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November 2009: ENERCON Acquires Beckett & LaRue
Enercon Services, Inc (ENERCON) acquired Beckett & LaRue. Beckett & LaRue is an engineering and consulting firm with offices in Marietta, Georgia and Orlando, Florida.
Beckett & LaRue is primarily known for their engineering and design of Transmission and Distribution (T&D) systems. The company will become part of the Power Generation Services (PGS) group and will add power delivery to the long list of services currently provided to operating plants and services provided for the development of new power plants. To read the full article please click here.
May 2009: "Nuclear Industry is Hiring!" Atlanta Journal-Constitution Article featuring ENERCON
Atlanta, Georgia (May 31, 2009) - ENERCON was featured in an article in the AJC about the growth and hiring in the nuclear industry. To read the full article please click here.
April 2009: Entergy Nuclear & ENERCON Joint Effort Leverages Expertise in New Nuclear Field
Jackson, Mississippi (April 7, 2009) – Entergy Nuclear is teaming with energy firm ENERCON to offer distinct nuclear development services ranging from existing plant relicensing to full service new plant deployment, company officials announced today.
The new venture will tap the combined expertise of both nuclear renaissance leaders, allowing a full spectrum of customer-focused services that further the companies’ leadership in the nuclear arena. To read the full press release please click here.
February 2009: ENERCON preparing University of Arizona Reactor Decommissioning Plan
ENERCON’s Pittsburgh office was awarded a contract in November 2008 by the University of Arizona (UA) to develop a Decommissioning Plan for its TRIGA research reactor. The Nuclear Reactor Laboratory (NRL) at the University of Arizona has the United States first General Atomics designed TRIGA research reactor. The reactor was constructed in 1957/1958, went critical for the first time on December 7, 1958 and remains in operation today. It is the fourth oldest operating nuclear reactor in the world.
The UA Decommissioning Plan is on schedule to be submitted to the NRC by May 10, 2009, one year before the NRC operating license is scheduled to expire. The University expects to defuel the reactor in the summer of 2011 and perform D&D activities in the summer of 2012.
This is one of the three university reactor decommissioning projects that ENERCON’s Pittsburgh office has been awarded.
December 2008: ENERCON acquires NISYS Corporation
December 31, 2008 Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON) acquired NISYS Corporation, Inc. (NISYS). NISYS is an engineering and consulting firm located in Duluth Georgia that will become part of the Power Generation Services (PGS) group of ENERCON. Carter Noland, ENERCON’s Vice President of PGS stated, "NISYS brings many senior experienced personnel to ENERCON that have a sustained reputation for delivering high quality products. Their culture is very similar to ours, and combined, we will be able to offer our clients expanded services and capabilities under one company."
November 2008: ENERCON Featured in article on Energy Independence for Achieving Business Excellence Magazine
Bob Evans, ENERCON Vice President for New Plant Services, was interviewed for an article in Achieving Business Excellence Magazine. Mr. Evans talked about how ENERCON's work in the nuclear power industry supports the country's movement toward energy independence.
Mr. Evans states in the article that nuclear power represents about 20 percent of all electricity generation in the US, far behind other countries such as France, which uses nuclear power for approximately 80 percent of its electrical needs. He also talks about how the process for new plants from application preparation to power transmission can take approximately 10 years, emphasizing that it's important for the US to get into nuclear power right now. ENERCON currently works with approximately 70 percent of the 104 existing operating nuclear power plants in the US providing engineering and operations support, as well as working with utilities who are interested in adding nuclear power plants to their portfolio. ENERCON uses its integrated approach to help utilities navigate the process of pursuing new nuclear power plant licensing, design, construction, and energy generation. ENERCON got its start in 1983 helping plants transition from construction to operation. Mr. Evans points out that "after 25 years of supporting operating plants, ENERCON is one of the only major surviving services firms from that era." To read the full article click here
August 2008: ENERCON acquires EPIC Consulting, Inc.
TULSA, Okla. – (August 14, 2008) – Tulsa-based ENERCON has acquired EPIC Consulting, Inc. of Marietta, Ga., an environmental and geotechnical firm specializing in highly customized solutions primarily in real estate and development and energy related businesses.
