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Rockford Corporation, ph (503)647-0224 is expected to Headquarters is Beech Bottom, West Virginia. Joe Par- get underway in mid-April 2013 with a contract for Enter- rish is superintendent. Work is expected to begin around prise Products to install 118 miles of 20-inch pipeline in April 1, 2013. Pickaway and Licking Counties, Ohio. Headquarters is in Lancaster, OH. Superintendent is Dickey Langston. Q3 Contracting, Inc., ph (651)224-2424 is expected to get underway around April 1, 2013 with a contract for Xcel Utility Services Authority, LLC, ph (734)481-0872 is ex- Energy to install 2,800 feet of 26-inch pipeline and remove pected to get underway around April 1, 2013 with a con- 2,400 feet of 26-inch pipeline in Dakota County, Minnesota. tract for Mid Ohio Construction to install 5,000 feet of 8-inch Headquarters is in Eagan, Minnesota. pipeline via directional drilling in Trumbull and Portage Counties, Ohio. Erv Yoder is superintendent. Doyle & Lang, LLC Latex Construction Company, ph Right-of-Way Clearing Equipment (770)760-0820 is expected to get underway around April 8, 2013 with a contract for Pied- mont Natural Gas to install 8.7 miles of 10- Stump inch pipeline in Brunswick and New Hanover Counties, North Carolina. Bobby Pardue is Grinders superintendent. Nationwide
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U. S. Pipeline, Inc., ph (281)531-6100 has been awarded take up and re-lay approximately 3.45 miles of 26-inch and a contract by Williams-Transco to take up and re-lay 2,000 24-inch pipelines in Franklin, Fairfield, Licking, Muskingum feet of 24-inch pipeline and install 3.2 miles of 42-inch pipe- and Noble Counties, Ohio. Headquarters is in Zanesville, line in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Headquarters is Brod- OH. Superintendent is Doug Gregory. Start date unknown. headsville, PA. Start date is unknown. Price Gregory International, Inc., ph (713)780-7500 has Schmid Pipeline Construction, Inc., ph (920)387-9997 been awarded a contract by Piedmont Natural Gas/URS was expected to get underway in late March 2013 with Corp. to unload and rack 20 miles of 12-inch pipe in Wayne a contract for XTO Energy / Mountain Gathering to install County, North Carolina. Superintendent is Terry McDaniel. approximately 3.4 miles of 12-inch pipeline and approxi- Start date is unknown. mately 3.22 miles of 16-inch pipeline in Butler County, Pennsylvania. Headquarters is in Callery, PA. Tony Layrock Phillips & Jordan, Inc., ph (828)479-3371 was expected to is superintendent. get underway in late March 2013 with a contract for the fell- ing of timber on approximately 5,000 feet of 30-inch pipeline Right-of-Way Clearing & Maintenance, Inc., ph (724)836- right-of-way in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Superinten- 2730 was expected to get underway in late March 2013 with dent is Mark Smith. a contract for Sheehan Pipe Line Construction Co. for clear- ing of approximately 44 miles of 20-inch pipeline right-of- Oz Directional Drilling, ph (480)306-6570 was expected to way in Washington County, Pennsylvania, Brooke County, get underway in mid to late March 2013 with a contract for West Virginia and Jefferson and Harrison Counties, Ohio. Flint Energy Services to install 4,300 feet of 16-inch pipe- Superintendent is Richard H. Brown. line via directional drilling in Marion County, West Virginia. Headquarters is in Bridgeport, WV. Dwayne Osadchuk is Price Gregory International, Inc., ph (713)780-7500 has superintendent. been awarded a contract by Dominion Transmission Inc. to
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Laney Directional Drilling Co., ph (281)540-6615 was ex- which currently transports refined products from the Gulf pected to get underway in late March 2013 with a contract Coast to the Midwest, will be placed into ethane service and for Enterprise - St. Mary’s Island Project to install approxi- the flow direction will be reversed. At its southern terminus mately 1.36 miles of 8-inch pipeline via directional drilling in ATEX Express will have access to a new 55-mile pipeline to Harris County, Texas. Superintendent is Carlton Loftin. be built by Enterprise Products that will extend from Beau- mont, Texas to the company’s NGL storage complex at Construction of the Texas Express Pipeline is underway. The Mont Belvieu, Texas. 580 mile, 20-inch pipeline originates near Skellytown, Texas and will extend to Mont Belvieu, TX. Contractors construct- Pending contract awards is the Front Range Pipeline. The ing the project include Sterling Construction (two spreads) 12- and 16-inch pipeline will originate in Weld County, Col- ph (307)362-7906, Troy Construction ph (281)437-8214, orado and extend approximately 420 miles to Skellytown, and Strike Construction ph (888)353-1444. Texas. The Front Range Pipeline could begin service in the fourth quarter of 2013. Bids are expected to go out soon on a job for Nustar which will consist of construction of approx. 16 miles of 12-inch Laney Directional Drilling Co., ph (281)540-6615 was ex- pipeline around Three Rivers, TX. Work is anticipated to be- pected to get underway in late March 2013 with a contract gin in July 2013. for Henkels & McCoy, Inc. installing approximately 1,920 feet of 42-inch pipeline via directional drilling in Hunterdon The 1,230-mile Appalachia-to-Texas (ATEX Express) County, New Jersey. Superintendent is Kyle Orum. pipeline is expected to be constructed this year. The north- ern portion of the ATEX pipeline will involve the construction Apex Pipeline Services, Inc., ph (304)204-0080 was ex- of 369 miles of 20-inch diameter pipeline from Washington pected to get underway in mid to late March 2013 with a County, Pennsylvania to Seymour, Indiana where it will contract for Eureka Hunter installing and testing approxi- connect with an existing Enterprise pipeline. That pipeline, mately 11 miles of 12-inch pipeline in Monroe County,
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Ohio. Headquarters is near Sardis, Ohio. Superintendent is MarkWest Energy for the felling of timber on approximately Jimmy McCallister. 9.51 miles of 20-inch pipeline right-of-way in Gunderson, Noble and Belmont Counties, Ohio. Headquarters is in Ca- Northern Clearing, Inc., ph (715)682-6646 was expected diz, OH. Superintendent is Tommy Stewart. to get underway in mid to late March 2013 with a contract for Enterprise for clearing on approximately 63 miles of 30-inch U. S. Pipeline, Inc., ph (281)531-6100 has been awarded a pipeline right-of-way in Pottwatomie, Seminole and Ponto- contract by Williams/Transco to install a 30,000 horsepower toc Counties, Oklahoma. James Junker is superintendent. compressor in Essex County, New Jersey. Ray Wallace is superintendent. Price Gregory International, Inc., ph (713)780-7500 has been awarded a contract by Enbridge Energy for replace- Welded Construction, LP, ph (419)874-3548 has been ment of 24-inch tank farm lines with 42-inch pipelines, in- awarded a contract by East Tennessee Natural Gas, LLC to stall new pumps, manifold and surge relief piping in Lake take up and re-lay approximately 3,199 feet of 16-inch pipe- County, Indiana. Superintendent is Steve Morgan. Work line in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Headquarters is White was expected to get underway in March 2013. Pine, Tennessee. Bill Silveus is superintendent.
Northern Clearing, Inc., ph (715)682-6646 was expected Letourneau Products Mfg. Corp., ph (508)763-9737 was to get underway in mid to late March 2013 with a contract expected to get underway in mid to late March 2013 with for EQT Corporation for clearing on approximately 4 miles a contract for Price Gregory International, Inc. for clearing, of 24-inch pipeline right-of-way in Wetzel County, West Vir- grubbing and matting on approximately 4.68 miles of 16- ginia. Superintendent is Dennis Bergman. inch pipeline right-of-way in Lycoming County, PA. Head- quarters is in Montoursville, PA. Superintendent is Claude Phillips & Jordan, Inc., ph (828)479-3371 was expected St. Pierre. to get underway in mid to late March 2013 for a contract for
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Infrasource Construction, LLC, ph (734)821-3710 is ex- approximately 65 miles of 36-inch pipe in Wilson and Neo- pected to get underway in mid to late March 2013 with a sho Counties, Kansas. Greg Norman is superintendent. contract for Kinder Morgan for removal and replacement of 12-inch valves on 800 miles of pipeline in Rock Island, Blackwell Enterprieses, Inc., ph (405)449-7795 is ex- Whiteside, Lee, LaSalle, Grundy, Will and Kankakee Coun- pected to be getting underway with a contract for Two Riv- ties, Illinois; Clinton, Jones, Delaware, Buchanan, Fayette, ers Pipeline Construction for restoration on approximately Chickasaw, Howard and Mitchell Counties, Iowa; Mower, 89 miles of 16-inch pipeline ROW in Grant, Garfield, No- Freeforn, Steele, Waseca, Blue Earth, LeSeur, Micollet, ble and Payne Counties, Oklahoma. Bob Blackwell is Sibley, McCleod, Renville, Kandiyohi, Swift, Pope, Grant, superintendent. Traverse and Wilkin Counties, Minnesota; and Richland, Ransom, Barnes, Stutsman, Foster, Eddy, Wells, Benson, PeBen USA, Inc., ph (281)452-4204 has been awarded Pierce, McHenry and Bottineau Counties, North Dakota. a contract by Spring Pipeline Services to string approxi- Headquarters is in New Hampton, Iowa. Brad Phillips is mately 68.95 miles of 12-inch pipe in Live Oak County, superintendent. Texas. Headquarters is Three Rivers, Texas. Jimmy Greg- ory is superintendent. Work was expected to begin in Foltz Welding, Ltd., ph (618)432-7777 is expected to be March 2013. getting underway with a contract for Marathon to take up and re-lay 1,000 feet of 26-inch pipeline in Hamilton County, Price Gregory International, Inc., ph (713)780-7500 has Illinois. Headquarters is in Patoka, Illinois. Joe Pennington been awarded a contract by Marathon Petroleum Compa- is superintendent. ny for the installation of approximately 15 miles of 24-inch pipeline in Bath, Montgomery and Rowan Counties, Ken- Dun Transportation & Stringing, Inc., ph (903)891-9660 tucky. Superintendent is Rex Green. Work was set to begin was expected to get underway in late March 2013 with a in March 2013. contract for Evraz/Enbridge to unload, haul & stockpile
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MISTRAS film digitization technician Sheila Burton examines a weld shot on her computer after digitizing the film from a radiographic test. Burton Radiography digitized the film on a VMI 2905 Laser Film Digitizer, shown at left.
n times past, “grabbing” the old film was ask- processing lab, equipment, and storage. ing quite a favor. That request started a chain I reaction that included digging out a large piece The image plate is then erased by technicians and ready of film from a climate-controlled storage room/ for use again in 60 seconds for thousands of more tests. facility, comparing it to an equally lower resolution radio- The digital image can be enhanced, filtered, annotated, graphic test result that could not be enhanced, and return- zoomed, shared, and stored. ing the old scan to its storage place. If technicians wanted to mark or write on the film, they’d need a grease pencil. “One point to remember is that the end results are only as good as the technician observing the data and at But now, MISTRAS Group, Inc. is a leading provider of MISTRAS we have the most highly-skilled, talented, and Computed Radiography (CR) with Film Digitization (FD), safety-conscious technicians in the business,” Bull said. which is the next big advancement in pipeline imaging and has become a growing demand for customers requiring the highest quality, accuracy, and storage capabilities. Now, the conversation probably sounds something like this:
“Hey, take a look at these two scans. The one on the left is a digitized archive from last week. I’ve enhanced resolution on both. Those inclusions are exactly the same.”
