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LATEST JOB REPORTS Williams has awarded contracts for the Atlantic Sunrise project. The project includes installation of: 57.39 miles of 30-inch pipeline on Transco’s Leidy Line in Columbia County, Pa., to the proposed Zick Meter Station in Susquehanna County, Pa. (“Cen-tral Penn Line North”); 126.31 miles of 42-inch pipeline on Transco’s mainline in Lancaster County, Pa., to Transco’s Leidy Line in Columbia County, Pa. (“Central Penn Line South”); 2.92 miles of 36-inch diameter pipeline loop on Transco’s Leidy Line in Clin-ton County, Pa. (“Chapman Loop”); 8.56 miles of 42-inch pipeline looping on Transco’s Leidy Line in Lycoming County, Pa. (“Unity Loop”); replace-ment of 2.52 miles of 30 inch pipeline in various non-contiguous segments in Prince William County, Va. (“Mainline A & B Replacements”); a 30,000 horse-power electric motor-driven greenfield compressor station on the Central Penn Line North, in Wyoming Coun-ty, Pa. (“Compressor Station 605”); a 40,000 horsepower electric motor-driven greenfield compressor station on the Central Penn Line South, in Co-lumbia County, Pa. (“Compressor Sta-tion 610”); the addition of 62,000 (ISO) turbine driven horsepower at three of Transco’s existing compressor sta-tions in Pennsylvania and Maryland; two new meter stations and three new regulator stations with interconnect-ing piping in Pennsylvania; modifi-cations at existing compressor sta-tions in Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina to enable compression for bi-directional flow; and related appur-tenant underground and aboveground facilities. Pipeline construction con-tracts have been awarded to: Henkels & McCoy, Inc., ph (610) 404-3600, Latex Construction Company, Inc., ph (770) 760-0820, Michels Corpora-tion, ph (920) 583-3132 and Welded Construction, ph (419) 874-3548 – specifically, Welded’s contract in-cludes installation of approximately 37 miles of 42-inch pipeline in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties, Pennsylva-nia. Headquarters is in Marietta, Pa.

Superintendent is Dan Wofford. Approximate start-ing date is October 2, 2017, (2) installation of 17 miles of 42-inch pipeline in Columbia and Northum-berland Counties, Pa. Headquarters is in Pottsville, Pa. Superintendent is Sonny Weems. Approximate starting date is October 2, 2017; and (3) the instal-lation of 41 miles of 42-inch pipeline in Schuylkill and Lebanon Counties, Pa. Headquarters is in

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Lebanon, Pa. Superintendent is Landon Duncan. Approximate starting date is October 2, 2017.

R-Value, LLC, ph (507)204-4747 has been award-ed a job by Michels Corp. to provide foam break-ers and padding on 32 miles of 16-inch and 20-inch pipeline in Huntingdon, Perry, and Juniata Coun-ties, Pa. Headquarters is in Shirleysburg, Pa. Greg "Moose" Benaske is superintendent. Work set to get underway in mid to late September.

Letourneau Enterprises, LLC, ph (704) 448-0100 has been awarded a contract by Welded Construc-tion, L.P. for the clearing, grubbing and matting of approximately 17 miles of 42-inch pipeline right-of-way for Williams Atlantic Sunrise Spread 5 in North Cumberland & Columbia Counties, Pa and the clearing, grubbing and matting of approximately 41 miles of 42-inch pipeline right-of-way for Atlantic Sunrise Spread 6 in Schuylkill and Lebanon Coun-ties, Pa. Headquarters for Spread 5 is in Pottsville, Pa and for Spread 6 is in Myerstown, Pa. Superin-

tendents are Timothy Garber (Spread 5) and Tyson L. Shook (Spread 6). Approximate starting date for both spreads is October 2, 2017.

Appalachian Pipeline Contractors, ph (615) 264-8775 has been awarded a contract by Northern Natural Gas to construct e two pipeline segments on the same line totaling approximately 13.8 miles of pipeline loop paralleling the existing Des Moines B-line. The project consists of construction of: (1) approximately 11.2 miles of 20-inch-diameter pipe-line loop beginning at Northern’s existing Ogden compressor station and extending to 310th Street, Boone County, Iowa; and (2) approximately 2.6 miles of 20-inch-diameter pipeline loop beginning at Northern’s existing Royal Estates reducing sta-tion and extending to its Grimes IA town border sta-tion in Polk County, Iowa.

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Intercon Construction, Inc., ph (608) 850-4820 is getting underway with a contract for Millennium Pipeline to remove and replace 3,000 feet of 12-inch pipe in Steuben Co., NY and install 1200 feet of 20-inch pipe, stopple fittings, associated bypass and replacement of filter seperator in Chemung Co., NY.

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Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP) has reportedly awarded contracts for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline. According to reports, successful contractors are: U. S. Pipeline, Inc., ph (281)531-6100, Michels Corp., ph (920) 583-3132, Rockford Corp., ph (503) 647-0224 and Price Gregory, International, ph (713)780-7500. The approx. 600-mile will origi-nate in Harrison County, WV, travel to Greensville County, VA, with a lateral extending to Chesapeake, VA, and then continue south into eastern North Carolina, ending in Robeson County. ACP would in-volve the construction and operation of 333.4 miles of 42-inch pipeline; 186.3 miles of 36-inch pipeline; 83.4 miles of 20-inch lateral pipeline; 0.4 mile of 16-inch lateral pipeline and 1.0 mile of 16-inch lateral pipeline. Pending regulatory approvals, construc-tion of the ACP is anticipated to begin in April 2018, with the majority of the work completed in 2018 and 2019, and the pipeline in-service in late 2019.

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LATEST JOB REPORTS LATEST JOB REPORTS Magellan Pipeline has a job out for bid that will include construction of approximately 13.5 miles 24-inch pipeline in Seabrook , Texas. The project is called the Seabrook Phase 2 Project. It was slated to begin construction around October 1, 2017.

Enterprise Products has awarded Troy Construc-tion, ph (281)437-8214 a contract to construct approx. 73 miles of 36-inch pipeline from near Monohans, Texas to Orla, Texas in West Texas. Construction is slated to begin in October 2017.

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"United Piping is a top-notch contractor with a tireless focus on safety and quality that we enjoy partnering with to provide safe energy transportation that powers our communities," John Swanson, Enbridge vice president of U.S. Major Projects, said in a statement.

Mel Olson said that safety and quality are essentially the same thing — safety is the short-term work that gets people home safely, and quality means keeping communi-ties and environments safe over a project's design life.

A demonstration of UPI’s commitment to employees and clients in maintaining a safe and reliable work envi-ronment: In December 2015, UPI reached an industry milestone – two million man hours without a lost time injury or incident from project sites throughout the U.S. and Canada. This achievement is attributed to every dedicated UPI employee, customer and partner who believes safety isn’t everything – it’s the only thing.

Taking CareIn the conference room at its headquarters, UPI's values and mission are inscribed on the side of an imposing piece of pipe. It's no replica.

"It may be the world's heaviest wall art,” Olson said with a wink, “so there's some good reinforcement behind that wall."

The professional engineer highlights one word in particular: Caring.

"I don't know if you have a lot of construction contractors that have caring as their core value, but it's

what we look at every day," Olson said.

For 20 years UPI has built its reputation on caring about safety and quality — how else would a pipeline fabricator and contractor get a second job, or a third, if they screwed up the first?

Bob Schoneberger and Dave Rickard started United Piping Inc. in 1997 when they bought Ogston's Inc. and operated it initially as just a pipeline fabrication shop. By 1999 the company had 12 full-time employees and employed up to 45 people during busy times.

“UPI went from doing 10 integrity digs per year to doing over 200, from doing a single pump station to working on four at a time, and from doing a single tank-line project to one that had over 20 to do. You can only do that with awesome, dedicated people,” Schoneberger said.

While Rickard has retired from the business, Schoneberger remains the company's CEO, a role he took on this spring when he made Olson president.

"I was given a pretty good hand here at UPI in terms of having a very engaged culture," Olson said.

The 43-year-old takes the helm at a whirlwind time for UPI, which now has satellite offices in Michigan, Illinois and Pennsylvania and has been working recently in Oklahoma. At their headquarters in Duluth, Minnesota, UPI recently expanded with an additional, new building across the street from its headquarters, shop and equipment yard.

"We've also redoubled efforts in recent years to get some client diversity," Olson said, and adding new services like horizontal directional drilling will help that.

Despite the growth, however, Olson said not that much has changed in the past two decades.

Continued. . .

Feature Article

Pipeline Pride: 20 Years of Growth for United Piping Inc.

Contributing Author: Brooks JohnsonDuluth News Tribune

PORTIONS OF THIS ARTICLE REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM THE DULUTH NEWS TRIBUNE

For many decades the pipeline industry kept its head down, worked below ground and moved quietly from project to project. Those days are gone.

