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A quarterly supplement

2nd Quarter 2006

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AAce TransportAcuren USA (formerly Canspec Group)AeromedAES Lynx EnterprisesAgriumAir LiquideAir Logistics of AlaskaAlaska Airlines CargoAlaska AnvilAlaska CoverallAlaska DreamsAlaska Interstate ConstructionAlaska Marine LinesAlaska Railroad Corp.Alaska Rubber & SupplyAlaska Steel Co.Alaska TelecomAlaska Tent & TarpAlaska TextilesAlaska Trucking AssociationAlaska West ExpressAlliance, TheAlpine-MeadowAmerican MarineArctic ControlsArctic FoundationsArctic Fox EnvironmentalArctic Slope Telephone Assoc. Co-op.Arctic StructuresArctic Wire Rope & SupplyASRC Energy Services

Engineering & TechnologyOperations & MaintenancePipeline Power & Communications

AutryRaynes Engineeringand Environmental Consultants

Avalon Development

B-FBadger ProductionsBaker HughesBombay Deluxe RestaurantBrooks Range SupplyBW TechnologiesCapital Office SystemsCarlile Transportation ServicesChiulista Camp ServicesComputing AlternativesCN AquatrainColvilleConocoPhillips AlaskaConstruction Machinery IndustrialCoremongersCrowley AlaskaCruz ConstructionDowland - Bach Corp.

Doyon DrillingDoyon LTDDoyon Universal ServicesDynamic Capital ManagementEngineered Fire and SafetyENSR AlaskaEpoch Well ServicesESS Support Services WorldwideEvergreen Helicopters of AlaskaFairweather Companies, TheFlowline AlaskaFriends of PetsFrontier Flying Service

G-MGreat Northern EngineeringGreat NorthwestHawk ConsultantsH.C. PriceHilton AnchorageHoladay-ParksHorizon Well LoggingHotel Captain CookHunter 3-DIndustrial Project ServicesInspirationsJackovich Industrial & Construction SupplyJEMS Real EstateJudy Patrick PhotographyKenai AviationKenworth AlaskaKuukpik Arctic CateringKuukpik/VeritasKuukpik - LCMFLasser Inc.LCMFLCMF - Barrow Village Response Team (VRT)Lounsbury & AssociatesLynden Air CargoLynden Air FreightLynden Inc.Lynden InternationalLynden LogisticsLynden TransportMapmakers of AlaskaMarathon OilMarketing SolutionsMayflower CateringMI SwacoMWHMRO Sales

N-PNabors Alaska DrillingNANA/Colt EngineeringNatco Canada

Nature Conservancy, TheNEI Fluid TechnologyNMS Employee LeasingNordic CalistaNorth Slope TelecomNorthern Air CargoNorthern Transportation Co.Offshore DiversOilfield ImprovementsOilfield TransportPacific Power ProductsPanalpinaPDC Harris GroupPeak Oilfield Service Co.PencoPerkins CoiePetroleum Equipment & ServicesPetrotechnical Resources of AlaskaPGS OnshorePipe Wranglers CanadaProComm AlaskaPrudhoe Bay Shop & StoragePTI Group

Q-ZQUADCORAE SystemsRain for RentRanes & Shine WeldingResidential MortgageSalt + Light CreativeScan HomeSchlumbergerSeekins FordSpenard Builders SupplySTEELFABSuperior Machine and Welding3M AlaskaTire Distribution SystemsTOTETotem Equipment & SupplyTrinity Inspection ServicesTubular Solutions AlaskaUAA Department of EngineeringUdelhoven Oilfield Systems ServicesUnique MachineUnitechUnivar USAUsibelliU.S. Bearings and DrivesVECOWelding ServicesWesternGecoWiggy's-AlaskaWSI-Total SafetyXTO Energy

Companies involved in Alaska and northern Canada’s oil and gas industry

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The monthly Petroleum Directory from Petroleum News isno more.We have replaced that newsprint publication withthis quarterly full color, slick magazine.

Other changes include the addition of a historical feature(inside the yellow page listings in the center of the magazine),a feature devoted to the history behind oil and gas discoveriesin Alaska and northern Canada,and a column about peoplewho have left Alaska and northern Canada’s oil patch for partsunknown.

Company news stories and briefs,Q&A company profiles,photos from companies doing business in Alaska and northernCanada,and the directory listings are also included,as theyhave been in the past.

The purpose of the directory is to say thankyou to Petroleum News advertisers for supportingour weekly newspaper. Most of the service andsupply companies doing business in Alaska andnorthern Canada are included,which makes thismagazine a valuable publication for oil and gascompanies doing business in northern NorthAmerica.

Happy reading,

Kay Cashman

PETROLEUM DIRECTORYSecond quarter 2006

The Petroleum Directory is aspecial quarterly marketing

publication of Petroleum News,which is owned by Petroleum

Newspapers of Alaska LLC. Thedirectory is devoted to promot-

ing the organizations thatadvertise on a regular basis

in Petroleum News.

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KAY CASHMANPublisher

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ROSE RAGSDALEContract Writer

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COMPANY NEWS

8 Northern Air Cargo soldPacific Northwest holding company will continue operation with samemanagement team, plans fleet renewal

9 M-I SWACO acquires Epcon Offshore

10 Carlile in growth mode

38 Northern Air Cargo adds Anna Sattler to team

38 Baker Hughes acquires Nova Technology

38 Bombay Deluxe gets raves from Anchorage Press

PHOTO FEATURE

44 Pad, pipelines complete at CD3

Q&A COMPANY PROFILES

6 PRA offers superior geoscience, engineering, project managementSixty-eight-member professional teamto celebrate PRA’s ninth anniversary advising Alaska’s petroleum industry

11 Bright future forecastfor Arctic StructuresFrom post offices to modern living facilities, Palmer-based manufacturingplant constructs modulars to meetdiverse client needs

40 Hepworth Agency opens doorsEntrepreneur puts 30 years’ experienceto work helping Outside companies gainfoothold in Alaska

44 Innovative heating solutions are Totem Equipment & Supply’s specialtyTotem Equipment & Supply’s manufacturing, sales and rentals growth includes expansion intoKorean and Russian markets

TEN YEARS AGO IN…..

15 Hess bails out

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO…..

42 Mapco’s Birkinshaw switches to fly-fishing, swimming outdoors

42 Simmons growing grapes in southern Oregon

WHAT’S IN A NAME

4 Prudhoe Bay: Perfunctory christeningof field in 1968 obscures 142-year origin of name

CONTENTS


WHAT’S IN A NAME?Stories behind the naming

of northern discoveries

Prudhoe Bay: Perfunctory christening of fieldin 1968 obscures 142-year origin of name

By ROSE RAGSDALEFor Petroleum Directory

Explorers and adventurers from theorigins of human history have claimedthe privilege of naming discoveries. Sotoo have geologists and geophysicistsclaimed the honor of naming theprospects, wells and fields that populatethe chronicle of oil and gas explorationin Alaska.

Some names sprang from inspiration,some stemmed from observation and yetothers grew out ofdesperation. But forthe modern-dayexplorers whomapped Alaska’s oilpatch, the naming ofkey places and pro-jects along the wayreflects a time-hon-ored industry tradi-tion.

Many of thenames came fromgeographic features,and some of thesewere christened byU.S. GeologicalSurvey geologistswho applied themonikers as theymapped the area,according to retiredAlaska geologist GilMull.

USGS bench-marks along theSagavanirktok River on Alaska’s NorthSlope, for example, were given women’snames, such as “Susie” and “Nora,” andsome of the early exploration wells onthe Slope were named after these bench-marks, Mull said in a recent interview.

Atlantic Richfield Co. christened oneof its first exploratory wells on the cen-tral North Slope “Susie” in the mid-1960s.“Susie” turned out to be a dry hole.

“Whether the geologists named the

benchmarks after girlfriends, wives orwhoever they happened to spend theweekend with in the cathouse inFairbanks, we’ll never know,” laughedMull.

Proximity figures in oil giant’s nameThe stories behind many names, how-

ever, have not been lost to history. HowAlaska’s giant oil field, Prudhoe Bay, gotits name is one such story.

Obviously, the oil field was namedafter the nearest geographic feature,Prudhoe Bay.

But the reason the field is calledPrudhoe Bay is because ARCO’s discov-ery well was dubbed Prudhoe Bay StateWell No. 2 and it was drilled a one to oneand a half miles from the actual bay, Mullsaid.

“In correspondence, we would referto a structure or feature by the nearestgeographic landmark,” Mull recalled.

Most of the Prudhoe Bay oil field isonshore, but part of it extended offshoreunder the bay, he added.

Harry Jamison, district manager forARCO’s exploration program at the time,said Prudhoe Bay was the most promi-nent geographic feature nearby.

“There’s not much on that coastal ter-rain to choose from,” observed Jamison,also now retired.

“Calling the field Prudhoe Bay proba-bly resulted from a consensus betweenJohn Sweet and me,” he added. Sweetwas ARCO’s exploration manager whenthe field was discovered.

Geogolist Gil Mull,above, during thePrudhoe disvoveryyears, and below, athis office these days

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Brits play early role in choiceStill, how did Prudhoe Bay, itself, get

its name?That’s another story, said Mull.British explorer Sir John Franklin,

looking for the Northwest Passage,named the bay after a classmate in 1826,he said.

Franklin traversed the northeasterncoast of Alaska, traveling west from themouth of the Mackenzie River in the1820s. Just west of Prudhoe Bay, Franklingave up on a plan to rendezvous withCapt. Frederick W. Beechy of the RoyalNavy in Barrow and returned to Canada.

During the trip he christened quite afew Alaska landmarks after his friendsand acquaintances.These includedPrudhoe Bay, which he named afterAlgernon Percy, fourth Baron of Prudhoe,who also was the last Duke ofNorthumberland.

Percy served with Franklin in theRoyal Navy when both men wereteenagers. His titles died with him in1865.

Franklin also named other BeaufortSea landmarks, including Flaxman Island,

Foggy Island, Demarcation Point andBeechy Point.

On a subsequent voyage in the 1840s,

the ill-fated Franklin got lost and died,along with his crew, after his shipbecame mired in Arctic pack ice.

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PRA offers superior geoscience,engineering, project management

Sixty-eight-member professional team to celebrate PRA’s ninth anniversary advising Alaska’s petroleum industry

Q.What do you most want people toknow about your company?

A. PRA is Alaska’s premier oil and gasconsulting company. Our professionalstaff includes more than 60 of the mostcompetent, experienced oil and gas pro-fessionals in the Alaska E&P business.Weare known for our technical and ethicalexcellence. PRA provides integratedteams or individuals to help clientsaddress the challenges of exploring anddeveloping oil and gas in all of Alaska’sbasins.

Q.Whereis your com-pany locat-ed?

A. Ouroffices are at 3601 C Street, Suite 822,Anchorage,AK 99503.

Q.When was the company founded,who founded it, and what was its origi-nal name?

A. PRA was founded in 1997 by TomWalsh, Chet Paris, Chantal Walsh, BobRavn and Doug Dickey. It is an indepen-dent Alaska-owned corporation.

Q.Who heads up your company andwho is on its senior management team?

A.The two managing partners are TomWalsh and Chris Livesey.

Q.What is the PRA’s primary busi-ness sector? What services does the com-pany offer?

A. Our primary business sector is oiland gas exploration and development.Weoffer geoscience, engineering, projectmanagement, and management consult-ing services.To learn more about PRA’scapabilities, we invite people to visit ourWeb site (www.petroak.com) or contactTom Walsh or Chris Livesey, managingpartners, at (907) 272-1232.

Q.Who are the company’s mainclients?

A. PRA has master service agreementsto provide technical staff for short or

long-term projects with most of the oiland gas companies active in Alaska, aswell as several state and federal govern-ment agencies and Native corporations.Master service agreements, MSA, are con-

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Chris Livesey, Ph.D., pictured below, and Tom Walsh, above, are co-owners of PRA and contributed tothis company profile.

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tracts between client companies and ven-dors to provide specified services to theclient — in our case technical profession-al consultants or contractors.With anMSA in place, the client has the flexibilityto acquire temporary technical profes-sional assistance with a one-page workorder.

Q. How many employees does yourcompany have?

A.We have 68 employees in Alaska.

Q. Describe your essential equipmentin general terms.

A.We have a computer network andapplications to perform reservoir geo-science and commercial modeling andrisk analysis.We also have an extensivewell log database.

Q. Is your company expanding anyof its operations?

A.We have been expanding steadilysince 1997 in terms of number ofemployees and diversity of skills offered.

Q.What is your company’s mainstrength, i.e., its edge over the competi-tion?

A. Our strength is the knowledge andskill of our employees. Most of our tech-nical professionals have 20-30 years’experience in the Alaska oil and gas busi-ness, and we have expertise ranging fromnew basin geologic evaluation to produc-tion and transportation issues.

Q.What new markets, clients and/orprojects did your company attract inthe last year?

A. PRA has added several new clientsover the past year, including two mega-major oil and gas companies and twoindependents.We pride ourselves on ourability to help new players come up tospeed on Alaska-specific oil and gasissues, as well as helping the major pro-ducers maximize production frommature fields.We have created a databaseof the available digital well log data fromexploration and production wells acrossthe state, and two independent E&P com-panies have recently purchased the fulldataset to support their technical evalua-tion efforts.

Q. Has the company invested in anynew technology in the last two years?

A.We have invested significantly in ourwell log database, providing access tomuch-needed oil and gas well informationacross the state.

Q.What is the most challenging jobthe company has undertaken?

A.We were contracted by the State ofAlaska to study North Slope productionfacility access issues, investigating oppor-tunities for non-facility owners to share inthe utilization and operating costs of exist-ing production facilities at the GreaterKuparuk and Greater Prudhoe Bay areas.This was a complicated and divisive issuewhich required an understanding of thetechnical and commercial issues, alongwith patience and diplomacy.

Q.What are the biggest obstacles tocompleting work the company under-takes?

A.The ever-changing business climateassociated with the oil and gas businessmakes it challenging to maintain a steadybase of quality technical professionals.

Q.What do you see as your company’sbiggest challenge in the next five years?

A.Attracting and retaining people in ahigh oil-price market.We have a very flexi-ble and generous compensation packagethat has helped to attract and retain keypeople through the years.

Q.What do you see as future trends oropportunities for your company?

A.The eventual sanctioning of a gaspipeline to deliver North Slope natural gasto market will have profound effects onthe oil and gas business, and we expect tosee significant growth in the need fortechnical professionals in the upstreamand downsteam sectors.The need forexperienced contractors is growing alongwith the activity level (spending), primari-ly because it provides flexibility to boththe client and the contract professional.

Q.What is the most humorous storyfrom your company’s years in the busi-ness in Alaska?

A.A very heated argument once tookplace between two of the original part-ners at a downtown Anchorage restaurantduring a busy lunch hour.The outcomehad very positive results for the company,but not so for the restaurant, which wentout of business shortly thereafter. Itsdemise, we were told, could have beenunrelated.

Q. Does your company have ananniversary or other landmark eventcoming up? If so, describe.

A.We are celebrating our ninth anniver-sary by hosting the Thursday night recep-tion at the Petroleum Club of Anchorageon April 13.Y’all come to help us cele-brate.

Q.What is the average length of timeemployees work for the company? Areyou hiring for any positions?

A. It’s about four years and growing.Weare always in the market for qualified tech-nical professionals who can bring value toour clients.

Q.What is your company’s safetyrecord?

A. Our safety record is perfect.We havehad no Workman’s Comp claims, and nolost time accidents in seven years, withover 300,000 man-hours worked.

Q. Does your company maintain aWeb site?

A.Yes we do. It is www.petroak.com.

Chantal Walsh is one of PRA’s certified profession-al engineers

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Northern Air Cargo soldPacific Northwest holding company will continue operation with same

management team, plans fleet renewal

By STEVE SUTHERLINFor Petroleum Directory

Northern Air Cargo and its subsidiarieshave been sold to Saltchuk Resources, aprivately owned holding company basedin the Pacific Northwest. Under terms ofthe sale, Saltchuk acquired 100 percentof Northern Air Cargo Inc., Northern AirMaintenance Services Inc. and NacLinkInc.

Northern Air Cargo operates a fleet offour jet and turbine aircraft and fiveDouglas DC-6 workhorse aircraft.The

company employs280 people, and hasannual revenues inexcess of $50 mil-lion.

Northern AirCargo was foundedin 1956 by Robert“Bobby” Sholton andMaurice Carlsonwith a pair of C-82“Flying Boxcars,” asan all-cargo airlineto serve Alaska’swidespread rural communities.The C-82swere workhorse aircraft that served thecompany until 1982, joined in 1969 byDC-6 aircraft.The company added 727

cargo jets to its fleet in 1991.Northern Air Cargo has operated

under the guidance of the Sholton familyfor 50 years.

In separate but related transactions,Saltchuk also purchased the Sholton fami-ly’s Fairbanks airport facility and support-ing ground equipment as well as theremaining assets of Northern Air Fuel.

Aircraft fleet renewal plannedThe company said it has plans under

way to immediately begin an aircraft fleetrenewal program, to expand its charteringand maintenance operations, and to growits freight forwarding operations.A compa-ny source told Petroleum News March 27that Northern Air Cargo will take deliveryof its first Boeing 737-200 cargo aircraft inJanuary 2007.The versatile 737-200 haslong been a workhorse for cargo andfreight operations in Alaska.The planescan be operated with a two-person flightcrew, and can be fitted with gravel kits toserve locations with unpaved runways.

Northern Air Cargo will continue tooperate as an independent business guid-ed by the same management team. BillFowler, currently COO, will become thecompany’s CEO.A new CFO, Eric VanAndel, is being transferred from Saltchuk’sSeattle office.A new COO will be namedsoon, the company said.

Rita Sholton, who has served as chair-man of Northern Air Cargo for more than20 years, has been elected chairman emer-itus.An advisory board will be formed toassist in the stewardship of the company.Current CEO Mary Sholton Witte hasagreed to serve on Northern Air Cargo’sadvisory board.

According to Sholton, and SholtonWitte, the sale ends a long search to find

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HOUSTONM-I SWACO acquires Epcon Offshore

Houston,Texas, based MI-SWACO announced Feb. 23 itsacquisition of a Norwegian company, Epcon Offshore AS.MI-SWACO supplies drilling and completion fluids; produc-tion chemicals; and waste management services to theworldwide oil industry. Epcon Offshore manufactures pro-prietary technology to optimize the removal of hydrocar-bons from produced water.

“The acquisition of Epcon Offshore provides us anavenue into the produced water treatment business, whichwe recognize as one of the industry’s most promising mar-kets going forward,” said Larry Barker, MI-SWACO’s seniorvice president of drilling waste management.“This is a nat-ural extension of our drilling waste management businessand we are confident that the highly talented personneland the innovative, cost-effective technology EpconOffshore delivers, will position us for significant growthopportunities.”

According to an MI-SWACO press release, a number ofmajor operators in the North Sea, Latin America and theMiddle East use Epcon Offshore’s compact flotation unit tooptimize the separation of produced water.The patentedunit has a smaller footprint and weight than conventionalseparation units, thus “making it ideal for upgrading exist-ing water treatment facilities facing challenges meetingincreasing waste volumes and more-stringent dischargeregulations,” according to the release.

And Epcon Offshore sees the MI-SWACO takeover as apositive move.

“It has been of major importance for the owners to finda well-regarded, international buyer that is able to developthe potential of the company to the benefit of the industryand the employees,” said Torben Moltke-Leth, former chair-man of Epcon Offshore, on behalf of the previous compa-ny owners.

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an owner that has a passionfor serving Alaska, and under-stands the unique challengesof the company’s marketplace.Northern Air Cargo servesmore than 50 locations inAlaska with scheduled andcharter services.

Saltchuk has history of Alaska marine transportation

Saltchuk Resources has ahistory of Alaska experience inmarine transportation services.Its companies include fuel dis-tribution, logistics, and hospi-tality industries located inWashington, Puerto Rico, andHawaii.Through its sub-sidiaries, Saltchuk operatesTotem Ocean Trailer express,

which sails container shipsbetween Tacoma andAnchorage, and Foss Maritime,a Seattle-based tug and bargeoperator.The company has4,500 employees worldwide.