“(Computed Radiography with film digitization) is beneficial for all pipeline applications – buried pipe, repair/replace, oil & gas, power,” Tom Bull, Business Development Man- ager for MISTRAS Midstream Pipeline Sector, said. “As in any industry, when you get away from error factors and increase the quality of data, you put your company in the MISTRAS film digitization elite status.” technician Sheila Burton feeds film through a VMI 2905 Laser MISTRAS’ Computed Radiography produces digital X-ray Film Digitizer, which takes images without using film. The same X-ray producing de- creates a portable, digital vices are used as with typical X-ray testing (RT), but the file of the original scan. image is captured on a flexible, reusable sheet coated with a phosphor material called an imaging plate. The imaging There are many reasons the use of MISTRAS’ Computed plate is then scanned by a laser scanner producing a digital Radiography with Film Digitization has grown in pipeline image that can be edited, uploaded and shared. In most radiography – increased efficiency, cost savings, and con- cases, this technology can be easily retrofitted into film- venience – but one factor is placed above all others. based systems, eliminating the need for film, chemicals,
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“In my opinion, the single greatest reason this technology tation is easier too since digital images can be marked, has gotten off the ground is the increased safety,” said Ken- highlighted, and annotated for clearer interpretations. And neth Qualls, Applications Specialist at VMI (Virtual Media the digitization of images improves work flow by allowing Integration) – a leading Computed Radiography system for digital archiving that enables easy future viewing and manufacturer. “(CR with FD) technology allows you to use electronically sharing via email for fast approvals lower strength (se75 radioactive) sources to reduce bound- aries and exclusions zones resulting in a safer work envi- “It’s an added service to the client for maintaining their re- ronment for everyone.” cords for long periods of time,” Bull said. “It is more accu- rate to read and it reduces the storage costs because the “The biggest thing about Computed Radiography is the information is on portable media, not in boxes stored in a safety,” said Chris Smith, MISTRAS Group, Inc. Vice Presi- clime-controlled area. It’s more reliable, safer for our tech- dent of Corporate Compliance. “If we can provide a safer nicians, and allows them to do their jobs more efficiently work environment for everyone involved, both MISTRAS and at a higher level.” employees and the customer, that’s paramount. The fact it, and Film Digitization, increases productivity, the quality of Adhering to its mission as One Source for Asset Protection product delivered to the customer, and work flow is a bonus Solutions, MISTRAS also offers the ability to digitize film worth investing in.” already processed with conventional RT.
That smaller exclusion zone is also just one of several products of an overall in- crease in efficiency with the use of MIS- TRAS’ CR. Decreased on-site exposure times and a smaller exclusion zone also means shorter, less frequent, and less costly nonproductive downtime.
While the increase in safety is of para- mount concern, the increase in customer service and efficiency Computed Radi- ography with Film Digitization provides is hard to overlook. MISTRAS’ CR with FD actually increases productivity, safety, and quality at the same time.
The most profound improvement in productivity is related to the ac- tual processing of images (see infographic for a These capabilities allow MISTRAS to take a 12x12 foot complete breakdown). storage room full of X-Ray films and digitize them onto portable media such as a disc or CD; thus eliminating the Because MISTRAS’ CR allows for multiple plate process- costs associated with storage, space, and climate control. ing at the same time, that equates to a production improve- With that portable media, MISTRAS customers can upload ment of 15 to 30 minutes per hour using Computed Radi- digitized films to the web, where their clients can now have ography versus traditional film radiography. This promotes access. same shift response to acceptance results, defects, and rework requirements. In addition to eliminating the darkroom, chemical, and hazmat costs associated with traditional X-ray film devel- Not only do the results get into the hands of the customer opment, MISTRAS’ Computed Radiography prolongs the quicker, they also stay there with simple, convenient ar- useful life of radioactive sources. chiving services. MISTRAS’ CR eliminates the need for film and the expensive costs that come with it. Rather than be- Furthermore, the smaller footprint and desktop size cou- ing transferred onto normal X-ray film, which is bulky and pled with just a 110-volt power supply requirement that needs to be stored in a climate controlled environment, im- VMI’s advanced technology provides means CR with FD ages captured with CR are digitized (FD). These digital im- makes a radiographer’s life just a little easier. ages can be viewed and enhanced to aid interpretation and eliminate assumptions or the need to re-examine. Interpre-
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NEW! Blueknight Energy Partners, L.P., a midstream a pipeline connection at Crane, Texas. BKEP will operate energy company providing integrated services for compa- the pipeline under a long-term agreement with Advantage. nies engaged in the production, distribution and market- “The Pecos River Pipeline extension establishes a critical ing of crude oil, asphalt and other petroleum products, link to the attractive Gulf Coast market hubs for produc- announced is holding an open season to solicit shipper ers and shippers actively drilling in the area,” commented commitments to transport crude oil from southern New Mark Hurley, BKEP’s chief executive officer. “The proposed Mexico to Crane, Texas. Interested customers must submit 95 mile extension will afford shippers and producers in the binding commitments by April 12, 2013. Southeastern New rapidly developing production area of New Mexico and Mexico and Culberson and Reeves Counties in Texas rep- around Pecos, Texas a similar opportunity to efficiently and resent emerging crude oil production areas that are under- affordably move their crude to markets where they can op- served by pipeline capacity. The proposed 95 mile exten- timize the price.” sion will connect to BKEP’s previously announced Pecos River Pipeline, which is expected to commence operation NEW! Blueknight Energy Partners, L.P. announced it has in the second quarter of 2013, and will provide shippers entered into an agreement with Advantage Pipeline, L.L.C. access to the Gulf Coast and Midland markets. Depending to acquire approximately 30% ownership in a 70 mile crude on the strength of response from producers and shippers oil pipeline project running from Pecos, Texas to Crane, to the open season, the north extension’s crude transporta- Texas. Named the Pecos River Pipeline, the new 16-inch tion capacity could reach up to 100,000 barrels per day and diameter pipeline will enable west Texas producers to de- would be in service by the first quarter of 2015. BKEP en- liver crude oil to Gulf Coast markets through a pipeline tered into an agreement with Advantage Pipeline, L.L.C. to connection at Crane, Texas. BKEP will operate the pipeline acquire approximately 30% ownership in a 70 mile crude oil under a long term agreement with Advantage. Mark Hur- pipeline to be constructed between Pecos and Crane, Tex- ley, BKEP Chief Executive Officer, stated, “We are pleased as. The Pecos River Pipeline will enable west Texas pro- to work with Advantage Pipeline to open new markets for ducers to deliver crude oil to Gulf Coast markets through crude oil producers in this part of the growing Permian Ba-
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pany, LLC, a subsidiary of Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. completed, the project will span more than 700 miles, in- and Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. This agreement is sub- cluding a new lateral from central Louisiana, near the town ject to approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Com- of Boyce, to the refining market and the crude oil hub at St. mission (FERC) of Trunkline’s July 2012 request to aban- James, Louisiana. The St. James hub will provide access don certain designated segments of pipeline from natural to refineries in the eastern Gulf Coast, as well as dock ac- gas transmission service. The converted 30-inch diameter cess for water-borne shipments. “Connecting the Patoka crude oil pipeline is expected to be in service by 2015. It will hub to the St. James hub is an important component of our have capacity of up to 420,000 to 660,000 barrels per day broader plans to open up access to the eastern Gulf Coast (bpd) depending on crude slate and the level of subscrip- crude oil market and responds to significant interest from tions received in an open season to be conducted in the both producers and refineries,” said Al Monaco, President near future. Enbridge and Energy Transfer would each own and Chief Executive Officer, Enbridge. “Together with our 50% of the joint venture entity. Enbridge’s participation in western Gulf Coast Access program, which includes the the venture is subject to a minimum level of commitments expanded Seaway Pipeline, this new project would provide being obtained in the open season, and on completion of western Canadian and Bakken producers with access to due diligence. Crude oil can reach the Patoka hub from the largest refining center in the world with approximately both western Canada production and from the Bakken play nine million bpd of crude oil processing capacity. The Gulf in North Dakota through a variety of existing pipelines as Coast market is ideally suited for both heavy and light crude well as through Enbridge’s Southern Access Extension oil. “Over the last two years, we have committed $15 billion pipeline, which is already under development. The eastern of new investments that will open new markets and help Gulf Coast market is a highly attractive market for Cana- to address the significant price disparities facing western dian and Bakken crude, but is not currently accessible by Canadian and Bakken producers, and to meet the demand pipeline. The Trunkline conversion would create the first of North American refiners. Across our three major market pipeline transportation option for transportation of crude access programs currently underway, we’re using existing oil to the eastern Gulf Coast from the midwest U.S. Once infrastructure and rights-of-way to the greatest extent pos- Excavator Mounted Rock Drill EXCAVATOR MOUNTED ROCK DRILL
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14 www.pipelinejobs.com | April 2013 PROPOSED PROJECTS & UPDATES sible. We are pleased to partner with Energy Transfer in go area, including potential connections to the Southern taking an innovative approach to using a currently under- Lights and Cochin pipelines. The final delivery point(s) will utilized asset to create cost effective and timely solutions be determined after evaluating the binding commitments for our customers and, importantly, minimize our environ- received. The open commitment period began March 19, mental footprint and our impact on landowners and com- 2013 and will close Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 5 p.m. CDT. munities,” Mr. Monaco added. “This project will be another For commercial inquiries or additional information related significant step toward our goal of optimizing the Energy to the open commitment period, please contact Patrick Transfer asset base, while helping solve the critical logis- Tucker at (713) 381-5429 or [email protected]. tics bottlenecks in North America by connecting enormous reserves of oil to the most attractive markets in the U.S., NEW! Enterprise Products Partners L.P. announced that near St. James Louisiana,” said Mackie McCrea, President it has received transportation commitments to support de- and Chief Operating Officer of ETP. “Energy Transfer looks velopment of a new 270-mile pipeline header system that forward to developing this project with Enbridge and to es- will deliver ethane to petrochemical plants in the U.S. Gulf tablishing a key transportation conduit to link a diversified Coast region. As designed, the Enterprise Aegis Pipeline slate of reliable, long-term crude oil reserves to refiner- (“Aegis”) will originate at Enterprise’s Mont Belvieu, Texas ies along the eastern Gulf Coast, while increasing Energy liquids storage complex and have the capacity to transport Transfer’s footprint in crude oil transportation.” purity ethane to multiple petrochemical facilities in Texas and Louisiana. The final design, including capacity and de- NEW! Enterprise Products Partners L.P. announced the livery points, will be determined once any further binding start of an open commitment period for the purpose of so- commitments are received at the conclusion of the project’s liciting long-term transportation agreements with interested open commitment period. “The willingness of shippers to shippers for movements of diluent-quality natural gasoline make long-term commitments provides us with the assur- from its Mont Belvieu, Texas liquids storage complex to ance necessary to build the midstream infrastructure that several potential delivery points in and around the Chica- will facilitate additional consumption of domestically pro-