Pipelines are political now, which means companies such as United Piping Inc. are increasingly in the spotlight. The Duluth, Minnesota based contractor hasn't shied away as it emerges as a leading defender of the industry through its work as much as its advocacy.

"UPI is a company that people want to work for. There are a lot of people that are proud of what they do in this indus-try," said company president Mel Olson. "I don't know if it's an industry thing or a Minnesota thing, but we just haven’t done a great job of telling people about the 'why' behind that pride."

For some, the struggle to fight pipelines will define their generation. Those building and maintaining pipelines, meanwhile, depend on the work to ensure a future for their family's next generation.

"There are many in the industry who have sent their kids to college and raised a family on this type of work," Olson said. "You're proud at the end of the day because we are building and maintaining the infrastructure to supply this nation's energy."

UPI has had a busy enough year expanding its Duluth, Min-nesota headquarters and offices in Morris, Illinois, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, and Claysville, Pennsylvania. UPI has

recently added new services (Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) and Cathodic Protection) on top of hosting pro-pipeline events and attending countless public hearings for projects such as the Enbridge Line 3 replacement project that could provide many jobs for the union workforce UPI employs.

Inside the FenceUPI started in 1997 with a focus primarily on mechanical fabrication for oil and gas facility work or "inside the fence" work, Olson says. Since that time UPI has evolved into a valued general contractor diversified in all facility work, pipeline maintenance, and specialty services like HDD and Cathodic Protection.

As the company is signatory to the National Pipeline Agreement, UPI taps the local union workforce for its contracts.

"They offer a lot of opportunities for men and women in the trades, and have been for 20 years," said Dan Olson, business manager for Building & General Laborers Local 1091. "They've been a good partner at providing training, and they've dedicated a lot of their time into making sure that some of these projects go forward."

On a typical year UPI's revenue comes from maintenance projects on existing pipelines, while other work, such as new facility construction and existing facility modifications, keeps workers busy as well. And though it's a contentious time to be a pipeline contractor in some circles, UPI has made many friends over the years through that work.

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PROPOSED PROJECTS & UPDATES Andeavor is planning to move forward with its plans to build the Conan Crude Oil Gathering Pipeline. The 130-mile pipeline system will begin in Lea County, New Mexico, connect to a terminal in Loving County, Texas and then connect to a pipeline feeding Andeavor's El Paso Refinery. The first phase of the Conan Crude Oil Gathering Pipeline will be able to move 250,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Future phases of the system could expand capacity up to 500,000 barrels per day. Andeavor officials reported that the system is already under construction and is expected to begin commercial operations in mid-2018.

Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLCs and Dominion Transmis-sion, Inc. have received a favorable final Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipe-line and the DTI Supply Header Project. The proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline includes approximately 564.1 miles of various diameter pipeline; three greenfield compressor stations totaling 117,545 horsepower (HP) of compression; and various appurtenant and auxiliary facilities designed to transport up to approximately 1.5 million dekatherms per day (MMDth/d) of natural gas. Facilities to be construct-ed are located in Harrison, Lewis, Upshur, Randolph, and Pocahontas Counties, West Virginia; Highland, Augusta,

Nelson, Buckingham, Cumberland, Prince Edward, Notto-way, Dinwiddie, Brunswick, Greensville and Southampton Counties and the Cities of Suffolk and Chesapeake, Vir-ginia; and Northampton, Halifax, Nash, Wilson, Johnston, Sampson, Cumberland and Robeson Counties, North Car-olina.

CHS (Cenex) plans to replace the 8-inch segment of line from Sidney, Mont., to Minot, N.D., with a state-of-the-art 10-inch pipeline. CHS has also made the important deci-sion to re-route the pipeline between Sidney, Mont., and Minot, N.D. The new route was chosen in order to minimize the amount of construction taking place in sensitive areas, while also avoiding difficult river crossings and numerous other engineering and land-use challenges. The exist-ing route of this pipeline runs from Sidney, Mont. near the North Dakota / Montana boarder to Minot, N.D., primarily on private land. The new 10-inch line will follow a new route for the majority of the 182 miles and will utilize existing easements for the rest of its length. CHS recently finished contacting landowners and conducting environmental re-source surveys. Our next step is to work with tribal leader-ship, state and federal agencies to complete the approval and permitting process. Construction is tentatively planned

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"Even through significant growth through the years, we've maintained what that special sauce is."

Schoneberger adds, “Our story of 20 years of success is all about awesome, dedicated employees and what they can do given the opportunity.”

About UPIFormed in 1997, United Piping, Inc. (UPI) is a mechanical general contracting company. With headquarters in Dulu-th, Minnesota and offices in Claysville, Pennsylvania, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan and Morris, Illinois, UPI provides new and existing facility construction, fabrication, maintenance, horizontal directional drilling,

cathodic protection, and other specialized services to the oil and gas pipeline industry. UPI takes pride in providing quality work — safely completed and on time. A growing organization, UPI became a subsidiary of APi Group, Inc. in 2009 and is constantly building to take on larger and more complex projects within the oil and gas pipeline industry. For more information about UPI, visit www.unitedpiping.us or call (218) 727-7676.

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of approximately 64 miles of existing, aging 20-inch and 24-inch natural gas pipeline from Vinton, Ohio, to Burling-ton, Ohio, on a portion of Columbia’s R-System. Columbia proposes to replace the existing pipeline potentially with 36-inch-diameter pipeline necessary to provide 275,000 Dth/d of additional firm capacity for the project. Upon com-pletion, the replaced line will be known as R-801. Columbia is proposing to place the project into service in November 2020. A phased in-service approach may be considered once customer negotiations are complete.

Columbia Gas Transmission’s has received a favorable Final Environmental Impact Statement from the FERC for its proposed Gulf Xpress Project. The Gulf XPress Project, a network of seven new compressor stations in Kentucky, Tennessee and Mississippi, will greatly broad-en the reach of low-cost, U.S.-produced natural gas from the Appalachian Basin. The project needs approvals from other agencies before FERC can issue a final certificate authorizing construction.

Columbia Gas Transmission’s has received a favorable Final Environmental Impact Statement from the FERC for its proposed Mountaineer XPress Project. The project

would include about 164 miles of new 36-inch natural gas pipeline from Marshall County to Cabell County; about 6 miles of new 24-inch natural gas pipeline in Doddridge County; three new compressor stations in Doddridge, Cal-houn, and Jackson Counties; two new regulating stations in Ripley and Cabell Counties; about 296 feet of new, 10-inch natural gas pipeline at the Ripley Regulator Station to tie Columbia Gas’ existing X59M1 pipeline into the MXP-100 pipeline in Jackson County; an approximately 0.4-mile-long replacement segment of 30-inch natural gas pipeline in Cabell County; and upgrades to one existing compres-sor station (Wayne County) and two compressor stations (Marshall and Kanawha Counties).

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The FERC is preparing an Environmental Impact State-ment that will discuss the environmental impacts of the Midcontinent Supply Header Interstate Pipeline Project (MIDSHIP Project) involving construction and operation of facilities by Midship Pipeline Company, LLC in Kingfisher, Canadian, Grady, Garvin, Stephens, Carter, Johnston, and Bryan Counties, Oklahoma and leased capacity on exist-ing pipeline infrastructure in Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisi-ana. The project is proposed by Cheniere Energy Inc. The Midship Pipeline would draw natural gas out of production areas in the SCOOP and STACK plays in Oklahoma and into U.S. Gulf Coast markets. The project includes con-struction and operation of about 218 miles of mainline and lateral natural gas pipeline and appurtenant facilities from Okarche to Bennington, Oklahoma, and to lease approxi-mately 353 miles of existing pipeline capacity. Zone 1 of

the MIDSHIP Project would consist of the following facili-ties in Oklahoma: approximately 198 miles of new 36-inch diameter mainline pipeline in Kingfisher, Canadian, Grady, Garvin, Stephens, Carter, Johnston, and Bryan Counties; approximately 20 miles of new 24-inch diameter lateral pipeline (referred to as the “Chisholm Lateral”) in Kingfisher County; three new compressor stations, totaling 124,710 horsepower, in Canadian, Garvin, and Bryan Counties; nine receipt and two delivery meter stations in Kingfisher, Canadian, Grady, Garvin, and Bryan Counties; and other appurtenant facilities. Zone 2 of the MIDSHIP Project would involve 353 miles of existing pipeline capacity leased from the Midcontinent Express Pipeline LLC, and/or Gulf Cross-ing Pipeline Company LLC pipelines, operated by Kind-er Morgan and Boardwalk Pipeline. The pipeline itself is expected to enter service in early 2019.