Northern Air Cargo has ahistory of oilfield support onAlaska’s North Slope, providingair cargo service forConocoPhillips and AnadarkoPetroleum at the Alpine pro-ject, which gets much of itssupplies by air.With potentialoil exploration in the ArcticNational Wildlife Refuge and inroadless areas of the NationalPetroleum Reserve-Alaska,there could well be more oilindustry business forNorthern Air Cargo in thefuture.

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By STEVE SUTHERLINFor Petroleum Directory

Carlile Transportation Systems hasacquired the assets of Keytrans Inc., anAlaska-based transportation companyserving Alaska and the Pacific Northwestfor 30 years, the company said in arecent statement.With the addition ofKeytrans, Carlile said, its transportationsystem network will be enhancedthrough:

• Greater freight tracking visibility andreporting tools via the Internet(www.carlile.biz);

• Nine terminals throughout Alaska,Canada and the continental UnitedStates;

• Increased customer service —Carlile’s employee base has grown to 535employees company-wide; and

• Equipment and infrastructure expan-sion with a fleet of 200 trucks and 1,500trailers.

Keytrans’ employees, service commit-ments, rates and systems will be fullyintegrated into the Carlile system ensur-ing a smooth transition for all customers,the company said, adding that all freightmoves will be invoiced by Carlile, effec-tive Feb. 28.

Other Keystone companies related towarehousing and other business are notpart of the transaction and will continueto operate as they have in the past.

Port of Tacoma operations expandedAs part of Carlile’s 25th anniversary

celebration during 2006, the companyhas also expanded its operations at thePort of Tacoma with the constructionand grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art terminal at 2301 Taylor Way.

Four times the size of the company’sprevious terminal in Federal Way,Wash.,the Tacoma Carlile Port Facility consistsof 50,000 square feet of cross-dock and14,000 square feet of office space on a16-acre tract of land.The port terminal issituated on the Hylebos Waterway and itfeatures both rail and water access.The80-door cross-dock allows trucks to deliv-

er freight on one side and load up on theother.

Carlile’s secured warehouse andcross-dock facility is equipped withsome of the latest technologicaladvances in security, the company said.The digital security network of 80 cam-eras boasts over two terabytes of stor-age. Physical access to the terminal islimited by computer-controlled doorsand gates fitted with proximity card sen-sors.

Communications is an integral part oflogistics and the terminal has the mostextensive network in Carlile’s system.Thirty-two miles of Ethernet and fiberoptic cable in the office, warehouse andyard connects more than 50 worksta-tions and servers to the corporate net-work which spans western North

America, from Houston,Texas toPrudhoe Bay,Alaska.

Wireless networking throughout theterminal, combined with wireless hand-held computers and printers, will enablea new generation of logistics applica-tions, Carlile said.

Carlile has Qualcom satellite unitsCarlile was the first carrier in the state

of Alaska to have Qualcom satellite unitsfor instant communications and shipmenttracking, the company said.The systemwas obtained to provide high securitymoves for the military, but it also acts asanother safety net for trucks traveling onthe Dalton Highway to the North Slope.

Carlile is an Alaska company withinternational reach. Founded in 1980 bybrothers John and Harry McDonald,Carlile has grown from two tractors toone of Alaska’s largest trucking compa-nies.The founders grew up working fortheir father’s tugboat business in Seward,Alaska.

Carlile Transportation Systems is basedin Anchorage. Of its 535 people, 110 areemployed at the Tacoma location.

Carlile terminals serve Alaska fromAnchorage, Fairbanks, Kenai, Kodiak,Prudhoe Bay/Deadhorse, Seward, Seattle,Houston and Edmonton,Alberta.


Carlile in growth modeKeytrans deal boosts transportation system network; opens

new, state-of-the-art terminal at Port of Tacoma

As part of Carlile’s 25th anniversary celebration during 2006, the company has also expanded its oper-ations at the Port of Tacoma with the construction and grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art termi-nal at 2301 Taylor Way.

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Four times the size of the company’sprevious terminal in Federal Way,

Wash., the Tacoma Carlile PortFacility consists of 50,000 square feetof cross-dock and 14,000 square feetof office space on a 16-acre tract of

land.The port terminal is situated onthe Hylebos Waterway and it features

both rail and water access.


Bright future forecast for Arctic StructuresFrom post offices to modern living facilities, Palmer-based manufacturing plant constructs modulars

to meet diverse client needsQ.Where is Arctic Structures located?

A.The main office is located inAnchorage,where we maintain a completestaff of estimators,project managers andsales managers.Our manufacturing facilityand rental fleet are located in Palmer,Alaska.

Arctic Structures also operates a man-camp facility that once housed ExxonValdez oil spill cleanup workers and is nowprimarily home to contractors for AlyeskaPipeline Service Co. and other contractorson projects in the area.

The company provides contractor hous-ing for the missile defense project in Delta,Alaska, in our 364-bed dormitory, completewith recreation,kitchen and dining facili-ties.This camp was built in our Palmermanufacturing facility in 2002 and contin-ues to operate as needed.

We also own and operate the KeystoneHotel in Valdez,Alaska.This facility operatesseasonally during summer and is an afford-able hotel conveniently located in theheart of Valdez, a five-minute walkfrom the ferry terminal.

Q.When was the company found-ed and who founded it?

A.Harry Pursell founded ArcticStructures in 1963 and it has remained afamily-owned and operated company,com-pleting thousands of projects throughoutAlaska.We’re proud of our longevity in the

state despite economic ups and downsthrough the years.Arctic Structures hasgrown into a multi-faceted,diversified com-pany with a variety of products and ser-vices to offer.

Q.Who heads up Arctic Structures andwho are the company’s key people?

A.Currently ArcticStructures is man-aged by two ofHarry Pursell’sdaughters,RayGipson (generalmanager) and

Raoul Pursell (rental operations manager),who both grew up in the business.ArcticStructures now qualifies as a woman-

owned business.Wehave several long-term estimators andmanagers who’vebeen with the com-pany more than 25years, including GlenSinclair and RobertThoma.Tom Rickardis a more recentaddition to the team,heading up themetal building divi-sion with more than30 years experience.

Don Roberts is manu-facturing superintendent.He was originallyhired as a carpenter in 1998 and has sinceworked his way up through the company.Hidefumi Kono,who manages our ValdezOperations,has been with us since 1993.

Q.What is the company’s primary busi-ness sector? What services does the compa-ny offer?

A.Arctic Structures specializes in modu-lar buildings both for lease and sale. In thePalmer facility we can design and constructliterally any configuration of modular build-ings from self-contained bathroom units tooffice complexes to full-scale camps withkitchen/dining and dormitory facilities.

In addition we operate a rental fleet con-sisting mostly of portable office units rang-ing from an 8 by 16 single room to 14 by56 five-room units, some with bathroomsand double-wide or triple-wide complexes.The fleet also contains self-contained bath-room units and camp facilities.

Arctic Structures also specializes in pre-engineered metal buildings.With 40 yearsof experience we are able to supply anderect buildings in remote conditions to fitany application — from warehouses tomaintenance facilities to office buildings.

Arctic Structures provides housing forcontractors for the missile defense projectin Delta,Alaska in our 364-bed dormitorycomplete with recreation,kitchen and din-ing facilities.This camp was built in ourPalmer manufacturing facility in 2002 andcontinues to operate as needed.

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Q.Who are the company’smain clients?

A.We have a broad clientbase including the major Alaskaoil companies,governmentagencies,mining, fishing,variousutility companies and many pri-vate contractors.

Q.How many employeesdoes Arctic Structures have?How many in each of its loca-tions?

A.The Anchorage officemaintains a full-time staff ofseven,and our production facili-ty ranges from 15 to about 50employees depending on cur-rent projects.Our Valdez opera-tions employ about 12 peopleyear round and as many as 30 in the sum-mer months.

Q.Describe your essential facilities ingeneral terms.

A.The Palmer manufacturing facility con-sists of a 60,000-square foot shop specifical-ly laid out with overhead cranes to efficient-ly construct modular buildings.

Q.What is Arctic Structures’mainstrength, i.e. its edge over the competition?

A.Arctic Structures is known as thelargest,most prestigious local manufacturerof modular buildings for both temporaryand permanent use as office buildings,con-struction camps, industrial facilities, schools,classrooms and housing.All of our buildingsare constructed in Alaska and are built towithstand the state’s harsh environment.Our modulars have worked well with thelogistical difficulties of reaching remote oiland mining industry locations.Fortunately,our knowledgeable crew has many years ofexperience in setting up these buildingsunder extreme conditions.Because thebuildings are constructed locally,we alsohave the edge in meeting very short time-lines.Another plus is eliminating freightcosts associated with bringing facilities infrom other states.

Our rental fleet is designed to withstandthe Alaska terrain; these units are all builtlocally and are consistently well maintained.We own a fleet of over 120 units consistingprimarily of office trailers.Also included inthe rental fleet are break room trailers, self-contained bath units,kitchens,water and

waste-water storage units,dormitories andwarehouse trailers.We offer monthly leaserates with reductions based on three, six,12or 24-month lease commitments.

We provide delivery and set-up of ourunits making it very convenient for a con-tractor starting up a new job site.All trailershave electric heat, lights, telephone and arecomfortable and attractive;most are in newcondition and built within the last fiveyears.We are continually manufacturingnew trailers to add to our fleet and accom-modate our clients.

Q.What new markets, clients and/orprojects did Arctic Structures attract in thelast year?

A. In the last year we constructed a mod-ular dining facility for Fort Richardson,emergency living quarters forConocoPhillips, living quarters for theAlaska Department of Transportation atMontana Creek,an office complex for theUSDA at the Kenai Lake Work Center, and a30 by 86 metal building at Fort Wainwright,to name a few.

Q.What is the most challenging job thecompany has undertaken?

A.We have completed several challeng-ing projects including the following:

• Construction of a 50,000-square foot,414-bed,Delta Missile Defense camp in2002 with a very short construction time-line ;

• A 160-bed camp with a 100-bed addi-tion used as permanent living quarterswhich we designed,built, and installed forConocoPhillips at Alpine;

• A three-story 75-bed perma-nent living quarters for BP atNorthstar;

• Four modular post officesfor Wales,Lower Kalskag,Marshall, and Deering,Alaska.

Metal building projectsinclude:

• ConocoPhillips Alpine ware-house shop and incineratorbuildings 16,000 and 3,500square feet;

• Mapco Lynx cargo portfacility consisting of three build-ings totaling 100,000 square feet;and

• BP equipment shelters —five buildings totaling 14,000square feet.

Q.What are the biggest obsta-cles to completing work the

company undertakes?

A.Generally the biggest obstacles involveweather,particularly when undertakingNorth Slope projects. Set-up crews cansometimes be delayed for days due tostorms and cold temperatures.Anotherobstacle has to be obtaining specialty mate-rials in a timely fashion from out of state.Delays on materials can affect completiondates and extra time is often spent ensuringmaterials are here when needed.

Q.What do you see as future trends oropportunities for Arctic Structures?

A.Arctic Structures has grown immense-ly over the years and has great potential forfuture growth,particularly with the gas lineand other future oil production projects.

Q.Does Arctic Structures have ananniversary or other landmark eve com-ing up?

A.The founder of Arctic Structures,HarryPursell, celebrates his 80th birthday thisyear;he is proud to still be involved in thecompany he started over 40 years ago.

Q.Does Arctic Structures maintain aWeb site?

A.We encourage readers to visit ourwebsite at www.arcticstructures.com.Information on the Keystone Hotel can befound at www.keystonehotel.com.

Editor’s note: Ray Gipson, generalmanager, provided information for thisarticle.

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Air Passenger/Charter & Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Arctic Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Arctic Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Aviation Fuel Sales/Bulk Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Buildings – Lease Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Buildings – Modular . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Camps, Catering & Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Cellular Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Chemicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Chemical Analytical Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Civil & Hazardous Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Computer Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Construction Equipment & Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Construction Project Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Contractors - General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Contractors - Pipeline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Corrosion Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Drilling & Well Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Drug Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Employee Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Employment Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Energy Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Engineering Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Environmental Engineering & Consulting . . . . . . . . . .22Environmental Response & Cleanup . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Environmental Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Equipment & Heavy Hauling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Equipment Sales/Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Expeditor/Clerk Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Fertilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Freight/Shipping & Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Fueling Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25General Oilfield Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Geophysical & Geological Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Health Care Professionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Helicopter Contract/Charter Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Hoses, Hydraulic & Industrial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Industrial Gases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Industrial Parts & Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Information Technology Consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Inspection Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Instrumentation Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Laboratory Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Legal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Lodging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Logistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Machining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Management Consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Marine Propulsion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Marine Services & Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Mat Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Mechanical & Electrical Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Medical Facilities & Emergency Response . . . . . . . . . .30Medical Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Meetings & Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Metal Distributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Movers/Relocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Mud & Mud Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Office Furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Oilfield Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Pipe, Fittings & Thread Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Pipeline Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Power Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Process Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Procurement Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Production Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Recycling Waste Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Rigging Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Right of Way Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Safety Equipment & Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Seismic & Geophysical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Shops/Storage Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Soil Stabilization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Space Design/Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33Steel Fabrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Steel Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Surveying & Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Tank Fabrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Telephone Equipment & Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Temporary Placement Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Tire Sales & Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Underwater NDT & Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Underwater Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Vehicle Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Vehicle Sales/Rental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Welding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Weld Repairs/Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Wire Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

OIL COMPANIESOperators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Categories in this directory

Company listingsAir Passenger/Charter & Support

Air Logistics of Alaska1915 Donald Ave.Fairbanks, AK 99701Phone: (907) 452-1197Fax: (907) 452-4539Contact: Dave ScarbroughPhone: Anchorage: (907) 248-3335Email: [email protected] contract and charter services.

Evergreen Helicopters of Alaska1936 Merrill Field DriveAnchorage, AK 99501Contact: Joy Journeay, director of contractsPhone: (907) 257-1519Fax: (907) 257-1590Email: [email protected]: Mike Roddy, director, marketingPhone: (907) 257-1525Email: [email protected] office: (907) 443-5334Airlines office: (907) 257-1500Web site: evergreenaviation.comEvergreen’s diverse fleet has provided award-winning safety to Alaskans since 1960 in petro-

leum exploration & production, firefighting,forestry, construction, search & rescue, cargotransport, and utility transmission.

Frontier Flying Service 5245 Airport Industrial WayFairbanks, AK 99709Contact: Craig Kenmonth, general managerPhone: (907) 474-1739Fax: (907) 450-7271Email: [email protected] site: www.frontierflying.com

Kenai AviationP.O. Box 46Kenai, AK 99611Contact: Bob or Jim BielefeldPhone: (907) 283-4124Phone: (800) 478-4124 (within Alaska)Fax: (907) 283-5267Email: [email protected] taxi services provided since 1961 state wide,mostly Cook Inlet. Single engine and twinBonanza.

LyndenAlaska Marine LinesAlaska Railbelt Marine

Alaska West ExpressLynden Air CargoLynden Air FreightLynden InternationalLynden LogisticsLynden Transport6441 S. Airpark Pl.Anchorage, AK 99502Contact: Jeanine St. JohnPhone: (907) 245-1544Fax: (907) 245-1744Email: [email protected] combined scope of the Lynden companiesincludes truckload and less-than-truckloadhighway connections, scheduled barges, inter-modal bulk chemical hauls, scheduled andchartered air freighters, domestic and interna-tional air forwarding and international sea for-warding services.

Northern Air Cargo3900 W. International Airport Rd. Anchorage, AK 99502Contact: Mark Liland, acct. mgr. Anch./PrudhoeBayPhone: (907) 249-5149Fax: (907) 249-5194Email: [email protected]


Web site: www.nac.aeroServing the aviation needs of rural Alaska foralmost 50 years, NAC is the states largest allcargo carrier moving nearly 100 million poundsof cargo on scheduled flights to 17 of Alaska’sbusiest airports. NAC’s fleet of DC-6, B-727, andATR-42 aircraft are available for charters toremote sites and flag stops to 44 additionalcommunities.

Architecture

Kuukpik - LCMF139 E. 51st Ave.Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Richard Rearick, architectural mgr.Contact: Derek Howard, survey mgr.Contact: Wiley Wilhelm, engineering mgr.Phone: (907) 273-1830Fax: (907) 273-1831Email: [email protected] Offices:Barrow: (907) 852-8212Email: [email protected]: (907) 670-4739Email: [email protected] specialized architectural and engineeringdesign for all structures; water/sewer, fuel andtransportation systems design; contractor sup-port surveying and permitting for oil and gasdevelopment; dredging operations, remotesite land and hydrographic surveying.

Arctic Engineering

ASRC Energy Services3900 C St., Ste. 701Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Jack Laasch, exec. vp strategic dev.and external affairsPhone: (907) 339-6200Fax: (907) 339-6212Email: [email protected] site: www.asrcenergy.comOil and gas services, engineering, construction,operations, maintenance, pipeline constructionand maintenance, project management, geo-logical and geophysical, drilling and comple-tion engineering, well stimulation, explorationservices.

ASRC Energy Services – Engineering andTechnology3900 C St.Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: John Lewis, vp operationsPhone: (907) 339-6200Fax: (907) 339-6212Email: [email protected] site: www.asrcenergy.comDrilling and completion engineering, well stim-ulation, facilities engineering, upstream explo-ration and production services, geological andgeophysical services, automation, electrical andinstrumentation, platform renovation and con-struction.

Great Northern Engineering137 E. Arctic Ave.Palmer, AK 99645Contact: John H. Riggs, general mgr.Phone: (907) 745-6988Fax: (907) 745-0591Email: [email protected]: www.greatnorthernengineering.comAnchorage office: 561-0200

Kenai office: 283-5199Great Northern Engineering (GNE) is a full-ser-vice engineering firm specializing in industrialpower and petro-chemical engineering.Complete engineering services in mechanical,electrical, civil, structural, rotating equipment,and corrosion engineering. Consulting servicesin project design, preparation of project docu-ments, bid assistance, project management,cost estimating and inspection services.

Arctic Gear

Wiggy’s-Alaska!8225 Old Seward Hwy., Suite AAnchorage, AK 99518Contact: Marc Taylor Owner/AlaskaRepresentativePhone: 907-336-1330Fax: 907-336-1330Email: [email protected] site: www.wiggys.comAs a result of the light weight and effective-ness of Lamilite (TM) insulation in the coldweather garment industry, Wiggy’s of GrandJunction, CO has opened Wiggy’s-Alaska! inorder to serve the petroleum industry ofAlaska.

Aviation Fuel Sales/Bulk Diesel

ColvillePouch 340012Prudhoe Bay, AK 99734Contact: Mark Helmericks, president; RickHofreiterPhone: (888) 659-3198Contact: Doug Clinton, vice presidentPhone: (907) 224-2533Fax: (907) 659-3190Jet A, Jet B, 100 LL, 24-hour service. Dispatchby phone.

Bearings

U.S. Bearings & Drives611 E. International Airport Rd.Anchorage, AK 99518Contact: Dena Kelley, operations mgr.Phone: 563-3000Fax: 563-1003Email: [email protected] site: www.bearings.comU.S. Bearings & Drives, formerly BESCO hasbeen providing bearings and drive componentsto our Alaskan customers since 1952. We offerquality components and experienced person-nel.

Buildings — Lease Space

JEMS Real EstateP.O. Box 190530Anchorage, AK 95191417 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Ste. BAnchorage, AK 99503Contact: Michael/Jo Ellen SmithPhone: (907) 258-5367Fax: (907) 258-5542Email: [email protected] site: www.jemsrealestate.comJEMS Real Estate specializing in real estatesales, leasing, property management, condoassociation management and property rental.

Prudhoe Bay Shop & StorageDeadhorse AirportDeadhorse, AK 99734Contact: J. Harper Gaston, presidentP.O. Box 670Greenville, GA 30222Phone: (706) 672-0999Fax: (706) 672-1188Email: [email protected] designed for oilfield services. Locatedone-half mile north of Deadhorse airport. 800sf.–1,200 sf. individual or combined units. Rentincludes heat, snow removal, maintenance andrepairs.

