Project management and engineering solutions for the global pipeline industry Gulf Interstate Engineering Company serves the worldwide pipeline industry providing project management, engineering, procurement and construction management services for hydrocarbon transportation systems - from the wellhead to the export terminal and the burner tip. Since our formation in 1953, we have achieved a reputation for producing practical, cost-effective and often unique solutions to difficult design problems. Our ability to be flexible and adapt to our clients' needs has yielded repeat business and satisfied customers. For decades, Gulf has attracted and retained the finest engineers and project managers in the world. Our professionals are industry experts in the engineering of oil and gas production facilities, pipeline systems and storage terminals. Our employees have contributed to the success of some of the world s most complex projects, featuring demanding environmental challenges in some of the most harsh locations. We are committed to quality. We consistently measure our performance and strive constantly to improve client satisfaction, guided by our ISO 9001:2008 quality program. We stay at the forefront of our business by investing in technology that will make a difference in your projects. Our integrated project management system, proven design software applications and advanced web-based reporting tools set us apart from our competition. Experience, people, technology and the flexibility to do it Right. Down the line. These are the strengths that enable us to exceed our clients expectations and leave a positive impact in the communities they serve.
People The success of your project is driven by our ability to perform. This is why we are committed to attracting and retaining the best people in the industry. Our professionals provide the experience, knowledge and capabilities that consistently deliver the most effective solutions to your project challenges.
The Right Choice Quality in engineering and project management means professionalism, thoroughness and attention to detail. It requires the finest engineers in the industry - people with the experience to develop solutions that are cost effective, practical, well defined and meet project objectives. Why choose Gulf? Client companies demand a service partner who understands the intricate details involved in the design and installation of oil and gas production, transportation and storage systems, while having a strong grasp of the complex, broader issues of the energy market. Having served the worldwide pipeline industry for over five decades, Gulf Interstate Engineering Company (Gulf) has refined its service offering to meet the challenges of today s oil and gas industry. Gulf offers a flexible and adaptive approach to project execution. The company is large enough to provide turnkey services for the most complex assignments, yet small enough to tailor solutions for individual problems. Gulf has the capabilities and experience to do it Right. Down the line. Project Management Effective project management and controls are critical components of a successful project. At Gulf, our project managers have a proven track record of managing fast-track, cost-driven projects, from small design assignments to complex multi-billion dollar projects. They are a focused group of professionals, equipped with the tools and flexibility to apply their individual talents to ensure the success of a project. Gulf manages the competing demands of scope, cost, quality, safety and schedule in order to deliver world class solutions to our clients. We are experts at handling the complexities of project execution. We assure that all aspects of your project are executed on time and within budget. Our project controls tools allow management to effectively analyze and track the progress, schedule and cost of projects. Feasibility Studies The key to planning and developing successful projects is making the right decisions at the right time based on the right information. This requires a multi-disciplined approach that integrates complex technical considerations with a comprehensive model of project economics. Gulf prepares feasibility studies to define the project's objectives so that our clients can make informed decisions. We offer a full range of project development services including system optimization analysis, preparation of capital and operating cost estimates, risk and sensitivity assessments, and facility appraisals. Pipeline Systems 100,000 miles
Regulatory Permitting Our years of experience help smooth the way in identifying and obtaining the necessary permits for the construction and long-term operation of your project facilities. By anticipating and proactively addressing national, state and local environmental and construction permit requirements, we help you stay on schedule and avoid costly delays. We have assisted our clients in securing permits in the United States, and other countries for complex projects of every type. We help you implement a comprehensive permitting strategy and schedule, and develop mitigation plans to expedite permit acquisition and compliance. Involving Gulf s seasoned project managers early in your project and throughout the design and construction phases will help you streamline the approval process, avoid fatal flaws, minimize design costs, integrate schedules, and ultimately, save time and money in obtaining permits and constructing your project. Survey and Land Acquisition Gulf provides the management and oversight of survey and land activities on pipeline and facilities projects. Our services include preparation of specifications and scope of work requirements, development of detailed schedules and staffing plans, and management of field activities. Our engineers and technical specialists have a complete knowledge and understanding of the latest technologies used in GPS surveys, geotechnical investigations, aerial photography and satellite imagery. These services combined with land valuation studies, right-of way and land acquisition procedures, landowner database and line list management complement our management skills. Engineering Gulf s multidiscipline engineering staff provides creative, practical solutions for your energy projects. Our engineering team includes specialists in civil, structural, process, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation design. Our comprehensive services cover all engineering aspects of your project, from hydraulic modeling and conceptual design through detailed design, commissioning and start-up activities. Throughout each project, Gulf s stateof-the-art CADD hardware and software, Geographic Information Systems and 3D model techniques provide innovative and cost-effective solutions. Our strong customer support combined with quality engineering practices build the best engineering solutions and the best client relationships. Our ISO 9001:2008 quality system has auditable, project specific procedures and work instructions to assure you of consistency and quality in our work. We focus on continuous quality improvement in our engineering work products and our management services bringing you the highest level of quality in everything we do. Production and Processing Facilities 2,000,000 barrels per day
Experience One strength of an engineering firm is its experience. For over 50 years, we have worked all over the world on some of the most challenging and demanding oil and gas transmission projects. As a part of our collaborative nature, we share our experiences with our clients and leverage this knowledge to enhance the services we provide on all of our projects.