Cimarron River Pipeline, LLC has filed a pre-filing request for the Cimarron Expansion Project. The project would include extending Cimarron’s pipeline system approximately 45 miles by constructing new pipeline in Beaver County, Oklahoma and Seward County, Kansas and leasing approximately 21 miles of an exist-ing, currently idle pipeline in Texas County and Beaver Counties, Oklahoma, from Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, Inc. An anticipated FERC application filing date is January 2018 with anticipated construction slated for January 2019.

FERC has issued a favorable Environmen-tal Assessment for the WB XPress Project, proposed by Columbia Gas Transmission, LLC. Columbia is requesting authorization to perform the following: installation, construc-tion, and operation of about 29 miles of vari-ous diameter pipeline; modifications to seven existing compressor stations; construction and operation of two new compressor sta-tions; uprates and restoration of the maximum allowable operating pressure on various seg-ments of the existing WB and VB natural gas transmission pipeline systems; and installa-tion of various appurtenant and auxiliary facil-ities, all located in either Braxton, Clay, Grant, Hardy, Kanawha, Pendleton, Randolph, and Upshur Counties, West Virginia, or Clark, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Shenandoah, or Warren Counties, Virginia.

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storage facility in Gaines County, Texas. The 24-inch diam-eter pipeline will have an initial design capacity of 250,000 barrels per day (“BPD”), expandable to 600,000 BPD. This project is supported by long-term customer commitments and is expected to be in service in the second quarter of 2019. In addition to mixed NGL supplies aggregated at the Hobbs facility, the Shin Oak pipeline will provide takeaway capacity for mixed NGLs extracted at natural gas process-ing plants in the Permian region, including two Enterprise facilities that began service in 2016 and the Orla I plant that is scheduled to begin operations in the second quarter of 2018. In tandem with Enterprise’s existing NGL pipelines, this new pipeline will also increase the company’s capacity to transport purity NGL products from Hobbs to Mont Bel-vieu. Enterprise’s Mont Belvieu NGL complex is the larg-est of its kind in the world, offering customers access to approximately 130 million barrels of underground storage capacity, and 670,000 BPD of NGL fractionation capability. Enterprise is building a ninth fractionator at Mont Belvieu that will increase NGL fractionation capacity by 85,000 BPD following its expected completion in the second quarter of 2018. Mont Belvieu is pipeline-connected to the expanding U.S. petrochemical industry on the Gulf Coast, as well as Enterprise’s industry-leading LPG and ethane deepwater

marine export terminals on the Houston Ship Channel.

Florida Gas Transmission Company, LLC (FGT) has filed an application with the FERC seeking authority to construct and operate natural gas pipeline facilities. The proposed project is known as the East-West Project, and would provide new capacity of 275 million cubic feet per day on FGT’s pipeline system in the western division to meet the demand for additional transportation and delivery of natural gas to the proposed Port Arthur - Motiva Me-ter and Regulator (M&R) Station and the Wilson - Coastal Bend M&R Station in Jefferson and Wharton Counties, Texas. FGT proposes to construct and operate about 13.3 miles of 12-inch lateral pipeline, about 12 miles 16-inch-di-ameter lateral and connection pipeline, and four new meter stations and auxiliary and appurtenant facilities in Wharton, Matagorda, Jefferson, and Orange Counties, Texas, and Calcasieu and Acadia Parishes, Louisiana. Issuance of the Environmental Assessment from the FERC is expected Oc-tober 20, 2017 with a final FERC project decision slated for January 18, 2018.

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Driftwood LNG, LLC (DWLNG) has filed an application seeking authorization from the FERC for the proposed Driftwood LNG Project located in Calcasieu Parish, Loui-siana. DWLNG is requesting authorization to construct and operate liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities, includ-ing five LNG plants, three LNG storage tanks, marine fa-cilities and associated infrastructure and support facilities.

In total, the facility will produce up to 26 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of natural gas. Also, Driftwood Pipeline, LLC filed an application seeking authority to construct and operate, an approximately 96-mile interstate natural gas pipeline, compression and related facilities. The pipeline will be capable of transporting up to 4 Bcf/d of natural gas to the facility. If approved, construction start is slated for 2018.

Eastern Shore Natural Gas Company has received a fa-vorable Environmental Assessment for its 2017 Expansion Project. The project would involve construction of approxi-mately 40 miles of pipeline and appurtenant facilities lo-cated in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware to provide 61,162 dekatherms per day of additional firm transportation service. Final FERC approval is pending.

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. announced the con-struction of a new 571-mile pipeline to transport growing volumes of natural gas liquids (“NGL”) from the Permian Basin to Enterprise’s NGL fractionation and storage com-plex in Mont Belvieu, Texas. The Shin Oak NGL Pipeline will originate at Enterprise’s Hobbs NGL fractionation and

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Texas City, Texas and the Colonial and Explorer pipelines in addition to the already planned connection to Magellan’s Galena Park terminal facility. Combined, phases 1 and 2 of the Pasadena marine terminal are currently estimated to cost approximately $820 million, which will be funded equally by capital contributions from Magellan and Valero. With the new arrangement, Magellan’s incremental capi-tal spending will be approximately $75 million more than its previous spending estimates of $335 million for phase 1 alone. Both phases are fully contracted with long-term customer commitments. Magellan currently serves as con-struction manager and will serve as operator once construc-tion is complete. Phase 1 of the new terminal is expected to be operational in early 2019, with phase 2 expected to come on-line in early 2020, subject to receipt of necessary permits and regulatory approvals.

The FERC has prepared a favorable Final Environmental Impact Statement for the projects proposed by Mountain Valley Pipeline LLC and Equitrans LP. Mountain Valley requests authorization to construct and operate certain in-terstate natural gas facilities in West Virginia and Virginia, known as the Mountain Valley Project. The MVP is de-signed to transport about 2 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d)

of natural gas from production areas in the Appalachian Basin to markets in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern Unit-ed States. Equitrans requests authorization to construct and operate certain natural gas facilities in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, known as the Equitrans Expansion Proj-ect. The MVP facilities include: about 304 miles of new 42-inch-diameter pipeline extending from the new Mobley Interconnect in Wetzel County, West Virginia to the exist-ing Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company LLC Station 165 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia; 3 new compressor sta-tions (Bradshaw, Harris, Stallworth) in West Virginia, total-ing about 171,600 horsepower; 4 new meter and regulation stations and interconnections (Mobley, Sherwood, WB, and Transco); 3 new taps (Webster, Roanoke Gas Lafayette, and Roanoke Gas Franklin); 8 pig launchers and receivers at 5 locations; and 36 mainline block valves. The Equitrans facilities include about 7 miles total of new various diameter pipelines in six segments; new Redhook Compressor Sta-tion, in Greene County, Pennsylvania, with 31,300 hp of compression; 4 new taps (Mobley, H-148, H-302, H-306) and 1 new interconnection (Webster); 4 pig launchers and receivers; and decommissioning and abandonment of the existing 4,800 hp Pratt Compressor Station in Greene County, Pennsylvania.

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The staff of the FERC will prepare an Environmental As-sessment that will discuss the environmental impacts of the Westlake Expansion Project involving construction and operation of facilities by Gulf South Pipeline Company, LP in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. Gulf South proposes to construct and operate the following facilities as part of the Westlake Expansion Project in Calcasieu Parish, Loui-siana: one new 10,000 horsepower compressor station (Westlake Compressor Station) and appurtenant facilities; approximately 1,600 feet of 16-inch-diamater natural gas pipeline lateral; and two new metering and regulating sta-tions (Entergy Lake Charles and Varibus M&R Stations). The project would provide about 200 million cubic feet of natural gas per day to the proposed 980 megawatt natu-ral gas-fired combined cycle electric generating plant near Westlake, Louisiana. Gulf South plans to begin construc-

tion of the Westlake Expansion Project by September 2018 and place the facilities in-service by August 2019.

Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. and Valero Energy Corporation announced the expansion and joint devel-opment of the marine storage facility currently under con-struction along the Houston Ship Channel in Pasadena, Texas. The Pasadena facility, which will handle petroleum products, including multiple grades of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, and renewable fuels, will be owned by a limited liability company that is owned 50/50 by Magellan and Valero and will initially include 5 million barrels of storage, truck loading facilities and 2 proprietary ship docks. As pre-viously announced in July 2016, phase 1 of this facility is already under construction, which includes approximately 1 million barrels of storage and a new marine dock capable of handling Panamax-sized ships or barges with up to a 40-foot draft. This first phase will now be owned by the jointly-owned company. Further, this facility will be expanded by an incremental 4 million barrels of storage, a 3-bay truck rack and a second marine dock capable of handling Afra-max-sized vessels with up to a 45-foot draft (phase 2). After completion of this expansion, the Pasadena facility will be connected via pipeline to Valero’s refineries in Houston and

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County; and other appurtenant facilities. The project would provide approximately 223,000 dekatherms per day of firm transportation service from Millennium’s existing Corning Compressor Station to an interconnect with Algonquin Gas Transmission, LLC in Ramapo, New York.

