"I would like to take the opportunity to thank the customer service team at EWN. They are always so helpful and have made the transition to the new E3 system pretty painless for us contractors. The new system is great and your team has helped me make the transition smoothly. It doesn't matter who I get when I call, they are all so helpful and
knowledgeable. They do a great job supporting us and I just wanted to say thank you to all of them for their help."
- WestCon Energy Services
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"A friend and I were speaking today and he mentioned he spoke to BGE and told them our system is awesome and super easy to use and the customer service is the best he has ever dealt with. Not just within the OQ world but in general, the best customer service. He then made the statement: "As you continue to take over the world in compliance can you make sure you don't lose the customer service because it is amazing! This is what sold me."
- Nick Polley
Citizens Energy Group
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Atlas Field Services - Houston, TX
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Gallup Pipeline and Compliance Services, LLC. - Gallup, NM
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Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities - Los Almos, NM
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New Prospect Company - NPC Energy Services LLC - Fort Smith, AR
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Arguijo Oilfield Services - Odessa, TX
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SemGroup Corp - Tulsa, OK
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Denbow Company Inc. - Dripping Springs, TX
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Furmanite America - Broken Arrow, OK
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R.D. Underground Construction Inc. - Frisco, TX
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WTG Gas Processing - Midland, TX
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M&M Underground Construction - Belmont, TX
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Jay Lee Company, LLC. - Gulfport, MS
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LMC Industrial Contractors,Inc. - Dansville, NY
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Two Guns Consulting & Construction LLC - Robstown, TX
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Hydrotech Services - Hobbs, NM
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Livesay Electric Services Inc. - Salem, IL
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Gary Bass Construction Inc. - Edgewood, TX
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JDH Energy Solutions, LLC - Houston, TX
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Double L Welding & Construction, LLC - Perkins, OK
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Anchor Power Services - Amarillo, TX
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Legacy Sitework (Gajeske) - San Antonio, TX
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Capital Excavation Company (Gajeske) - Austin, TX
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Hardberger & Smylie, Inc. - Beaver, OK
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GA West & Company - Beeville, TX
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R&B Construction and Pipeline Services, LLC. - Premont, TX
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Darrell Crass Drilling - Midland, TX
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It's time again for the EWN Users Group Meeting!
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EWN Users Conference
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The 2015 EWN Users Conference Returns to Pensacola, Florida!
This Exciting Event Gives Each Attendee the Opportunity to:
- Network with EWN clients and industry peers
- Learn about new EWN services and features
- Engage in roundtable discussions and FAQ's
- Gain insight from industry professionals
- Explore the full functionality and features of the new E3 system
- Ask questions about system administration and usage
- Customize the E3 system to fit your specific organization
- Discover how others benefit from utilizing the E3 system's robust functionality
- Gain insight on upcoming curriculum and new feature developments
The 2015 EWN Users Conference is designed to improve awareness and education of industry best practices, new regulatory requirements and the new functionalities of the EWN E3 System. Each breakout session will educate attendees on new offerings from EWN and the most up-to-date industry occurrences, such as the upcoming 49 CFR 192 and 195 Pipeline Inspector Regulation.
Additionally, EWN will facilitate a client panel for open discussion of how clients are using our current services and options to meet their everyday business needs. The 2015 EWN Users Conference is about two-way communication between EWN and our clients. You speak. We listen. We act.
Immediately following the 2015 EWN Users Conference, EWN staff will be holding optional events, including the SME Gathering Roundtable, Master Evaluator Certification Program and E3 System Administrator Training.
The SME Gathering Roundtable will provide an opportunity for subject matter experts who work in the industry to share best practice and expertise, and focus on safety as it applies to operator qualification, training, and OSHA qualifications.
Topics may include:
- Corrosion
- Cathodic Protection
- Damage Prevention/Excavation
- Confined Space
- Hazardous Materials
We look forward to seeing you in Pensacola!