A World of Experience (Representative Projects) The Chicago Project Northern Border Pipeline Company PGT-PG&E Pipeline Expansion PACIFIC GAS TRANSMISSION PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC Ecuador Heavy Crude Pipeline Project Oleoducto de Crudos Pesados Ecuador S.A. Oil & Gas Production Facilities Camisea NATURAL GAS & NG LIQUIDS TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM Transportadora de Gas del Peru S.A. Onshore and Offshore Pipelines Gathering Systems Storage and Export Terminals Corrosion Protection Systems, SCADA and
CPC Pipeline Expansion PROject Caspian Pipeline Consortium HangZHOU Bay PIPELINE crossing PROJECT SINOPEC Shaybah Pipeline & Terminals Facilities Saudi Aramco Yemen-Masila Export PROject Canadian Occidental PETROleum Ltd. Chad-CaMEROOn Pipeline System Exxon Corporation International Gas Transmission & Distribution System Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) Infrastructure Facilities Field Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Pump and Compressor Stations ommunications Systems Export Loading Facilities
Materials Management Gulf offers a significant advantage to its worldwide clients through the utilization of an integrated materials management approach. Using consistent work processes and tailored systems, our knowledgeable procurement professionals ensure that your project receives maximum value and quality while maintaining schedule and functionality. Our materials management group provides comprehensive procurement services, including preparation and release of material quotation packages, evaluation of vendor quotations, placing of purchase orders, expediting, inspections and receipt of project materials. Our computer-based materials management system, GEMMS (Gulf Interstate Engineering Materials Management System), electronically integrates all facets of materials management. Its industry-standard database platform enables us to interface with your procurement information system. GEMMS receives and transmits project data to remote locations via the Internet or direct modem connection. The system can be tailored to your specific needs for coding, tracking, reporting and analyzing all material data. Construction Management and Inspection Construction management of pipelines and plant facilities has been a core competency at Gulf since our formation in 1953. From preliminary planning and contractor selection through construction monitoring, field engineering and inspection, to start-up and commissioning, we offer you the people and experience to manage the most complex construction projects, large or small, domestic or international. Our construction management personnel will help ensure that your facilities are installed in accordance with all project procedures, specifications and contract requirements. Gulf has a long-standing reputation for excellence in inspection services. Our inspection expertise offered through Gulf Interstate Field Services (GIFS), includes the following specialties: route selection, survey, quality assurance, project coordination, health and safety, hydrostatic testing, environmental, metallurgy, material coordination, and field office management. All of our inspectors are screened and tested to ensure that they meet federal, state and local government regulations and certifications. Gulf is committed to providing a safe work environment on all of our projects. We are dedicated to minimizing the liability concerns that our clients have regarding our safety performance. To achieve these goals, Gulf has developed and implemented a comprehensive Health & Safety Program to protect its employees, comply with all pertinent governmental regulations, and satisfy our clients health and safety requirements. Pump and Compressor Stations 5,000,000 horsepower
Technology Gulf stays at the forefront of technology and proactively invests in the hardware, software, systems, tools and training that will add value to all the projects we complete. These investments pay off for our clients in greater efficiencies from reduced costs and improved schedules.