MPLX LP announced that its subsidiary Marathon Pipe Line LLC has completed a successful binding open season for the expansion of the Wood River-to-Patoka pipeline. Having obtained strong interest from prospective shippers, MPL will continue with plans to increase the capacity of the pipeline by 130,000 barrels per day. The expansion will provide additional capacity for Mid-continent crude move-ments to Midwest markets via Patoka, Illinois, a large hub for crude oil storage and distribution. "We are very pleased with the strong shipper interest in our Wood River-to-Pato-ka expansion project," MPLX President Michael J. Henni-gan said. The binding open season began on Aug. 1, 2017, and concluded on August 31, 2017.

NEXUS Gas Transmission, LLC has received approv-al from the FERC to construct and operate a new inter-state pipeline system designed to provide up to 1,500,000 dekatherms (Dth) per day of firm transportation service

from supply areas in the Appalachian Basin to consuming markets in northern Ohio, southeastern Michigan, and to the Dawn Hub in Ontario, Canada. As part of the NEXUS Project, NEXUS will construct and operate a new pipeline system extending from Kensington, Ohio, to the DTE Gas Company (DTE Gas) system west of Detroit in Ypsilanti Township, Michigan. In addition, NEXUS will lease capac-ity on third-party pipelines as described below. Specifically, NEXUS seeks authorization to construct approximately 257.5 miles of new natural gas pipeline and authorization to acquire capacity in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio by lease from Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; in southeastern Michigan by lease from DTE Gas; and in southeastern Michigan by lease from Vector Pipeline L.P. Specifically, NEXUS proposes to construct and operate: a new mainline originating at the existing Kensington Pro-cessing Plant in Hanover Township, Columbiana County, Ohio, and extending through Ohio and Michigan to connect with DTE Gas in Ypsilanti Township, Washtenaw County, Michigan, including: approximately 209.8 miles of new 36-inch pipeline in Columbiana, Stark, Summit, Wayne, Me-dina, Lorain, Huron, Erie, Sandusky, Wood, Lucas, Henry, and Fulton Counties, Ohio; and approximately 46.8 miles of new 36-inch pipeline in Lenawee, Monroe, Washtenaw,

Kinder Morgan Texas Pipeline LLC, a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan, Inc., and DCP Midstream, LP announced they have signed a letter of intent for DCP to participate in the development of the proposed Gulf Coast Express Pipeline Project, which will provide an outlet for increased natural gas production from the Permian Basin to grow-ing markets along the Texas Gulf Coast. The project is de-signed to transport up to 1,700,000 dekatherms per day (Dth/d) of natural gas through approximately 430 miles of 42-inch pipeline from the Waha, Texas area to Agua Dulce, Texas. The pipeline is expected to be in service in the second half of 2019, subject to shipper commitments. A non-binding open season for firm natural gas transporta-tion is currently in process. It is anticipated that DCP will be a partner and shipper on the proposed pipeline. KMI will build and operate the pipeline. DCP is the largest natu-ral gas liquids producer and natural gas processor in the U.S. and operates approximately 1.3 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) of processing capacity in the targeted Permian supply area. DCP also operates Sand Hills, a natural gas liquids pipeline extending from the Permian area to the pre-mier Mont Belvieu market. Sand Hills pipeline is currently being expanded from 280,000 barrels per day (Bbls/d) to 365,000 Bbls/d. It is anticipated that natural gas supply

will be sourced into the project from multiple locations, in-cluding existing receipt points along KMI’s KMTP and El Paso Natural Gas pipeline systems in the Permian Basin, a proposed interconnection with the Trans-Pecos Pipeline, and additional interconnections to both intrastate and in-terstate pipeline systems in the Waha area. Deliveries of natural gas into the Agua Dulce area will include points into KMTP’s existing Gulf Coast network, KMI-owned intrastate affiliates (KM Tejas and KM Border pipelines), the Valley Crossing pipeline, the NET Mexico header, and multiple other intrastate and interstate natural gas pipelines.

The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commis-sion has prepared an Environmental Assessment for the Millennium Pipeline Company, LLC’s Eastern System Upgrade Project. The proposed project facilities include the construction, modification, and operation of the follow-ing facilities in New York: approximately 7.8 miles of 30- and 36-inch diameter pipeline loop (Huguenot Loop) in Or-ange County; a new compressor station in Sullivan County; additional compression at the Hancock Compressor Sta-tion in Delaware County; modifications at the Westtown Meter Station and Wagoner Interconnect in Orange Coun-ty; modifications at the Ramapo Meter Station in Rockland

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and Wayne Counties, Michigan; four compressor stations: the new 52,000 horsepower Hanoverton Compressor Sta-tion in Columbiana County, Ohio, consisting of two gas-fired turbine compressor units; the new 26,000 hp Wadsworth Compressor Station in Medina County, Ohio, consisting of a single gas-fired turbine compressor unit; the new 26,000 hp Clyde Compressor Station in Sandusky County, Ohio, consisting of a single gas-fired turbine compressor unit; and the new 26,000 hp Waterville Compressor Station in Lucas County, Ohio, consisting of a single gas-fired turbine compressor unit; and interconnecting pipeline to Tennes-see Gas Pipeline, consisting of approximately 0.9 miles of new 36-inch pipeline connecting the proposed metering and regulating (M&R) station at the Tennessee Gas main-line to the NEXUS mainline near the Kensington Process-ing Plant (Hanover Township). NEXUS estimates that the proposed facilities will cost approximately $2,095,267,444.

Oryx Midstream Services II, LLC (Oryx II) announced it will build a new regional crude oil transportation pipeline serv-ing the Delaware Basin with initial capacity of up to 400,000 barrels per day. Oryx II recently closed on a long-term re-gional oil transportation agreement with WPX Energy and other producers bringing total acres committed to Oryx II to

approximately 300,000 dedicated acres. When combined with Oryx Midstream Services, LLC (Oryx I), the total Oryx Delaware basin dedication footprint and system capacity will be in excess of 850,000 acres and 600,000 barrels per day. Construction will begin immediately on the new 220-mile regional transport line that will provide receipt points from the Carlsbad, Stateline, Pecos and Pyote areas, and deliver crude to Crane and Midland, Texas. The system, comprised of 16-, 20- and 24-inch lines, will have an initial capacity of up to 400,000 barrels per day with the ability to expand based on shipper needs. It will serve production from every active county in the Delaware Basin including Lea and Eddy counties in New Mexico and Loving, Reeves, Ward, Pecos, Winkler and Culberson counties in Texas. The new crude oil pipeline will be constructed in phases and is expected to be in full service by the end of 2018.

Tall Oak Midstream III, LLC will construct a natural gas gathering system in southeast Oklahoma’s East STACK play. Producers working in the East STACK are developing multiple stacked pay zones, including the Woodford, Caney and Mayes formations. The system will span Hughes Coun-ty and portions of Seminole, Pontotoc, Coal, Pittsburg, Atoka and McIntosh counties. Initially, Tall Oak III’s East

PROPOSED PROJECTS & UPDATES STACK system will consist of more than 50 miles of 12-inch to 20-inch pipeline, two compression facilities, a 5,000 bpd stabilizer, an associated slug catcher and condensate stor-age facilities. The system is expected to come into service by year-end. Tall Oak III expects to add a cryogenic pro-cessing facility to its East STACK system and is engaged in discussions with the area’s producers to determine the best size for the plant and a strategic location that ensures flexible access to premium residue and NGL markets.

A subsidiary of Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. announced a successful conclusion to the open season for additional capacity from the Delaware Basin to Cushing, OK (Sunrise Expansion Project). The Partnership an-nounced that it has received sufficient committed volume from shippers to expand portions of its pipeline systems to accommodate a volume increase of approximately 120,000 barrels per day of movements from the Delaware Basin and Midland to Cushing, OK. The committed volume will move on a combination of new and existing pipelines. The Part-nership plans to extend its Sunrise Pipeline system, which currently originates at Midland and connects with Colo-rado City, by building approximately 180-miles of 24-inch pipeline from Colorado City, TX to Wichita Falls, TX. The balance of the capacity will be provided by a combination of spare capacity and capacity enhancements to existing pipelines, which include capacity expansions to our Dela-ware Basin system of up to 200,000 barrels per day. The pipeline system will deliver to Plains' and third-party termi-nals in Cushing, OK. Subject to timely receipt of necessary permits and regulatory approvals, the additional capacity is expected to be operational in early to mid-2019.