Buildings — Modular

Alaska Cover-All LLC 6740 Jollipan Crt.Anchorage, AK 99507Contact: Paul Nelson, mgr.Phone: (907) 346-1319Fax: (907) 346-4400Email: [email protected]: Scott Coon Phone: (907) 646-1219Fax: (907) 646-1253Email: [email protected] Call Center: 1-800-268-3768We are the Alaska dealers for Cover-AllBuilding Systems. Steel framed, fully engi-neered, LDPE fabric covered, portable build-ings in 18 to 270 foot widths and any length.

Alaska Dreams2081 Van Horn Rd., Suite 2Fairbanks, AK 99701Contact: M. Huser, presidentPhone: (907) 455-7712Fax: (907) 455-7713Email: [email protected] in design, sales and construction offabric covered steel buildings, a cost efficientbuilding solution for many applications. Weoffer our worldwide, longtime experience foryour future project.

Arctic Structures9312 Vanguard Dr., Ste. 200Anchorage, AK 99507Contact: Ray GipsonPhone: (907) 522-2425Fax: (907) 522-2426Email: [email protected], offices, classrooms, clinics, etc. – largeinventory of modular buildings for rent/sale orcustom build – MANUFACTURED IN ALASKA.Supply/erect pre-engineered metal buildings.

PTI Group3051 Parsons Rd.Edmonton, AB, Canada T6N 1C8Phone: (800) 314-2695Fax: (780) 463-1015Email: [email protected] site: www.ptigroup.comWith over 25 years experience, PTI Group isone of North America’s largest fully integratedsuppliers of remote site services providing tem-porary and permanent workforce housing,food services, camp management, and otherrelated value-add services to resource indus-tries worldwide. For more information, visitus at www.ptigroup.com.


Camps, Catering & Lodging

Alaska Tent & Tarp529 Front St.Fairbanks, AK 99701Contact: Jim HaselbergerPhone: (907) 456-6328Fax: (907) 452-5260Email: [email protected] site: www.ptialaska.net/~aktent


Bombay Deluxe Indian Restaurant555 W. Northern Lights Blvd.Anchorage, AK 99505Contact: Sunil Sethi, PresidentPhone: (907) 277-1200Fax: (907644-4523Email: [email protected] site: www.bombaydeluxe.comBombay Deluxe (www.bombaydeluxe.com) isthe only authentic Indian Restaurant in theState of Alaska. Tantalize your taste buds withour Traditional Naan Bread, Tandoori Chickenand Palak Paneer. Bombay Deluxe – the spiceof life.

Chiulista Camp Services/MayflowerCatering6613 Brayton Dr., Ste. CAnchorage, AK 99507Contact: George B. Gardner, pres/gmPhone: (907) 278-2208Fax: (907) 677-7261Email: [email protected] 100 percent Alaska Native owned andoperated catering company on the NorthSlope, catering and housekeeping to yourtastes, not ours.

Crowley Alaska 2525 C St., Ste. 408Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Michael O’SheaPhone: (907) 257-2817Fax: (907) 257-2828Email: [email protected] Transportation throughout Alaska.North Slope heavy hauling with CATCORolligons.

Doyon Ltd.Doyon Universal Services101 W. Benson Blvd., Ste. 503Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Mark Huber, general mgr.Phone: (907) 522-1300Fax: (907) 522-3531Website: www.doyon.comDoyon Universal Services provides remote sitecatering and camp services throughout Alaska.They also provide security service for the TransAlaska Pipeline and other prominent locations.

ESS Support Services Worldwide9210 Vanguard Dr., Ste 101

Anchorage, AK 99507Contact: George CuzzortPhone: (907) 344-1207 Fax: (907) 344-0353Email: [email protected] site: www.ess-global.comThe Alaska division of the worlds largest con-tract food service company. Visit our web siteat www.ess-global.com

Kuukpik Arctic Catering5761 Silverado Way, Ste PAnchorage, AK 99518Contact: Rick MacMillanPhone: (907) 562-5588Fax: (907) 562-5898Email: [email protected]

PTI Group3051 Parsons Rd.Edmonton, AB, Canada T6N 1C8Phone: (800) 314-2695Fax: (780) 463-1015Email: [email protected] site: www.ptigroup.comWith over 25 years experience, PTI Group isone of North America’s largest fully integrated

suppliers of remote site services providing tem-porary and permanent workforce housing,food services, camp management, and otherrelated value-add services to resource indus-tries worldwide. For more information, visitus at www.ptigroup.com.

Cellular Communications

ASTAC4300 B St., Ste. 501Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: David FauskePhone: (907) 563-3989Phone: 1-800-478-6409Fax: (907) 563-1932Email: [email protected] service cellular company providing bothfixed and mobile wireless solutions, includingequipment sales and service to the North Sloperegion of Alaska.

Chemicals

Agrium

Ten years ago in Alaska & northernCanada’s oil patch…..

This section consists of partial reprints from Petroleum News Alaska(predecessor to Petroleum News).

Hess bails out

While state leaders are looking for ways to encourage oil and gas development inAlaska,Amerada Hess Corp.the state’s third largest leaseholder,has bailed out of Alaska.

With one massive stroke the oil and gas company gave up a colossal 278,000-plusacres of its remaining exploration and unit tracts on the North Slope.

The unprecedented transaction involves Amerada Hess’s share of 94 leases that areassigned to partner ARCO Alaska Inc.,and another 33 leases that have or will be turnedback to the state Department of natural Resources, according to lease documentsobtained by PNA.

Amerada Hess could not be reached for comment. However, DNR confirmed thetransaction, although paperwork formalizing the lease assignments and some of theterminations with the state isn’t expected to be filed for another week or so.

State documents indicate it could be the largest single lease transaction in state his-tory, even larger than the 141,000 acres Amerada Hess dumped at one time early lastyear.…

The assignments and terminations are believed to be Amerada Hess’ entire remain-ing acreage position in Alaska.…

Amerada Hess has never acknowledged publicly that it is leaving Alaska.With thelatest property transactions, however, there can be no doubt about the company’sintentions.

“They obviously took their look and, in the end, weren’t satisfied with what’s inAlaska,”said Bill Van Dyke,petroleum manager for the oil and gas division.

“This was obviously a corporate decision they started to make the year before lastwhen they decided they didn’t want to be involved in a development at Northstar,”said DNR Commissioner John Shively, a member of the state’s Oil and Gas PolicyCouncil tasked with identifying ways the state might attract oil and gas investment.…

The DNR commissioner “hopes” that the “message the state is sending out now” isdifferent from the one that contributed to Amerada Hess’decision to exit the state….

—Petroleum News Alaska, April 8-May 5, 1996


P.O. Box 575Kenai, AK 99611Contact: Lisa Parker, govt. relationsPhone: (907) 776-3275Fax: (907) 776-5579Email: [email protected] site: www.agrium.comValue added manufacturer of fertilizer prod-ucts.

MI SWACO721 W. First Ave.Anchorage, AK 99501 &225 W. 92nd Ave.Anchorage, AK 99515Contact: Craig BieberPhone: (907) 274-5564Email: [email protected] or [email protected] SWACO DSR combines Alaska know-howand global strength to provide the oil industrywith a full-service drilling partner

Univar USA590 E. 100th Ave.Anchorage, AK 990515Contact: Ken LambertsenPhone: (907) 344-7444Fax: (907) 522-1486Email: [email protected] site: www.univarusa.comWorld’s largest industrial chemical distributorserving Alaskans since 1924. Industrial empha-sis in oil and gas refining, procuring and gastreating.

U.S. Bearings & Drives611 E. International Airport Rd.Anchorage, AK 99518Contact: Dena Kelley, operations mgr.Phone: 563-3000Fax: 563-1003Email: [email protected] site: www.bearings.comU.S. Bearings & Drives, formerly BESCO hasbeen providing bearings and drive compo-nents to our Alaskan customers since 1952. Weoffer quality components and experienced per-sonnel.

Chemical Analytical Lab


Civil & Hazardous Waste

Arctic Fox EnvironmentalPouch 340043Prudhoe Bay, AK 99734Contact: Jerod Pollen/Ralph E. AllphinPhone: (907) 659-2145Fax: (907-659-2146Email: [email protected] Prudhoe Bay and the North Slope’sanalytical, water and waste water compliancemonitoring and hazardous waste needs as well

as providing immediate response sampling ser-vices.

MWH1835 S. Bragaw St., Ste. 350Anchorage, AK 99508Contact: Brett JokelaPhone: (907) 248-8883Fax: (907) 248-8884Email: [email protected] engineers, scientists, and constructors ofMWH provide innovative projects and solu-tions for clients throughout Alaska andWorldwide.


Commercial Diving

American Marine Corp.6000 A St.Anchorage, AK 99518Contact: Tom Ulrich, reg. mgr. svc. groupPhone: (907) 562-5420Fax: (907) 562-5426Email: [email protected] site: www.amsghq.comAmerican Marine Corp. provides full servicemarine construction and diving servicesthroughout Alaska and the Pacific Basin.

Offshore Divers5400 Eielson St.Anchorage, AK 99518Contact: Don Ingraham, owner/mgr.Contact: Leif Simcox, owner/oper. mgr.Phone: (907) 563-9060Fax: (907) 563-9061Email: [email protected] site: http//www.offshoredivers.comOffshore Divers is an Alaska owned diving con-tractor specializing in sub-sea oilfield work onmooring systems, pipelines, platforms anddocks in Cook Inlet, on the North Slope and inValdez.

Communications

Alaska Telecom6623 Brayton Dr.Anchorage, AK 99507Contact: Kevin GrayPhone: (907) 344-1223Fax: (907) 344-1612Email: [email protected] Office:713 Gaffney Rd.Fairbanks, AK 99701Contact: Becky CummingsPhone: (907) 456-1223Providing telecommunications support to oilexploration and production companies andcontractors. Satellite communications, voice,data, microwave, VHF/UHF radio, engineeringand installation.

ASRC Energy Services – Pipeline, Power &Communications3900 C St., Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Wade BlasingamePhone: (907) 339-6400Fax: (907) 339-6444Email: [email protected] site: www.asrcenergy.comPipeline construction and maintenance, fiberoptic cable installation.

ASTAC4300 B St., Ste. 501Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: David FauskePhone: (907) 563-3989Phone: 1-800-478-6409Fax: (907) 563-1932Email: [email protected] North Slope’s leader in providing local andlong distance service, Internet, wireless anddata services, including transparent LAN. Wealso have 700 MHz licensed spectrum availablefor nomadic data applications and coverageoff the wired network.

Marketing Solutions3330 C. St., Ste. 101Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Laurie Fagnani, president/ownerPhone: (907) 569-7070Fax: (907) 569-7090Email: [email protected] site: www.marketingsol.netMarketing Solutions is a full-service award-win-ning advertising and public relations firm thatpromotes clients in the industries statewide.

North Slope Telecom2020 E. Dowling, Ste. 3Anchorage, AK 99507Contact: Bill Laxson, presidentPhone: (907) 562-4693Fax: (907) 562-0818Email: [email protected] site: www.nstiak.comTwenty years of arctic experience in design andinstallation of microwave, satellite, fiber optic,radio, paging, telephone equipment and sys-tems. Tower construction, inspection and main-tenance.

ProComm Alaska4831 Old Seward Hwy., #111Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Gary Peters, President/CEOFax: (907) 261-2663Phone: (907) 563-1176 (Anchorage)Toll Free: (800) 478-9191 (statewide)Email: [email protected] site: www.ProCommAk.comProComm Alaska represents the complete lineof Motorola products and is a Motorola servicecenter. We offer the latest two-way radio tech-nology for business and public safety. Locallyowned and serving Alaska from locations inAnchorage, Fairbanks and Soldotna. ProCommAlaska – professional communications for pro-ductive Alaskans.

Computer Software

Lasser Inc.3244 NW Grand Blvd.Oklahoma City, OK 73116Contact: Owen Lowe, sales/Richie


Worthington, supportPhone: (405) 842-4010Fax: (405) 840-6092Email: [email protected] site: www.lasser.comLasser production data provides historical oiland gas production on CD-ROM as well as digi-tal and hard copy maps.

Construction Equipment & Materials

Alaska Dreams2081 Van Horn Rd., Suite 2Fairbanks, AK 99701Contact: M. Huser, presidentPhone: (907) 455-7712Fax: (907) 455-7713Email: [email protected] an independent VP Steel Building Systemsdealer we provide full service, industry leadinghi-tech durable steel construction. The fullyengineered and complete buildings guaranteefast and economical on site erection.

Brooks Range SupplyPouch 3400081 Old Spine RoadPrudhoe Bay, AK 99734Contact: Craig Welch, Mike KunkelPhone: (907) 659-2550Toll Free: (866) 659-2550Fax: (907) 659-2650E-Mail: [email protected] source on the Slope for safety supplies,welding supplies, automotive and truck parts,hardware, tools, steel, building materials, glass,propane, hydraulic hoses and fittings, paintand chemicals. Napa and True Value Hardwaredistribution. Own Prudhoe Bay General Storethat carries various sundries and is home to thePrudhoe Bay Post Office.

Great NorthwestP.O. Box 74646Fairbanks, AK 99704-4646Contact: Buzz OtisPhone: (907) 452-5617Fax: (907) 456-7779Email: [email protected] site: www.grtnw.comSpecializing in cold weather and heavy civilconstruction, gravel and rock products, paving,site-work, petroleum industry construction,erosion control, underground utilities andreclamation services.

Jackovich Industrial & ConstructionSupply1600 Wells St. Fairbanks, AK 99707Contact: Buz JackovichPhone: (907) 456-4414Fax: (907) 452-4846Anchorage office1716 Post Rd.Phone: (907) 277-1406Fax: (907) 258-170024-hour emergency service. With 30 years ofexperience, we’re experts on arctic conditionsand extreme weather.

Spenard Builders Supply4412 Lois DriveAnchorage, AK 99517Contact: Sean LangtonPhone: (907) 563-3141

Fax: (907) 261-9140Email: [email protected] is Alaska’s largest source of building mate-rials with 14 locations throughout the state.Specialized oilfield support provided throughour Commercial Sales division.

Construction Project Management

Alaska Anvil509 W. 3rd Ave.Anchorage, AK 99501–2237Contact: Frank WeissPhone: (907) 276-2747Fax: (907) 279-4088Web site: anvilcorp.comOther office: Kenai50720 Kenai Spur Hwy, Mile 24.5Kenai, AK 99611Phone: (907) 776-5870Fax: (907) 770-5871Multi-discipline engineering and design ser-vices including construction management forpetro-chemical and heavy industrial client pro-jects.

Doyon Ltd.Doyon Universal Services101 W. Benson Blvd., Ste. 503Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Mark Huber, general mgr.Phone: (907) 522-1300Fax: (907) 522-3531Website: www.doyon.comDoyon Universal Services provides remote sitecatering and camp services throughout Alaska.They also provide security service for the TransAlaska Pipeline and other prominent locations.

Great Northern Engineering137 E. Arctic Ave.Palmer, AK 99645Contact: John H. Riggs, general mgr.Phone: (907) 745-6988Fax: (907) 745-0591Email: [email protected]: www.greatnorthernengineering.comAnchorage office: 561-0200Kenai office: 283-5199Great Northern Engineering (GNE) is a full-ser-vice engineering firm specializing in industrialpower and petro-chemical engineering.Complete engineering services in mechanical,electrical, civil, structural, rotating equipment,and corrosion engineering. Consulting servicesin project design, preparation of project docu-ments, bid assistance, project management,cost estimating and inspection services.


Hawk Consultants200 W. 34th Ave., Ste. 809Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Maynard Tapp, president

Phone: (907) 278-1877Fax: (907) 278-1889Email: [email protected] people and resources to the oil, gas,power, telecommunication and public worksindustries. Services include strategic planning,full service project management team consult-ing/outsourcing, supplemental professionals,professionals, management consulting services.

H.C. Price Co.301 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Ste. 300Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: David MatthewsPhone: (907) 278-4400Fax: (907) 278-3255Email: [email protected] Offices:Dallas, TexasNisku, Alberta, CanadaEPC contractor performing oil field support,pipeline construction, power and process facili-ties, and other heavy industrial projectsstatewide.

Lounsbury and Associates5300 A St.Anchorage, AK 99518Contact: Ken AyersEmail: [email protected]: Jim SawhillEmail: [email protected]: (907) 272-5451Fax: (907) 272-9065Toll Free: (800) 478-5451Web site: www.lounsburyinc.comProvides civil engineering and project manage-ment services for oilfield development. Recentprojects include: Tarn, Pam and Colville DeltaNorth.

NANA/Colt Engineering, LLC700 G Street, 5th floorAnchorage, AK 99501Contact: Greg C. CookeTitle: Business Development & ExternalRelations ManagerPhone: (907) 273-3933Fax: (907) 273-3990NANA/Colt offers project management, engi-neering, design, construction management,and procurement services to the oil industry.

VECO949 E. 36th Ave., Ste. 500Anchorage, AK 99508Contact: Emily CrossPhone: (907) 762-1510Fax: (907) 762-1001Email: [email protected] site: www.VECO.comVECO is a multi-national corporation that pro-vides services, project management, engineer-ing, procurement, construction, operations andmaintenance – to the energy, resource andprocess industries and the public sector.

Consulting

Bombay Deluxe Indian Restaurant555 W. Northern Lights Blvd.Anchorage, AK 99505Contact: Sunil Sethi, PresidentPhone: (907) 277-1200Fax: (907644-4523Email: [email protected] site: www.bombaydeluxe.com


Bombay Deluxe (www.bombaydeluxe.com) isthe only authentic Indian Restaurant in theState of Alaska. Tantalize your taste buds withour Traditional Naan Bread, Tandoori Chickenand Palak Paneer. Bombay Deluxe – the spiceof life.

Computing Alternatives, Inc.519 W. 8th Ave, Suite 205Anchorage, AK 99501Contact: Sunil Sethi, PresidentPhone: (907) 644-4522Fax: (907644-4523Email: [email protected] site: computingalternatives.com orwww.computing-alt.comComputing Alternatives, Inc. (CAI) provides ITconsulting services including web applications,database design, requirements analysis, and ITstaffing. CAI is currently developing RoyaltyAccounting System for the oil and gas divi-sions.

Kuukpik/Veritas2000 E. 88th Ave.Anchorage, AK 99507Contact: Jeff HastingsPhone: (907) 276-6037Fax: (907) 279-5740Email: [email protected]

Trinity Inspection ServicesP.O. Box 1496Theodore, AL 36590Contact: Joe GibbsPhone: (888) 973-2121Phone: (251) 653-7173Fax: (251) 653-2113Email: [email protected] site: www.trinityinspect.comOther Office:8686 Bellingrath Rd.Theodore, AL 36582NACE certified coatings inspectors and AWScertified welding inspectors. Traceability DataBase tracking pipe from mill to installation,providing history of each process involved.

Contractors — General

Alaska Interstate Construction601 W. 5th Avenue, Suite 400Anchorage, AK 99501Contact: Dave ThomasPhone: (907) 562-2792Fax: (907) 562-4179Email: [email protected] site: www.aicllc.comAIC provides cost-effective solutions toresource development industries. We provideinnovative ideas to meet each requirementthrough the provision of best-in-class peopleand equipment coupled with exceptional per-formance.

Alaska Telecom6623 Brayton Dr.Anchorage, AK 99507Contact: Kevin GrayPhone: (907) 344-1223Fax: (907) 344-1612Email: [email protected] Office:713 Gaffney Rd.Fairbanks, AK 99701Contact: Becky CummingsPhone: (907) 456-1223

Providing telecommunications support to oilexploration and production companies andcontractors. Satellite communications, voice,data, microwave, VHF/UHF radio, engineeringand installation.




ASRC Energy Services – Operations andMaintenance3900 C St.Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Mark Nelson, exec. vpPhone: (907) 339-6200Fax: (907) 339-6212Email: [email protected] site: www.asrcenergy.comOil and gas services, industrial construction,operations and maintenance, module fabrica-tion and assembly, project management andnon-destructive testing.


