 southwest Louisiana, Houston, Galveston and Corpus Christi to HR Workshop | Oct. 26 get their businesses back up and running as quickly as possible,” said Chett Chiasson, the port’s executive director.
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