Welcome!

We want to welcome you to the first issue of the EMS Quality Control Newsletter.  We are very excited about this newsletter as this is our way to inform our inspectors and Clients of our current workload and what's on the horizon for EMS Quality Control, LLC.

We appreciate your time and attention.  Now take a moment to become familiar with EMS Quality Control, what we’re up to and also where we are headed!

Introduction to EMS Quality Control, LLC

EMS Quality Control, LLC (EMSQC) has been formed as an affiliate of Energy Management & Services Co. which has provided technical expertise to the oil and gas industry for the past 18 years while maintaining offices in Versailles, Kentucky and Houston, Texas.  In September 2006 EMSQC was formed to create a particular focus on the construction management and inspection services to meet today’s needs in the oil and gas industry.  With a combined 40 years of industry experience in our management team, our primary objective is to identify inspection support with exceptional expertise and technical knowledge across every phase of a project.

With offices in Versailles, Kentucky and Baytown, Texas EMSQC is geographically positioned to maintain a close presence with any project.  Our management consists of the following individuals:

Kentucky

Shane Honn, President                                                       shanehonn@emsqc.com

Texas

David Bennett, VP                                                               davidbennett@emsqc.com

Margaret Bennett, Director of Field Services                  mbennett@emsqc.com       

Corporate Office:                                                                 Branch Office:

EMS Quality Control, LLC                                                 EMS Quality Control, LLC

109 Fieldview Drive                                                             9122 N. Highway 146, Suite B

Versailles, Kentucky 40383                                                Baytown, Texas 77520

(859) 873-0076                                                                      (281) 576-6705

Projects in Progress

Currently, EMSQC employs 100 inspectors on various types of projects including, but not limited to;  pipelines, compressor stations, distribution systems, storage and production facilities, etc.  A few of these larger projects are listed below.

Falcon Gas Worsham-Steed Expansion Project:

Houston Based, Falcon Gas Storage awarded EMS Quality Control the inspection on the Worsham-Steed Expansion project in April.  As part of the Worsham-Steed expansion, Falcon is constructing a new 60-mile, 450,000 Mcfd, 24" pipeline from the Worsham-Steed Gas Storage Facility (Denton, TX) south to dual interconnections with North Texas Pipeline (36") and the Atmos Line "X" (36").  The Worsham-Steed pipeline is under construction and is scheduled to be complete in September 2007.

• Chief Inspector: Wilkey Hayes
• Chief Welding: Bobby Harris
   

Louis Dreyfus Hull to Mont Belvieu Extension Project:

In February, EMS Quality Control was awarded the Inspection on the Louis Dreyfus Hull to Mont Belvieu Mainline Extension project in south east Texas. When completed, the 31-mile pipeline will provide direct access to the Mont Belvieu NGL hub. The 12-inch pipeline is expected to be operational by the second quarter 2007 and will have a capacity of more than 120,000 barrels per day.

• Chief Inspector: Larry LeMay
• Chief Welding: Sam McLeod

Other Clients and Projects

Since the establishment of EMSQC in the fall of 2006, we have utilized our affiliation with EMS and an intense marketing effort to expand our client base.  In addition to the clients and projects listed above, EMSQC is currently providing personnel on various projects for the following clients:

Texas Gas

Nisource

Northern Natural Gas

Penn Virginia Oil & Gas

Enerteq Engineering

Gulf South

What's on the Horizon

Compression (Worsham-Steed):

Falcon Gas recently awarded the compressor station construction to EMS Quality Control which is expected to start late June.

Safety Tip of the Month
 

This month our safety tip deals with ATV/4-Wheeler operation.  Not only is Safety a part of our home life style, but EMS and EMSQC is making it a main priority in our work environment as well. 

•  Wear the right safety gear, including a helmet or a hard hat.
• Wear clothing and shoes that will adequately protect you from objects that you may encounter such as brush.
•  Use common sense when riding.  This includes riding at a speed appropriate for the terrain that you are riding in.
• Learn about the area you are riding in.  Be on the lookout for downed power lines, fences, low lying branches and other hazards.
•  Let someone besides the people who will be with you know approximately where you will be going and an approximate time you expect to return.
• Carry a first aid kit on your ATV/4-Wheeler at all times, in the event of an emergency.
•  Read all the directions and safety instructions that came with your ATV and follow them accordingly.
• Never ride on public roads – another vehicle could hit you.
• Never drive an ATV when under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

For more information regarding safety, please contact Kasi Egbert via email at kegbert@emseng.com or call at (859) 873-0076.