Crowley Alaska 2525 C St., Ste. 408

Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Michael O’SheaPhone: (907) 257-2817Fax: (907) 257-2828Email: [email protected] Transportation throughout Alaska.North Slope heavy hauling with CATCORolligons.

Cruz ConstructionHC04 Box 9323Palmer, AK 99645Contact: Dave or Dana CruzPhone: (907) 746-3144Fax: (907) 746-5557Email: [email protected] contractor specializing in heavy civilconstruction, horizontal direction drilling forutilities. Ice road and ice bridge constructionthroughout Alaska in support of resourcedevelopment.

Great NorthwestP.O. Box 74646Fairbanks, AK 99704-4646Contact: Buzz OtisPhone: (907) 452-5617Fax: (907) 456-7779Email: [email protected] site: www.grtnw.comSpecializing in cold weather and heavy civilconstruction, gravel and rock products, paving,site-work, petroleum industry construction,erosion control, underground utilities andreclamation services



Peak Oilfield Service Co.2525 C St., Ste. 201Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Ben ClevelandPhone: (907) 263-7000Fax: (907) 263-7070E-Mail: [email protected]: www.peakalaska.comAlaska based general contractors.

Udelhoven Oilfield System Services Anchorage office:184 E. 53rd Ave.Anchorage, AK 99518Phone: (907) 344-1577


Fax: (907) 522-2541Nikiski office:P.O. Box 8349Nikiski, AK 99635Phone: (907) 776-5185Fax: (907) 776-8105Prudhoe office:Pouch 340103Prudhoe Bay, AK 99734Phone: (907) 659-8093Fax: (907) 659-8489Serving Alaska for more than 25 years.

Welding ServicesP.O. Box 7248Nikiski, AK 99635Mile 20.5 Kenai Spur Hwy.North Kenai, AKContact: Keith T. RahamPhone: (907) 776-8279Fax: (907) 776-8279Cell Phone: (907) 252-5466General Contractor #27005. Oilfield and gener-al welding fabrication and repair servicesincluding aluminum, stainless steel and carbonsteel.

Contractors — Pipeline




Control Systems

Arctic Controls1120 E. 5th Ave.Anchorage, AK 99501Contact: Scott Stewart, presidentPhone: (907) 277-7555Fax: (907) 277-9295Email: [email protected]: www.arcticcontrols.com

An Alaskan owned and operated companysince,1985, Arctic Controls, Inc. has been highlysuccessful as manufacturer representatives forthe state of Alaska in the Process Control andInstrumentation field. Selling equipment to theoil and gas markets, mining and water waste-water/municipal markets.

BW Technologies3279 West Pioneer Pkwy.Arlington, TX 76013Contact: Inside Sales RepPhone: (817) 274-2487Fax: (817) 274-8321Email: [email protected] Office:2840 2 Ave. SECalgary, AB T2A 7X9Contact: Inside Sales RepPhone: (800) 663-4164Fax: (403) 273-3708Email: [email protected] site: www.gasmonitors.comBW designs, manufactures and distributes afull line of cutting-edge gas detection instru-mentation for protection of personnel andfacilities worldwide.

Dowland-Bach6130 Tuttle Pl.P.O. Box 230126Anchorage, AK 99523Contact: Lynn Johnson, presidentPhone: (907) 562-5818Fax: (907) 563-4721Email: [email protected] site: www.dowlandbach.com

North Slope Telecom2020 E. Dowling, Ste. 3Anchorage, AK 99507Contact: Bill Laxson, presidentPhone: (907) 562-4693Fax: (907) 562-0818Email: [email protected] site: www.nstiak.comDesign, installation and maintenance ofSCADA, CATV, surveillance, power generationand remote communication systems. Twentyyears of arctic experience.

Corrosion Analysis

Acuren USA (formerly Canspec Group)7911 King St.Anchorage, AK 99518Contact: Kim HarkerPhone: (907) 569-5000Fax: (907) 569-5005Email: [email protected] our materials engineering andinspection expertise, Canspec, has been inte-grally involved in the detection, assessmentand disposition of corrosion anomalies for overthree decades.

Drilling & Well Services

ASRC Energy Services – Engineering andTechnology3900 C St.Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: John Lewis, vp operationsPhone: (907) 339-6200Fax: (907) 339-6212Email: [email protected]

Web site: www.asrcenergy.comDrilling and completion engineering, well stim-ulation, facilities engineering, upstream explo-ration and production services, geological andgeophysical services, automation, electrical andinstrumentation, platform renovation and con-struction.

Baker Hughes Inteq7260 Homer Dr.Anchorage, AK 99518Contact: Mel Rixse, AK mgr.Phone: (907) 223-3605Cell Phone: (907) 250-6420Fax: (907) 267-6623Email: [email protected] site: www.bakerhughes.comBaker Hughes Inteq delivers advanced drillingtechnologies and services that deliver efficiencyand precise well placement. Major capabilitiesinclude directional drilling, measurement-while-drilling (MWD), logging-while-drilling(LWD), drilling fluids, and well-site informationmanagement services.

Doyon Ltd.Doyon Drilling, Inc.101 W. Benson Blvd., Ste. 503Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Ron WilsonPhone: (907) 563-5530Fax: (907) 561-8986Email: [email protected] site: www.doyon.comDoyon Drilling, a leader in Arctic drilling, pro-vides drilling and casing services on Alaska’sNorth Slope.

The Fairweather Companies2000 E. 88th Ave., Suite 200Anchorage, AK 99507Contact: Bill PenrosePhone: (907) 258-3446Fax: (907) 279-5740Web site: www.fairweather.comThe Fairweather Companies provide projectmanagement, engineering, drilling, permit-ting, logistics, and operational services to theexploration and production sectors of thepetroleum industry.

Horizon Well Logging351 E. 92nd Ave, Suite AAnchorage, AK 99515Contact: Bernie Leas, AK oper. mgr.Phone: (907) 563-7002Fax: (907) 563-7005Email: [email protected] office711 St. Andrews WayLompoc, CA 93436Phone: (805) 733-0972Web site: www.horizon-well-logging.comExpert geological mudlogging service. OurData Hub system provides the interfacebetween drilling technology and all the peoplewho need to know what’s happening on therig and in the subsurface.

MI SWACO721 W. First Ave.Anchorage, AK 99501Contact: Brad BillonPhone: (907) 274-5526Fax: (907) 279-6729Email: [email protected]


Anchorage, AK 99501Contact: Dana RhodesPhone: (907) 274-5541Email: [email protected] SWACO combines Alaska know-how andglobal strength to provide the oil industry witha full-service drilling partner

Nabors Alaska Drilling2525 C St., Ste. 200Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Leslie AdamsPhone: (907) 263-6000Fax: (907) 563-3734Email: [email protected]

Nordic-Calista Services4700 Business Park Blvd., Bldg. E, #19Anchorage, AK 99503Phone: (907) 561-7458Fax: (907) 563-8347Contact: Udo Cassee, Operations Mgr. Email: [email protected] Services provides innovative, reli-able workover/drilling rigs specifically designerfor arctic conditions. We strive to maximizeproductivity and efficiency while promotingsafety and environmentally-conscious drill prac-tices.

Petroleum Equipment & Services5631 Silverado Way, Ste GAnchorage, AK 99518Contact: Kevin Durling/Donald ParkerPhone: (907) 248-0066Fax: (907) 248-4429Email: [email protected] site: www.pesiak.comP.E.S.I. provides both conventional and special-ty products and services for the Alaska oilindustry. Regardless of your location, you willreceive products and service that is guaranteedto meet your requirements.

Quadco6116 Nielson WayAnchorage, AK 99518Contact: David Baggett, vp, AK mgr.Phone: (907) 563-8999Fax: (907) 563-8985Email: [email protected] offices: Farmington NM, Denver CO,Casper WYQuadco has supplied services to the Alaska oil-field since 1976. We have trained personnel tohelp with instrumentation, solids control, pipehandling and Top Drive drilling equipment. 24hour on call

Schlumberger Oilfield Services2525 Gambell St.Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Daniel PalmerPhone: (907) 273-1700Fax: (907) 561-8317Email: [email protected] site: www.slb.comSchlumberger Oilfield Services provides peopleand technology, working together to offerexploration and production solutions for thelife of oil and gas reservoirs.

Tubular Solutions Alaska, LLC 310 K Street, Suite 402Anchorage, AK 99501Contact: John Harris, general managerPhone: (907) 770-8700Fax: (907) 222-1203

Email: [email protected] is a fully integrated supply chain servicecompany providing forecasting, procurementand coordination services aimed at reducingtotal cost of ownership for OCTG product.

Unique Machinea subsidiary of Sumitomo Corp.5839 Old Seward HwyAnchorage, AK 99518Contact: Pat Hanley, gen. mgr.Phone: (907) 563-3012Fax: (907) 562-1376Email: [email protected] site: www.uniquemachineinc.comThe design, development, manufacture anddistribution of oilfield construction, mining,fishing and government parts to industry qual-ity standards.

WSI-Total Safety209 E. 51st Ave.Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Bob Pettit, district mgr.Phone: (907) 743-9871Fax: (907) 743-9872Email: [email protected] site: www.totalsafety.comA full service safety company specializing inremote medical support, expeditors, confinedspace services, H2S and safety consultants,rental/sales of gas detection and breathing airsystems.

Electrical

3M Alaska11151 Calaska CircleAnchorage, AK 99515Contact: Paul Sander, managerPhone: (907) 522-5200Fax: (907) 522-1645Email: [email protected] site: www.3m.comServing Alaska for over 34 years, 3M Alaskaoffers total solutions from the wellhead to theretail pump with a broad range of productsand services – designed to improve safety, pro-ductivity and profitability.

Dowland-Bach6130 Tuttle Pl.Anchorage, AK 99507Contact: Lynn JohnsonPhone: (907) 562-5818Fax: (907) 563-4721Web site: www.dowlandbach.comIndustrial control and panel fabrication

Udelhoven Oilfield System ServicesAnchorage office:184 E. 53rd Ave.Anchorage, AK 99518Phone: (907) 344-1577Fax: (907) 522-2541Nikiski office:P.O. Box 8349Nikiski, AK 99635Phone: (907) 776-5185Fax: (907) 776-8105Prudhoe office:Pouch 340103Prudhoe Bay, AK 99734Phone: (907) 659-8093Fax: (907) 659-8489Serving Alaska for more than 25 years.

Employee Services

Hawk Consultants200 W. 34th Ave., Ste. 809Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Maynard Tapp, presidentPhone: (907) 278-1877Fax: (907) 278-1889Email: [email protected] people and resources to the oil, gas,power, telecommunication and public worksindustries. Services include strategic planning,full service project management team consult-ing/outsourcing, supplemental professionals,professionals, management consulting services.

NMS Employee Leasing4041 B StreetAnchorage, AK 99503Contact: Cathy ScanlonPhone: (907) 273-2430Fax: (907) 273-2490Email: [email protected] site: www.nmsemployeeleasing.comProvides professional, technical, and traditionalresources for full time, part time, long term ortemporary employees. Complete referencecheck, 10-year criminal background check, 5panel drug screen and evaluation for everyemployee. Quality assessment and computerbased testing.

Employment Services

ESS Support Services Worldwide9210 Vanguard Dr., Ste 101Anchorage, AK 99507Contact: George CuzzortPhone: (907) 344-1207 Fax: (907) 344-0353Email: [email protected] site: www.ess-global.comThe Alaska division of the worlds largest con-tract food service company. Visit our web siteat www.ess-global.com

Energy Services


ASRC Energy Services – Operations andMaintenance3900 C St.Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Mark Nelson, exec. vpPhone: (907) 339-6200Fax: (907) 339-6212Email: [email protected] site: www.asrcenergy.comOil and gas services, industrial construction,operations and maintenance, module fabrica-


tion and assembly, project management andnon-destructive testing.

Hunter 3-D6001 Savoy, Ste. 110Houston, TX 77036Contact: Dan Huston, vice presidentPhone: (713) 981-4650Fax: (713) 981-4650Email: [email protected] site: www.hunter3dinc.comHunter 3-D is a geophysical consulting compa-ny based in Houston, Texas. We interpret seis-mic, gravity and magnetic data for projects inAlaska and worldwide.

Engineering Services



Alaska Telecom6623 Brayton Dr.Anchorage, AK 99507Contact: Kevin GrayPhone: (907) 344-1223Fax: (907) 344-1612Email: [email protected] Office:713 Gaffney Rd.Fairbanks, AK 99701Contact: Becky CummingsPhone: (907) 456-1223Providing telecommunications support to oilexploration and production companies andcontractors. Satellite communications, voice,data, microwave, VHF/UHF radio, engineeringand installation.

Alpine-Meadow11043 Tsusena CircleEagle River, AK 99577Contact: George Snodgrass, presidentPhone: (907) 694-7423Fax: (907) 694-7423Email: [email protected]: www.alpine-meadow.comWe are a small, low-cost, professional, personalcompany with 18 years engineering and envi-ronmental experience in Alaska with major oil

companies. We offer permitting and compli-ance, strategic planning, incident investiga-tions, crisis management services.

Engineered Fire & Safety3138 Commercial Dr.Anchorage, AK 99501Contact: Don Maupin, gen. mgr.Phone: (907) 274-7973 ext. 123Fax: (907) 274-6265Email [email protected] site: www.efs-fire.comAn industry leader in the design, integrationand testing of safety solutions for high valuerisks. UL system certifications and panel fabri-cation.

ENSR International1835 S. Bragaw St., Ste. 490 Anchorage, AK 99512Contact: Chris L. Humphrey, P.E.Phone: (907) 561-5700Fax: (907) 273-4555Email: [email protected] Alaska since 1977. ENSR is an environ-mental engineering and consulting firm withmore than 70 offices worldwide providingenvironmental planning, assessment, permit-ting, compliance management and contamina-tion cleanup.

The Fairweather Companies2000 E. 88th Ave., Suite 200Anchorage, AK 99507Contact: Bill PenrosePhone: (907) 258-3446Fax: (907) 279-5740Web site: www.fairweather.comThe Fairweather Companies provide projectmanagement, engineering, drilling, permit-ting, logistics, and operational services to theexploration and production sectors of thepetroleum industry.

Great Northern Engineering137 E. Arctic Ave.Palmer, AK 99645Contact: John H. Riggs, general mgr.Phone: (907) 745-6988Fax: (907) 745-0591Email: [email protected]: www.greatnorthernengineering.comAnchorage office: 561-0200Kenai office: 283-5199Great Northern Engineering (GNE) is a full-ser-vice engineering firm specializing in industrialpower and petro-chemical engineering.Complete engineering services in mechanical,electrical, civil, structural, rotating equipment,and corrosion engineering. Consulting servicesin project design, preparation of project docu-ments, bid assistance, project management,cost estimating and inspection services.

Kuukpik - LCMF139 E. 51st Ave.Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Richard Rearick, architectural mgr.Contact: Derek Howard, survey mgr.Contact: Wiley Wilhelm, engineering mgr.Phone: (907) 273-1830Fax: (907) 273-1831Email: [email protected] Offices:Barrow: (907) 852-8212Email: [email protected]: (907) 670-4739Email: [email protected]

Arctic specialized architectural and engineeringdesign for all structures; water/sewer, fuel andtransportation systems design; contractor sup-port surveying and permitting for oil and gasdevelopment; dredging operations, remotesite land and hydrographic surveying.

Lounsbury and Associates5300 A St.Anchorage, AK 99518Contact: Ken AyersEmail: [email protected]: Jim SawhillEmail: [email protected]: (907) 272-5451Fax: (907) 272-9065Toll Free: (800) 478-5451Web site: www.lounsburyinc.comProvides civil engineering and project manage-ment services for oilfield development. Recentprojects include: Tarn, Palm and Colville DeltaNorth.

NANA/Colt Engineering, LLC700 G Street, 5th floorAnchorage, AK 99501Contact: Greg C. CookeTitle: Business Development & ExternalRelations ManagerPhone: (907) 273-3933Fax: (907) 273-3990NANA/Colt offers project management, engi-neering, design, construction management,and procurement services to the oil industry.

Natco GroupP.O. Box 850, Stn. TCalgary, Alberta T2H2H3Contact: Kevin Baird, bus. dev. mgr.Phone: (403) 203-2103Fax: (403) 236-0488E-mail: [email protected]: www.natcogroup.comNatco Group engineers, designs and manufac-tures process, wellhead and water treatmentequipment and systems used in the productionof oil and gas worldwide.

PDC Harris Group1231 Gambell St.Anchorage, AK 99501Contact: Mike MooraPhone: (907) 644-4716Fax: (907) 561-7028Email: [email protected]: Steve ThenoPhone: same as aboveFax: same as aboveEmail: [email protected] site: www.pdcharrisgroup.comPDC Harris Group provides front-end engineer-ing design, detailed design, and environmentalpermitting services to the oil, gas, and powergeneration markets.

Petrotechnical Resources of Alaska (PRA)3601 C St., Ste. 822Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Tom WalshPhone: (907) 272-1232Fax: (907) 272-1344Email: [email protected] multidisciplinary staff of qualified andexperienced professionals possess a diversearray of technical capabilities to provide ourclients with a full spectrum of geoscience andengineering consulting services.


Trinity Inspection ServicesP.O. Box 1496Theodore, AL 36590Contact: Joe GibbsPhone: (888) 973-2121Phone: (251) 653-7173Fax: (251) 653-2113Email: [email protected] site: www.trinityinspect.comOther Office:8686 Bellingrath Rd.Theodore, AL 36582NACE certified coatings inspectors and AWScertified welding inspectors. Traceability DataBase tracking pipe from mill to installation,providing history of each process involved.


Environmental Engineering & Consulting


Alpine-Meadow11043 Tsusena CircleEagle River, AK 99577Contact: George Snodgrass, presidentPhone: (907) 694-7423Fax: (907) 694-7423Email: [email protected]: www.alpine-meadow.comWe are a small, low-cost, professional, personalcompany with 18 years engineering and envi-ronmental experience in Alaska with major oilcompanies. We offer permitting and compli-ance, strategic planning, incident investiga-tions, crisis management services.

AutryRaynes Engineering &Environmental Consultants4300 B St., Ste. 303; P.O. Box 200873Anchorage, AK 99520-0873Contact: Luke C. Franklin, vpPhone: 907-522-7040Fax: 907-522-7041Email: [email protected]

AutryRaynes is an Anchorage-based, female-owned consulting firm specializing in compre-hensive environmental permitting and compli-ance, oil field regulatory services, environmen-tal response and hazardous waste manage-ment services.



Pacific Environmental (PENCO)6000 A St.Anchorage, AK 99518Contact: Tom Ulrich, reg. mgr. American Mainesvc. groupPhone: (907) 562-5420Fax: (907) 562-5426Email: [email protected] site: www.amsghq.comPENCO provides environmental response, con-tainment and clean up. Hazardous wastes andcontaminated site clean up and remediation.Asbestos and lead abatement. Petroleum ves-sel services and bulk fuel oil facility and stor-age tank maintenance, management andoperations.

PDC Harris Group1231 Gambell St.Anchorage, AK 99501Contact: Mike MooraPhone: (907) 644-4716Fax: (907) 561-7028Email: [email protected]: Steve ThenoPhone: same as aboveFax: same as aboveEmail: [email protected] site: www.pdcharrisgroup.comPDC Harris Group provides front-end engineer-ing design, detailed design, and environmentalpermitting services to the oil, gas, and powergeneration markets.

Quadco6116 Nielson WayAnchorage, AK 99518Contact: David Baggett, vp, AK mgr.Phone: (907) 563-8999Fax: (907) 563-8985Email: [email protected] offices: Farmington NM, Denver CO,Casper WYQuadco has supplied services to the Alaska oil-

field since 1976. We have trained personnel tohelp with instrumentation, solids control, pipehandling and Top Drive drilling equipment. 24hour on call

Environmental Response & Cleanup


AutryRaynes Engineering &Environmental Consultants4300 B St., Ste. 303; P.O. Box 200873Anchorage, AK 99520-0873Contact: Luke C. Franklin, vpPhone: 907-522-7040Fax: 907-522-7041Email: [email protected] is an Anchorage-based, female-owned consulting firm specializing in compre-hensive environmental permitting and compli-ance, oil field regulatory services, environmen-tal response and hazardous waste manage-ment services.