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duced ethane,” said A. J. “Jim” Teague, chief operating that it has commenced operations at its expanded export officer of Enterprise’s general partner. “Enterprise’s Mont facility, increasing the partnership’s capability to load pro- Belvieu storage facilities, which have extensive receipt pane, butane and isobutane (“LPG”). Located on the Hous- and delivery capacities for natural gas liquids (“NGL”), will ton Ship Channel, the marine terminal complex is owned support the Aegis pipeline with sufficient and reliable sup- by Oiltanking Partners, L.P. Enterprise also announced that plies of ethane. Aegis will provide the distribution network the partnership and Oiltanking have significantly expanded necessary for producers from basins across the country to the scope of their long-term terminal service agreement access growing petrochemical demand. Demand for price- which runs through 2026. This relationship dates back to advantaged ethane feedstock within the Gulf Coast petro- the early 1980s. The expansion of Enterprise’s export facil- chemical market is over 1 million BPD and continues to ity increases the partnership’s capacity to load fully refrig- increase.” To determine additional shipper interest in the erated LPGs. The loading capacity for low-ethane propane project, Enterprise is currently conducting an open com- increases from the current rate of almost 4 million barrels mitment period that end Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 5 p.m. per month to approximately 7.5 million barrels per month. CDT. Aegis will also serve as an economic driver for the This expanded facility provides customers with improved communities in which it will be located. This project is ex- access to export domestically produced LPGs to grow- pected to directly create approximately 1,500 jobs during ing international markets. The amended terminal service construction, which will increase the need for local goods agreement with Oiltanking will provide Enterprise addition- and services and generate incremental state and local tax al operating flexibility including an increase in the number revenue. This is in addition to the jobs generated by the of docks available to load LPG export vessels. Access to new and expanded ethylene plants in the United States these additional docks would support further expansions Gulf Coast. Aegis is expected to begin commercial opera- of Enterprise’s LPG export facility. Enterprise is currently tions in 2014. evaluating an additional expansion that would increase the partnership’s propane export capacity up to 10 mil- UPDATE! Enterprise Products Partners L.P. announced lion barrels per month and could be in service as soon as
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16 www.pipelinejobs.com | April 2013 PROPOSED PROJECTS & UPDATES the beginning of 2015. “We are pleased to complete the partnership’s export facility at the high flow rates necessary expansion of our LPG export facility and to enhance our to meet the loading requirements of international custom- relationship with Oiltanking,” said A.J. “Jim” Teague, chief ers. Complementing the partnership’s export dock initiative operating officer of Enterprise’s general partner. “There is is an expansion of the Panama Canal. Scheduled to be- strong international demand for U.S. propane and we con- gin operations in the second quarter of 2015, the project tinue to receive strong indications of interest for long-term should provide Enterprise customers with greater flexibility, commitments from customers that could underwrite anoth- including improved access to Asian markets. er expansion of the export facility.” The combination of the expanded LPG export facility and the partnership’s Mont NEW! Iroquois Gas Transmission System, in conjunc- Belvieu NGL fractionation and storage complex to which it tion with Constitution Pipeline, announced that Iroquois is connected, uniquely positions Enterprise to address both will pursue development of the Wright Interconnect Project the supply and demand side of the equation. Enterprise’s (WIP), an expansion of its existing compression and meter- Mont Belvieu complex is connected to purity NGL pipelines ing facilities in Wright, New York. WIP will enable delivery that deliver from fractionators around the country, as well of up to 650,000 Dth/d of natural gas from the terminus as many of the pipelines that transport mixed NGLs from of the proposed Constitution Pipeline in Schoharie County, the majority of the liquids-rich production areas in the Unit- NY into both Iroquois and the Tennessee Gas Pipeline un- ed States. Two new NGL fractionators are currently under der a 15 year capacity lease agreement with Constitution. construction at Mont Belvieu that are expected to increase The proposed Constitution Pipeline is being developed to capacity to separate these mixed NGLs from approximate- bring rapidly growing natural gas supplies from northeast- ly 485,000 barrels per day (“BPD”) to more than 650,000 ern Pennsylvania to meet the energy needs of New York BPD by the end of the fourth quarter 2013. Enterprise’s and New England – markets served by both Iroquois and Mont Belvieu complex is also the largest NGL storage fa- Tennessee. Leasing the WIP capacity from Iroquois will al- cility in North America, with more than 100 million barrels low Constitution to eliminate their proposed compression of capacity and has the capability to deliver LPGs to the facility, thereby reducing impact on the environment and
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the Wright, New York community. Iroquois’ integration of port Governor Malloy’s Comprehensive Energy Strategy in the WIP design at its existing facility is expected to reduce Connecticut and Governor Cuomo’s Energy Highway initia- potential emissions when compared to Constitution’s previ- tive in New York. We look forward to working with Constitu- ously proposed compression site. According to Scott Rupff, tion to bring supplies from the burgeoning Marcellus shale Vice President of Marketing, Development and Commer- basin to the Northeast.” WIP is targeted for an in-service cial Operations, “WIP further diversifies supply options for date of March 2015 to coincide with the startup of the our customers, enhances system reliability and reduces Constitution Pipeline. supply cost. The additional gas supply will help us sup- NEW! Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. announced KW Express LLC, a partner- ship between KMP and Watco Companies L.L.C., has entered into a long-term agree- ment with Mercuria Energy Trading Com- pany Inc., to construct a 210,000 barrel per day (bpd) crude by rail project at the Greens Port Industrial Park on the Houston Ship Channel. The project will allow Mercuria En- ergy Trading, Inc. to source crude from vari- ous origination locations including Cushing, Oklahoma, West Texas, the Bakken shale area and western Canada for delivery by rail into the Houston Ship Channel for dis- tribution to various refiners via pipeline and barges. The facility will have the capability to unload and load up to three unit trains per day of crude oil and condensate as well as provide for up to 100,000 bpd of barge load- ing capacity. KW Express will own 85 per- cent of the project and, together with Watco, construct and operate the project once com- pleted. Mercuria will own the remaining 15 percent interest of the project. “This will be the first major crude by rail destination facil- ity in the Houston area with the ability to de- liver into the largest refining complex in the world,” said John Schlosser, Kinder Morgan Terminals president. “It will provide U.S. and Canadian producers much needed market access and optionality to deliver their crude oil production.”
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18 www.pipelinejobs.com | April 2013 PROPOSED PROJECTS & UPDATES eries in the Rocky Mountain and Midwest regions of the MarkWest Utica EMG and MarkWest will have the largest United States. processing and fractionation capacity in the Utica Shale. The fractionation facility will also be connected by an NGL NEW! MarkWest Utica EMG, L.L.C., a joint venture be- pipeline to MarkWest’s extensive NGL infrastructure in the tween MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P. and The Energy Marcellus Shale and to its Houston, Pennsylvania com- and Minerals Group, recently announced definitive agree- plex, the largest fractionation and marketing facility in the ments with PDC Energy, Inc. to provide gathering, pro- Northeast. The large-scale and fully-integrated midstream cessing, fractionation, and marketing services in the Utica system will provide significant flexibility and redundancy for Shale. MarkWest Utica EMG expects to begin gathering PDC and other producer customers operating in the core and processing PDC’s liquids-rich gas production from liquids-rich area of the Utica Shale. Guernsey County, Ohio by the end of the second quarter of 2013. Initial production from PDC’s Utica operations will NEW! Net Midstream be processed at the Cadiz complex located in Harrison announced plans for County, Ohio. In the second half of 2013, PDC’s gas will be a 42-inch, 124 mile transported via MarkWest Utica EMG’s high-pressure rich- pipeline from Nueces gas header system to the Seneca complex located in Noble County to Starr County County, Ohio for processing. In addition to developing high- in South Texas. The quality gathering and processing infrastructure on behalf of pipeline is backed by a PDC, during the first quarter of 2014 MarkWest Utica EMG 2.1 Bcfd transportation and MarkWest are expected to complete the installation of contract with MGI Sup- 100,000 barrels per day of C2+ fractionation capacity in ply ltd (PEMEX Sub- Harrison County, Ohio that will include extensive market- sidiary). If the pipeline ing access by truck, rail, and pipeline. When completed, its capacity, it will more
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than double current exports to Mexico. The natural gas will UPDATE! Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. is construct- be transported from the Agua Dulce hub in Nueces County ing a 55-mile extension of its previously announced Mis- to a point near Rio Grande City in Starr County. If the Net sissippian Lime pipeline to service growing production in Mexico Pipeline moves 2.1 Bcfd, it will more than double the Mississippian Lime resource play of western Oklahoma current natural gas exports to Mexico. In the past two and southwest Kansas. The Mississippian Lime pipeline years, US natural gas flows into Mexico have increased to extension, which is expected to be brought into service in approximately 2 Bcf/d. That’s up from less than 1 Bcf/d at the fourth quarter of 2013, will provide up to 75,000 barrels the beginning of 2010. Demand for natural gas in Mexico per day of crude oil throughput capacity from Coldwater is rising as natural gas production is falling. Compare US in Comanche County, Kansas to Byron in Alfalfa County, natural gas prices to LNG prices and you begin to see why Okla. From Byron, crude oil will flow on PAA’s Mississip- Mexico is after US natural gas. An $8 billion pipeline ex- pian Lime pipeline to its terminal in Cushing, Okla. The pansion of Mexican infrastructure is already planned. More pipeline extension is supported by a long-term commitment than $3 billion will be spent expanding pipelines in Northern from an area producer. Mexico where the Net Mexico Pipeline will connect. Net Midstream already operates a 30-inch, 150 mile pipeline NEW! Shell US Gas & Power LLC (Shell), a subsidiary of that originates at the Brasada Processing Plant (operated Royal Dutch Shell plc, and Southern Liquefaction Com- by Western Gas) in La Salle County Texas. That is one pany, LLC, a Kinder Morgan company and unit of El Paso Eagle Ford source and I bet we’ll see others as gas pro- Pipeline Partners, L.P., announced their intent to form a duction grows. Natural gas prices in Mexico are more fa- limited liability company to develop a natural gas liquefac- vorable (higher), so producers will enjoy a transportation tion plant in two phases at Southern LNG Company, LLC’s route that avoids Henry Hub. Net Midstream also operates (Southern LNG) existing Elba Island LNG Terminal, near a pipeline that delivers gas to a 200 MW power plant in La Savannah, Georgia. Subject to various corporate and regu- Salle County and a 30-mile pipeline that serves the City of latory approvals, Shell and Kinder Morgan affiliates have Corpus Christi. agreed to modify EPB’s Elba Express Pipeline and Elba
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Island LNG Terminal to physically transport natural gas to traditional large-scale plants. The total project is expected the terminal and to load the liquefied natural gas (LNG) to have liquefaction capacity of approximately 2.5 million onto ships for export. “Kinder Morgan is delighted to be tonnes per year (mtpa) of LNG or 350 million cubic feet of working with Shell at Elba Island on this project, which has gas per day (Mmcfd). In June 2012, the Elba Island termi- already received Free Trade Agreement approval,” said nal received approval from the U.S. Department of Energy Kinder Morgan Chairman and CEO Richard D. Kinder. (DOE) to export up to 4 mtpa (500 Mmcfd) of LNG to Free “This project will facilitate further development of the abun- Trade Agreement (FTA) countries. In August 2012, the ter- dant natural gas resources in the United States and will be minal submitted a filing to the DOE seeking approval to a positive factor in the overall balance of trade between export up to 4 mtpa (500 Mmcfd) of LNG to non-FTA coun- the U.S. and other countries.” Kinder added that the facility tries. Phase I of the project, approximately 1.5 mtpa (210 anticipates receiving non-Free Trade Agreement approval Mmcfd), requires no additional DOE approval. This project in due course. “This announcement underscores how the combines Shell’s LNG leadership–from innovative technol- abundance of natural gas in the U.S. is changing the en- ogy to a vast global LNG portfolio and unrivaled access to ergy landscape,” said Marvin Odum, President of Shell Oil strategic markets around the world–with Kinder Morgan’s Company. “With a measured, phased approach, exports unparalleled portfolio of U.S. natural gas assets and in- of cleaner burning natural gas can help meet the world’s dustry expertise. As an integrated energy company, Shell rising energy needs while also giving a boost to the U.S. has an array of long-term options for natural gas that will economy.” Once finalized, EPB, through its affiliates, will broaden the energy mix. This includes extracting ethane own 51 percent of the entity and operate the facility. Shell, and other natural gas liquids for petrochemicals produc- through its affiliates, will own the remaining 49 percent tion; shipping solutions for LNG; and proprietary gas-to-liq- and subscribe to 100 percent of the liquefaction capacity. uids technology to produce fuels, lubricants and chemicals. The project will use Shell’s innovative small-scale lique- faction unit, which will be integrated with the existing Elba NEW! Williams and Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP Island facility and enable rapid construction compared to announced that they have executed a letter of intent to