Flexibility In an industry that is constantly shifting and presenting new challenges, we recognize the necessity to remain flexible. We are positioned to meet your needs for large or small projects, from small single person studies to turnkey services, anywhere in the world. Gulf s approach is to involve the right people, technology and systems to make each project a success.
Employee talent is the cornerstone of our success. Their knowledge and capabilities win us new projects, perform the work and create value for our clients. At Gulf, we create an environment where our employees meet new and exciting challenges and experience the fulfillment of a job well done. We build a working atmosphere that is flexible to change and open to innovation. Every employee contributes to value-added performance. Operations and Maintenance Gulf s engineers and technical specialists provide services required to commission and start-up your pipeline and station facilities. We prepare detailed commissioning plans and schedules, testing specifications, startup procedures and training programs for operations personnel. We verify that commissioning activities are completed in accordance with the contract specification and conducted within the defined health and safety guidelines. Gulf has years of experience in managing, operating and maintaining hydrocarbon transportation and storage facilities. Our services range from providing a full management role, through care and maintenance, to specialist operations based projects. Gulf operated and maintained a 2,000 KM refined products pipeline system in the United Kingdom. On this system, our services included implementation of planned maintenance, advising customers on repair standards, completion of inspection frequencies, and overseeing aerial patrols. Pipeline Integrity Management Pipeline integrity management (PIM) has been an integral part of Gulf s engineering services long before recent pipeline integrity regulations placed an increased emphasis on these services. In addition, as a company that is an operator of pipeline systems, we understand the challenges facing operators in implementing a pipeline integrity program. Our PIM professionals can develop comprehensive, written programs addressing all aspects of integrity management for natural gas or liquid pipeline systems. Their operations, maintenance, regulatory, and engineering experience ensure workable and practical solutions. We can re-engineer non-piggable pipeline segments to accept inline inspection tools, and our mapping specialists have available a wide variety of tools and software packages to perform data gathering, conversion, data integration, and mapping services. Our Pipeline Integrity service offering also includes overall program management, identification of high consequence areas, risk assessment and mitigation, and field implementation. Technology That Makes a Difference Providing top quality services to our customers is impossible without employing state-of-the-art technologies in every facet of our daily operations. We pride ourselves on adopting the latest technological advances that improve our internal work processes and result in added value for the client. Integrated Project Management System While numerous applications are used within the industry to automate specific work processes, Gulf has taken an innovative step of assimilating its many tools and modules into one Integrated Project Management System. Export, Storage and Loading Systems 1,000,000,000 barrels
This system allows data transfer and exchange between Gulf s financial, accounting, engineering, planning and scheduling, cost analysis, materials management, construction progress tracking, and project reporting applications. In addition, the Integrated Project Management System also communicates with many design tools that we use, e.g., the material takeoff tool is integrated with the materials management application. This holistic management approach results in improved work organization for us and reduced hours per deliverable for you. Information Pipeline SM Gulf leverages current data and communications technology to create and host a web-based environment to support project collaboration and management activities. Gulf has been aggressively utilizing its Information Pipeline SM to reduce the cost and increase the speed of transferring and sharing project information. The company currently maintains dozens of dedicated, secure Web Sites via its 24-hour, large bandwidth connection to the Internet. Using the advanced Internet and communications capabilities of its Information Pipeline SM, project data is made available to our remotely located clients and partners. Quality. By design. At Gulf, quality stands for achieving customer satisfaction by delivering sound and often unique project solutions in a timely fashion and within budget limitations. Consistent generation of a quality product can only be accomplished when quality control and quality assurance permeate all aspects of the company operations. This is why Gulf has adopted a Quality Management System per ISO 9001: 2008 quality certification a system that uses auditable, project specific procedures and work instructions to assure consistency and quality in our work. Customer satisfaction is the focal point of Gulf s vision statement for a reason. It helps us preserve our existing clients; it maintains our reputation as an engineering company that customers can depend on to find optimal solutions for their project needs; and it brings us business from new clients around the globe. Gulf is certified to ISO 9001