LCMFBarrow Village Response Team (VRT)P.O. Box 955Barrow, AK 99723Contact: Charlie HopsonPhone: (907) 852-8212Fax: (907) 852- 8212Hotline: (907) 367-3272Email: [email protected]: www.lcmf.comBarrow VRT provides certified spill response


and cleanup personnel within the North SlopeBorough. Responders trained through affilia-tion with Alaska Clean Seas and AlaskaChadux.


Unitech2130 E. Dimond Blvd.Anchorage, AK 99507Contact: Debbie HawleyPhone: (907) 349-5142Phone: (800) 649-5859Fax: (907) 349-2733Email: [email protected]: [email protected] is Alaska’s only 24-hour oil spill remedia-tion, environmental and industrial supply com-pany. Specialty areas include sorbents, geotex-tile, containment berms, drums and ice melt.

Environmental Supplies

Arctic Fox EnvironmentalPouch 340043Prudhoe Bay, AK 99734Contact: Jerod Pollen/Ralph E. AllphinPhone: (907) 659-2145Fax: (907-659-2146Email: [email protected] Prudhoe Bay and the North Slope’sanalytical, water and waste water compliancemonitoring and hazardous waste needs as wellas providing immediate response sampling ser-vices.


PTI Group3051 Parsons Rd.Edmonton, AB, Canada T6N 1C8Phone: (800) 314-2695Fax: (780) 463-1015Email: [email protected] site: www.ptigroup.comWith over 25 years experience, PTI Group isone of North America’s largest fully integrated

suppliers of remote site services providing tem-porary and permanent workforce housing,food services, camp management, and otherrelated value-add services to resource indus-tries worldwide. For more information, visitus at www.ptigroup.com.

Rain for Rent43784 Kenai Spur Hwy.Kenai, AK 99611Contact: Randy Harris, branch mgr.Phone: (907) 283-4487Fax: (907) 283-4528Email: [email protected] site: www.rainforrent.comOther Office:1642 Bannister Dr.Anchorage, AK 99508Phone: (907) 440-2299Rain for Rent combines rental tanks, pipe, andfiltration systems for solutions to temporaryliquid-handling needs. We offer engineeringand on-site personnel – 24/7, 365 days a year.


Equipment & Heavy Hauling


Carlile Transportation Systems1800 E. 1st Ave.Anchorage, AK 99501Contact: Linda LearyPh: (907) 267-7797Fax: (907) 276-6786Email: [email protected] Offices: Fairbanks, Prudhoe Bay, Kenai,Seward, Federal Way, WA, Houston, TX,Edomonton, ALTAAlaska owned and operated, full service, multi-modal, transportation and logistics company.

Crowley Alaska 2525 C St., Ste. 408Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Michael O’SheaPhone: (907) 257-2817Fax: (907) 257-2828Email: [email protected] Transportation throughout Alaska.North Slope heavy hauling with CATCO

Rolligons.

Northern Transportation310 K St., Ste. 200Anchorage, AK 99501Contact: John Marshall, Lynette StorozPhone: (907) 264-6682Fax: (907) 264-6602Email: [email protected] transportation along Alaska’s NorthSlope via Mackenzie River route.

TOTE-Totem Ocean Trailer Express2511 Tidewater RoadAnchorage, AK 99501Contact: Curt StonerPhone: (907) 265-7215Phone: (800) 234-8683Fax: (907) 278-9689Email: [email protected] site: www.totemocean.comTOTE’s roll on/roll off ships sail two times perweek between the Port of Tacoma and thePort of Anchorage. Transit time is a fast 66hours.

Equipment Sales/Rental

Air Liquide6415 Arctic Blvd.Anchorage, AK 99518Contact: Brian Benson, tech sales repPhone: (907) 273-9762Fax: (907) 561-8364Email: [email protected] Liquide is the dealer and warranty stationfor Lincoln, Miller, Milwaukee, Victor and mostother welding equipment manufacturers

Alaska Dreams2081 Van Horn Rd., Suite 2Fairbanks, AK 99701Contact: M. Huser, presidentPhone: (907) 455-7712Fax: (907) 455-7713Email: [email protected] Dreams Inc. offers a wide variety ofshort or long term lease/rental buildings of var-ious sizes for construction site storage, shops,or weather protection.

Arctic Wire Rope & Supply6407 Arctic Spur Rd.Anchorage, AK 99518Contact: Jill ReevesPhone: (907) 562-0707Fax: (907) 562-2426Email: [email protected] site: www.arcticwirerope.comArctic Wire Rope & Supply is Alaska’s largestand most complete rigging supply source. Wespecialize in custom sling fabrication (wirerope, web, chain, and polyester round.)

Kenworth Alaska2838 Porcupine Dr.Anchorage, AK 99501Contact: Jim Scherieble, branch mgr.Phone: (907) 279-0602Phone: (800) 478-0602Fax: (907) 258-6639Email: [email protected]: [email protected] site: www.kenworthalaska.comFairbanks office:3730 Braddock St.Fairbanks, AK 99701


Contact: Tom Clements, branch mgr.Phone: (907) 455-9900Fax: (907) 479-8295Kenworth Alaska is a full service truck dealer-ship in two locations – Anchorage andFairbanks. New and used truck sales, parts andservice.

NEI Fluid Technology3408 Arctic Blvd.Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Kathryn Russell, presidentPhone: (907) 561-4820Fax: (907) 562-2316Email: [email protected] Suppliers of petrochemical refueling and test-ing equipment, meters and valve systems forthe oil and gas industry and portable measure-ment for petroleum, chemicals and bulk liq-uids. We also supply refrigerant recovery andrecycling equipment.

Pacific Power Products8001 Petersburg St.Anchorage, AK 99507Contact: Sales, Service & PartsPhone: (907) 522-3434Fax: (907) 522-1198Web site: www.pacificdda.comOther office:3177 N. Van Horn Rd.Fairbanks, AK 99709Phone: (907) 479-1235Fax: (907) 479-1237We are distributors for Detroit Diesel, Allisonand Kohler. We have served Alaska for over 30years with quality products for the petroleumindustry.


Petroleum Equipment & Services5631 Silverado Way, Ste GAnchorage, AK 99518Contact: Kevin Durling/Donald ParkerPhone: (907) 248-0066Fax: (907) 248-4429Email: [email protected] site: www.pesiak.comP.E.S.I. provides both conventional and special-ty products and services for the Alaska oilindustry. Regardless of your location, you willreceive products and service that is guaranteedto meet your requirements. for Alaska oilindustry.

Pipe Wranglers Canada (2004) Inc.5400 39139 Highway 2ARed Deer, AB Canada T4S-2B3Contact: Vince Morelli, executive vpPhone: (403) 342-4441Fax: (403) 342-6613Email: [email protected] Web site www.pipewranglers.comPWCI is a manufacturing & service company ofpipe handling equipment. We are manufac-turers of hydraulic catwalks for service rigs anddrilling rigs onshore and offshore.

Quadco

6116 Nielson WayAnchorage, AK 99518Contact: David Baggett, vp, AK mgr.Phone: (907) 563-8999Fax: (907) 563-8985Email: [email protected] offices: Farmington NM, Denver CO,Casper WYQuadco maintains a fleet of oil field instru-mentation, solids control and other equipmentfor oilfield and industrial needs. We representVarco Oil Tools, MD Totco, Texas Oil Tools, SPM,Derrick Equipment and various other manufac-turers. 24 hours on call.


Totem Equipment & Supply2536 Commercial Dr.Anchorage, AK 99501Contact: Mike Huston, vpPhone: (907) 276-2858Fax: (907) 258-4623Email: [email protected] site: www.toteminc.comTotem Equipment & Supply Inc. locally ownedand operated since 1961. Supplies light, medi-um and heavy equipment. Specializing in tem-porary and permanent heating solutions.


Expeditor/Clerk Services


Tubular Solutions Alaska, LLC 310 K Street, Suite 402Anchorage, AK 99501

Contact: John Harris, general managerPhone: (907) 770-8700Fax: (907) 222-1203Email: [email protected] is a fully integrated supply chain servicecompany providing forecasting, procurementand coordination services aimed at reducingtotal cost of ownership for OCTG product.

Fertilizer

AgriumP.O. Box 575Kenai, AK 99611Contact: Lisa Parker, govt. relationsPhone: (907) 776-3275Fax: (907) 776-5579Email: [email protected] site: www.agrium.comValue added manufacturer of fertilizer prod-ucts.

Financial Services

Dynamic Capital Management471 W. 36th Ave., Ste. 201Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: David GottsteinPhone: (907) 562-6374Toll free: (800) 280-3962 (DYNA)Fax: (907) 563-9502Alaska money management firm, offeringexperienced professional judgement, leadingedge technology, and customized portfolios.Individual and corporate clients.

Residential Mortgage100 Calais Drive, Suite 100Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Mary Jo Pippin, loan officerPhone: (907) 222-8886Fax: (907) 743-9686Email: [email protected] offer competitive rates and exceptionalservice for financing primary home, 2ndhome/vacation home investment properties.

Freight/Shipping & Cargo

Air Logistics of Alaska1915 Donald Ave.Fairbanks, AK 99701Phone: (907) 452-1197Fax: (907) 452-4539Contact: Dave ScarbroughPhone: Anchorage: (907) 248-3335Email: [email protected] contract and charter services.

Alaska Airlines CargoP.O. Box 68900Seattle, WA 98168Contact: Keola Pang-Ching, director, cargosalesPhone: (206) 433-3122Fax: (206) 433-3225Email: [email protected] winning cargo services to more places,more often, with more lift to, from, and withinthe state of Alaska.

Alaska Railroad Corp.P.O. Box 107500Anchorage, AK 99510Contact: Amber Dyson, Marketing and


Logistics TechnicianPhone: (907) 265-2485Fax: (907) 265-2597Email: [email protected] Alaska Railroad Corporation offers realestate, passenger and freight services – includ-ing complete services to move your freightbetween Alaska, the Lower 48 and Canada.

Brooks Range SupplyPouch 3400081 Old Spine RoadPrudhoe Bay, AK 99734Contact: Craig Welch, Mike KunkelPhone: (907) 659-2550Toll Free: (866) 659-2550Fax: (907) 659-2650E-Mail: [email protected] and delivery of hardware and morethroughout oilfield and North Slope villages.Open 24 hours, 365 days a year.

CN Aquatrain3015 Madison WayAnchorage, AK 99508Contact: Laurie A. Gray, agentPhone: (907) 279-3131Toll free: (800) 999-0541Fax: (907) 272-3963CN Aquatrain has provided Alaska withdependable access to Canadian and Lower 48markets for 38 years.


Crowley Alaska 2525 C St., Ste. 408Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Michael O’SheaPhone: (907) 257-2817Fax: (907) 257-2828Email: [email protected] Transportation throughout Alaska.North Slope heavy hauling with CATCORolligons.

Frontier Flying Service 5245 Airport Industrial WayFairbanks, AK 99709Contact: Craig Kenmonth, general managerPhone: (907) 474-1739Fax: (907) 450-7271Email: [email protected] site: www.frontierflying.com

Kenai AviationP. O. Box 46Kenai, AK 99611Contact: Bob or Jim BielefeldPhone: (907) 283-4124Phone: (800) 478-4124 (within Alaska)Fax: (907) 283-5267Email: [email protected] taxi services provided since 1961 state wide,mostly Cook Inlet. Single engine and twinBonanza.

LyndenAlaska Marine LinesAlaska Railbelt MarineAlaska West ExpressLynden Air CargoLynden Air FreightLynden InternationalLynden LogisticsLynden Transport6441 S. Airpark Pl.Anchorage, AK 99502Contact: Jeanine St. JohnPhone: (907) 245-1544Fax: (907) 245-1744Email: [email protected] combined scope of the Lynden companiesincludes truckload and less-than-truckloadhighway connections, scheduled barges, inter-modal bulk chemical hauls, scheduled andchartered air freighters, domestic and interna-tional air forwarding and international sea for-warding services.

Northern Air Cargo3900 W. International Airport Rd. Anchorage, AK 99502Contact: Mark Liland, acct. mgr. Anch./PrudhoeBayPhone: (907) 249-5149Fax: (907) 249-5194Email: [email protected] site: www.nac.aeroServing the aviation needs of rural Alaska foralmost 50 years, NAC is the states largest allcargo carrier moving nearly 100 million poundsof cargo on scheduled flights to 17 of Alaska’sbusiest airports. NAC’s fleet of DC-6, B-727, andATR-42 aircraft are available for charters toremote sites and flag stops to 44 additionalcommunities.

Northern Transportation Co.Alaska: 3015 Madison WayAnchorage, AK 99508Contact: Laurie Gray, agentPhone: (907) 279-3131Cell: (907) 229-0656Phone: (800) 999-0541Email: [email protected]: 42003 McKenzie Hwy.Hay River, NWT X0E0R9Contact: John Marshall Phone: (867) 874-5167Cell: (867) 874-1003Fax: (867) 874-5179Email: [email protected] site: www.ntcl.com NTCL, Canada’s largest and oldest northernmarine transportation company, ships drycargo and fuel to communities and campsalong the Mackenzie River, the Beaufort Seacoast and Alaska’s North Slope.

Panalpina4305 W. International Airport Rd.Anchorage, AK 99502Contact: John Hodel, branch mgr.Phone: (907) 245-8008Fax: (907) 245-8018E-mail: [email protected] and domestic freight forwardingand logistics services. Integrated solutions forsupply chain management. Specialists in oiland energy projects.

TOTE-Totem Ocean Trailer Express2511 Tidewater RoadAnchorage, AK 99501

Contact: Curt StonerPhone: (907) 265-7215Phone: (800) 234-8683Fax: (907) 278-9689Email: [email protected] site: www.totemocean.comTOTE’s roll on/roll off ships sail two times perweek between the Port of Tacoma and thePort of Anchorage. Transit time is a fast 66hours.

Fueling Services

ColvillePouch 340012Prudhoe Bay, AK 99734Contact: Mark Helmericks, president; RickHofreiterPhone: (888) 659-3198Contact: Doug Clinton, vice presidentPhone: (907) 224-2533Fax: (907) 659-3190Diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, aviation gasoline inbulk and small quantity deliveries, electroniccard-lock fleet management, solid waste andrecycling, industrial gases and solid waste.Tesoro fuel station.

General Oilfield Supplies

Alaska Rubber & Supply5811 Old Seward Hwy.Anchorage, AK 99518Contact: Janeece Higgins, general mgr.Phone: (907) 562-2200Fax: (907) 561-7600Email: [email protected] site: www.alaskarubber.comWholesale and retail of industrial andhydraulic hose and fittings. All applicationsand styles available. Conveyor belting, sheetrubber, v-belts, pumps, Kamloks and muchmore.

Alaska Tent & Tarp529 Front St.Fairbanks, AK 99701Contact: Jim HaselbergerPhone: (907) 456-6328Phone: (800) 478-8368Fax: (907) 452-5260Email: [email protected] are a commercial and industrial fabric busi-ness. We make covers.

MRO Sales5631 Silverado Way, Unit GAnchorage, AK 99518Contact: Don PowellPhone: (907) 248-8808Fax: (907) 248-8878Email: [email protected] site: www.mrosalesinc.comOther offices:Kenai: Al Hull (907) 335-2782MRO Sales offers products and services that arespecial to the Alaskan market. MRO can helpsolve the time problem on hard to find items.

NEI Fluid Technology3408 Arctic Blvd.Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Kathryn Russell, presidentPhone: (907) 561-4820Fax: (907) 562-2316Email: [email protected]


Suppliers of petrochemical refueling and test-ing equipment, meters and valve systems forthe oil and gas industry and portable measure-ment for petroleum, chemicals and bulk liq-uids. We also supply refrigerant recovery andrecycling equipment.

Geophysical & Geological Services

ASRC Energy Services – Engineering andTechnology3900 C St.Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: John Lewis, vp operationsPhone: (907) 339-6200Fax: (907) 339-6212Email: [email protected] site: www.asrcenergy.comDrilling and completion engineering, well stim-ulation, facilities engineering, upstream explo-ration and production services, geological andgeophysical services, automation, electrical andinstrumentation, platform renovation and con-struction.

CoreMongers6212 Magnaview Dr.Eagle River, AK 99577Contact: Clifton M. PoseyPhone: (907) 317-2361Web site: CoreMongers.comCoreMongers specializes in high resolutioncore photography and other whole core ser-vices including core slabbing and core plug-ging. CoreMongers is based locally inAnchorage.


Horizon Well Logging351 E. 92nd Ave, Suite AAnchorage, AK 99515Contact: Bernie Leas, AK oper. mgr.Phone: (907) 563-7002Fax: (907) 563-7005Email: [email protected] office711 St. Andrews WayLompoc, CA 93436Phone: (805) 733-0972Web site: www.horizon-well-logging.comWellsite geologists and mudlogging services.Experienced veterans with proven successsteering horizontal wells, determining strati-graphic horizons, and evaluationg shows.Independent, insightful data handling, report-ing and communication.

Hunter 3-D6001 Savoy, Ste. 110Houston, TX 77036Contact: Dan Huston, vice presidentPhone: (713) 981-4650Fax: (713) 981-4650Email: [email protected] site: www.hunter3dinc.com

Hunter 3-D is a geophysical consulting compa-ny based in Houston, Texas. We interpret seis-mic, gravity and magnetic data for projects inAlaska and worldwide.

Petrotechnical Resources of Alaska (PRA)3601 C St., Ste. 822Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Tom WalshPhone: (907) 272-1232Fax: (907) 272-1344Email: [email protected] multidisciplinary staff of qualified andexperienced professionals possess a diversearray of technical capabilities to provide ourclients with a full spectrum of geoscience andengineering consulting services.

PGS Onshore341 W. Tudor Rd., Ste. 206Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Larry Watt, Alaska area mgr. Phone: (907) 569-4049Fax: (907) 569-4047Email: [email protected] Office738 Hwy 6 South, Ste 900Houston, TX 77079Contact: Gehrig SchultzPhone: (281) 589-6732Fax: (281) 589-6685Email: [email protected] acquisition and processing for thepetroleum industry. PGS Onshore provides fullyrubber tracked Arctic geophysical crews toacquire the highest density data with the soft-est environmental footprint on the NorthSlope.

Schlumberger Oilfield Services2525 Gambell St.Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Daniel PalmerPhone: (907) 273-1700Fax: (907) 561-8317Email: [email protected] site: www.slb.comSchlumberger Oilfield Services provides peopleand technology, working together to offerexploration and production solutions for thelife of oil and gas reservoirs.

Health Care Professionals

Aeromed International4700 Business Park Blvd., Ste. E25Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Brooks Wall, directorPhone: (907) 677-7501Fax: (907) 677-7502Email: [email protected] site: www.aeromed.comAeromed International is an all jet critical careair ambulance fleet based in Anchorage.Medical crews are certified Flight Nurses andcertified Flight Paramedics.

Helicopter Contract & Charter Services

Air Logistics of Alaska1915 Donald Ave.Fairbanks, AK 99701Phone: (907) 452-1197Fax: (907) 452-4539

Contact: Dave ScarbroughPhone: Anchorage: (907) 248-3335Email: [email protected] contract and charter services.

Evergreen Helicopters of Alaska1936 Merrill Field DriveAnchorage, AK 99501Contact: Joy Journeay, director of contractsPhone: (907) 257-1519Fax: (907) 257-1590Email: [email protected]: Mike Roddy, director, marketingPhone: (907) 257-1525Email: [email protected] office: (907) 443-5334Airlines office: (907) 257-1500Web site: evergreenaviation.comEvergreen’s diverse fleet has provided award-winning safety to Alaskans since 1960 in petro-leum exploration & production, firefighting,forestry, construction, search & rescue, cargotransport, and utility transmission.

Hoses, Hydraulic & Industrial


Jackovich Industrial & ConstructionSupply1600 Wells St. Fairbanks, AK 99707Contact: Buz JackovichPhone: (907) 456-4414Fax: (907) 452-4846Anchorage office1716 Post Rd.Phone: (907) 277-1406Fax: (907) 258-170024-hour emergency service. With 30 years ofexperience, we’re experts on arctic conditionsand extreme weather.