ENERCON Vice President John Corn said, “EPIC is an excellent fit for ENERCON and will complement our environmental and technical services. EPIC and ENERCON’s environmental division provide similar services but their geotechnical expertise is a great addition to our services. This ENERCON acquisition will provide a better geographic footprint and larger platform for our services nationwide.”
July 2008: ENERCON wins Oklahoma Department of Transportation Contract
ENERCON won its fifth consecutive, three-year term contract to perform environmental services statewide for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). Services performed under the contract include: regulatory support; due diligence background research; contaminant investigation and delineation; remedial option evaluation and selection; preparation of remedial work plans and/or plans, specifications and estimates for remediation field management/technical oversight of remedial contractors; preparation of remediation reports; and any other related environmental permits or plans. Project managers, Jefferson Laughlin, P.G. and Gary Hale, P.G. in the Oklahoma City and Tulsa offices, respectively, will staff these projects.
July 2008: ENERCON selected by the City of Oklahoma City for site assessment contract
ENERCON’s Oklahoma City office was recently awarded a new contract from the City of Oklahoma City to provide consulting services for site characterization, site assessment, emergency response, and general environmental services. The annual contract may be renewed two additional years. ENERCON Project Manager Joe Foster said, “ENERCON is extremely pleased to serve the City of Oklahoma City again. The City’s MAPS and MAPS for Kids programs, plus the Oklahoma River development and I-40 realignment projects are good for our community and create interesting work for ENERCON.” ENERCON served the City of Oklahoma City under the same contract in the past. City projects have been extremely diverse, including asbestos abatement, underground storage tank remediation, oilfield impacts, and indoor air quality. Foster added, “This award, along with our contracts with the City of Tulsa and various State agencies shows that ENERCON is the leading consulting firm in Oklahoma for this type of work.”
April 2008: NuStart COL Application Prepared by ENERCON Accepted for Docket by the NRC.
On April 17, 2008, the NuStart COL Application to build a General Electric ESBWR nuclear power plant at the Grand Gulf site near Port Gibson, Mississippi, which was prepared by ENERCON, was accepted for docket by the NRC.
Acceptance of a COL Application for docket means that it has passed the NRC’s 30- to 60-day Acceptance Review Process. In the Acceptance Review Process, the NRC staff conducts a completeness review to ensure that the applicant has submitted all of the information required by the applicable regulations in 10 CFR Part 52, such that the staff can begin its detailed technical review. For COL Applications, the staff utilizes Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.206, “Combined License Applications for Nuclear Power Plants (LWR Edition).” Within 30 days of an application passing the Acceptance Review, the NRC issues a schedule for detailed technical review of the application.
April 2008: ENERCON Executes New Master Service Agreements with Union Bank of California and Commerce Bank.
ENERCON’s Sacramento office recently executed two new Master Service Agreements with Union Bank of California and Commerce Bank. Anticipated services to be provided include Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA), Phase II ESAs, remediation, and building material surveys (asbestos, lead-based paint, and mold). Union Bank of California (UBOC), a national bank, primarily operates in California, Oregon, Washington, Utah, and Nevada. In the first two weeks, UBOC awarded eight new projects to ENERCON. There are promising expectations between UBOC and ENERCON that this relationship will result in significant due diligence work, as well as Phase II and remediation projects. Commerce Bank, based in New Jersey, primarily operates in the Northeast (New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Connecticut, Delaware, and Washington DC) and Southeast Florida. Commerce Bank is working with ENERCON to explore how to best utilize our services.
March 2008: Duke & NuStart COL Applications Prepared by ENERCON Accepted for Docket by the NRC.
On February 25, 2008, the Duke Power COL Application to construct and operate a two unit Westinghouse AP1000 nuclear power plant at the William States Lee III site in Cherokee County, South Carolina, which was prepared by ENERCON, was accepted for docket by the NRC. The acceptance review was accomplished within the NRC’s target schedule of 60 days from application submittal.
On January 18, 2008, the NuStart COL Application to construct and operate a two unit Westinghouse AP1000 nuclear power plant at the Bellefonte site in Jackson County, Alabama, which was prepared by ENERCON, was accepted for docket by the NRC. The acceptance review was accomplished within the NRC’s target schedule of 60 days from when the NRC staff began their formal acceptance review.