Spire STL Pipeline, LLC has received a Notice of Envi-ronmental Review for the proposed Spire STL Pipeline Project. The project includes: the construction of approxi-mately 59 miles of a new greenfield, 24-inch diameter pipeline; the acquisition of approximately seven miles of existing Line 880, currently owned by Laclede Gas Com-pany (Laclede); and minor modifications to line 880 after it is acquired. Spire’s new pipeline would extend from an interconnection with the Rockies Express Pipeline (REX) southward through Scott, Greene and Jersey Counties, Illi-nois and St. Charles and St. Louis Counties, Missouri to an interconnection with the Laclede’s Line 880. Combined the project will be a new, approximately 66 mile long interstate natural gas pipeline that is designed to provide approxi-mately 400,000 dekatherms per day (Dth/d) of new firm natural gas transportation service to the St. Louis metro-politan area. FERC issuance of the Environmental Assess-ment is expected September 29, 2017 with a final decision slated for December 28, 2017.

Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP announced the launch of an open season to transport natural gas on the Cheyenne Connector pipeline from the Denver-Julesburg Basin to the Rockies Express Pipeline Cheyenne Hub just south of the Colorado-Wyoming border. Cheyenne Connector has signed long-term precedent agreements to transport 600 MMcf/d of natural gas with affiliates of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and DCP Midstream, LP. Cheyenne Connec-tor will provide takeaway solutions for DJ Basin gas pro-ducers, connecting natural gas to REX’s Cheyenne Hub where it can then be delivered to numerous demand mar-kets across the country on either REX or other intercon-nected pipelines. Cheyenne Connector, to be operated by Tallgrass, will be a large-diameter pipeline approximately 70 miles long, with an initial capacity of at least 600 MMcf/d and significant capability for expansion. Tallgrass is jointly developing the pipeline with Western Gas Partners, LP and DCP, who both hold an option to invest in Cheyenne Con-nector at a later date. Cheyenne Connector is expected to be in service in Q3 2019, subject to certain conditions, including required approvals from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

The staff of the FERC has prepared a favorable Envi-ronmental Assessment for the proposed South Texas Expansion Project (STEP), proposed by Texas Eastern Transmission, LP and the Pomelo Connector Pipeline Project, proposed by Pomelo Connector, LLC. The Pom-elo Project would provide up to 400,000 dekatherms per day (Dth/d) of firm transportation service from an intercon-nection with Texas Eastern at the proposed Pomelo Petro-nila Compressor Station in Nueces County, Texas, to the Nueces Header pipeline system. The proposed Pomelo Project would consists of construction and operation of ap-proximately 14 miles of 30-inch-diameter pipeline, a new 5,000 horsepower (hp) compressor station, approximately 0.2 mile of new 30-inch-diameter pipeline, and associated aboveground facilities in Nueces County, Texas. Pomelo would engage in certain construction, operation, mainte-nance, and abandonment activities under blanket construc-tion certificate authorization, and abandon all of the capac-ity of the Pomelo Connector Pipeline by lease to Texas Eastern. The proposed STEP consists of construction and operation of a new 8,400 hp gas turbine unit in Nueces County, Texas; piping modifications at its existing Angleton Station property in Brazoria County, Texas; a new 8,400 hp gas turbine unit at its existing Blessing Compressor Sta-tion in Matagorda County, Texas; clean burn emission work and piping modifications at its existing Mont Belvieu Com-pressor Station in Chambers County, Texas; and piping modifications at its existing Vidor Compressor Station in Orange County, Texas. A final FERC decision is slated for December 17, 2017.

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TexStar Midstream Logistics along with Castleton Com-modities International and Ironwood Midstream Energy Partners are planning a 730-mile pipeline that extends from the Permian Basin southeast to Corpus Christi. The pipeline, known as the EPIC Pipeline, would have the capacity of carrying up to 40,000 barrels per day of crude and conden-sates from West Texas to Gulf Coast refineries and ports. With receipt points for crude oil and condensate in Texas

including Orla, Pecos, Crane and Midland, the EPIC Pipe-line will use 16-, 20-, 24- and 30-inch pipelines to deliver up to 440,000 barrels of crude oil and condensate per day to destinations in the Corpus Christi area. Construction for the pipeline is expected to be completed by first quarter 2019.

Targa Resources Corp. plans to build a $1.3 billion natural gas liquids pipeline from West Texas’ Permian Basin to its

plant in Mont Belvieu, east of Houston. Targa will sell space in the new line, which it has named Grand Prix, to other companies, and also connect it to Targa’s North Texas system. Grand Prix will be able to transport as much as 550,000 barrels per day. Targa called itself one of the largest gatherers and processors of natural gas in the Permian, with about 1.7 billion cubic feet per day of current processing capacity. It is adding capacity worth 700 mil-lion cubic feet per day across the Permian’s Midland and Delaware basins.

Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company has filed an application with the FERC seeking authority to construct and operate its River-vale South to Market Project, an expansion of Transco’s interstate natural gas transmis-sion system in New Jersey. The project will en-able Transco to provide an additional 190,000 dekatherms per day of firm transportation capacity from the interconnection with Ten-nessee Gas Pipeline Company, LLC in River Vale, Bergen County, New Jersey (Rivervale Interconnect) to Transco’s Central Manhattan Meter Station in Hudson County, New Jersey, and the Station 210 pooling point in Mercer County, New Jersey. The project will include construction of a 0.61 mile 42-inch loop, a pressure uprate of the North New Jersey Ex-tension pipeline (NNJ Extension), modifica-tions at the Orange and Rockland, Emerson, Paramus, and Central Manhattan meter and regulating (M&R) stations, and construction or modification of related appurtenant facili-ties all within New Jersey. Meter station work is anticipated to begin in February 2019 with pipeline construction slated for summer 2019.

V-Tex Logistics, LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Valero Energy Corpora-tion, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Magellan Pipeline Company, L.P., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. to jointly build an approximately 135-mile, 16-inch products pipeline from Houston to Hearne,

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The staff of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has prepared an Environmental Assessment for the Bor-der Crossing Project, proposed by Valley Crossing Pipe-line, LLC. Valley Crossing is requesting authorization to construct and operate an approximately 1,000-foot-long, 42-inch-diameter, natural gas transmission pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico, across the international boundary between the United States of America and the United Mexican States (Mexico). The project would connect the non-jurisdictional Valley Crossing System with the Mexican Marina Pipeline and facilitate the delivery/export of up to 2.6 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas to Mexico.

Venture Global Plaquemines LNG, LLC (Plaquemines LNG) and Venture Global Gator Express, LLC (Gator Express Pipeline) has an application before the FERC seeking authority to construct a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal and pipeline facilities located in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana. Together the proposals are referred to as the Plaquemines LNG and Gator Express Pipeline Project or Project. Plaquemines LNG and Gator Express Pipeline are proposing to construct and operate a new LNG export terminal and associated facilities along the west bank of the Mississippi River in Plaquemines Par-ish, Louisiana (Terminal) and to construct and operate two new 42-inch diameter natural gas pipeline laterals that will connect the Terminal to the pipeline facilities of Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company and Texas Eastern Transmission. The two parallel and adjacent laterals (11.7 and 15.1 miles long) would be operated at an MAOP of 1,200 pounds per square inch and will be designed to provide firm transporta-tion capacity of approximately 1,970,000 Dt/d to the Termi-nal. Total cost of the pipeline portion of the project is esti-mated to be approximately 284 million dollars.

FERC has prepared a favorable Environmental Assess-ment for the Valley Expansion Project, proposed by WBI Energy Transmission, Inc. WBI Energy requests autho-rization to construct, operate, and maintain new natural gas facilities in Clay County, Minnesota and Cass, Barnes, Stutsman, and Burleigh Counties, North Dakota. The pro-posed Valley Expansion Project includes the following facil-ities: about 37.3 miles of 16-inch-diameter pipeline in Clay County, Minnesota and Cass County, North Dakota; a new interconnect at the tie in with the existing Viking Gas Trans-

mission Company Pipeline in Clay County, Minnesota; a new 3,000-horsepower compressor station to tie into WBI Energy’s existing Mapleton Town Border Station and Line Section No. 24 in Cass County, North Dakota; a new regu-lator station in Barnes County, North Dakota; replacement of the existing Jamestown Town Border Station in Stutsman County, North Dakota; and replacement of the Apple Valley Town Border Station in Burleigh County, North Dakota. A final FERC decision expected December 19, 2017.