Industrial Gases

Air Liquide6415 Arctic Blvd.Anchorage, AK 99518Contact: Brian Benson, tech sales repPhone: (907) 273-9762Fax: (907) 561-8364Email: [email protected] Liquide is your local manufacturer and sup-plier of industrial, medical, and scientific gas inAlaska. We also supply bulk gases and dry icestatewide.

ColvillePouch 340012Prudhoe Bay, AK 99734Contact: Mark Helmericks, president; RickHofreiterPhone: (888) 659-3198


Contact: Doug Clinton, vice presidentPhone: (907) 224-2533Fax: (907) 659-3190Diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, aviation gasoline inbulk and small quantity deliveries, electroniccard-lock fleet management, solid waste andrecycling, industrial gases and solid waste.Tesoro fuel station.

Industrial Parts & Supply

Air Liquide6415 Arctic Blvd.Anchorage, AK 99518Contact: Brian Benson, tech sales repPhone: (907) 273-9762Fax: (907) 561-8364Email: [email protected] Liquide is the dealer and warranty stationfor Lincoln, Miller, Milwaukee, Victor and mostother welding equipment manufacturers


Brooks Range SupplyPouch 3400081 Old Spine RoadPrudhoe Bay, AK 99734Contact: Craig Welch, Mike KunkelPhone: (907) 659-2550Toll Free: (866) 659-2550Fax: (907) 659-2650E-Mail: [email protected] sourceon the Slope for safety supplies, welding sup-plies, automotive and truck parts, hardware,tools, steel, building materials, glass, propane,hydraulic hoses and fittings, paint and chemi-cals. Napa and True Value Hardware distribu-tion. Own Prudhoe Bay General Store that car-ries various sundries and is home to thePrudhoe Bay Post Office.

Unique Machine5839 Old Seward HwyAnchorage, AK 99518Contact: Pat Hanley, COOPhone: (907) 563-3012Fax: (907) 562-1376Email: [email protected]: www.uniquemachineinc.comConnections; API 5CT, API 7B, Grant Prideco H-Series, Hydril, Hunting, Atlas Bradford, NSTechnology Co, Inc., Vallourec and Vam PTSproprietary connections.

U.S. Bearings & Drives611 E. International Airport Rd.Anchorage, AK 99518Contact: Dena Kelley, operations mgr.Phone: 563-3000Fax: 563-1003Email: [email protected] site: www.bearings.comU.S. Bearings & Drives, formerly BESCO has

been providing bearings and drive componentsto our Alaskan customers since 1952. We offerquality components and experienced person-nel.

Information Technology Consulting


Inspection Services



Trinity Inspection ServicesP.O. Box 1496Theodore, AL 36590Contact: Joe GibbsPhone: (888) 973-2121Phone: (251) 653-7173Fax: (251) 653-2113Email: [email protected] site: www.trinityinspect.comOther Office:8686 Bellingrath Rd.Theodore, AL 36582Visual inspection of welding and coating appli-cation associated with line pipe for inland andoffshore pipelines, offshore production plat-forms, tank farms and treatment facilities.

Udelhoven Oilfield System ServicesAnchorage office:184 E. 53rd Ave.Anchorage, AK 99518Phone: (907) 344-1577Fax: (907) 522-2541Nikiski office:P.O. Box 8349

Nikiski, AK 99635Phone: (907) 776-5185Fax: (907) 776-8105Prudhoe office:Pouch 340103Prudhoe Bay, AK 99734Phone: (907) 659-8093Fax: (907) 659-8489Serving Alaska for more than 25 years.

Instrumentation Systems

Arctic Controls1120 E. 5th Ave.Anchorage, AK 99501Contact: Scott Stewart, presidentPhone: (907) 277-7555Fax: (907) 277-9295Email: [email protected]: www.arcticcontrols.comAn Alaskan owned and operated companysince,1985, Arctic Controls, Inc. has been highlysuccessful as manufacturer representatives forthe state of Alaska in the Process Control andInstrumentation field. Selling equipment to theoil and gas markets, mining and water waste-water/municipal markets.

BW Technologies3279 West Pioneer Pkwy.Arlington, TX 76013Contact: Inside Sales RepPhone: (817) 274-2487Fax: (817) 274-8321Email: [email protected] Office:2840 2 Ave. SECalgary, AB T2A 7X9Contact: Inside Sales RepPhone: (800) 663-4164Fax: (403) 273-3708Email: [email protected] site: www.gasmonitors.comBW designs, manufactures and distributes afull line of cutting-edge gas detection instru-mentation for protection of personnel andfacilities worldwide.

Epoch Well Services5801 Silverado WayAnchorage, AK 99518Contact: Brady Killmer, AK div. mgr.Phone: (907) 561-2465Fax: (907) 561-2474Email: [email protected] is a complete digital drilling instru-mentation system that monitors all drill floorand mud system parameters. Critical data isdisplayed and archieved on workstations locat-ed at key points on the rig.

RAE Systems1339 Moffett Park Dr.Sunnyvale, CA 94089Contact: Amanda Leet, mktg.Phone: (408) 585-3522Fax: (408) 752-0724Email: [email protected] site: www.raesystems.comRAE Systems is manufacturer of rapidly-deploy-able, multi-sensor chemical detection monitorsand networks for homeland security andindustrial applications. RAE Systems offers afull line of portable single-sensor chemical andradiation detection products.

Quadco


6116 Nielson WayAnchorage, AK 99518Contact: David Baggett, vp, AK mgr.Phone: (907) 563-8999Fax: (907) 563-8985Email: [email protected] offices: Farmington NM, Denver CO,Casper WYQuadco maintains a fleet of oil field instru-mentation, solids control and other equipmentfor oilfield and industrial needs. We representVarco Oil Tools, MD Totco, Texas Oil Tools, SPM,Derrick Equipment and various other manufac-turers. 24 hours on call.

Laboratory Services

Arctic Fox EnvironmentalPouch 340043Prudhoe Bay, AK 99734Contact: Jerod Pollen/Ralph E. AllphinPhone: (907) 659-2145Fax: (907-659-2146Email: [email protected] Prudhoe Bay and the North Slope’sanalytical, water and waste water compliancemonitoring and hazardous waste needs as wellas providing immediate response sampling ser-vices.


Legal Services

Perkins Coie1029 W. 3rd Ave., Ste. 300Anchorage, AK 99501Contact: Eric Fjelstad, attorneyEmail: [email protected]: Amy J. MacKenzie, attorneyEmail: [email protected]: (907) 279-8561Fax: (907) 276-3108Other Offices: Beijing, Bellevue, Boise, Chicago, Denver, LosAngeles, Menlo Park, Olympia, Phoenix,Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, WashingtonD.C.Website: www.perkinscoie.comPerkins Coie law firm handles oil spill planning,air emissions, NPDES permits, hazardous waste,CERCLA, wetlands permits, NEPA, and otherenvironmental and natural resources issues.

Lodging

ESS Support Services Worldwide9210 Vanguard Dr., Ste 101Anchorage, AK 99507Contact: George CuzzortPhone: (907) 344-1207 Fax: (907) 344-0353Email: [email protected] site: www.ess-global.comThe Alaska division of the worlds largest con-

tract food service company. Visit our web siteat www.ess-global.com

Hilton Anchorage Hotel500 West Third Ave.Anchorage, AK 99501Contact: Karen BoshellPhone: (907) 272-7411Phone: 1-800-445-8667Fax: (907) 265-7042Website: www.anchorage.hilton.comAt the Hilton, guests discover unexpected luxu-ry. We are just steps away from shopping, daytours, fishing and the convention center. TheHilton’s 600 guest rooms and suites, threerestaurants, indoor pool, and native art collec-tion will make your stay complete.

Hotel Captain Cook4th & K St.Anchorage, AK 995Phone: (907) 276-6000Website: www.captaincook.comAlaska’s only member of Preferred Hotels andResorts Worldwide. 547 rooms including 96suites, three restaurants and a coffee bar.Located in downtown Anchorage.

Logistics

Alaska Railroad Corp.P.O. Box 107500Anchorage, AK 99510Contact: Amber Dyson, Marketing andLogistics TechnicianPhone: (907) 265-2485Fax: (907) 265-2597Email: [email protected] Alaska Railroad Corporation offers realestate, passenger and freight services – includ-ing complete services to move your freightbetween Alaska, the Lower 48 and Canada.


Crowley Alaska2525 C St., Ste. 303Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Craig TorngaPhone: (907) 278-4978Fax: (907) 257-2828Email: [email protected] materials supply services to remotelocations. Marine transport throughout Alaska.Oil field services including heavy hauling withall-terrain vehicles on North Slope.

The Fairweather Companies2000 E. 88th Ave., Suite 200Anchorage, AK 99507Contact: Bill PenrosePhone: (907) 258-3446Fax: (907) 279-5740Web site: www.fairweather.comThe Fairweather Companies provide projectmanagement, engineering, drilling, permit-

ting, logistics, and operational services to theexploration and production sectors of thepetroleum industry.

LyndenAlaska Marine LinesAlaska Railbelt MarineAlaska West ExpressLynden Air CargoLynden Air FreightLynden InternationalLynden LogisticsLynden Transport6441 S. Airpark Pl.Anchorage, AK 99502Contact: Jeanine St. JohnPhone: (907) 245-1544Fax: (907) 245-1744Email: [email protected] combined scope of the Lynden companiesincludes truckload and less-than-truckloadhighway connections, scheduled barges, inter-modal bulk chemical hauls, scheduled andchartered air freighters, domestic and interna-tional air forwarding and international sea for-warding services.

MRO Sales5631 Silverado Way, Unit GAnchorage, AK 99518Contact: Don PowellPhone: (907) 248-8808Fax: (907) 248-8878Email: [email protected] site: www.mrosalesinc.comOther offices:Kenai: Al Hull (907) 335-2782Prudhoe Bay: Joe Bob Bruster (907) 659-2868We provide Professional Procurement Servicefor hard-to-find supplies, parts and equipment.Regardless of your location, you will receiveservice that is guaranteed to meet yourrequirements. From Anchorage to Siberia,from shipping to communications, you receiveservice from the experts that have ‘Been There,Done That’

Northern Air Cargo3900 W. International Airport Rd. Anchorage, AK 99502Contact: Mark Liland, acct. mgr. Anch./PrudhoeBayPhone: (907) 249-5149Fax: (907) 249-5194Email: [email protected] site: www.nac.aeroServing the aviation needs of rural Alaska foralmost 50 years, NAC is the states largest allcargo carrier moving nearly 100 million poundsof cargo on scheduled flights to 17 of Alaska’sbusiest airports. NAC’s fleet of DC-6, B-727, andATR-42 aircraft are available for charters toremote sites and flag stops to 44 additionalcommunities.

Northern Transportation Co.Alaska: 3015 Madison WayAnchorage, AK 99508Contact: Laurie Gray, agentPhone: (907) 279-3131Cell: (907) 229-0656Phone: (800) 999-0541Email: [email protected]: 42003 McKenzie Hwy.Hay River, NWT X0E0R9Contact: John Marshall Phone: (867) 874-5167Cell: (867) 874-1003


Fax: (867) 874-5179Email: [email protected] site: www.ntcl.com NTCL, Canada’s largest and oldest northernmarine transportation company, ships drycargo and fuel to communities and campsalong the Mackenzie River, the Beaufort Seacoast and Alaska’s North Slope.

Panalpina4305 W. International Airport Rd.Anchorage, AK 99502Contact: John Hodel, branch mgr.Phone: (907) 245-8008Fax: (907) 245-8018E-mail: [email protected] and domestic freight forwardingand logistics services. Integrated solutions forsupply chain management. Specialists in oiland energy projects.

Machining

Superior Machine & Welding1745 Ship Ave.Anchorage, AK 99501Contact: Jantina Lunsford, pres.Phone: (907) 277-3538Fax: (907) 277-4999Email: [email protected] site: superiormachine.netTo meet your needs we do oilfield connections,propellers, couplings, shafts, bearings, sand-blasting, welding, line boring, blocking gears,heavy equipment repair, brake rotors and cus-tom machining.

Unique Machinea subsidiary of Sumitomo Corp.5839 Old Seward HwyAnchorage, AK 99518Contact: Pat Hanley, gen. mgr.Phone: (907) 563-3012Fax: (907) 562-1376Email: [email protected] site: www.uniquemachineinc.comThe design, development, manufacture anddistribution of oilfield construction, mining,fishing and government parts to industry qual-ity standards.

Maintenance

Alaska Tent & Tarp529 Front St.Fairbanks, AK 99701Contact: Jim HaselbergerPhone: (907) 456-6328Phone: (800) 478-8368Fax: (907) 452-5260Email: [email protected] are a commercial and industrial fabric busi-ness. We make covers.

Arctic Controls1120 E. 5th Ave.Anchorage, AK 99501Contact: Scott Stewart, presidentPhone: (907) 277-7555Fax: (907) 277-9295Email: [email protected]: www.arcticcontrols.comAn Alaskan owned and operated companysince,1985, Arctic Controls, Inc. has been highlysuccessful as manufacturer representatives forthe state of Alaska in the Process Control and

Instrumentation field. Selling equipment to theoil and gas markets, mining and water waste-water/municipal markets.

ASRC Energy Services – Operations andMaintenance3900 C St.Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Mark Nelson, exec. vpPhone: (907) 339-6200Fax: (907) 339-6212Email: [email protected] site: www.asrcenergy.comOil and gas services, industrial construction,operations and maintenance, module fabrica-tion and assembly, project management andnon-destructive testing.


MRO Sales5631 Silverado Way, Unit GAnchorage, AK 99518Contact: Don PowellPhone: (907) 248-8808Fax: (907) 248-8878Email: [email protected] site: www.mrosalesinc.comOther offices:Kenai: Al Hull (907) 335-2782We are a stocking distributor for top-of-the-line waste oil heaters (Reznor), waste waterflocculants (Waterclear), environmentallyfriendly solvents for your parts washer (PTTechnology), corrosion and erosion repair andmaintenance polymers (Belzona), Vapor phase(VpCI™) and Migrating Corrosion Inhibitors(MCI) (Cortec) and valve lubricants and sealants(Chemola).

Management Consultant

Hawk Consultants200 W. 34th Ave., Ste. 809Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Maynard Tapp, presidentPhone: (907) 278-1877Fax: (907) 278-1889Email: [email protected] people and resources to the oil, gas,power, telecommunication and public worksindustries. Services include strategic planning,full service project management team consult-ing/outsourcing, supplemental professionals,professionals, management consulting services.

Maps

Mapmakers Alaska259 S. Alaska St.Palmer, AK 99645Contact: Brit Lively, managerPhone: (907) 745-3398Fax: (907) 745-6733Maps for oil and gas industry and custom map

work

Marketing Solutions3330 C. St., Ste. 101Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Laurie Fagnani, president/ownerPhone: (907) 569-7070Fax: (907) 569-7090Email: [email protected] site: www.marketingsol.netMarketing Solutions a full-service award-win-ning advertising and public relations firm alsodesigns and produces full-scale custom maps.

Marine Propulsion


Marine Services & Construction



Peak Oilfield Service Co.2525 C St., Ste. 201Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Ben ClevelandPhone: (907) 263-7000Fax: (907) 263-7070Email: [email protected]: www.peakalaska.comAlaska based general contractors.

Mechanical & Electrical Inspection

Udelhoven Oilfiystem Services


Anchorage office:184 E. 53rd Ave.Anchorage, AK 99518Phone: (907) 344-1577Fax: (907) 522-2541Nikiski office:P.O. Box 8349Nikiski, AK 99635Phone: (907) 776-5185Fax: (907) 776-8105Prudhoe office:Pouch 340103Prudhoe Bay, AK 99734Phone: (907) 659-8093Fax: (907) 659-8489Serving Alaska for more than 25 years.

Medical Facilities & EmergencyResponse


Medical Services




Meetings & Conventions

Hilton Anchorage Hotel

500 West Third Ave.Anchorage, AK 99501Contact: Karen BoshellPhone: (907) 272-7411Phone: 1-800-445-8667Fax: (907) 265-7042Website: www.anchorage.hilton.comAt the Hilton, guests discover unexpected luxu-ry. We are just steps away from shopping, daytours, fishing and the convention center. TheHilton’s 600 guest rooms and suites, threerestaurants, indoor pool, and native art collec-tion will make your stay complete.

Hotel Captain Cook4th & K St.Anchorage, AK 995Phone: (907) 276-6000Website: www.captaincook.comAlaska’s only member of Preferred Hotels andResorts Worldwide. 547 rooms including 96suites, three restaurants and a coffee bar.Located in downtown Anchorage.

Movers/Relocation

Capital Office Systems1120 E, 35th Ave.Anchorage, AK 99508Contact: Leslye Langla, managing direct.Phone: (907) 777-1501Fax: (907) 777-1515Email: [email protected] management, systems furniture, projectcoordination, space planning, systemsdelivery/installation, furniture refurbishing,and relocation/remodel services. AuthorizedSteelcase dealer for Alaska.

Mud & Mudlogging Services

Epoch Well Services5801 Silverado WayAnchorage, AK 99518Contact: Brady Killmer, AK div. mgr.Phone: (907) 561-2465Fax: (907) 561-2474Email: [email protected] over 250 wells logged since 1989, Epochis the leading provider of advanced mudlog-ging services in Alaska. Our DML 2000 soft-ware assimilates a comprehensive database ofgeological and drilling information with pre-sentations available in a variety of hardcopyand digital formats.

Horizon Well Logging351 E. 92nd Ave, Suite AAnchorage, AK 99515Contact: Bernie Leas, AK oper. mgr.Phone: (907) 563-7002Fax: (907) 563-7005Email: [email protected] office711 St. Andrews WayLompoc, CA 93436Phone: (805) 733-0972Web site: www.horizon-well-logging.comMudlogging service with expert geologists,reliable equipment and innovative software.Logs, digital and graphic data, and communi-cations to suit your needs. Cost effective well-site data solutions.

Office Furniture

Capital Office Systems1120 E, 35th Ave.Anchorage, AK 99508Contact: Leslye Langla, managing direct.Phone: (907) 777-1501Fax: (907) 777-1515Email: [email protected] management, systems furniture, projectcoordination, space planning, systemsdelivery/installation, furniture refurbishing,and relocation/remodel services. AuthorizedSteelcase dealer for Alaska.

Oilfield Services

Alaska Cover-All LLC 6740 Jollipan Crt.Anchorage, AK 99507Contact: Paul Nelson, mgr.Phone: (907) 346-1319Fax: (907) 346-4400Email: [email protected]: Scott Coon Phone: (907) 646-1219Fax: (907) 646-1253Email: [email protected] Call Center: 1-800-268-3768We are the Alaska dealers for Cover-AllBuilding Systems. Steel framed, fully engi-neered, LDPE fabric covered, portable build-ings in 18 to 270 foot widths and any length.



Photography



Judy Patrick Photography430 W. 7th Ave., Ste. 220Anchorage, AK 99501Contact: Judy PatrickPhone: (907) 258-4704Fax: (907) 258-4706Email: [email protected] site: JudyPatrickPhotography.comCreative images for the resource developmentindustry.

Pipe, Fittings & Thread Technology

Petroleum Equipment & Services5631 Silverado Way, Ste GAnchorage, AK 99518Contact: Kevin Durling/Donald ParkerPhone: (907) 248-0066Fax: (907) 248-4429Email: [email protected] site: www.pesiak.comP.E.S.I. provides both conventional and special-ty products and services for the Alaska oilindustry. Regardless of your location, you willreceive products and service that is guaranteedto meet your requirements.

Unique Machinea subsidiary of Sumitomo Corp.5839 Old Seward HwyAnchorage, AK 99518Contact: Pat Hanley, gen. mgr.Phone: (907) 563-3012Fax: (907) 562-1376Email: [email protected] site: www.uniquemachineinc.comConnections; API 5CT, API 7B, Grant Prideco H-Series, Hydril, Hunting, Atlas Bradford, NSTechnology Co. Inc. Vallourec and Vam PTSproprietary connections.

