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Providing seamless expertise, our engineering team partnered with our client in design, construction, and post-installation inspections. Utilizing a single source known for proactive communication improved efficiency to deliver a successful project. Mainline engineering and project management for a new 24 diameter 168-mile crude oil pipeline connecting terminal facilities with an operating pressure of 1440 psig. The project included several horizontal directional drillings (HDDs) and ran adjacent to several high voltage power lines.

Distributed power generated from multiple sources is a developing market. Implementing a system where operators can share local power sources puts less stress on the local power grid. Choosing a proven partner in third-party inspection of the solar array and its 9,360 solar panels meant the project was bound for success.

David Hokanson is the Vice President of Engineering Services at Lake Superior Consulting. David has built his career at LSC managing some of the most complex projects in multi-discipline engineering. He leads an experienced technical staff that includes pipeline, facilities, geotechnical, mechanical, civil, structural, and electrical engineering, survey, weld inspection, construction management, and GIS/CAD services.

Michael Berg is the Vice President of Integrity Management at Lake Superior Consulting. He is responsible for the success of the integrity management team. Prior to coming to LSC, Michael served as the Director of Technical Services at Regulatory Compliance Partners where he led their Integrity Management, MAOP, and GIS programs.

Corrosion control is a vital management plan to sustain the integrity of the pipeline and/or structures. A successful pipeline corrosion integrity management program depends on a combination of control procedures. Our Coatings and Cathodic Protection teams evaluate, develop, recommend, and implement the best methods.