Williams Partners L.P. has filed an application with the FERC seeking authorization for its Northeast Supply Enhancement project, which would create 400,000 deka-therms per day of incremental firm transportation capac-ity to markets in the northeastern United States for the 2019/2020 winter heating season. Transco, the nation’s largest-volume and fastest-growing interstate natural gas pipeline system, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Williams Partners L.P., of which Williams owns approximately 74 percent. Transco has executed precedent agreements with subsidiaries of National Grid – the largest distributor of nat-ural gas in the northeastern U.S. – for firm transportation service under the project. Once complete, the project will help meet the growing natural gas demand in the North-east, including the 1.8 million customers served by Nation-al Grid in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Long Is-land. Subject to approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the Northeast Supply Enhancement project will consist of approximately 10 miles of 42-inch pipeline looping facilities, three miles of onshore 26-inch looping fa-cilities, 23 miles of offshore 26-inch looping facilities, the addition of 21,902 horsepower at an existing compressor station; a new 32,000 horsepower compressor station; and related appurtenant facilities. The certificate application reflects an expected capital cost of $926.5 million and a target in-service date of Dec. 1, 2019.

National Fuel Gas Supply Corporation is request-ing FERC approval to abandon, construct, and operate the Line YM28 & Line FM120 Modernization Project in Cameron, Elk, and McKean Counties, Pennsylvania. The natural gas project would consist of the following: approxi-mately 14.4 miles of new 12-inch diameter pipeline installed within existing rights-of-way in McKean County (designated Line KL); approximately 5.8 miles of new 6-inch-diameter pipeline installed via insertion into the existing 12-inch-di-ameter FM120 pipeline in McKean and Elk Counties; aban-donment in place of approximately 7.7 miles of the existing Line YM28 in McKean County; approximately 12.5 miles of Line FM120 removed from service in McKean, Elk, and Cameron Counties; removal and relocation of a meter set to the proposed Line KL; and new ancillary facilities includ-ing an interconnect in McKean County and miscellaneous valve and piping modifications. Construction slated for May 2018.

PROPOSED PROJECTS & UPDATES

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TransCanada Corporation announced it has filed a letter with the National Energy Board (NEB) seeking a 30-day suspension of the Energy East Pipeline and Eastern Main-line Project applications. The suspension will allow time to conduct a careful review of recent changes announced by the NEB regarding the list of issues and environmen-tal assessment factors of the projects while understanding how these changes impact the projects' costs, schedules and viability.

Due to the significant changes to the regulatory process in-troduced by the NEB and the request for a 30-day suspen-sion of the applications, TransCanada will cease recording Allowance for Funds Used During Construction (AFUDC) on the projects effective August 23, 2017, being the date of the NEB's announcement altering the terms of their as-sessment. Should TransCanada decide not to proceed with the projects after a thorough review of the impact of the NEB's amendments, the carrying value of its investment in the projects as well as its ability to recover development costs incurred to date would be negatively impacted.

"Apart from Energy East, we will continue to advance our $24 billion near-term capital program in addition to our lon-ger-term opportunities," said Russ Girling, TransCanada's

president and chief executive officer. "Our portfolio of high quality projects is expected to generate growth in earn-ings and cash flow to support an expected annual dividend growth rate at the upper end of an eight to 10 per cent range through 2020."

With more than 65 years' experience, TransCanada is a leader in the responsible development and reliable opera-tion of North American energy infrastructure including nat-ural gas and liquids pipelines, power generation and gas storage facilities. TransCanada operates a network of natu-ral gas pipelines that extends more than 91,500 kilometres (56,900 miles), tapping into virtually all major gas supply basins in North America. TransCanada is the continent's leading provider of gas storage and related services with 653 billion cubic feet of storage capacity. A large indepen-dent power producer, TransCanada currently owns or has interests in approximately 6,200 megawatts of power gen-eration in Canada and the United States. TransCanada is also the developer and operator of one of North America's leading liquids pipeline systems that extends over 4,300 kilometres (2,700 miles), connecting growing continental oil supplies to key markets and refineries. TransCanada's common shares trade on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol TRP.

TransCanadaSeeks 30-Day Suspension Of Energy East Pipeline And Eastern Mainline Project Applicatoins

For the first time in company history, Sawyer Manufacturing will be an exhibitor at the Schweissen & Schneiden Interna-tional Trade Fair taking place Sept. 25 through Sept. 29 in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Billed as “the world’s premier fair for joining and cutting tech-nologies” and “the meeting place for experts and top decision makers of the joining, cutting and surfacing technology indus-try,” Schweissen & Schneiden is held every four years, and this year’s event is expected to feature 1,000 exhibitors from more than 40 nations.

“I’m ecstatic we’re going to this show. Sawyer is a company with a global reach and an expansive territory to cover, and Schweissen & Schneiden will allow us to interact with portions of our customer base we don’t see in person as often as we would like,” International Director, Warrick Howard, said.

At the most recent Schweissen & Schneiden show in 2013, more than 55,000 people from 130 countries attended, and an estimated 1.5 billion euros in investments were made.

“For over 60 years, Schweissen & Schneiden has offered join-ing, cutting and surfacing technologies the optimum environ-

ment for the introduction of new products, processes and ser-vices. In 2017, all the large industrial nations and renowned manufacturers will therefore be represented in Essen once more,” according to Schweissen & Schneiden promotional materials.

For the duration of the exhibition, Sawyer representatives will be in Hall 9, Booth 9B52 and will have a full complement of products and equipment available for demonstration.

“We will have a large equipment stand with our cutting and beveling equipment, clamps, and welding tools. We would love for anyone and everyone to stop by and have a look,” Howard said.

Sawyer Manufacturing Company is a competitive global pro-vider of pipeline and welding equipment. with headquarters in Tulsa, Okla. Since 1948, it has been designing, engineering and manufacturing pipeline and welding equipment that sets the industry standard for quality and durability.

Sawyer products are sold exclusively through distributors in the U.S. and abroad. Please call 1-877-730-9149 or email [email protected] for more information.

Sawyer Mfg. Co.To Exhibit At Schweissen & Schneiden Welding & Cutting Expo

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Williams Partners L.P.Greenfield Construction Underway On Atlantic Sunrise Project

Williams Partners L.P. reported that construc-tion is officially under-way in Pennsylvania on the greenfield portion of the Atlantic Sunrise pipeline project – an expansion of the ex-isting Transco natural gas pipeline to connect

abundant Marcellus gas supplies with markets in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern U.S.

Construction broke ground in Pennsylvania Sept. 15, 2017, in Columbia and Wyoming counties as site preparation be-gan for two new natural gas compressor facilities. Compres-sor Station 605 is a new 30,000-horsepower facility in Clin-ton Township (Wyoming County, Pa.), being constructed by VEC, Inc., while Compressor Station 610 is a new 40,000 horsepower facility in Orange Township last spring on the mainline portion of the Atlantic Sunrise project designed to accommodate bi-directional flow on the existing Transco pipeline system. A portion of the capacity created by these mainline modifications was recently placed into service.

“We are pleased to break ground on the greenfield compo-nent of this important project which will leverage existing energy infrastructure to deliver economic growth and help millions of Americans gain access to affordable Pennsyl-vania-produced clean-burning natural gas,” said Alan Arm-strong, Williams’ president and chief executive officer. “We have worked diligently with stakeholders during this mul-tiyear process to develop this project in a manner which not only meets, but often exceeds already high industry standards as reflected by the approval of state and federal permitting agencies following their lengthy and thorough review of this project.”

Williams has worked closely with permitting agencies to minimize environmental and stakeholder impacts, making modifications to more than half of the original pipeline route. In addition, Williams has worked with local stakeholders to provide an additional $2.5 million for conservation projects located within the project area.

With all necessary permits and construction releases in place, Williams planned to begin pipeline construction in Pennsylvania as early as September 25, 2017. Pipeline construction will consist of eight different construction

spreads, six of which will be working concurrently in eight Pennsylvania counties. The 186-mile pipeline installation will be completed by four primary construction contractors (Henkels & McCoy, Inc., Latex Construction Company, Inc., Michels Corporation and Welded Construction).

“As we begin construction of the greenfield facilities, we are committed to installing this infrastructure in a safe, en-vironmentally responsible manner and in full compliance with rigorous state and federal environmental permits and standards,” said Micheal Dunn, Williams’ executive vice president and chief operating officer. “Our construction personnel are experienced, highly-qualified professionals who have undergone extensive training to ensure that this important project is installed safely and responsibly.”

Pipeline and compressor station construction is anticipated to last approximately 10 months, weather permitting. The nearly $3 billion project, which is designed to increase natural gas deliveries by 1.7 billion cubic feet per day, is scheduled to be placed into full service in mid-2018.

During peak construction periods, the project is anticipated to directly employ approximately 2,300 people in 10 Penn-sylvania counties. In addition, the project could support an additional 6,000 jobs in related industries and generate up to $1.6 billion in economic activity, according to research-ers at Pennsylvania State University.

Williams is making it easy for its contractors to purchase goods and services from local businesses, last week launching a new mobile app – known as WillShop Lo-cal – to help connect construction personnel with local service providers.