Acceptance of a COL Application for docket means that it has passed the NRC’s Acceptance Review Process. In the Acceptance Review Process, the NRC staff conducts a completeness review to ensure that the applicant has submitted all of the information required by the applicable regulations in 10 CFR Part 52, such that the staff can begin its detailed technical review. For COL Applications, the staff utilizes Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.206, “Combined License Applications for Nuclear Power Plants (LWR Edition).” Within 30 days of an application passing the Acceptance Review, the NRC issues a schedule for detailed technical review of the application.
March 2008: NuStart COL Application Prepared by ENERCON Submitted to the NRC
On February 27, 2008, the NuStart COL Application to construct and operate a General Electric ESBWR nuclear power plant at the Grand Gulf site near Port Gibson, Mississippi, which was prepared by ENERCON, was submitted to the NRC.
Upon submittal, the application entered the NRC’s Acceptance Review Process. In the Acceptance Review Process, the NRC staff conducts a completeness review to ensure that the applicant has submitted all of the information required by the applicable regulations in 10 CFR Part 52, such that the staff can begin its detailed technical review. For COL Applications, the staff utilizes Regulatory Guide (RG) 1.206, “Combined License Applications for Nuclear Power Plants (LWR Edition).” Within 30 days of an application passing the Acceptance Review, the NRC issues a schedule for detailed technical review of the application.
March 2008: ENERCON Vice President Speaks at Waste Management 2008 Symposium
Bob Evans, ENERCON Vice President for New Plant Services, spoke at the Waste Management 2008 Symposium.
Mr. Evans spoke on how well the new 10 CFR Part 52 regulatory process for applications to construct and operate new nuclear power plants is working based on ENERCON’s experience to date in developing and submitting COL applications. The Symposium was held February 24-28 in Phoenix, Arizona.
February 2008: ENERCON Adds 15th Office in Baton Rouge
TULSA, Okla. – (February 27, 2008) – Enercon Services, Inc, (ENERCON) a Tulsa-based company has added its 15th office at 6300 Corporate Boulevard, Suite 100 in Baton Rouge, La. to provide engineering and construction services to power plant industries in the South.
The new office location is strategic to regional growth expectations with the company’s current nuclear power plant client base. The initial client focus for the Baton Rouge office will be Entergy’s plants in the South. ENERCON’s Allan Soni will manage the Baton Rouge office.
ENERCON is a diversified energy consulting company offering engineering, environmental and management services. With clients including well over 70 percent of the country’s nuclear power plants, the Department of Energy and many Fortune 500 companies, ENERCON delivers innovative solutions to energy and process industries.
CONTACT:
Public Relations Consult to ENERCON
Peggy Striegel
800 663 1136 x 11
peggy@striegela.comFebruary 2008: ENERCON Awarded Contract with Exelon, 17 existing nuclear power plants to benefit from ENERCON’s design and engineering services
TULSA, Okla. – (February 18, 2008) – Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON), headquartered in Tulsa, Okla., has been awarded an engineering and services contract for Exelon Nuclear who operates the largest fleet of commercial nuclear energy plants in the U.S. and third largest in the world.
This Blanket Engineering of Choice (EOC) Contract is issued to cover
contracted nuclear safety-related and non-safety-related engineering and
design services for Exelon's nuclear generating stations. This will include
scope-of-work packages for both East and West Nuclear Projects on an ‘as
required’ basis.ENERCON’s Vice President of Business Development, Art Woods said, "This is one of the most significant accomplishments for ENERCON in recent years. We have worked very hard to develop an organization capable of supporting the major nuclear plant fleet owner/operators with full scope engineering services. This is a testament to that effort."
Exelon’s Senior Vice President of Engineering and Technical Services, Amir Shahkarami said; “ENERCON will perform services for all Exelon fleet plants in the East and West as well as our corporate offices in Cantera, Illinois and Kennet Square, Pennsylvania. Exelon welcomes ENERCON to their select group of premium engineering services suppliers.”
ENERCON is a diversified energy consulting company offering engineering, environmental and management services. ENERCON is an employee owned company of over 600 people headquartered in Tulsa, with 15 offices nationwide. ENERCON’s clients include over 70 percent of the nuclear power plants in the U.S., several utilities overseas, the Department of Energy, and many Fortune 500 companies.