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 EWN Pipeline Inspector Training Program Release October 1st
Earlier this year, PHMSA released proposed amendments 49 CFR 192.305 and 49 CFR 195.204 to the Operator Qualification Final Rule regarding pipeline inspectors and inspection requirements. In anticipation of the upcoming amendment to the Final Rule and to help meet the growing need for more industry qualified pipeline inspectors, EWN has created the industry's first complete Pipeline Inspector Training Program.
The EWN Pipeline Inspector Training program consist of fifty specialty courses designed to fulfill the specific regulatory and training needs of pipeline inspectors throughout the energy industry. Since energy industry inspectors are responsible for a wide array of topics and knowledge, each course was created with the inspector in mind to help enhance the inspector's knowledge of industry construction standards, best practices, and federal regulations. The EWN Pipeline Inspector Training Program will be available in October 2015.
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API Pipeline Inspector Certification Exam
The American Petroleum Institute offers Individual Certifications Programs (ICP) for the purpose of skill improvement and enhanced job performance. Beginning in 1989, ICPs have provided the energy industry with a standard to measure expertise and competencies within the industry in an unbiased manner. ICP standards are developed through a partnership with industry leaders and focuses on competencies and skills related to job requirements. An ICP certification is a world-recognized credential, conveying a deep understanding of core elements essential to performing the related tasks with competency.
Among the ICPs offered is the API 1169 Pipeline Inspector Exam. According to the American Pipeline Institute website, API Individual Certification Program for Pipeline Inspectors benefits the industry by:
- Providing knowledgeable, specialized inspectors
- Establishing a minimum standard of knowledge and skill for personnel
- Providing higher management control of inspection practices
- Increasing employer's confidence and peace-of-mind
- Helping maintain safety and a high level of performance
- Reducing the potential for downtime due to equipment failure
The next available testing date for the API 1169 Pipeline Inspector Exam is March 18-April 1, 2016. For more information, please visit the API website.
To view eligibility requirements for the API 1169 Pipeline Inspector Exam, click here. |
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This Month in Energy History
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1933 - The Trip to Saudi Arabia that Changed the Energy Industry
In 1933, Standard Oil of California was granted a concession of exploration and transportation for petroleum and petroleum products located under the Saudi Arabia desert by Saudi King Abdel Aziz. This agreement became known as the Arabian American Oil Company or Aramco. Aramco provided an upfront payment of 50,000 British pounds plus promised a steady income to the Saudi Arabian government for the exclusive rights to all petroleum and petroleum products under the Saudi eastern desert.
In an effort to gain as much of the emerging worldwide gasoline market as possible, Standard Oil dispatched a team of American geologists in search of the optimal drilling locations in the Persian Gulf port of Jubail in Saudi Arabia on September 23, 1933. After a five-year quest, the Aramco geologist and drillers located "commercial quantities" of petroleum at the Dammam Dome near Dhahran in 1938. The first tanker of petroleum from the Aramco agreement was exported in 1939.
Over the next decade, Aramco grew to include Texaco, Standard Oil of New Jersey, and Socony-Vacuum Oil. Through the years, it became evident that the petroleum deposits below the Saudi Arabian desert were substantial. In 1950, a new arrangement was reached where Aramco would share profits with the Saudi Arabian government. The decades following the agreement were filled with disagreements related to pricing and availability of the petroleum leading to the Saudi government gaining complete control of Aramco - now, Saudi Aramco.
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EWN Upcoming Training Events
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SME Gathering
October 14, 2015
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pensacola Beach, FL
SME Gathering
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Congratulations Recent Graduates
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MECP Graduates
September 8, 2015
Decatur, Tx
In Alphabetical Order: Darin Bass, David Doggett, Chris Garcia, Makayla Johnson, Russ Kluesner, Mick LaBorde, Andy McCallum, Alvin Nichols, Manuel Tovar.
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Basic Admin Graduates
September 9, 2015
Decatur, Tx
In Alphabetical Order:
David Doggett, Tim Gabel, Mick LaBorde.
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