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form a joint venture that would develop a pipeline project Texas Gas from Hardinsburg, Kentucky to Eunice, Loui- to transport natural gas liquids from the infrastructure- siana (the “TGT Loop Line”) from natural gas service to constrained Marcellus and Utica shale plays to the rapidly NGL service, including construction of new pump stations expanding petrochemical and export complex on the U.S. and related facilities; and constructing a new large-scale Gulf Coast, as well as the developing petrochemical mar- fractionation plant and expanding natural gas liquids stor- ket in the Northeast U.S. The proposed “Bluegrass Pipe- age facilities in Louisiana and a new pipeline connecting line” design would provide producers with 200,000 barrels these facilities to the converted TGT Loop Line. By com- per day of mixed NGLs take-away capacity in Ohio, West bining new construction with an existing pipeline, Williams Virginia and Pennsylvania. The proposed pipeline could and Boardwalk believe that the Bluegrass Pipeline can be be increased to 400,000 barrels per day to meet market placed into service and begin serving customers sooner demand, primarily by adding additional liquids pumping than other options. Williams and Boardwalk are engaged capacity. It would deliver mixed NGLs from these produc- in comprehensive project development planning including ing areas to proposed new fractionation and storage fa- project design, cost estimating, economic and risk analy- cilities, which would have connectivity to petrochemical sis, customer contracting, permitting and other legal and facilities and product pipelines along the coasts of Lou- regulatory approvals and right-of-way acquisition. Wil- isiana and Texas. Williams and Boardwalk are also ex- liams and Boardwalk expect to sanction the project this ploring development of a new export liquefied petroleum year and place the planned project into service in the gas terminal and related facilities on the Gulf Coast to second half of 2015 assuming all necessary conditions provide customers access to international markets. As are met. “We are designing Bluegrass Pipeline to provide proposed, the Bluegrass Pipeline would include the fol- these two world-class resource plays with access to one lowing: constructing a new NGL pipeline from producing of the largest and most dynamic petrochemical markets in areas in West Virginia and Ohio to an interconnect with the world. In turn, this will help producers in Ohio, Penn- Boardwalk’s Texas Gas Transmission, LLC system (Texas sylvania and West Virginia achieve an attractive value Gas) in Hardinsburg, Kentucky; converting a portion of for their ethane and other liquids,” said Alan Armstrong,
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22 www.pipelinejobs.com | April 2013 PROPOSED PROJECTS & UPDATES president and chief executive officer of Williams. “The aging our newly-acquired liquids infrastructure assets at current infrastructure challenge with natural gas liquids in Boardwalk Louisiana Midstream, which provide a critical the Northeast is slowing drilling and isolating liquids sup- footprint for the downstream fractionation and storage plies from the robust markets in the Gulf that are poised portion of this project. Another key element is that Texas to grow substantially over the next five years.” “Given cur- Gas would connect its natural gas customers along the rent market dynamics in the Northeast, existing liquids length of the converted TGT Loop Line to the remaining systems and local outlets will be overwhelmed by 2016. Texas Gas lines and will continue to provide them, and Total NGL volumes in the Northeast are expected to ex- all of Texas Gas’ natural gas customers, with safe and ceed 1.2 million barrels per day by 2020. The proposed reliable natural gas transportation service,” said Horton. Bluegrass Pipeline joint venture would support Williams’ Sanctioning and completion of this project is subject to, midstream assets in the region, offer an attractive return among other conditions, negotiation and execution of de- and enable Williams to become the premier NGL infra- finitive joint venture and related agreements; execution of structure provider by economically linking the Utica and customer contracts sufficient to support the project; and Marcellus region to petrochemical complexes on the U.S. the parties’ receipt of all necessary approvals, including Gulf,” Armstrong said. “We are delighted to be working board approvals and regulatory approvals, such as anti- with Williams on this exciting project,” said Stan Horton, trust clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Im- president and CEO of Boardwalk. “We believe that the provements Act, approvals by the Federal Energy Regu- unique arrangement of this planned project would create latory Commission (FERC), among others. Before Texas several strategic advantages, including a faster in-service Gas Transmission may begin converting the TGT Loop date complemented by a significantly reduced construc- Line, it must receive abandonment authority from FERC. tion footprint than could be achieved with a completely Boardwalk plans to file the abandonment application with organic project.” “Our pursuit of this project is also con- FERC by May 1, 2013 and the abandonment process is sistent with Boardwalk’s long-term growth strategy of di- estimated to take between nine to twelve months. versifying within the midstream energy sector and lever-
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CANADA Mountain Pipeline,” said Bill Henderson, vice president of Kinder Morgan Canada Terminals. “The hub also gives NEW! Kinder Morgan Energy Partners, L.P. announced Kinder Morgan’s customers flexibility and optionality in this that Kinder Morgan Canada Terminals has entered into time of increasing production and volatile prices.” long-term contracts to support construction of an addi- tional 1.2 million barrels of merchant storage capacity at Trans Mountain Pipeline’s Edmonton terminal in Strath- cona County, Alberta. Construction of the new tankage is scheduled to commence this spring following receipt of supporting permits, with completion expected in late 2014. Phase 2 will cost approximately $112 million. Construction of Phase 1 of the expansion, which consists of 3.6 million barrels of new storage, is well underway and all of that ca- pacity is expected to be in service in late 2013. Total capi- tal investment for the combined 4.8 million barrel project is approximately $420 million and is supported by long-term contracts with major producers and refiners. When com- pleted, total storage capacity at the Edmonton facility will be 9.4 million barrels, including the existing Trans Mountain system facility and the North 40 merchant terminal. “The new tanks further demonstrate the strategic importance of UPDATE! Pacific Trail Pipelines Limited Partnership, Trans Mountain’s Edmonton hub and the role it will play in the First Nations (PTP) Group Limited Partnership, and the staging Western Canadian crude oil production into export Province of British Columbia today announced a revised markets, including West Coast markets served by Trans benefits agreement for the proposed 463-kilometre Pacific
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Trail Pipeline Project that will ensure First Nations receive stock used in plastics manufacturing. Williams’ PDH facility immediate and long-term benefits from the PTP Project. in Canada will have the capability to initially produce up to “These agreements secure significant financial and eco- approximately 1.1 billion pounds (500 kilotonnes) annually nomic benefits for First Nations who play a vital role in of polymer-grade propylene, with the opportunity to double one of British Columbia’s leading LNG projects,” stated capacity with a future expansion. The company estimates Chief Raymond Morris, a member of the FNLP Executive capital expenditures of up to $900 million CAD to be funded Committee. “It not only establishes that industry and First with expected cash flow from its Canadian operation and Nations can cooperate in the successful development of international cash on hand. Pending appropriate permitting major projects, it also points to how it can be done.” The approvals, the PDH facility is scheduled to go into service agreement between PTP LP and FNLP provides up to $200 in the second quarter of 2016. Williams has selected Hon- million in financial benefits over the life of the PTP Project eywell’s UOP as the vendor to provide the UOP Oleflex™ to the FNLP First Nations whose traditional territories are process technology for the dehydrogenation process. The located along the proposed PTP pipeline route. In addition, technology is environmentally superior because it uses a the agreement will also provide substantial business and platinum-based catalyst system, as well as less energy and training opportunities for these First Nations. “This benefits water than competing PDH technologies. Williams’ PDH fa- agreement represents another milestone for the PTP and cility will be sited in close proximity to its existing Redwater Kitimat LNG projects,” said Janine McArdle, Senior Vice- fractionation plant near Edmonton, Alberta. Williams plans President Apache Corporation and President of Pacific Trail to primarily use propane recovered from its expanding oil Pipelines Management Inc. “The support of First Nations sands offgas processing operations along with local pro- for our projects continues to be tremendous and we look pane purchases as feedstock for the new PDH facility. It will forward to building on these integral relationships as we convert the propane into higher-value propylene that will be move forward.” The following 15 First Nations are limited transported to the U.S. Gulf Coast and sold to petrochemi- partners in FNLP: the Haisla Nation, Kitselas First Nation, cal producers. Plans are to sell the associated hydrogen Lax Kw’alaams Band, Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, McLeod byproduct in the Alberta market. Williams is also exploring Lake Indian Band, Metlakatla First Nation, Nadleh Whut’en development of new propylene markets for its production First Nation, Nak’azdli Band, Nee Tahi Buhn Indian Band, in Alberta. The Redwater complex includes fractionation, Saik’uz First Nation, Skin Tyee First Nation, Stellat’en First storage and distribution facilities and is currently being ex- Nation, Ts’il Kaz Koh First Nation, West Moberly First Na- panded to produce approximately 5 million barrels of pro- tions and Wet’suwet’en First Nation. “Chevron Canada pane and 280 million pounds of polymer-grade propylene wishes to commend all parties for achieving the revised annually from offgas, in addition to other NGLs and olefins. benefits agreement. We look forward to developing long- The addition of the new PDH facility will vastly increase term relationships built on mutual respect and trust with Williams’ production of polymer-grade propylene. The com- First Nations, local communities and federal and provin- pany expects the new facility to produce one of the lowest- cial governments,” said Jeff Lehrmann, president, Chevron cost, PDH-sourced propylene feedstocks in North America. Canada Limited. The PTP Project is a proposed 463-kilo- “We’re thrilled to be moving full-speed ahead on Canada’s metre pipeline that will carry natural gas from Summit Lake, first and only PDH facility. The project fits strategically with- 55 kilometres north of Prince George, to the proposed in Williams’ operations in Alberta, leverages our expertise Kitimat LNG™ facility on B.C.’s north coast. “BC has an in propylene and adds further value to a byproduct of oil once-in-a-lifetime opportunity by exporting natural gas to sands upgraders,” said David Chappell, president of Wil- Asia and we want to make sure First Nations are part of liams Energy Canada. “Once operational, this new propane this industry’s future,” said Premier Clark. “This announce- dehydrogenation facility will expand market opportunities ment creates a valuable model for industry proponents who for Canada, feed the demands of North America’s growing seek to work in partnership with First Nations while ensur- petrochemical industry and allow for the creation of a new ing their communities benefit from the growth of our natural value chain in Alberta.” “We are extremely excited about gas sector.” PTP LP is made up of the same two partners this project on many levels,” said Alan Armstrong, president that comprise the Kitimat LNG project – Apache Canada and chief executive officer of Williams. “We expect the PDH Ltd. and Chevron Canada Limited. facility to deliver a very attractive return on investment as well as provide a long-term natural hedge of the propane NEW! Williams announced that it has sanctioned construc- volumes we control in our Canadian offgas processing tion of a propane dehydrogenation (PDH) facility in Alberta, business. Our planned PDH facility will enable Williams to Canada. The new PDH facility, the first and only in Cana- capture the full value between natural gas and polymer- da, will allow Williams to significantly increase production grade propylene rather than just the value between natural of polymer-grade propylene from its Canadian operations. gas and propane.” Williams is the only company in Canada currently producing polymer-grade propylene, a valuable petrochemical feed-
