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Pipeline industry veteran Mark Roberts passes away at 75
Louisiana Pipeliners Association founder Mark Roberts was active in the pipeline industry for 25 years with near perfect attendance. Under his leadership, the Association raised and awarded over $2 million in scholarships to hundreds of students since its founding.
Vortex Companies redefines trenchless technology solutions with rebranded CIPP supplier launch
UNITED FELTS will embody the Applied Felts Inc. & FerraTex Solutions brands. These brands will be retired over the coming months. The MaxLiner brand will remain intact under the operation of United Felts.
Silver Hill Energy Partners acquires Bakken midstream infrastructure assets from Liberty Resources II
The acquisition includes an integrated midstream system with approximately 33 miles of gas gathering lines and 22 miles of water gathering lines.
PirTano Construction expands electrical offerings with Powerlink Electric acquisition
Mike Piraino, President of PirTano, said, "The acquisition of Powerlink will operate as a new electrical division, and brings additional service offerings and bench strength of employees as we look forward to continuing to support our customers while capitalizing on additional opportunities."
CorEnergy sells interstate natural gas pipeline system to Spire Midstream from $175 million
The MoGas System is an interstate natural gas transmission and distribution system provides service to markets in Missouri and Illinois.
Advanced Drainage Systems and RMS form strategic alliance for stormwater solutions
This collaboration will drive further advancement of sustainable stormwater solutions throughout the United States and Canada.
Vanair strengthens vehicle engine solutions with Grip Idle Management acquisition
Grip Idle Management's technology in idle management systems is designed to minimize fuel consumption, reduce engine hours, decrease emissions, and optimize overall fleet performance.
Matt Timberlake to lead Applied Felts as president after Vortex Companies acquisition
Matt Timberlake, a seasoned industry veteran, is set to assume the role of President at Applied Felts Inc. following its acquisition by Vortex Companies.
McElroy names Michael Grant as vice president of operations
McElroy, a prominent designer and manufacturer of thermoplastic fusion equipment, announces the appointment of Michael Grant as the new Vice President of Operations.
United Rentals outlines sustainable practices to reduce equipment emissions
United Rentals released a white paper, "Roadmap to Low-Emission and Zero-Emission Jobsites," which shares four practical steps to reduce emissions and the tools and equipment to make sustainability strategies a reality on the jobsite.
Outgoing DCA President Ray Swerdfeger stresses significance of local inclusion
Swerdfeger, the outgoing president of the Distribution Contractors Association (DCA), had the chance to grow up in the family business, working closely with his father. As a second-generation president following in his father's footsteps, Swerdfeger sat down with Underground Infrastructure for an exclusive interview. The discussion covered the accomplishments and directions of the DCA in 2023.
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Vortex Companies acquires Applied Felts for total trenchless rehabilitation solutions
Vortex Companies takes a significant step in revolutionizing trenchless rehabilitation with the landmark acquisition of Applied Felts Inc., including MaxLiner and FerraTex Solutions.
EPA water infrastructure administrator to step down in February 2024
Under Fox’s leadership, EPA has provided over $13 billion to states, territories, Tribes, and local communities, supporting over 2,600 water infrastructure projects.
Frank Canon, renowned figure in HDD industry, dies at 77
Frank Lynn Canon, 77, a pioneer in the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) industry, died on Jan. 5 in Magnolia, Texas. Born in Alpena, Mich., Canon’s journey from a lime-green polyester suit on his first day as an oilfield mud engineer to becoming a legendary educator in drilling fluids has left an indelible mark on the HDD community.
Glo Fiber launches lightning-fast fiber optic internet in Spring Garden, Penn.
(UI) — Construction began earlier this year and is expected to be completed by the end of 2024, providing over 4,500 homes and businesses with a reliable option for high-speed internet service.
Voyager acquires pipeline coating service provider Aegion Coating Services
ACS is the global leader in field joint coating services using proprietary robotic tools that apply protective coatings to internal and external segments of natural gas, crude oil, potable water and saltwater pipelines.
Proposed $4.3 billion merger of Avangrid, New Mexico utility abandoned
Officials with New Mexico's largest electric utility said Tuesday that a proposed multibillion-dollar merger with a U.S. subsidiary of global energy giant Iberdrola has been scuttled.
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Senior Associate Christine Kirby, P.E., ENV SP, with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam Inc. (LAN), was chosen to lead two committees for the American Water Works Association (AWWA).
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This year marked a milestone for Texas-based Avanti International, as the injection grout manufacturer celebrated its 45th anniversary as an industry leader.
Indiana utility to develop gas, electric businesses with capital from Blackstone Infrastructure investment
NIPSCO intends to support the continued growth and modernization of its gas and electric transmission and distribution systems, which will play critical roles in the energy transition.
HDD ’24 Reunion will unite past, present and future
(UI) — The biannual Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Reunion and HDD Hall of Fame ceremony will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at the Oklahoma City Convention Center in conjunction with the Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC). Also at the conference will be the formal recognition of the HDD Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
Dig into your future at UIC
To unlock the secrets of this subterranean realm and revolutionize your approach to utility construction, rehabilitation and asset management, there's no better investment than the 2024 Underground Infrastructure Conference (UIC) to be held in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Aegion Corp. acquires water pipeline service company Culy Inc.
Aegion Corporation announced the acquisition of Culy Inc., a company that delivers assessment, maintenance and installation services for water and wastewater pipelines across the Midwest and Southeast.
UI Awards ’24 finalists announced
(UI) — The annual Underground Infrastructure Awards (UIA), the most comprehensive and prestigious program to recognize outstanding performance and technology for the entire underground infrastructure industry, has announced the finalists for the 2024 awards.
BAM-I, UESI to host five-day utility investigation school in Miami in 2024
The Buried Asset Management Institute – International announced that the 21st ASCE UESI / BAMI-I UIS School will be hosted from February 5-9, 2024, in Miami, Florida.
Williams acquires Gulf Coast natural gas storage, pipeline assets for $1.95 billion
The transaction includes six underground natural gas storage facilities located in Louisiana and Mississippi with total capacity of 115 billion cubic feet, as well as 230 miles of gas transmission pipeline and 30 pipeline interconnects to attractive markets, and connections to Transco, the nation’s largest natural gas transmission pipeline.
Carolina Water Service to improve Carteret Country water system with new acquisition
In 2017, the North Carolina's State Water Infrastructure Authority estimated the state was facing up to $26 billion in water and wastewater infrastructure needs over 20 years.
Southwest Gas Holdings appoints utility industry veteran as CEO of Centuri Group
Bill Fehrman brings decades of utility operation leadership experience, including most recently having served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Berkshire Hathaway Energy.
- OSHA issues 16 citations following fatal sewer confined space incident
- 27 pipeline safety violations tied to deadly Pa. chocolate factory explosion
- Contractor gas line strike triggers home explosion in Missouri
- LA recovery reports call for $650 million power line burial, major utility upgrades in Pacific Palisades
- Comprehensive microtrenching FAQ: Key insights on the Vermeer MTR516 microtrencher
- T-Mobile to expand fiber broadband infrastructure footprint with $4.9 billion Metronet acquisition
- First tunnel boring machines complete testing for Hudson Tunnel Project
- NWPX grows water infrastructure portfolio with Colorado precast facility
- Cityside launches $100 million fiber build in Corona, Calif.
- FiberLight to build 1,400-mile West Texas dark fiber network in $350 million expansion