Exelon Nuclear is headquartered in Warrenville, Ill., and is a business unit of Exelon Corporation. It operates the largest nuclear fleet in the nation and the third largest fleet in the world. Exelon’s ten stations – with 17 reactors – represent approximately 20 percent of the U.S. nuclear industry’s power capacity. Exelon Corporation is one of the nation's largest electric utilities with approximately 5.4 million customers and more than $15 billion in annual revenues. The company has one of the industry's largest portfolios of electricity generation capacity, with a nationwide reach and strong positions in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Exelon distributes electricity to approximately 5.4 million customers in Illinois and Pennsylvania and natural gas to more than 480,000 customers in southeastern Pennsylvania. Exelon is headquartered in Chicago and trades on the NYSE under the ticker EXC.
CONTACT:
Public Relations Consult to ENERCON
Peggy Striegel
800 663 1136 x 11
peggy@striegela.comFebruary 2008: ENERCON and DZ Atlantic Awarded Strategic Alliance Contract with Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation
TULSA, Okla. – (February 15, 2008) -- Enercon Services, Inc, (ENERCON) a Tulsa-based company with 15 offices nationwide, and DZ Atlantic, a leading provider of maintenance, modification and specialty services to the power generation market, have been selected by Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation (WCNOC) to provide engineering and construction services for the Wolf Creek Generating Station.
The scope of supply related to projects includes design scoping, project management, project estimating, implementation planning, design engineering, drafting and field engineering. The alliance was designed to streamline the work authorization process and ensure a viable engineering support organization. The engineering site organization will be primarily supported from ENERCON’s engineering office in Kennesaw, Ga.
Vice President of Power Generation Services Carter Noland said, “This relationship with WCNOC is very welcome and will provide the foundation for long range planning and a stable resource assignment for Wolf Creek.”
ENERCON is a diversified energy consulting company offering engineering, environmental and management services. With clients including well over 70 percent of the country’s nuclear power plants, the Department of Energy and many Fortune 500 companies, ENERCON delivers innovative solutions to energy and process industries.
DZ Atlantic, part of Day & Zimmermann Power Services, provides a full spectrum of valve, maintenance and modification, radiological, condenser and staff augmentation services to the nuclear and fossil power generation markets. Established in 1974, DZ Atlantic is an international service provider, with work performed in Asia, Europe, Africa, South America, and throughout the United States.
Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation is owned by Great Plains Energy Inc's Kansas City Power & Light, Westar Energy Inc and Kansas Electric Power Cooperative Inc. Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating is operator.
CONTACT:
Public Relations Consult to ENERCON
Peggy Striegel
800 663 1136 x 11
peggy@striegela.comFebruary 2008: ENERCON Reorganization To Benefit New Nuclear Power Plant Construction, Larger Northeast division will strengthen all service areas
TULSA, Okla. - (February 13, 2008) - Enercon Services, Inc. (ENERCON) has announced a company-wide reorganization. The company is consolidating two power generation divisions, the Northeast Operations Division and the Plant Technical Services Division, in order to serve clients with an engineering organization, which is focused on operating plant services.
ENERCON’s Vice President of Power Generation Carter Noland said, “Operating plant services, especially engineering services in the nuclear industry, are now a heavily sought after market segment because of the inevitable road to the engineering and construction of new nuclear plants.
In response to this need, ENERCON will provide the industry with a stronger engineering organization than currently offered with these separate divisions.
Noland added, “Combining these divisions will immediately result in a stronger organization and will increase our depth in all engineering disciplines as well as project management in the Northeast. This will sustain our expansion and help take full advantage of these immediate opportunities. A larger division in the Northeast will also provide the depth to more effectively support our growing client base in all service areas.”
David Studley will run the new consolidated division as director of operations, with direct reports: Manager of Projects Dave Maseiro, Manager of Design Paul Hansen and Manager of New Nuclear Plant Engineering Shelley Kowkabany.
ENERCON is a diversified energy consulting company offering engineering, environmental and management services from 15 offices nationwide. With clients including well over 70 percent of the country’s nuclear power plants, the Department of Energy and many Fortune 500 companies, ENERCON, an employee owned company, delivers innovative solutions to energy and process industries.
CONTACT:
Public Relations Consult to ENERCON
Peggy Striegel
800 663 1136 x 11
peggy@striegela.com