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800-835-9999 • www.weilercorp.com ©2013 Weiler Corporation. All Rights Reserved. April 2013 | www.pipelinejobs.com 27 Ritchie Bros. Sells More Than CA$57 Million of Equipment in First Edmonton, AB Auction in 2013 More than 3,500 heavy equipment items and American Construction Group of companies have provided trucks - including large selection of mining services to large oil, natural gas, and resource companies equipment - sold to the highest bidders at in the Canadian oil sands region. They are one of the larg- est providers of heavy construction and mining, industri- two-day unreserved public auction al and piling services in western Canada with one of the largest independently-owned fleets in the region. The com- Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, the world’s largest industrial pany has been buying and selling equipment at Ritchie auctioneer, sold more than CA$57 million (US$55+ million) Bros. auctions for more than 20 years in order to keep their of heavy equipment and trucks during an unreserved public fleet current and in good, working condition. auction at its permanent auction site in Edmonton, Alberta on March 7 & 8, 2013. The auction featured a large se- “In general, we saw good activity levels from the bidding lection of late-model mining and heavy construction equip- crowds during last week’s auction,” said Joe Lambert, Vice ment, including more than 70 hydraulic excavators, more President, North American Construction Group. “A variety than 45 wheel loaders, more than 30 articulated dump of fleets —from larger mining gear to smaller construction trucks, more than 15 rock trucks and 10 crushers. More equipment— crossed the auction ramp with strong partici- than 3,500 equipment items and trucks were sold to the pation by the bidding crowd from both industries. The used highest bidders regardless of price—without minimum bids equipment market has shown a slight improvement over or reserve prices. Bids were made in person at the Edmon- last fall when there was a significant disposal of thermal ton auction site, online in real time at www.rbauction.com coal assets from the U.S. into the market. We look forward or by proxy. to the next Ritchie Bros. Edmonton auction where we will look at our options for selling some more equipment to buy- “Our first auction of the year here in Edmonton featured a ers from around the world.” large selection of late model mining, construction and trans- portation equipment, which we’re seeing a lot of - with the Alberta mining industry on a steady move,” said Jim Rotlis- berger, Regional Sales Man- ager, Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers. “Participation from local and international bidders created a healthy, competitive bidding en- vironment during both days of the auction. We saw strong results for late-model, low-hour AUCTION QUICK FACTS: equipment for the mining, construction, transportation and EDMONTON, AB - MARCH 7 & 8, 2013 other industries—a positive sign at the start of 2013 as we • Gross Auction Proceeds - CA$57+ million get set for our second auction at the end of April.” (US$55+ million) • Amount sold to online bidders - CA$19+ million Close to 5,700 bidders from more than 35 countries, includ- (US$18+ million) ing 39 US states and all Canadian provinces and two ter- • Unique bidders (total) - close to 5,700 ritories, registered to bid in person or online for the auction. • Unique online bidders - 2,900+ * New Edmonton, More than CA$39 million (US$38+ million) was purchased AB permanent auction site record by buyers from Alberta while bidders from outside Alber- • Lots sold - 3,500+ ta purchased more than CA$18 million (US$17+ million) • Number of sellers - 490+ or 32 percent of total gross auction proceeds. More than 2,900 of the bidders taking part in the auction registered to The Ritchie Bros. auction calendar currently features bid online - a new Edmonton site record - and purchased more than 125 unreserved public auctions around the more than CA$19 million (US$18+million) of equipment world, including the Company’s next Edmonton, AB unre- available online. served public auction, which is scheduled for April 24 & 25, 2013. Visit www.rbauction.com for a complete list of An unreserved public auction held the week before in Ed- upcoming auctions. monton featured equipment for more than 490 sellers, including more than 70 mining, heavy construction and transportation equipment items from North American Con- struction Group Inc. For more than 50 years, the North
28 www.pipelinejobs.com | April 2013 Weiler Corp. Introduces New Vice President, Strategic Marketing Weiler Corporation welcomes Lafayette College and a Master’s Degree in Business Ad- Bill Dwyre as their new Vice ministration from Indiana University. President, Strategic Market- ing. Bill comes to Weiler with Chris Weiler, Weiler President, states, “I am very excited to a broad background in mar- have Bill join the Weiler team. Bill brings with him a wealth keting, most recently from of experience and knowledge that will allow Weiler to con- Ingersoll Rand where he held tinue to its mission to provide superior performance based the position of Vice President, solutions to meet our end-user customer needs. Bill brings Tool Products. Bill has over the insight to enable growth and has the focus to achieve 25 years of international sales our future initiatives.” and marketing experience with achievements in team In his position at Weiler Bill will serve as a key member of leadership, strategic planning, business development and the Executive Team and the Strategic Leadership Team. new product development. He will play a critical role in identifying, evaluating and de- livering opportunities to drive new revenue streams and Bill holds a Bachelor of Arts in Engineering Degree from top-line growth for Weiler.
Weiler Corporation Acquires Rei Abrasivos Weiler Corporation announced that it has acquired Rei turer of abrasive products in Brazil. The company’s line of Abrasivos, a manufacturer of vitrified and bonded abrasive abrasives include vitrified, bonded, and specialty abrasives. products for the metalworking and foundry industries, lo- For more than 25 years, Rei Abrasivos has helped custom- cated in Brazil. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. ers improve their manufacturing processes by partnering with them to ensure the most cost effective solutions. “The The addition of Rei Abrasivos expands Weiler’s reach into addition of the Rei brand and products supports our strategy the growing Brazilian metal fabrication and foundry seg- in Brazil and will increase our ability to meet the needs of our ments. The acquisition allows Weiler to bring its “Perfor- customers.” said Claudio Santos, General Manager, Weiler mance CountsTM” message to customers in the metalwork- do Brasil. ing industry throughout Brazil. “With this acquisition, we are joining two great companies and brands, both with proud “The Rei team is excited about becoming part of the Wei- family histories, now coming together to offer performance ler Corporation. Our legacy of providing performance based based solutions to the Brazilian market” said Chris Weiler, abrasive solutions to the Brazilian market complements Wei- CEO, Weiler Corporation. ler‘s capabilities and together allows us to provide a broader range of industrial grinding and finishing solutions.” said Luiz Rei is a well-recognized brand and important manufac- Antonio Gallo, Industrial Director, Rei Abrasivos.
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April 2013 | www.pipelinejobs.com 29 Keystone XL Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Released TransCanada Corporation welcomed the U.S. Department of lars in tax revenues for local communities along the pipeline State’s (DOS) release on March 1, 2013 of the Draft Supple- route and will transport up to 830,000 barrels per day of Ca- mental Environmental Impact Statement (DSEIS) on Keystone nadian and American crude oil that can replace higher-priced XL. The company remains strongly committed to obtaining ap- oil imported from countries like Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Ni- proval to safely build and operate the pipeline, and will continue geria, and Iraq. In addition, TransCanada began construction to be engaged in the process as the DOS enters its final stages on the 780-kilometre (485-mile) Gulf Coast Pipeline Project of reviewing the project. from Cushing, Oklahoma to Nederland, Texas in August. That $2.3-billion project is more than half complete and has directly While TransCanada is still reviewing the DSEIS, it builds on employed 4,000 skilled American workers. more than 10,000 pages of review already completed for Key- stone XL. The DSEIS reaffirmed that “there would be no sig- Combined, Keystone XL and the Gulf Coast Pipeline projects nificant impacts to most resources along the proposed project will invest about $7.6 billion in the United States, directly sup- route.” It noted that Keystone XL would result in no ”substantive port 20,000 construction and manufacturing jobs and enhance change in global GHG emissions” and it is “unlikely to have a America’s energy security by supplying refineries in the U.S. substantial impact on the rate of development in the oil sands, Midwest and Gulf Coast refining hubs with Canadian and Amer- or on the amount of heavy crude oil refined in the Gulf Coast ican oil to displace crude from other countries and regions. area.” Finally, it also noted that “the denial of a Presidential Per- mit would likely result in actions by other firms in the United “The latest forecasts from the International Energy Agency and States (and global) petroleum market, such as use of alterna- the U.S. Energy Information Agency indicate that the United tive modes to transport WCSB and Bakken crude.” States will continue to import 3.5 million to 7 million barrels of oil a day to meet its domestic needs until 2035 and beyond,” “Completing the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Girling said. “It makes sense for this oil to come from a stable, Statement for Keystone XL is an important step towards receiv- democratic neighbor such as Canada that shares common val- ing a Presidential Permit for this critical energy infrastructure ues and an integrated economy with the United States.” project,” said Russ Girling, TransCanada’s president and chief executive officer. “No one has a stronger interest than Trans- “President Obama and others have talked about the importance Canada does in making sure that Keystone XL operates safely, of moving towards a less carbon-intense economy – we agree. and more than four years of exhaustive study and environmental TransCanada has invested over $5 billion in emission-less en- review show the care and attention we have placed on ensuring ergy over the past few years. But we also know a complete tran- this is the safest oil pipeline built to date in the United States.” sition to renewable energy will take decades,” concluded Girling.
The August 2011 Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) The facts also show that Keystone XL is the safest, most envi- further notes that TransCanada has also agreed to adopt 57 ronmentally responsible way to deliver the oil that refineries and special safety measures for the pipeline developed by the U.S. consumers need to fuel our economy, businesses, homes and federal pipeline safety regulator (PHMSA), which the FEIS said maintain our quality of life. would give the pipeline “a degree of safety over any other typi- cally constructed domestic oil pipeline system under current Today, oil sands production accounts for about one-tenth of one code.” The 57 conditions include burying the pipe a minimum percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the of four feet below the surface, increased pipeline inspections environmental performance associated with oil sands produc- and a greater number of remote-controlled valves that can shut tion continues to improve and producers have reduced per bar- down the pipeline within minutes. rel emissions by 26 per cent since 1990. Canada’s greenhouse gas emission reduction targets are aligned with the United Throughout 2012, TransCanada completed the process estab- States and the Canadian federal government has committed lished by the State of Nebraska and Nebraska’s Department to phasing out all coal-fired power facilities if they are unable of Environmental Quality to develop a revised route through to meet new regulations and standards. Alberta, where the oil Nebraska that avoids the Sandhills area and minimizes poten- sands are located, was the first jurisdiction in North America to tial impacts on other environmentally-sensitive features in the introduce a carbon tax on industrial emitters, and the provincial state. The revised route was approved in January 2013 by Gov- government has already collected $312 million to fund environ- ernor Dave Heineman. mental research that is focused on reducing impacts associated with greenhouse gas emissions. TransCanada’s existing Keystone Pipeline has safely and reli- ably delivered more than 389 million barrels of crude oil from Keystone XL is the most studied cross-border pipeline ever Canada to refinery markets in the U.S. Midwest since it began proposed. TransCanada continues to believe that it remains in operation in July 2010. America’s national interest to approve a pipeline that will en- hance American energy security, provide thousands of good Keystone XL will directly employ 9,000 people during two years jobs, stimulate additional economic benefits and have a mini- of construction. Once complete, it will generate millions of dol- mal impact on the environment.