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Energy Transfer Partners announced that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved the compa-ny’s request to resume Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) operations along the Rover Pipeline Project. Drilling operations on nine HDD locations approved by the FERC are expected to begin within the week with an empha-sis on the Captina Creek HDD in Belmont County, Ohio. The completion of the Captina Creek HDD will allow the full Phase 1 portion of Rover from Seneca, Ohio, to Defiance, Ohio, to be placed into service by the end of the year. Phase 1a of the Rover Project from Cadiz, Ohio, to Defiance, Ohio, was successfully put into service on August 31, 2017.

When completed, this important 713-mile pipeline will transport up to 3.25 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day from the Marcellus and Utica Shale production areas to markets across the United States as well as into Union Gas Dawn Storage Hub in Ontario, Canada.

The Rover Pipeline Project will continue to work with the FERC to adhere to the requirements outlined in its approval and look forward to successfully placing the full project into service in the end of the first quarter of 2018.

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LEIDY MP 113.95 (West Diamond) to Zick MS at MP 57.30

LEIDY MP 185.95 to LEIDY MP 188.87

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6) Proposed STA 605 - Construct a greenfield Compressor Station in Wyoming County with 2 x 15,000 HP electric compressor packages

7) Proposed STA 610 - Construct a greenfield Compressor Station in Columbia County with 2 x 20,000 HP electric compressor packages

8) STA 520 - Add 1 ea. Solar Mars 100S (16,000 ISO HP ea.)

9) STA 517 - Add 1 ea. Solar Mars 100S (16,000 ISO HP ea.)

10) Proposed Zick Meter Station (with pig launcher)

11) Proposed Springville Meter Station and Modifications at existing Puddlefield Meter Station

12) Proposed North Diamond Regulator Station at Transco tie-in LEIDY MP 92.70

13) Tie-in at LEIDY MP 113.95 with LEIDY B, C, and D lines

14) Proposed West Diamond Regulator Station at Transco tie-in LEIDY MP 113.95 with pig launcher & receiver

15) Proposed River Road Regulator Station at Transco MP 1683.32 with tie-in to three mainlines "A", "B" & "C" with pig receiver 16) STA 190 - Modify valves and yard piping for bi-directional gas flow

17) STA 190 - Add 1 ea. Solar Titan 250 (30,000 ISO HP ea.) for bi-directional flow

18) STA 185 - Modify valves and yard piping for bi-directional gas flow

19) STA 170 - Modify valves and yard piping for bi-directional gas flow

20) STA 160 - Modify valves, yard piping,and regulation for bi-directional gas flow

21) STA 150 - Modify valves and yard piping for bi-directional gas flow

22) STA 145 - Modify valves and yard piping for bi-directional gas flow

23) Supplemental Odorization from STA 140 to STA 160 i. Odor masking / de-odorization at 14 mainline valve locations ii. Odor masking / de-odorization of valves at 4 Compressor Stations (145, 150, 155, 160) iii. Odor Detection and supplemental odorization at 42 Meter and/or Regulator Stations

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Congratulations to Jacob Byers, son of Randy and Cheryl Byers of Cleveland Integrity Services! Jacob was chosen by the OU Col-lege Medical Chapter to be a member of the Alpha Omega Honor Medical So-ciety based on academics, leadership, research and service. Jacobs is in top 1/6 of the class.

After the ravage paths of Hurricane Harvey and then Hurri-cane Irma, and also the wildfires in the upper Northwest and Canada, many, many families are trying to recover and bring back some normalcy to their lives and try to begin to rebuild. We asked that you keep all in your hearts and prayers. If you know of someone in need, please lend a helping hand. The help from all has been above amazing. It is been great to see this Nation come together as One to help one another. The recovery continues. Please continue to help.

Cash, son of Kenneth and Leann Hicks receiving a gift that is being delivered to him by a pipeline friend.

HEARD ON THE LINE

During the storms, pipeliners in Pennsylvania lined up to donate to the Cajun Navy.

HEARD ON THE LINE

James Dickens 4 year old grandson, Clark singing the National Anthem before a recent Saints game.

James Dickens and grandson Clark fishing. Clark wanted to fish from the boat because he said the water had sharks in it!

Clay Duckworth after a great day of fishing for redfish. Nice catch Clay!

Hunting Buddies - Michael Phillips and his granddaughter

Jeremy Kinman recently came along a great find in the woods.

John Williams and his great grandson mowing the yard

Norman and Tena Reeves with their grandson, Michael.

Polly Wells, celebrating her 87th birthday

Pipeline ladies luncheon at Portabello's in Plaquemine, Louisiana

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sortium, of Hutchinson, KS whom he declared "the best group of people I ever worked with." Kenny enjoyed playing golf and baseball/softball until his body suggested otherwise. Ken was the "Voice of the Foxes," announcing KGHS football games from 1970 until 1991, (with his friend Charlie Peyton). He inherited this role from his father, Harry, and friend Joe Haag, founding members of the King George Quarterback Club. Kenny was active in his church, his love in later life --especially building semi-elaborate set decorations for Vacation Bible School children's plays (with his buddy, Walker Janney). He also worked with Child Evangelism Fellowship in its beginning days at Grace Fellowship. But, receiv-ing the knock at the door from the Lord Jesus and being saved was Kenny's greatest achievement in life. And now, he lives in Heaven. Kenny is survived by his wife Helena (aka Tima) Edgell, three sons: Brandon Edgell, Zack Zorn of Richmond, and Rusty (Shannon) Mastin; four daughters: Tessa Rawlette, Bridget (Mike) Carli of Hudson, WI, Susan (Jason) Turner, and Courtney (Justin) Bridges; brother, Harry Edgell of Salem, VA; niece and nephew, Lauren and Landon Beckelhimer of Columbia, SC; sixteen grand-children, and two great-grandchildren. Ken was also married to Sandra Hammer, mother of three of his above children. Ken was preceded in death by his parents: (the beautiful) June and Harry Edgell; sister, Kathy Edgell; and, his beloved Maltese, Buddy.

Owen Martin Hartness passed away at his home surrounded by his family on August 13, 2017. Owen Martin Hartness was born on June 8, 1939 in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, to Ezra and Dorthy (Davis) Hartness. Owen grew up and attended school in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. After school, Owen married the love of his life, Janelle on April 3, 1957 in Miami Oklahoma. At the age of 17, Owen began working as a

welder for Pipeliners Local Union 798. Owen retired from the Pipeliners Local Union 798 in 1996 after 40 years of service. Dur-ing his years as a welder, Owen and Janelle traveled the United States, even venturing to foreign countries. During Owen's spare time he had several hobbies, he was an avid antique collector, he loved to create bead and leather work, and participate in and attend rodeos. Throughout it all, his passion was his horses. Over the years, Owen trained countless race, barrel and roping horses, and taught many young riders the proper technique of riding and roping. All five of his daughters spent many of hours with their father learning the proper way to ride and take care of the horses. Owen was a member of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation of Oklahoma, 798 Pipeline Welder's Union, and the American Quarter Horse As-sociation (AQHA). Owen is preceded in death by his parents, Ezra and Dorthy (Davis) Hartness; brothers, Don and Buddy Hartness; and sisters, Barbra Robinson, Dossie Milleson, and Hazel Whit-ed. Those left to cherish his memory, wife Janelle of the home; daughters, Lisa Davis, of Peru, Dee Hutton (Billy), of Peru, Tonja Hart (Jimmy), of Bowring, OK, Marna Beasley (Donnie), of Peru, and Mickey Sims (Doug), of Sedan; brother Timmy Hartness, of Pawhuska, OK; brother in-law, James Milleson, of Pawhuska, OK; sister in-law, Deloris Hartness, of Pawhuska; 15 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren and countless extended family and friends.

B. Denzill "Denny" Hensley, 80, of Wynnewood, Okla., passed from this earth into the arms of our heavenly Father on September 4, 2017. He was born July 16, 1937 to Walter and Jesse Hens-

ley of Wynnewood, Okla. Denny spent most of his years living in Aztec. He was employed by various oil and gas Companies, traveling the world as a pipeline welder and supervisor. He will be missed by many of his pipeline buddies. Denny is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Madge (Crane) Hensley; daughter, Debra Hensley of Lodi, Calif., son, Brian (Jeannie) Hensley of Farmington; daughter, Kim (Philip) Scherer of Cedar Hill, N.M., son, Steven (Sheila) Hensley of Flora Vista, nine grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

David M. Mace, 59, of Locust Gap, passed away September 11, 2017, at Geisinger-Shamokin Area Community Hospital, Coal Township. He was born in Derby, Connecticut, July 18, 1958, a son of the late Richard and Loretta (Zubritski) Mace. David was a 1977 graduate of Mount Carmel Area High School. He was employed as a construc-tion worker for various pipeline employers.