Pipeline Maintenance



Offshore Divers5400 Eielson St.Anchorage, AK 99518Contact: Don Ingraham, owner/mgr.Contact: Leif Simcox, owner/oper. mgr.Phone: (907) 563-9060Fax: (907) 563-9061Email: [email protected] site: http//www.offshoredivers.com

Offshore Divers is an Alaska owned diving con-tractor specializing in sub-sea oilfield work onmooring systems, pipelines, platforms anddocks in Cook Inlet, on the North Slope and inValdez.



Plumbing


Power Generation


Process Equipment

Natco GroupP.O. Box 850, Stn. TCalgary, Alberta T2H2H3

Contact: Kevin Baird, bus. dev. mgr.Phone: (403) 203-2103Fax: (403) 236-0488E-mail: [email protected]: www.natcogroup.comNatco Group engineers, designs and manufac-tures process, wellhead and water treatmentequipment and systems used in the productionof oil and gas worldwide.

Procurement Services


MRO Sales5631 Silverado Way, Unit GAnchorage, AK 99518Contact: Don PowellPhone: (907) 248-8808Fax: (907) 248-8878Email: [email protected] site: www.mrosalesinc.comOther offices:Kenai: Al Hull (907) 335-2782We provide Professional Procurement Servicefor hard-to-find supplies, parts and equipment.Regardless of your location, you will receiveservice that is guaranteed to meet yourrequirements. From Anchorage to Siberia,from shipping to communications, you receiveservice from the experts that have ‘Been There,Done That’

NANA/Colt Engineering, LLC700 G Street, 5th floorAnchorage, AK 99501Contact: Greg C. CookeTitle: Business Development & ExternalRelations ManagerPhone: (907) 273-3933Fax: (907) 273-3990NANA/Colt offers project management, engi-neering, design, construction management,and procurement services to the oil industry..

Tubular Solutions Alaska, LLC 310 K Street, Suite 402Anchorage, AK 99501Contact: John Harris, general managerPhone: (907) 770-8700Fax: (907) 222-1203Email: [email protected] is a fully integrated supply chain servicecompany providing forecasting, procurementand coordination services aimed at reducingtotal cost of ownership for OCTG product.

Production Equipment

Oilfield Improvements1902 North Yellowood Ave.


Broken Arrow, OK 74145Contact: Hughes Coston SRPhone: (918) 250-5584Phone: (800) 537-9327Fax: (918) 250-4666Email: [email protected]: www.rodguides.comSucker rod guides – The Ultra Flow fieldinstalled guide, The Wheeled Rod Guide

Real Estate

Alaska Railroad Corp.P.O. Box 107500Anchorage, AK 99510Contact: Amber Dyson, Marketing and LogisticsTechnicianPhone: (907) 265-2485Fax: (907) 265-2597Email: [email protected] Alaska Railroad Corporation offers realestate, passenger and freight services – includ-ing complete services to move your freightbetween Alaska, the Lower 48 and Canada.

JEMS Real EstateP.O. Box 190530Anchorage, AK 95191417 W. Northern Lights Blvd., Ste. BAnchorage, AK 99503Contact: Michael/Jo Ellen SmithPhone: (907) 258-5367Fax: (907) 258-5542Email: [email protected] site: www.jemsrealestate.comJEMS Real Estate specializing in real estatesales, leasing, property management, condoassociation management and property rental.


Recycling Waste Management

ColvillePouch 340012Prudhoe Bay, AK 99734Contact: Mike Kunkel/John Daly gen. mgrs.,Craig Welch, mgr. special projects Phone: (907) 659-3197Fax: (907) 659-3190Email: [email protected], gasoline, jet fuel, aviation gasoline inbulk and small quantity deliveries, electroniccard-lock fleet management, solid waste andrecycling, industrial gases and solid waste.Tesoro fuel station.

NEI Fluid Technology3408 Arctic Blvd.Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Kathryn Russell, presidentPhone: (907) 561-4820Fax: (907) 562-2316Email: [email protected]

Suppliers of petrochemical refueling and test-ing equipment, meters and valve systems forthe oil and gas industry and portable measure-ment for petroleum, chemicals and bulk liquids.We also supply refrigerant recovery and recy-cling equipment.

Pacific Environmental (PENCO)6000 A St.Anchorage, AK 99518Contact: Tom Ulrich, reg. mgr. American Mainesvc. groupPhone: (907) 562-5420Fax: (907) 562-5426Email: [email protected] site: www.amsghq.comPENCO provides environmental response, con-tainment and clean up. Hazardous wastes andcontaminated site clean up and remediation.Asbestos and lead abatement. Petroleum vesselservices and bulk fuel oil facility and storagetank maintenance, management and opera-tions.

Quadco6116 Nielson WayAnchorage, AK 99518Contact: David Baggett, VP, Alaska managerPhone: (907) 563-8999Fax: (907) 563-8985Email: [email protected] offices: Farmington NM, Denver CO,Casper WYQuadco has supplied services to the Alaska oil-field since 1976. We have trained personnel tohelp with instrumentation, solids control, pipehandling and Top Drive drilling equipment. 24hour on call.

Reporting Software

Epoch Well Services5801 Silverado WayAnchorage, AK 99518Contact: Brady Killmer, AK div. mgr.Phone: (907) 561-2465Fax: (907) 561-2474Email: [email protected] is a Windows based relational databaseprogram for morning reports, well planning,drilling, completion and workover reports.RIGREPORT provides contractors with an elec-tronic tour sheet for morning reports and pay-roll reporting.

Restaurants

Bombay Deluxe Indian Restaurant555 W. Northern Lights Blvd.Anchorage, AK 99505Contact: Sunil Sethi, PresidentPhone: (907) 277-1200Fax: (907644-4523Email: [email protected] site: www.bombaydeluxe.comBombay Deluxe (www.bombaydeluxe.com) isthe only authentic Indian Restaurant in theState of Alaska. Tantalize your taste buds withour Traditional Naan Bread, Tandoori Chickenand Palak Paneer. Bombay Deluxe – the spiceof life.

Hotel Captain Cook4th & K St.Anchorage, AK 995Phone: (907) 276-6000Website: www.captaincook.com

Alaska’s only member of Preferred Hotels andResorts Worldwide. 547 rooms including 96suites, three restaurants and a coffee bar.Located in downtown Anchorage.

Rigging Supplies


Jackovich Industrial & Construction Supply1600 Wells St. Fairbanks, AK 99707Contact: Buz JackovichPhone: (907) 456-4414Fax: (907) 452-4846Anchorage office1716 Post Rd.Phone: (907) 277-1406Fax: (907) 258-170024-hour emergency service. With 30 years ofexperience, we’re experts on arctic conditionsand extreme weather.


Right of Way Maintenance

Cruz ConstructionHC04 Box 9323Palmer, AK 99645Contact: Dave or Dana CruzPhone: (907) 746-3144Fax: (907) 746-5557Email: [email protected] contractor specializing in heavy civilconstruction, horizontal direction drilling forutilities. Ice road and ice bridge constructionthroughout Alaska in support of resourcedevelopment.

Safety Equipment & Supplies

3M Alaska11151 Calaska CircleAnchorage, AK 99515Contact: Paul Sander, managerPhone: (907) 522-5200Fax: (907) 522-1645Email: [email protected] site: www.3m.comServing Alaska for over 34 years, 3M Alaskaoffers total solutions from the wellhead to theretail pump with a broad range of products


and services – designed to improve safety, pro-ductivity and profitability.


BW Technologies3279 West Pioneer Pkwy.Arlington, TX 76013Contact: Inside Sales RepPhone: (817) 274-2487Fax: (817) 274-8321Email: [email protected] Office:2840 2 Ave. SECalgary, AB T2A 7X9Contact: Inside Sales RepPhone: (800) 663-4164Fax: (403) 273-3708Email: [email protected] site: www.gasmonitors.comBW designs, manufactures and distributes a fullline of cutting-edge gas detection instrumenta-tion for protection of personnel and facilitiesworldwide.

Brooks Range SupplyPouch 3400081 Old Spine RoadPrudhoe Bay, AK 99734Contact: Craig Welch, Mike KunkelPhone: (907) 659-2550Toll Free: (866) 659-2550Fax: (907) 659-2650E-Mail: [email protected] source on the Slope for safety supplies,welding supplies, automotive and truck parts,hardware, tools, steel, building materials, glass,propane, hydraulic hoses and fittings, paintand chemicals. Napa and True Value Hardwaredistribution. Own Prudhoe Bay General Storethat carries various sundries and is home to thePrudhoe Bay Post Office.

Jackovich Industrial & Construction Supply1600 Wells St. Fairbanks, AK 99707Contact: Buz JackovichPhone: (907) 456-4414Fax: (907) 452-4846Anchorage office1716 Post Rd.Phone: (907) 277-1406Fax: (907) 258-170024-hour emergency service. With 30 years ofexperience, we’re experts on arctic conditionsand extreme weather.

Pipe Wranglers Canada (2004) Inc.5400 39139 Highway 2ARed Deer, AB Canada T4S-2B3Contact: Vince Morelli, executive vpPhone: (403) 342-4441Fax: (403) 342-6613Email: [email protected] Web site www.pipewranglers.comPWCI is a manufacturing & service company of

pipe handling equipment. We are manufactur-ers of hydraulic catwalks for service rigs anddrilling rigs onshore and offshore.

RAE Systems1339 Moffett Park Dr.Sunnyvale, CA 94089Contact: Amanda Leet, mktg.Phone: (408) 585-3522Fax: (408) 752-0724Email: [email protected] site: www.raesystems.comRAE Systems is manufacturer of rapidly-deploy-able, multi-sensor chemical detection monitorsand networks for homeland security and indus-trial applications. RAE Systems offers a full lineof portable single-sensor chemical and radia-tion detection products.


Wiggy’s-Alaska!8225 Old Seward Hwy., Suite AAnchorage, AK 99518Contact: Marc Taylor Owner/AlaskaRepresentativePhone: 907-336-1330Fax: 907-336-1330Email: [email protected] site: www.wiggys.comAs a result of the light weight and effectivenessof Lamilite (TM) insulation in the cold weathergarment industry, Wiggy’s of Grand Junction,CO has opened Wiggy’s-Alaska! in order toserve the petroleum industry of Alaska.

Security


Seismic & Geophysical

Hunter 3-D6001 Savoy, Ste. 110Houston, TX 77036Contact: Dan Huston, vice presidentPhone: (713) 981-4650Fax: (713) 981-4650Email: [email protected] site: www.hunter3dinc.comHunter 3-D is a geophysical consulting compa-ny based in Houston, Texas. We interpret seis-mic, gravity and magnetic data for projects inAlaska and worldwide.

Kuukpik/Veritas2000 E. 88th Ave.Anchorage, AK 99507Contact: Jeff Hastings

Phone: (907) 276-6037Fax: (907) 279-5740Email: [email protected]

PGS Onshore341 W. Tudor Rd., Ste. 206Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Larry Watt, Alaska area mgr. Phone: (907) 569-4049Fax: (907) 569-4047Email: [email protected] Office738 Hwy 6 South, Ste 900Houston, TX 77079Contact: Gehrig SchultzPhone: (281) 589-6732Fax: (281) 589-6685Email: [email protected] acquisition and processing for thepetroleum industry. PGS Onshore provides fullyrubber tracked Arctic geophysical crews toacquire the highest density data with the soft-est environmental footprint on the NorthSlope.

WesternGeco10001 Richmond Ave. Houston, TX 77042Phone: (713) 689-2567Fax: (713) 689-5432Email: [email protected] is the world’s leading seismic ser-vices company, assisting the E&P industry inexploration and reservoir imaging, monitoring,and development. Revolutionary Q-Technologyprovides unmatched reservoir imaging andmonitoring capabilities.

Shops/Storage Space


Soil Stabilization

Arctic Foundations5621 Arctic Blvd.Anchorage, AK 99518-1667Contact: Ed YarmakPhone: (907) 562-2741Fax: (907) 562-0153Email: [email protected] site: www.arcticfoundations.comSoil stabilization – frozen barrier and frozencore dams to control hazardous waste andwater movement. Foundations – maintain per-mafrost for durable high capacity foundations.

Space Design/Planning

Capital Office Systems1120 E, 35th Ave.Anchorage, AK 99508Contact: Leslye Langla, managing direct.


Phone: (907) 777-1501Fax: (907) 777-1515Email: [email protected] management, systems furniture, projectcoordination, space planning, systemsdelivery/installation, furniture refurbishing, andrelocation/remodel services. AuthorizedSteelcase dealer for Alaska.

Steel Fabrication

Holaday – Parks, Inc.1820 Marika St.Fairbanks, AK 99709Contact: Jerry Freel, vp ops. AKPhone: (907) 452-7151Fax: (907) 452-3800Email: [email protected] site: www.holaday-parks.comHoladay-Parks is a sheet metal fabrication thatinvolves welding. We also do heating ventila-tion and air conditioning.


Ranes & Shine Welding6111 Quinhagak St.Anchorage, AK 99507Contact: Tom Ranes, ownerContact: Mike Prince, shop fore.Phone: (907) 868-5079Fax: (907) 868-5087Email: [email protected] site: ranesandshine.comWe are a custom welding and fabrication shopwith a 20’ brake, 13 1/2’ shear, computerizedplasma table and mobile welding trucks.

STEELFAB2132 Railroad Ave. Anchorage, AK 99501Contact: Janet Faulkner, vice presidentPhone: (907) 264-2819Fax: (907) 276-3448Email: [email protected] is the largest Alaskan-owned steelservice center in the state. It provides pressurevessels, modules, special design items and rawsteel products.

Totem Equipment & Supply2536 Commercial Dr.Anchorage, AK 99501Contact: Mike Huston, vpPhone: (907) 276-2858Fax: (907) 258-4623Email: [email protected] site: www.toteminc.comTotem Equipment & Supply Inc. locally ownedand operated since 1961. Supplies light, medi-um and heavy equipment. Specializing in tem-porary and permanent heating solutions.

Udelhoven Oilfield System Services Anchorage office:184 E. 53rd Ave.Anchorage, AK 99518Phone: (907) 344-1577Fax: (907) 522-2541

Nikiski office:P.O. Box 8349Nikiski, AK 99635Phone: (907) 776-5185Fax: (907) 776-8105Prudhoe office:Pouch 340103Prudhoe Bay, AK 99734Phone: (907) 659-8093Fax: (907) 659-8489Serving Alaska for more than 25 years.


Steel Sales

ColvillePouch 340012Prudhoe Bay, AK 99734Contact: Mark Helmericks, president; RickHofreiterPhone: (888) 659-3198Contact: Doug Clinton, vice presidentPhone: (907) 224-2533Fax: (907) 659-3190Diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, aviation gasoline inbulk and small quantity deliveries, electroniccard-lock fleet management, solid waste andrecycling, industrial gases and solid waste.Tesoro fuel station.


Surveying & Mapping

ASTAC/fm, a division of ASTAC4300 B St., Ste. 501Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Don NelsonPhone: (907) 563-3989Phone: 1-800-478-6409Fax: (907) 563-1932Email: [email protected] expertise in implementing GIS technol-ogy whether data conversions or a completeturnkey solution.

Kuukpik - LCMF139 E. 51st Ave.Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: Richard Rearick, architectural mgr.Contact: Derek Howard, survey mgr.Contact: Wiley Wilhelm, engineering mgr.Phone: (907) 273-1830

Fax: (907) 273-1831Email: [email protected] Offices:Barrow: (907) 852-8212Email: [email protected]: (907) 670-4739Email: [email protected] contractor project support surveyors;remote site land and hydrographic surveys forgovernment and private; oil and gas develop-ment surveying, mapping, and permitting.

Lounsbury and Associates5300 A St.Anchorage, AK 99518Contact: Ken AyersEmail: [email protected]: Jim SawhillEmail: [email protected]: (907) 272-5451Fax: (907) 272-9065Toll Free: (800) 478-5451Web site: www.lounsburyinc.comSpecializing in surveying for Alaska oil and gasexploration, oilfield development and trans-portation systems, conventional and GPS sur-veying, and mapping.

Tank Fabrication

Northern Transportation Co.Alaska: 3015 Madison WayAnchorage, AK 99508Contact: Laurie Gray, agentPhone: (907) 279-3131Cell: (907) 229-0656Phone: (800) 999-0541Email: [email protected]: 42003 McKenzie Hwy.Hay River, NWT X0E0R9Contact: John Marshall Phone: (867) 874-5167Cell: (867) 874-1003Fax: (867) 874-5179Email: [email protected] site: www.ntcl.com NTCL, Canada’s largest and oldest northernmarine transportation company, ships dry cargoand fuel to communities and camps along theMackenzie River, the Beaufort Sea coast andAlaska’s North Slope.

Telephone Equipment & Sales

ASTAC4300 B St., Ste. 501Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: David FauskePhone: (907) 563-3989Phone: 1-800-478-6409Fax: (907) 563-1932Email: [email protected] North Slope’s leader in providing local andlong distance service, Internet, wireless anddata services, including transparent LAN. Wealso have 700 MHz licensed spectrum availablefor nomadic data applications and coverage offthe wired network.

North Slope Telecom2020 E. Dowling, Ste. 3Anchorage, AK 99507Contact: Bill Laxson, presidentPhone: (907) 562-4693Fax: (907) 562-0818Email: [email protected]


Web site: www.nstiak.comDesign, installation and maintenance of tele-phone, cable plant, fiber optics, data network,VOIP, paging and cellular systems. Twenty yearsof arctic experience.

Temporary Placement Services


Cook Inlet Tribal Council-Alaska’s People3600 San Jeronimo Dr.Anchorage, AK 99508Contact: Carol Wren, directorPhone: (907) 793-3371Fax: (907) 793-3392Email: [email protected] site: www.citci.comAlaska’s People specializes in NativeEmployment statewide. We have placed thou-sands of Native Alaskans and American Indiansinto all levels of employment from entry toexecutive.

NMS Employee Leasing4041 B StreetAnchorage, AK 99503Contact: Cathy ScanlonPhone: (907) 273-2430Fax: (907) 273-2490Email: [email protected] site: www.nmsemployeeleasing.comProvides professional, technical, and traditionalresources for full time, part time, long term ortemporary employees. Complete referencecheck, 10-year criminal background check, 5panel drug screen and evaluation for everyemployee. Quality assessment and computerbased testing.

Tire Sales & Service

TDSTire Distribution Systems1150 E. International Airport Rd.Anchorage, AK 99518Contact: Mike Weitz, mgr.Phone: (907) 562-2010Fax: (907) 563-7097Email: [email protected] Office:3601 S. CushmanFairbanks, AK 99701Sales and service of passenger, truck, or tiresand retreading of tires.

Training

University of AlaskaUAA Engineering, Science & ProjectManagement (ESPM) Graduate ProgramsUniversity Center, 104Anchorage, AK 99503

Contact: Dr. Jang RaPhone: (907) 786-1862Email: [email protected] site: www.uaa.alaska.edu/espmNation’s most respected program, training pro-fessionals to plan execute and lead projects inall areas of business industry and government.Learn more at www.uaa.alaska.edu/espm.

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Vehicle Repair

Kenworth Alaska2838 Porcupine Dr.Anchorage, AK 99501Contact: Jim Scherieble, branch mgr.Phone: (907) 279-0602Phone: (800) 478-0602

Fax: (907) 258-6639Email: [email protected]: [email protected] site: www.kenworthalaska.comFairbanks office:3730 Braddock St.Fairbanks, AK 99701Contact: Tom Clements, branch mgr.Phone: (907) 455-9900Fax: (907) 479-8295Kenworth Alaska is a full service truck dealer-ship in two locations – Anchorage andFairbanks. New and used truck sales, parts andservice.

Seekins Ford Lincoln Mercury1625 Old Steese Hwy.Fairbanks, AK 99701Contact: Steven Angel, fleet sales mgr.Phone: (907) 459-4044Fax: (907) 450-4007Email: [email protected] site: www.seekins.comFord Lincoln Mercury dealer located inFairbanks Alaska providing solutions to yourtransportation needs. Parts and service supportin Fairbanks and Prudhoe Bay.