30 www.pipelinejobs.com | April 2013 Bandit Industries, Inc. Welcomes Three New Dealers, Adds 24 Dealers to North American Market in 24 Months Mid-Michigan manufacturer Bandit Industries continues to Revolution stump grinder cutting systems available for experience rapid growth, adding three new dealer locations most major chipper/stump grinder makes and models. to the North American market in the first quarter of 2013. In the past 24 months, the company has nearly doubled sales Bobcat of Palm Beach/Broward operates two locations volume while adding 180 employees and 24 new dealers in in Southern Florida—West Palm Beach and Pompano the United States and Canada. Beach. Contact information can found on their website at www.sbequipment.com. “Having qualified dealers committed to our products—and to providing our customers with the best possible parts Bobcat of Jacksonville serves customers in Northern and service support—was a key to our record sales year in Florida from their location in Jacksonville. Their website is 2012,” said Bandit Industries President Jerry Morey. “Our www.bobcatjax.com. dealers are continuing to contribute greatly to our growth as we move through the first quarter of 2013. We have in- Hepburn Enterprises is located in Winnipeg, serving cus- vested considerable resources over the past two years to tomers throughout Manitoba and Central Canada. See both improve and expand our dealer network, and our cus- them online at www.hepburnenterprises.com. tomers have really noticed. Bandit has never been so well represented, not just in the United States and Canada, but around the world. I can’t think of a better way to start our 30th year in business.”
Bandit’s newest dealers will serve customers in Northern Florida, Southern Florida, and Central Canada. All will carry Bandit’s line of hand-fed wood chippers and stump grinders in addition to complete parts and service support. The locations will also carry Zenith chipper knives and PFERD Introduces Quick Change Mounting System for Hole Saws
PFERD offers a new time- saving mounting sys- tem for simple and fast change-ups of hole saws. The quick change system consists of two pieces: A drive arbor that mounts to the drill; and adapt- ers that mount to each hole saw. By simply at- taching an adapter to each hole saw, the hole saw can be instantly attached to and removed from the arbor with the press of a button. This system can be used with hole saw diameters between 9/16” to 6”.
The drive arbors and adapter sets are sold separately. The new Quick-Change drive ar- bor features a 7/16” hex shank and ships with a ¼” pilot drill. Three piece adapter sets are available in two thread pitches. Each set con- tains three identical adapters, allowing the user to have three different sized hole saws ready to go.
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April 2013 | www.pipelinejobs.com 31 Bredero Shaw Introduces New Risk-Reducing Model for Offshore Pipeline Coating Projects
Bredero Shaw, the largest division of The primary elements of Complete Coating Assurance are: ShawCor Ltd. (TSX:SCL.A, SCL.B), • Engineering Services has introduced “Complete Coating • Pipe and Joint Coating Design Assurance” – an unprecedented ap- • Coating System Validation proach to pipeline coating that low- • Logistics Management ers the risks involved with today’s • Pipe Coating Application complex offshore projects. The new • Field Joint Coating model is a packaged combination of products, expertise, global infrastruc- “This is a step-change for the pipeline coating industry,” ture and services that addresses every said Gregg Johnson, Vice President of Sales, Marketing & stage of the project lifecycle from concept Business Development at Bredero Shaw. “Offshore proj- and Pre Feed all the way through to commissioning. It is ects are getting more complex every day. Depths, tempera- the first and only model that ensures fail-proof line pipe and tures and pressures are getting more extreme. Locations field joint coating integration and encompasses all project are more remote. The stakes are higher than ever, and so activities from solution design to installation. are the risks. This model addresses the risks through prod- uct innovation, advanced validation technologies, deep ex- perience and extensive global logistical capa- bilities. We have both the skills and structure to design and deliver any project anywhere.”
Johnson states that Complete Coating Assur- ance addresses three types of risks. Project risk is reduced because the pre-designed and validated pipe and joint coating interface will not fail at installation. Schedule risk is re- duced through the company’s vast, respon- sive and strategic production and delivery infrastructure. Performance risk is reduced because the integrated design of the pipe and joint coating package ensures reliable operat- ing performance for decades.
“We also stand behind our work with a strong warranty that includes installation,” Johnson adds.
“We handle the entire job with no outsourcing, so we take complete responsibility and give our customers a single point of accountability.”
ShawCor Ltd. is an energy services company specializing in products and services for the pipeline and pipe services and the petrochem- ical and industrial segments of the oil and gas industry. The company operates through sev- en divisions with over seventy manufacturing and service facilities located around the world.
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32 www.pipelinejobs.com | April 2013 API Applauds Growing Bipartisan Congressional Support for Keystone XL API Executive Vice President Marty Durbin welcomed Sen- Durbin. “It’s time to put the pipe in the ground. This is a ator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and U.S. Representative Lee winning project for the U.S. that will enhance our energy Terry’s (R-Neb.) continued efforts to get the Keystone XL security and create thousands of good paying jobs. Pipeline built. “Supporters are rallying all over the country to get this pipe- “Bipartisan support continues to grow for this jobs project,” line approved,” Durbin said. “Just yesterday more than 400 said Durbin. “Thousands of highly skilled Americans will be union workers gathered at the state capitol in Minnesota to put to work immediately if Keystone XL is approved. There ask their local leaders to tell the president he must approve is no other shovel ready project out there that can rival the KXL. We expect the voices in favor of this vital project will job creating potential of KXL. only get louder as a decision nears.”
2X2 “After four comprehensive federal reviews and a Nebras- API thanked Rep. Terry, Sen. Hoeven and their colleagues ka review, the science continues to say that Keystone XL on both sides of the aisle for their steadfast leadership on will have no significant impact on the environment,” said the Keystone XL Pipeline. PFERD Extends Combidisc® Program The PFERD has extend- FBE ed their COMBIDISC program with the new When you inspect fusion bonded epoxy Superior Control COMBIDISC® A-CON- ® (FBE) and other thin coatings with the SPY Lightweight durable construction TOUR. Unlike the previ- Model 780, even the smallest pinholes don’t Pistol grip with easy carry top handle ous COMBIDISC tools, get away. Direct current operation greatly the CONTOUR abra- Shoulder Strap reduces fatigue enhances your detection capabilities and sive discs have an inno- ensures the integrity of your FBE coating. Fast simple electrode change-out vative scalloped-edge Constant current enables your operator to pattern which allows for a perfect finish without fear move quickly yet carefully. of cutting in or gouging the metal. With their soft out- Built-In Flexibility er contour, the COMBIDISC®-CONTOUR abrasive To ensure you get the most out of your FBE Integral Jeep Meter discs are particularly suitable for finishing tight con- coating, use the tool designed for FBE holiday On the fly voltage adjustments tours and concave surfaces with radius transitions. detection! Pipeline Inspection Company Ltd. SPY® Model 780. These remarkable tools significantly improve pro- Reliable Operation ductivity by eliminating any rework or extra finishing Loud audible alarm & visual indication time. They also reduce vibration, noise and dust, to Continuous coverage over a 1000 to 5000 volt spectrum give operators a safe and more ergonomically com- Proven circuitry fortable working environment. A-CONTOUR discs are 2 3/8” diameter aluminum oxide and are intended Direct current to be run on 2” diameter backing pads with indus- try standard locking mechanisms such as Turn-On, PSG, Roloc,™ and Lockit. PH: 713.681.5837 FAX: 713.681.4838 COMBIDISC® A-CONTOUR is ideal in tool and mold www.picltd.com making, modeling, mechanical engineering, automo- tive and aerospace applications.
For more information and a free data sheet detailing all specifications, operating guidelines, applications and ordering instructions, email solutions@pferdusa. com or call 1-800-342-9015. For instant information, go to pferdusa.com and click on “New products.”
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April 2013 | www.pipelinejobs.com 33 PipeLine Machinery International PLM opens the doors to new Parts Facility
President Tony Fernandez along with PLM employees celebrate the opening of the new Parts Facility located at PLM headquarters in Cypress, TX USA.
The new building is just under 12,000 sq. ft. and is located in the open area between the service facility, which opened in 2011, and the main headquarters office building that opened in 2012. The site work began in September of 2012 and as of February 1, 2013 is fully operational.
PLM now sells purpose-built parts to support the mainline pipeline construction industry. In addition, the parts depart- ment will carry components for the growing list of pipeline solutions found on the PLM website. You can expect parts to be available from PLM partners such as Vanguard, Cranesmart, and DECKHAND ® Pipe Handling System.
The company’s worldwide activities are currently supported through the corporate office in Cypress, Texas, USA; Ed- monton, Alberta, Canada; The Hague, Netherlands; Beijing.
PipeLine Machinery International (PLM) to Enhance Pipeline Solution Offerings with the VOLTEK SYSTEMS Powerline Proximity Devices
PLM announces the latest DUALTEK is an integrated system of both the Powerline innovation to be added to Proximity Device of the VOLTEK NS and the multi-direction- it’s pipeline solutions line-up al Range Limiting of the LIMITEK XL. By combining these - the VOLTEK SYSTEMS™ technologies, DUALTEK offers operators the benefits of both family of High Voltage Safety systems, without the hassle of having two separate boxes Devices manufactured by and enables the operator to achieve a higher level of safety. United Safety, Inc. Accessories & Compatibility These cutting-edge tech- Both the VOLTEK NS and DUALTEK have built-in wire- nologies and state-of -the-art less interface to link to optional future accessories. The Powerline Proximity Alarm and Range Limit Devices provide VOLTEK NS, LIMITEK XL and DUALTEK contain Scribe™ an unmatched degree of protection for both the pipeline technology, which is an in- equipment and the operator. tegrated event logger that records button presses, sensi- The VOLTEK NS™ (patent pending) is a core safety device tivity adjustments, field strength that will detect AC, alert and monitor/ log internally for op- readings, alerts, alarms, cable tional download all settings or levels changed, alarms trig- connections, power loss, er- gered, power cutouts, and electrical field detections. rors, and system status. These records can be accessed Updatable firmware allows features and behavior to be mod- by a computer with software ified on-site without changing hardware. VOLTEK NS is self- called VOLTEK SYSTEMS™ resetting, eliminating the need to replace fuses and utilizes CORE™. digital radio transceivers for wireless communication. PLM is excited to add this pipeline product to the pipeline The LIMITEK XL™ is an Extended Range Limiting Device solution offerings for customers. The VOLTEK SYSTEMS that is used in accordance with the OSHA Cranes & Derricks line-up will enhance safety programs by keeping operators Standard when intentionally operating inside the Table A and bystanders safer, protecting the equipment better and zone. The LIMITEK XL can be fully integrated with VOLTEK will offer compliance with the newest OSHA Temporary En- NS power line warning system and other ancillary VOLTEK forcement Policy issued on June 25, 2012. SYSTEMS products.