He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing, searching for arrowheads and spending any time he could in the outdoors. Survivors include a daughter, Cassandra M. Mace and her sig-nificant other, Robert Klingler, of Atlas; a sister, Laura Mentch and her husband, Jarrod, of Danville; two brothers, Sean Mace and his wife, Deb, of Delaware, and Brian Mace, of Pinguer-al, Chile; three nephews, Brian Mace Jr. and his wife, Christy, of Philadelphia, Kyle Mace and Andrew Mace, both of Do-ver, Delaware; three nieces, Shannon Mace and her husband, James, and Lauren Mace and her fiancé, Drew Ferry, all of Philadelphia, and Ella Mentch, of Danville; and several cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Richard Mace Jr., on Oct. 28, 2009.

Brant A. "Bomber" Pekarski, 78, a lifelong resident of Coud-ersport, passed away on September 12, 2017 in Cole Memorial Hospital, Coudersport, after a brief illness. Born on Oct. 30, 1938, in Coudersport, he was a son of Frank A. and Gertrude Shaw Pekarski. On April 13, 1965 in Coudersport, he married Drusilla L. Fisher, who survives. Brant was a graduate of Coudersport High School and a graduate of Slippery Rock State College with a Bachelors of Science History degree. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served during the Korean War in the military police. Brant was a field office manager for several pipeline contractors for 55 years, retiring in 2013. His favorite saying was "nothing finer than a pipeliner." Brant was a very active member of Christ Episcopal Church in Coudersport, a member of Eulalia Lodge #342 F. & A.M. in Coudersport, a member of the Valley of Coudersport Consis-tory, and a member of Potter Commandery #69. He was an avid sports fan, especially the Buffalo Bills, and a supporter of local high school sports programs. He was an avid reader of newspa-pers and crossword puzzle solver. His greatest love was his fam-ily. Surviving besides his wife of 52 years are four children, Brian S. "Punk" Pekarski of Coudersport, Jo Renee L. "Moodle" (Jim) Housler of Eldred, Randy S. "Randel" (Suzanne) Pekarski of Buf-falo, N.Y., and Jodi L. "Pip" (Jason) Vossler of Coudersport; five grandchildren, Malorie Housler, Maxon Housler, Zachary Housler, Jack Pekarski, and Nora Pekarski; a brother, Frank (Jane) Pekar-ski of Falconer, N.Y.; and several nieces and nephews. Brant was predeceased by his parents.

OBITUARIES Richard Eugene Peacock, 76 of Bonifay, Florida died on Friday, September 1, 2017, at his home in Bonifay, Florida. Born Saturday, November 30, 1940 in LaBelle, Florida, he was the son of the late Eddie Peacock and the late Mary Hodges Peacock. He was survived by his wife, Willie Mae Wiggins Peacock, son, Rich-ard Edward Peacock of Bonifay, FL, daughter, Kim Peacock of Bonifay, FL, brother, Charles

Peacock of Bonifay, FL; 5 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren.

Joyce Christina Guess, age 76, of Oak Grove, LA were held on September 10, 2017 at Brown-Holley Funeral Chapel in Oak Grove, LA with Bro. Jimbo Herring officiated. Interment followed in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Oak Grove, LA under the direction of Brown-Holley Funeral Home in Oak Grove, LA. Joyce was born on June 13, 1941 in Delhi, NY. She was raised by a strong woman who struggled to keep her 6 kids fed and clothed by herself which made her the strong woman she was. When she was a teen she went to work as a candy striper in the maturity ward of a hospital. She met her husband when the carnival came to New York and shortly after that they made a life here in Louisiana. She said it was love at first sight because he would ask her where the juke box was and would call her ma'am. She was a strong Christian woman who loved to talk and never met a stranger. More than anything she loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren and working in her yard. Spoiled her husband, daughter and them to an extreme. If you ever fished with a jig, it was mostly one she had made. She is preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Louise Sanderson and grandson, Robert Christopher. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Robert W. Guess of Oak Grove, LA; daughter, Robin Guess Gates and husband, Cory of Oak Grove, LA; 3-grandchildren, Derek Wheelington and girlfriend, Sunni, Sydnie Gates and Emily Gates of Oak Grove, LA; 4-great grand-children, Layton Christopher, Gabby Christopher, Aliya Colquette and Robbie Lane Wheelington; 5-siblings, Richard Sanderson, Lloyd Sanderson, Jr., Monte Schindler, Doris Carpenter, Bonnie Vanauken; sister-in-law, Francis Rickman; brothers-in-law, Mark Guess and Jim Murr; and a host of nieces and nephews and many great friends and neighbors. Pallbearers were Rick Neal, Danny Rainey, Beanie Moss, Jeanie Boyd, Derek Wheelington, and Coon Strong.

Richard H. "Dick" Mogg, 77, of Maumee, OH, formerly of Swanton, passed away Sep-tember 7, 2017 surrounded by his loving fami-ly, at Otterbein of Monclova. He was born in Mt Pleasant, Michigan on September 25, 1939 to the late Henry "Hank" and Cora (Shaw) Mogg. Dick married Bonnie VanAuker on August 20, 1960. They recently celebrated their 57th anni-versary with new friends at Otterbein. Dick and

Bonnie have 2 children: Jeff (Peggy) Mogg and Jackie (Chuck) Stein. They have 3 married granddaughters: Shea (Jake) Vincent, Kelly (Steve) Krekus, and Kayla (Austin) Hickle; and 2 beauti-ful great granddaughters: Raegan Vincent and Teagan Krekus. Dick graduated Mt. Pleasant High School in 1956. Dick skipped a grade during middle school and therefore began attending the Michigan State University (MSU) at the age of 17. Dick received a full ride scholarship for his musical talent playing the coronet

(trumpet). He had many stories of his years as a member of the MSU band. Dick graduated with degrees in graphic arts and busi-ness. Dick worked summers during high school and college for his father Hank, who was a pipeline construction superintendent for Bechtel Corporation. They completed cross-country pipeline projects in Nevada and Alberta Canada during that time. Dick had a short career as a food packaging design manager for Reese Finer Foods in Chicago. He was always drawn back to the pipe-line business. Dick and Bonnie returned to Mt. Pleasant when Dick and his father Hank created a new partnership in the small town of Rosebush, Michigan. The name of the business was Welded Construction Company and Dick designed the logo we all have recognized over these many years. The Mogg family moved to northwest Ohio in 1972 when Hank and Dick decided it would be a better location to grow their business. Welded Construction would be headquartered in Perrysburg, and Dick and Bonnie de-cided upon Swanton, Ohio to raise their family. Dick worked many hours away from home, but still made some lifelong friends in Swanton as well as Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Dick loved his work and respected those who worked with him. This helped to fos-ter the "family" feel of Welded Construction which enjoyed the employment of many other family generations. He was a man of few words, but earned the title of "Gentleman of the Industry" as quoted by a lifelong friend and colleague. Son Jeff also joined the Welded family, took over as President, and both father and son sold their share of the company and together retired in 2010. With his love for the work, there was always an underlying goal to be a good role model and provide a great foundation for his kids and grandkids. This provided them the opportunity to reach their own goals. Dick met his goals in the success of his business and, with wife Bonnie, they created of a wonderful, loving family. Dick didn't have many hobbies, but enjoyed the thought of craft-ing remote control aircraft. He finished a few wonderful pieces, but spent many hours planning for models he might create once he retired. Dick did find relaxation in the game of golf, and may have even enjoyed reasearching and trying out new golf clubs even more. Dick's favorite places to relax and play golf included Torch Lake, Michigan, the Boulders in Carefree, AZ and eventu-ally in Sun City Grand, AZ with lifelong friends living nearby. Dick also golfed at Valleywood in Swanton, Ohio whenever he had time at home. In lieu of flowers, Dick and his family would appreci-ate memorial contributions be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (www.lbda.org), or Hospice of Northwest Ohio (www.hospicenwo.org)

Kenneth Edgell, age 70, left this life on September 11, 2017 as a result of a three-year battle with appendiceal cancer. Within mo-ments, Kenny's sole and spirit were in the presence of his precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. "Today you will be with me in Para-dise." Kenny was born on July 27, 1947, in English, WV, to June and Harry Edgell. He graduated from King George High School and earned both a Bachelor's and Masters of Science Degrees from Virginia Commonwealth University. Season-ticket holders for 35 years, Kenny and Tima loved VCU basketball. Go Rams! The first half of Ken's work-life was spent as a computer programmer at the Naval Surface Weapons Center/Dahlgren working mostly on the Mark 92 Fire Control System. The second half was with the US Department of Transportation joining the newly-formed Drug and Alcohol Testing Program and eventually became its leader. On retirement, Ken continued that work with Pipeline Testing Con-

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