34 www.pipelinejobs.com | April 2013 WHC Bill Phillips Joins as Vice President, Houston Division Bill Phillips, an experienced pipeline construc- tion executive, has recently joined WHC as Vice President, Houston Division, and will be opening a Houston-area office for WHC.
As a second generation pipeliner, Bill started his career in the field with Ford, Bacon & Davis. He progressed through several roles, includ- ing superintendent and project manager be- fore starting Phillips Construction Co. in 1981. Then, in 1992, Bill became co-founder, manag- ing partner and CEO of Rogers & Phillips, Inc., a Houston based pipeline & station construc- tion contractor. After successfully growing the company, it was acquired by Willbros in 2000, and Bill continued as CEO until 2003.
Most recently, Bill served as President of Will- bros Construction. WHC is excited to add the benefit of Bill’s many years of experience to our pipeline team as we look to continue our record growth and expand our footprint.
WHC, Inc. provides a full range of construction services for pipelines and pipeline facilities, and has been based in Lafayette, Louisiana since 1957.
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Airman Lene (Brady Dean Lawrence Lene) recently proposed to his beautiful fiancé Hallie. Congratulations to you both! Airman Lene is the son of Jerad and Kasey Lene.
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This is a stained glass pan- el made by Cathy Lambert for her brother, Jimmy “Cub” Culbertson. It is her rendition of her brother’s truck and Lamar, Oklahoma 2013 Pipeline Reunion trailer that he has travelled the country with for the past several years. It has over 250 pieces of glass in it. Cub began working for Houston Contracting Company in 1963, in Virginia. He semi-retired this year. Cathy said, “Pipeline was not new to Cub. Our father was a pipe- liner as well. We went to over 35 different schools be- fore graduating and attended some of them 2 – 3 times. I feel that we got a better education than children that attended the same school throughout their school years.”
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A few months ago my Dad got a surprise visit from an old friend Blake Hartman . Blake is the driving force behind BigInch Fabricators and Pipeline in Indiana. Blake had been hog hunting and took time out on his journey home to see dad. It really made his day and he talked about it for weeks. That is what pipeliners are about not My dad Vern Minnich on the first tractor, Houston Ship Channel Crossing – just work but friendships that last a lifetime. – notice the cast iron river weights. – Courtesy of Denise Rice Hannusch Courtesy of Mike Riley Courtesy of Michael Minnich
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Warren Elroy Thompson, 75, of Odessa Dale G. Singleton, 67, of Bertram and passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013 Dallas, TX, passed away January 15, at his residence. He was born September 2013, surrounded by family and friends. 14, 1937 to Russell Blain Thompson and He had bravely fought and confronted Mildred Van Dyke in St. Paul Minnesota. cancer. Dale was born June 26, 1945, He was a retired pipeline engineer after in Kingsville, TX, to the late Vernice Bell working for 60 years all over the world and and James Quitman Singleton. Dale a total of sixteen foreign countries. He is survived by his wife, Syann Ruble was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his Singleton; son Jeff Singleton of Houston, TX; son Greg wife Mary Ann Hofmeister Thompson of Odessa, Pamela Singleton and wife Laura, of Dallas, TX; and sister Dorothy Christine Hughes and husband Terry of Aurora, Minnesota, Singleton Coe Strausz and husband Ed of Pearland, TX. In Russell Thompson and wife Elizabeth of El Paso, Quanah addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother Warren Thompson and wife Florecita of Ft. Worth, Deanna James Quitman Singleton, Jr. Dale grew up in Bishop, TX, Paine and husband Randy of Odessa, Karen Renee Bates graduating from high school in 1963. He then enrolled in of South Sioux City, Nebraska, Jennifer Ann Thompson of The University of Texas at Austin where he was a member Odessa, Cory Allen Thompson of Odessa, sister, Margaret of the Sigma Nu Fraternity and graduated in 1968 with a BS Bullock of Odessa, fourteen grandchildren and nine in chemical engineering. In September 1968, Dale entered great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be 10:00am the U.S. Army, attended OCS, and was commissioned as Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Frank W. Wilson Funeral an Engineer Officer. He served a combat tour in Vietnam Chapel with Quanah Thompson officiating. Services are 1970-71, where he was awarded two Bronze Star Medals. entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Home. He served another 20 years in the U.S. Army Reserves, was awarded a Meritorious Service Medal, and retired Jimmy Adair, 82, of Sinton, Texas went with the rank of Major. At the time of his death Dale was to be with the Lord and his Savior Jesus managing partner of Costar Midstream, L.L.C. He was a Christ on January 27, 2013 in Houston, founding partner of Star Natural Gas, Tristar Gas Co. and Texas after a long illness. He was born Endevo, Inc. A memorial service was held at Lake Highlands August 26, 1930 in Hunt County, Texas. Presbyterian Church in Dallas. Memorial contributions in He started laying pipeline in 1957 and Dale’s name may be made to the: Hill Country Community founded Tennessee Pipeline Construction Foundation, G. Dale Singleton Scholarship Fund, P.O. Company in 1964. He worked hard and Box 848, Burnet, TX 78611; or, Cumberland Presbyterian played hard, enjoyed life to the fullest, was a great problem Church, P. O. Box 242, Bertram,TX 78605, where Dale has solver, and never asked an employee to do anything that been a longtime member. he wouldn’t do himself. What he lacked in formal education he made up for in common sense. He loved people and Clair V. “Bo” Brough, 88, of the Illinois helping the underdog when they needed it the most. He Veterans Home in Quincy, formerly of and his wife supported the San Patricio County Junior Augusta, died at February 26, 2013 in Livestock Show and loved the children dearly and also the Veterans Home. Born April 11, 1924 supported Haven of Hope in San Antonio. He enjoyed golf, in Birmingham, Ill., Clair was a son of boating, jet skiing, snow skiing and flying, but most of all Cecil and Margaret Carden Brough. He he loved the Lord Jesus Christ and spending time with his married Lillian O’Dear Bunte on July 30, family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and 1955. She preceded him in death on Jan. Jewel Adair; a son, Brent Adair; brothers, Oscar Lee Adair, 20, 1990. He later married Mildred Roberts on May 17, Jr. and George Adair; his sister, Wilma Dean; a grandson, 1990. She survives. Clair was a graduate of Brooklyn High Justin Andrew Adair; and the mother of his children, Lou School and a member of the Brooklyn Methodist Church. Ann Miller Adair. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Clair was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He was a Dottie Adair of Sinton, Texas; his sons, Brad (Judy) Adair, member of the Augusta VFW Post 9029 and the Plymouth Matt (Betty Sue) Adair and Preston (Vicki) Adair all of American Legion Post 912. He also was a 50-year member Corpus Christi, Texas and Scott (Jessica) Magee of Austin, of the Pipeline Local Union 798 in Tulsa, Okla. Clair loved Texas; his grandchildren, Justin Adair, Jimmy Austin Adair, traveling, camping, listening to country music, visiting Jerry Adair, James Adair, Travis Adair, Bobbie Ann White with friends and spending time with his family. One of the and Evalyn Bea Magee; 5 great grandchildren; numerous highlights of his last few years was going on the honor flight nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were his grandsons. to Washington, D.C. Surviving are two granddaughters, Honorary pallbearers were the employees of Tennessee Vicki (Patrick) Boylen of Camp Point, whom Clair and Lillian Pipeline Construction Company. had raised as their own daughter, and Terry Whitehead of California; five stepchildren, Ronald (Shelia) Roberts,
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Paul (Jane) Roberts of Augusta, Mary Ruth (John) Phillips a private but close personal relationship with Him. He is of Plymouth, Bettie (Keith) White of Augusta and Jean survived by his wife of 42 years, Shirley, who will ever (Kay) Lord of Golden; a brother, Donald (Norma) Brough miss her soul mate. Also surviving and missing his love of Plymouth; a stepdaughter-in-law, Rosemary Bunte of and amazing sense of humor are his son Jerry, daughter Quincy; as well as numerous great-grandchildren, step Judy and husband Greg Williams, daughter Jennifer and grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was preceded husband Richard Harris, and His sister Margie Dukes in death by his parents; a sister, Norma Root; and a stepson, Ponthie and husband Finley. Twelve grandchildren and Richard L. Bunte. six great-grandchildren also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents and son Jack Kent Dukes. Betty Ann Bosley passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2013. She was 85, a native of Berwick, La. and a resident Calvin R. Hill, 87 died February 24, 2013 of Chalmette, La. Pre-Katrina. She is the daughter of the Calvin was born September 14, 1925 in late Henry Autin and Hazel Hebert Autin; sister of the Spiro, Oklahoma to W.W. [Doc] and Nellie late Henry (Jay Boy) Autin, Marilyn Gorgas, and Patricia Metcalf Hill. The family made their home in Moreau; widow of the late Lorren R. Bosley and loving Bartlesville, Oklahoma and Calvin grew up mother of Marguerite Serigne Juneau (Robert), Blaine A. in the Labadie Heights area. He attended Bosley, Lorraine R. Faust, Angela Bosley Guillory (Mike) Bartlesville schools and graduated in 1944 and Henry Bosley who preceded her in death. She was the from College High School. Shortly after grandmother of Dawn Serigne DeMauro, Tommy Serigne, graduation Calvin joined the United States Merchant Marine Jeanne Perez Hartmann, Gary Bosley, Ami Lalumia, Paige and served in the South Pacific during WWll. Following Esposito; great-grandmother of Tommy and Tory Serigne, his honorable discharge from the US Merchant Marine he Stefan Livaudais, Nikki and Nicolas DeMauro, Alexis and enlisted in the U.S. Army. After serving his tenure in the Lacey Hartmann, Ella and Ava Bosley, and Brady and Bailey army, he returned to Bartlesville and attended the Lincoln Corkern; and great-great grandmother of Aiden Serigne, School of Welding in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he received and Rhema Livaudais. She is also survived by numerous several different welding certificates. Following graduation, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Calvin worked for H.C. Price Pipeline Company and Great Lakes Pipeline Company. Calvin and the former Jerrie Lou William E. Dodd, 81, formerly of Kintnersville, PA, passed Sturm were married in Wyoming, Minnesota while he was away recently in the Easton Nursing Home. He was born supervising the laying of a pipeline. The couple made their February 15, 1932 in Weston, WV, a son of the late Earl home in Bartlesville. In 1962 Calvin helped form Scott and and Muriel Floyd Dodd. Mr. Dodd was a welder by trade, Hill Steel Corporation, a steel fabricating company. The working on pipelines for about 30 years, retiring in 1990. company was chosen by Mrs. H. C. Price to fabricate and He was an army veteran of the Korean Conflict. erect the now renowned Sooner Park Tower designed by Bruce Goff. In 1986 he reorganized the company as Hill Bobby Wayne Dukes went to be with Steel Corporation of which he was owner and president. our Lord and Savior on Friday, March Calvin was one of the original founders of Bartlesville Civic 15, 2013. He was born to Lorene and Ballet Company and served in many capacities including R.T. Dukes in Ennis, Texas on February Vice President for several years. The company afforded 25, 1929. Bobby went to work in pipeline his daughter and many other talented young girls the construction when he was sixteen years opportunity to enjoy classical dance. Calvin had a passion old. He loved his profession and excelled for fishing and fished throughout the United States and in it. He rose to be Vice-President of Neill- some foreign countries. He fished the pro bass circuit and Price International. His work took him over most of the also the semi-pro circuit. He was mentioned in Field and world. He retired from the pipeline industry and was a co- Stream magazine and several other fishing periodicals. founder of a company that manufactured a hydraulic torque Due to their passion for fishing, Calvin and several other wrench, a proprietary tool for the energy industry. He then fishermen organized the local Bartlesville Bass Masters entered the production end of the oil industry. He has been organization and he served as an officer for several years. retired for the last twenty-five years since suffering a stroke. Calvin was also a 32nd Degree Mason and received his 50- During these past years he was the epitome of optimism year pin in 2008. Calvin was a man of faith and a member and maintained a warm sense of humor. He always had of East Bartlesville Christian Church where he raised his a smile and a zest for life in spite of his disability. Bobby’s children and had served as a deacon. He is survived by his legacy for his children and loved ones include a caring, wife of the home, Jerrie; sons, Tim Hill and wife, Debbie, compassionate nature, a remarkable work ethic, integrity, a of Wann; daughter, Julie and husband, Bill Valerioti, of consistent sunny disposition regardless of circumstances, Houston, Texas; Sam Hill and wife ,Tama, of Bartlesville; and a deep loyalty to family. He knew his Creator and had Five grandchildren: Josh Hill and wife, Nicole, of Copan;
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Meganne Valerioti and husband, Mike Jones, Joe Valerioti and Marjorie Wilburn; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and Emily Valerioti of Houston, TX; and Sam Hill ll of and friends. Josh was preceded in death by his maternal Bartlesville; two great grandchildren, Wyatt and Jerzie Hill grandparents, Bob and Bonnie McGowan. Pallbearers of Copan. Also surviving are his sister, Jean Hoskinson were Marc DeShazo, David Peel, Kendall McDowell, Mark of Bartlesville and several nieces and nephews. He was Heath, Jase Ware and Jamie Holladay. Online condolences preceded in death by his parents and brothers Rex and may be made at www.downsfuneralhome.com Carl Hill. Robert “Bob” Bryan Hollingsworth, 92, of Terry, passed Funeral services for B. H. Keller, Sr., of away on February 28, 2013 after a long ill¬ness. He is Jasper wereheld March 8, 2013 at Stringer survived by his wife, Sara Hollingsworth; sons, Robert & Griffin Funeral Home in Jasper with (Veronica) and John; stepchildren, Pam and Charles Gully; burial following in Evergreen Cemetery. five grandchildren, Kelly Ann, John Jason, Robert, Carolyn B. H. was born June 15, 1922 in San and Renee; and seven great grandchildren. He was born in Augustine County to Dee Witt and Hattie Cahagan, Louisiana on May 29, 1920. He was President of Force Keller. His family moved to Jasper Mid-Con Pipeline Equipment Company in Houston, Texas. in 1932. He played football for Jasper High His company fur¬nished equipment used to construct the School and graduated in 1941. He was a veteran of WWII Alaska Pipeline. Bob and Sara were fortunate to be able to and served his country in the Navy as a Seaman First Class travel the world in connection with his work. Upon retirement gunner on The USS South Dakota for 3 years. He was a in 1988, Bob and Sara re¬tired and moved to Terry. member of The International Union of Operating Engineers for over 60 years. He retired in 1983 from the pipeline Billie Joyce Pendarvis was born on construction industry as a heavy equipment operator. He August 1, 1933, in Freestone, Texas to was an active member of I.U.O.E. Local 450 in Houston, Garvis Dewitt Allison and Mary Lucille Texas as well as Local 12 in Pasadena, California. He was Crutcher Allison. On September 9, an active member of Tanglewood Baptist Church in Jasper. 1955, she married Ralph C. Pendarvis Survivors include his wife of over 60 years Mary Powell and began raising a family, to whom Keller of Jasper; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Mike she devoted her life. She was actively Beard of Jacksonville, Texas; son and wife, Bernis (Bo) involved in her children’s activities, and Jo Keller, Jr. of Jasper, Texas; daughter and son- including Girl Scouts of San Jacinto. In 1987, she moved in-law Jeannie and Leldon Sweet of Beaumont, Texas; to Katy, Texas, where she continued to devote herself to eight grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren; a her family, including her husband, children, grandchildren, sister Patsy and Chuck Petsch of Spokane Washington. great grandchildren, and handicapped brother. She was He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, and known for her love of children, especially teenagers, with numerous friends and other relatives. Memorials may be whom she connected well. Billie Joyce Pendarvis passed made to Lakes Area Hospice, P. O. Box 2086, Jasper, TX away on Monday, February 25, 2013, in a Houston hospital, 75951, and Harbor Hospice, 103 N. Gibson, Jasper, TX at the age of 79 years of complications from a stroke. She 75951. is survived by her husband, Ralph C. Pendarvis; children, Randall Lee Pendarvis, Lisa Kay Gonzales and her Funeral services for Joshua Wayne husband Ray, and Jodi Elaine Pendarvis; grandchildren, Wilburn, 26, of Marshall, were held Lindsay Hanson, Christina Hanson, and Jacob Zawadzki; Febbruary 23, 2013.. Josh passed away five step-grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brother, February 17, 2013. Joshua Wayne G.W. “Buster” Allison; sisters, Frankie Jo Ellis and her Wilburn was born September 7, 1986, husband Lee, and Garva Lynn Allison; as well as many in Shawnee, Okla., to Eric Wayne and other relatives and a host of friends. She was preceded Sonya Leigh McGowan Wilburn. He was in death by her parents and a brother, Donald Ray Allison. a 2005 graduate of Marshall High School. Josh was saved in July of 1999, and was a member of Don “Strawberry” Beach, age 83, Immanuel Baptist Church. Josh was a proud Texas pipeline formally of Holly, after a lengthy illness, welder, and very family oriented. He was an avid Sooners passed away January 5, 2013 at his fan, Cowboys fan and an outdoorsman. Josh loved to residence in Tucson, AZ, where he had attend DeBerry Baptist Church, where his father pastored. lived for the past 20 years. He was a Josh is survived by his parents, Eric and Sonya Wilburn; 1947 graduate of Holly High School. He sister, Heather DeShazo and husband, Marc and expected leaves behind his wife Rene. His parents, niece, Katherine Ann DeShazo; fiancée, Katie Smith and Charles and Clara Beach, his brother expected son, Jackson Wayne Wilburn; grandparents, Roy Stanley and his sisters Joan Sanborn and Alma Grace
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Samborski, preceded him in death. His sister, Vivian Wells married his wife Nancy Lawrence in 1960 and together of Waterford, MI survives him. He also leaves his son from they raised three children Jana McNiel, Lisa Barnes and a former marriage, Donnie Beach and two granddaughters, Greg Barnes all of Tahlequah, OK. Pete was blessed Erin and Mary Beach who are the daughters of Donnie with six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pete and Laura Beach. His memorial service was at the Holy was a forty year member of Pipeliners Union 798. He Way Presbyterian Church on February 1, 2013, in Tucson, was a lifetime member of The American Quarter Horse AZ. Don went to Central Michigan College (now CMU), Association. He held memberships in the Oklahoma where is participated in baseball and football and was the Quarter Horse Racing Association, Oklahoma Horseman’s “Housefather” of a fraternity, where, as told by fraternity Association and the American Paint Horse Association. brother Bob Godynec, he “tried to make gentleman of Pete was preceded in death by his father Ted Barnes, his these students, by dressing properly for meals and acting mother Christine Sellers Barnes Conrad, a sister Freda civil. He was admired by all. He invented the slogan Barnes, a brother Tee Barnes and three granddaughters. “FIRE UP CHIPS”, still used at CMU events.” He loved Those remaining behind to keep his memory are wife of the hunting and traveling and went on tours in China, Alaska, home Nancy, his children Jana McNiel, Lisa Barnes and Europe, England, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Greg Barnes, his grandchildren Kenny Barnes and Dori, Zimbabwe, Namibia and South Africa. Strawberry, as Shana Dallis and husband Kennith, Makayla Winsett and he was known, started his successful career with the husband Justin, Falon McNiel, Gage and Garin Barnes, his Operating Engineers, in 1949. He worked on pipeline great grandchildren Kristopher and Sierra Dallis. Pete was projects for 62 years, as a heavy equipment operator. He survived by five brothers, Thelbert and wife Wanda, Joe was a member of the local 324 in Michigan as well as Local and wife Reva, Darrell, Billy and wife Cindy, Coy and wife 3, in California. He had a wealth of knowledge and lived Kim and two sisters Laveda Showalter and husband Larry for his work! A fellow student and pipeline colleague, Bob and Florence Myers and husband Bill along with many Nielsen said, “Were it not for him, having called me that aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and loving lifetime summer Sunday in 1958, my life would certainly have been friends. The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations be different. I will forever be indebted to him. Don was a loyal made to the American Lung Association (ALA), 1010 E. 8th and true friend who stayed in touch through the years.” Don Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 or to St. Jude Children’s Research made a positive difference to many people’s lives because Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. he cared! Earl Eugene Alexander, age 81, of Funeral services for Delbert “Pete” Maysville, WV, passed away on December Barnes were held February 22, 2013, 29, 2012 at Western Maryland Hospital in at the First Baptist Church, Tahlequah, Cumberland, MD. He was born on August Oklahoma. Serving as Pallbearers 11, 1931, in Crockett, TX, the son of the were Wayne Barnes, Ray Barnes, J.R. late Earl Jackson and Eugenie (Carswell) Barnes, James Barnes, Calvin Barnes, Alexander. On October 15, 1949, Earl Troy Showalter, Joe Showalter, and Tim married Betty (Berg) Alexander, who lives Peterson. Honorary Pallbearers were at Maysville. Mr. Alexander was a graduate of Crockett Travis Crabtree, Ronnie Smith, Lynn Lamons, Jared High School and was a Baptist by faith. He had worked Trammel, Robert Dimitt, Steve Forrest, Gerald Forrest, in the construction business, laying natural gas pipelines Kevin Goodnight, and members of The Tahlequah Fire in Iraq, Ecuador, Saudi Arabia, and Iran. He had also Department. Delbert “Pete” Barne,s son of Ted Barnes worked throughout the United States, including for the and Christine Sellers Barnes was born February 18, 1940 Alaskan Pipeline. Earl retired having worked for many and left this life for a better place February 18, 2013 at the companies including H. C. Price, Carl E. Smith, and J R. age of 73. Pete, as he was known to everyone, attended Neil Companies. In addition to his wife, Mr. Alexander is school in Qualls and Tahlequah. He worked many jobs as survived by: 2 sons, Steve Alexander and wife Brenda a young man, the oilfields, wheat harvest, as an electrical of Petersburg, WV, David Alexander and wife Vesta of lineman but in 1963 he took a job as a pipeline laborer Petersburg; 3 sisters, Nina Ivins, Joyce Reagan, Loyce with Shamrock Pipeline Company and began a forty year Ferraro, all of Crockett, TX; a brother, Johnny Alexander of career. Pete eventually joined Sheehan Pipeline Company, Houston, TX; 6 grandchildren, Matthew, Joshua, Wesley, a company where he remained for over twenty years Jon, Jill, Tammy; 10 great-grandchildren, Matthew, Casey, advancing his career and creating a secondary family of Kourtney, Kaleb, Andrew, Sammi, Olivia, John, Levi, many wonderful friends. In 2000 health issues forced and Haley. Pete into an early retirement which allowed him time for the things he really loved, his ranch in north Cherokee County, his race horses, his friends and his family. Pete
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