Vehicle Sales/Rental

Kenworth Alaska2838 Porcupine Dr.Anchorage, AK 99501Contact: Jim Scherieble, branch mgr.Phone: (907) 279-0602Phone: (800) 478-0602Fax: (907) 258-6639Email: [email protected]: [email protected] site: www.kenworthalaska.comFairbanks office:3730 Braddock St.Fairbanks, AK 99701Contact: Tom Clements, branch mgr.Phone: (907) 455-9900Fax: (907) 479-8295Kenworth Alaska is a full service truck dealer-ship in two locations – Anchorage andFairbanks. New and used truck sales, parts andservice.

Seekins Ford Lincoln Mercury1625 Old Steese Hwy.Fairbanks, AK 99701Contact: Steven Angel, fleet sales mgr.Phone: (907) 459-4044Fax: (907) 450-4007Email: [email protected] site: www.seekins.comFord Lincoln Mercury dealer located inFairbanks Alaska providing solutions to yourtransportation needs. Parts and service supportin Fairbanks and Prudhoe Bay.

Welding

3M Alaska11151 Calaska CircleAnchorage, AK 99515Contact: Paul Sander, managerPhone: (907) 522-5200Fax: (907) 522-1645Email: [email protected] site: www.3m.comServing Alaska for over 34 years, 3M Alaskaoffers total solutions from the wellhead to the


retail pump with a broad range of productsand services – designed to improve safety, pro-ductivity and profitability.





Weld Repairs/Manufacturing


Natco GroupP.O. Box 850, Stn. T

Calgary, Alberta T2H2H3Contact: Kevin Baird, bus. dev. mgr.Phone: (403) 203-2103Fax: (403) 236-0488E-mail: [email protected]: www.natcogroup.comNatco Group engineers, designs and manufac-tures process, wellhead and water treatmentequipment and systems used in the productionof oil and gas worldwide.


Pipe Wranglers Canada (2004) Inc.5400 39139 Highway 2ARed Deer, AB Canada T4S-2B3Contact: Vince Morelli, executive vpPhone: (403) 342-4441Fax: (403) 342-6613Email: [email protected] Web site www.pipewranglers.comPWCI is a manufacturing & service company ofpipe handling equipment. We are manufactur-ers of hydraulic catwalks for service rigs anddrilling rigs onshore and offshore.




Unique Machinea subsidiary of Sumitomo Corp.5839 Old Seward HwyAnchorage, AK 99518Contact: Pat Hanley, gen. mgr.

Phone: (907) 563-3012Fax: (907) 562-1376Email: [email protected] site: www.uniquemachineinc.comThe design, development, manufacture anddistribution of oilfield construction, mining,fishing and government parts to industry quali-ty standards.


Wire Rope

Arctic Wire Rope & Supply6407 Arctic Spur Rd.Anchorage, AK 99518Contact: Jill Reeves Phone: (907) 562-0707Fax: (907) 562-2426Email: [email protected] site: www.arcticwirerope.comArctic Wire Rope & Supply is Alaska’s largestand most complete rigging supply source. Wespecialize in custom sling fabrication (wirerope, web, chain, and polyester round.)

OIL COMPANIES

Operators

ConocoPhillips Alaska700 G St. • P.O. Box 100360Anchorage, AK 99510-0360Contact: Jim Bowles, president & CEOPhone: (907) 265-6134Fax: (907) 265-1502

Marathon Oil3201 C St., Ste 800Anchorage, AK 99503Contact: John A. Barnes, regional mgr.Phone: (907) 561-5311Fax: (907) 564-6489Web site: www.marathon.com

XTO Energy810 Houston St.Fort Worth, TX 76102Contact: Vaughn O. Vennerberg, IIPhone: (817 870-2800Fax: (817) 870-0379Other Office:52260 Shell Rd.Kenai, AK 99611


Northern Air Cargo adds Anna Sattler to teamNorthern Air Cargo recently hired Anna

Sattler to complement its statewide salesand marketing team.

NAC is celebrating its 50th year in theAlaska market which operates an all-cargoairline with bases in Anchorage andFairbanks. Sattler, a lifelong Alaskan, is ashareholder of Kwethluk Inc. and CalistaCorp. and has worked and lived in ruralAlaska in a variety of sales and marketingpositions for the past 15 years.

Sattler will be responsible for accountmanagement “in a variety of NAC’s rural Alaskan cargo hub destina-tions throughout Western Alaska as well as NAC’s governmentclientele,”NAC said in a March 10 press release.

Baker Hughes acquires Nova Technology Houston-based Baker Hughes has acquired Nova Technology

Corp.of Broussard,Louisiana for approximately $70 million in cashand assumed debt.

Nova is a leading supplier of permanent monitoring,chemicalinjection systems, and multi-line services for deepwater and subseaoil and gas well applications and has contracts in the Gulf ofMexico,West Africa, Sakhalin Island and Brazil,Baker Hughes saidin a Jan.31 press release.

“The acquisition of Nova supports our focus on providing theindustry’s best-in-class production optimization technologies andservices,”said Rod Clark,Baker Hughes President and chief operat-ing officer.“Nova’s product lines are expected to complement thebroad permanent monitoring capabilities of Baker Hughes’QuantXWellbore Instrumentation products and services and the fiberoptic technologies provided by our Luna Energy unit.The installa-tion of permanent monitoring and chemical injection systems willbe used to assist operators in managing their production and reser-voir systems to accelerate production and increase hydrocarbonrecovery.”

Bombay Deluxe gets raves from Anchorage PressAnchorage restaurant Bombay Deluxe recently got kudos for its

fine Indian cuisine in a write-up in the Anchorage Press.Bombay Deluxe is the only authentic Indian restaurant in the

state of Alaska, the Press said.Located in the Valhalla Center at 555 W.Northern Lights Blvd.

between C and Arctic, the establishment has been servingAnchorage for five years.

Among other compliments, the Press said “the chefs at BombayDeluxe are experts in making North Indian dishes such asTandoori chicken,Naan bread, lamb and chicken Tikka Masala, andother curry dishes.”

Concerned that Indian food is too spicy? Don’t be.BombayDeluxe’s chefs can make any dish mild,medium or hot.

In 2004,Bombay Deluxe was purchased by two brothers, SunilSethi and Rakesh Sethi. Sunil also owns Computing Alternatives, aninformation technology consulting company that provides systemdevelopment services for the State of Alaska’s Division of Oil andGas.

Sunil and his IT partner Keith Watt developed a web site for on-line ordering from Bombay Deluxe (www.bombaydeluxe.com).The web site has been a great hit, Sunil said, and allows customersto order Indian food for pick up from the comfort of their homeor office.

“The customers can download the menu or use a shoppingcart functionality to order the food,”Sunil said.

Bombay Deluxe also provides delivery through Alaska FoodService but plans to provide its own delivery service soon.

The restaurant’s hours are Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 10p.m., Saturday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

COMPANYNEWS in brief

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Working at Prudhoe Bay

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Hepworth Agency opens doorsEntrepreneur puts 30 years’ experience to work helping Outside companies gain foothold in Alaska

Q.Where is Hepworth Agency located?

A.My office is located at 612 E.3rd Ave.in Anchorage,Alaska.

Q.What year was the company found-ed, who founded it, and what was its orig-inal name?

A. I started it parttime in 2000 asHepworthInvestigations doingresearch/investigativework for a Lower 48client.The marketingdirection and namewere changed toHepworth Agency inAugust 2005 so Icould reach a broadermarket and providefull-time services to my clients.

Q.Who heads up Hepworth Agency andwho is on its senior management team?

A.Wadeen Hepworth is theowner and contracts out ser-vices as needed.

Q.What are the company’starget business sectors? Whatservices does the companyoffer?

A.They are the oil,gas,mining and con-struction industries.Services include mar-keting assistance,company representation

for products and services,editing andresearch,event planning and promotion,trouble shooting/problem solving,customerservice and public relations. I specialize inservices to companies outside the state that

need advance marketing pre-sentations and informationgathering in order to obtainfuture Alaska business.

My services are tailoredto meet client needs,and Itake pride in my ability to

represent companies in a professional man-ner. I can design a marketing, sales,promo-tion package to promote organizations tothe companies they want to reach.

Q.Who are the company’s main clients?

A. I am the Alaska CompanyRepresentative for Canadian Mat SystemsInc.,of Edmonton,Alberta; and TrinityInspection Services,Fort Smith,Ark.

Canadian Mat Systems Inc.was incorpo-rated in 2002 and made quick inroads inthe Canadian oil and gas industries with thenovel design of the C-Lock (patentedU.S./Canada) Interlocking Mat System.TheC-Lock mat (16 feet and 20 feet) is designedfor quick assembly (interlocks on foursides) to form roadways,well site/storagepads, flooring for warehouse or temporarystructures,high pressure pipeline crossings,river bank shoring,etc.The C-Lock and steelreinforced drill rig mat (30 feet and 40 feet)are repairable in the field with a cuttingtorch/welder.All mats have a 34,000 psf.

Trinity Inspection Services,a pipelineinspection company, founded in 1999,pro-vides coating and welding inspections forcorrosion surveys.The company also pro-vides failure analysis in all areas of fabrica-tion,construction,pipeline, inland and off-shore structures and facilities specializing inproject management.Trinity Inspectionsrecently completed inspecting pipe for BP’sMardi Gras project in the Gulf of Mexico.

Q.Is your company expanding its oper-ations and/or locations?

By Paula Easley

Wadeen Hepworthprovided informationfor this article

The C-Lock provides not only a secure locking device but are designed so that ice/mud build up will fallaway when the unlocked side of mat is lifted. This creates rotation in the locked end and breaks anydebris and allows the mats to come apart.

C-Lock Interlocking steel reinforced mats are 8 feet by 16 to 20 feet (or to your specs). Mats lock on foursides (ends with the C-Lock - sides with side slide), use grade 2+ spruce, are repairable in the field, havea 34,000 psf. Used for helicopter/storage pads, roads, warehouse floors, pipeline crossings, etc. Therotation of the C-Lock breaks ice/mud debris build up when lifted.

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A. I have a five-year plan to expandHepworth Agency to include manufacturingand international marketing work. I am inthe process of developing the first phase ofthe plan that will provide future jobs forAlaskans.

Q.What is Hepworth Agency’s mainstrength, i.e. its edge over the competition?

A. I have more than 28 years experiencein marketing, sales, advertising and promo-tion in Alaska’s oil, gas,mining and construc-tion industries. I represented the AlaskaRailroad Corp.as the Freight Sales Managerand as the Assistant to the Vice President ofMarketing;also was Assistant to thePublisher of Petroleum News.

I have worked with Japanese andGerman trading and shipping companiesthroughout North America and Alaska. I alsoworked with Danish and Korean shippingcompanies as well as ship agents,custombrokers and stevedoring companies over-seeing the shipment of steel products toAlaska’s oil fields.

I am a published writer and have abroad background in public relations. I’vebeen responsible for large advertising/pro-

motion budgets and have designed, set upand manned booths at conferences andtrade shows throughout the U.S.andCanada.

My business travel has included all ofNorth America and Alaska (includingPrudhoe Bay,Unalaska and western Alaska.)I’ve ridden the Haul Road on a truck,climbed on drill rigs, stayed at constructioncamps and visited pipe-laying sites atPrudhoe Bay. I know the territory,which isabsolutely critical in such an undevelopedstate.

Q.What new markets, clients and/orprojects did Hepworth Agency attract inthe last year?

A. I introduced the two new mat compa-nies and a pipeline inspection company toAlaska in 2005.

Q.What is the most chal-lenging job your companyhas undertaken?

A.Gathering engineeringinformation to help in theredesign of a drill rig mat tomeet the heavier drill rigneeds in the Alaska market.This required learning andapplying engineering termi-nology and statistics so thatthe manufacturer was ableto use the information thatresulted in a new andimproved Alaskan drill rigmat.

Q.What do you see asyour company’s biggest challenge in thenext five years?

A.Launching a new manufacturing com-pany and marketing the products in Alaskaand Russia.

Q.What do you see as future trends oropportunities for Hepworth Agency fromevents such as long-term weather fluctua-tions?

A.Warm weather and slushy muddy ter-

rain are a nice combination for selling drillrig and road/platform mats.Arctic ice condi-tions require the use of drill rig and C-LockInterlocking mats to protect the environ-ment.

Q.What is Hepworth Agency’s safetyrecord?

A.So far Wadeen has managed to stay onher feet during icy weather which is a safe-ty record in itself; she also refrained fromcooking to avoid burning her office down.

Q.What is the most humorous storyfrom Hepworth Agency’s years in the busi-ness in Alaska?

A.As sales representative at AlaskaRailroad I convinced Arco Alaska to ship 60-foot line pipe from Anchorage to PrudhoeBay during breakup.This required transfer-ring loads at Hilltop on the Haul Road and Ithought it strange the truckers (their man-agers were my two best trucking buddies)didn’t mingle in the coffee shop.At dinner Ireceived word the North Slope contractorrefused to unload the trucks.Without realiz-ing it I had put together a deal between aunion and non-union trucking companyand no one had mentioned the fact — wejust had a job to do. (By the way, theyunloaded those trucks.)

Q.How can people get in touch withyou?

A.My contact information is:HepworthAgency, 612 E.3rd Avenue, Anchorage, AK99501, telephone:907-272-5766, fax:907-274-5766, and email: [email protected].

The C-Lock mat provides a firm footing even in flood conditions.

Drill rig mat designed for Alaska’s heavier drill rigs. Size 8 feet by 30to 40 feet or designed to your specs, four rail steel, 2 foot by 6 footlaminated wood beams, repairable in the field with a cutting torchand welder, 34,000 psf, side fork deflectors. Sale/rent

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Mapco’s Birkinshaw switches tofly-fishing, swimming outdoors

By AMY SPITTLERPetroleum Directory

Dick Birkinshaw was an Alaska resi-dent for 22 years. His hands-on experi-ence in the oil and gas industry in thestate began with his work for MapcoExpress, as its divi-sion manager.

While in AlaskaBirkinshaw was amember of thePetroleum Club, adirector for theResourceDevelopmentCouncil (RDC) andpresident ofAnchorageDowntown Rotary.

He says he and his wife miss “manythings” about living in Alaska, theirfriends who still live in the state at thetop of their list.

They also miss visits to the GlacierBrew House, the cross-country skiingtrails, fishing trips, traveling to Homer inthe summer, and the Fur Rondy season.The list goes “on and on,” Birkinshaw

says.His most memorable experience in

the industry was the years of hard workthat went into developing “a successfulretail gasoline and convenience storechain from the ground up.”

Currently, Birkinshaw and his wife areliving in Medford Oregon, which is closerto their children and grandchildren. Inhis words, they are enjoying “family time.”

Birkinshaw is retired now, but he stillkeeps busy as a local Rotarian and as aSun Oaks HOA board member.

He also likes to get in a regular gameof duplicate bridge with friends, andmakes a point to travel, especially duringcollege football season to watch thegames of his alma mater, the University ofOregon.

Birkinshaw is without a doubt one ofthe country’s most loyal Duck fans, goingas far as organizing charter flights for heand his friends, so that they can attendgames.

His outdoor activities have changedslightly since moving to Oregon, and nowinclude fly-fishing, swimming outdoorsand hiking. Most importantly, he saysright now he’s “just having fun.”

Birkinshaw and his wife would love tohear from people who they knew inAlaska, but have lost touch with.Theycan be reached at (541) 773-4514, or byemail at [email protected].

Whatever happened to…? is a new seg-ment from Petroleum News that will appearin every issue of our quarterly PetroleumDirectory. We’re tracking down people inAlaska and western Canada’s oil and gasindustry who have moved out of those areasto pursue other ventures.

If you have been wondering what hap-pened to a former client or associate, pleaselet us know. Or if you have any informationon the whereabouts of someone who otherpeople might be wondering about, let usknow.

Contact Amy SpittlerPetroleum News, Special Publications Editor

907-522-9469 • Fax: [email protected]

whateverhappened to?

DICK BIRKINSHAW

Simmons growing grapes in southern OregonBy AMY SPITTLERPetroleum Directory

For those of you who wonder whatSteve Simmons is up to these days, he’s avineyard owner in southern Oregon,commuting periodically to Baku,Azerbaijan and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russiaas a consultant for MI Swaco.

Steve moved to Anchorage in 1972,the day after his high school graduation,and stayed in the state for almost 28years.

Initially he spent several years work-ing in Anchorage and on the North Slopewithout “concerning myself with acareer,” as he put it.

In 1977 “three pioneers of the Alaskaoil service industry” at a company calledDrilling Supply and Rental offered him a

continued on next page Misty Oaks Vineyard, Oakland Ore., with Simmons’ home on the hill.

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chance at something better. (Alaska, Stevesaid, very recently lost one of those pio-neers in the person of Glyn Scales.)

The company was small in 1977, butthe employee roster grew by 100 percentthe following year when “one of the mostinfluential people in my life joined mefor what became a long haul building abusiness,” Steve said, making reference tolong-time friend Bruce Spittler.

Eventually the company changed itsname to DSR Companies and grew biggerthan a two-man operation.

In 1997, a Houston based global ser-vice company acquired DSR, and itbecame part of MI-Swaco.

Steve was a very early board memberof the Alaska Support Industry Alliance inAlaska, when it was called ASIA. He is stilla member of the Society ofPetroleum Engineers, and wasan active user of and eventualpresident of the PetroleumClub of Anchorage.

Steve and his wife Christy,who have been married 28years, say they both miss thefriendships they had with somany people in Anchorage.“We particularly miss theevents at the Petroleum Cluband the spontaneous trips tothe Southside Bistro for a sum-mer salad and a glass of wine,”they wrote Petroleum News.

They said they made manygood memories in Alaska,which is where they met.

At DSR Steve said he had“mostly highs and a few lows”that were memorable. Herecalls celebrating at theSpenard post office when thecompany received enoughmoney in the mail to makepayroll. “I can also rememberworking to meet some dead-lines for delivery of equip-ment, when we ate cold pizzaat consecutive sunrises, and wewere still painting things as

they were being shipped out of theyard.”

Today, he and Christy are growingwine grapes and making (a little wine) inOregon.

“Our operation is called Misty Oaks

Vineyard.To support this venturethrough its early stages, my wife and Iboth work. Christy commutes toRoseburg and is a controller for a privatemedical firm, and I commute to Baku,Azerbaijan and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia

as an operations consultant forMI Swaco,” Steve said.

Despite his busy internationalschedule Steve still likes to playgolf and can honestly say hetakes great pleasure just workingat establishing the vineyard.

Steve has some advice for hisfriends in Alaska:“Drink winesfrom southern Oregon. MistyOaks is one of many good onesthat can be found here. Seriouslythough, here is an observation.After traveling around the east-ern hemisphere for the last fouror five years, I would just like tosay; we really do live in a greatcountry and we ought to givethanks every day for the lifestylewe enjoy here.”

Steve wants everyone toknow that the vineyard’s web-site will be up soon. For thetime being,“We would love tocorrespond with any of ourAlaska friends using our e-mailaddress [email protected].”

When asked if he would do itall over again, Steve replied “Hellyes!”

Steve was a very early board memberof the Alaska Support Industry

Alliance in Alaska, when it was calledASIA. He is still a member of the

Society of Petroleum Engineers, andwas an active user of and eventualpresident of the Petroleum Club of

Anchorage.

The 1910 Okha Discovery Well. Steve Simmons (far right) with two Russian petroleum engineers. Okhais at the northern end of Sakhalin Island and its petroleum history dates back to this well. Explorationand early development of offshore Sakhalin Island is proving that the area contains a huge amount ofrecoverable oil. Several Alaska companies have had operations there since the 1990s. Steve says he fre-quently runs into Alaskans and former Alaskans there.

The Orlan Platform at the Hyundai shipyard in Korea. It is a concrete drillingisland that had a first life in the Beaufort Sea in Alaska and has now under-gone remodeling and upgrading to work offshore of Sakhalin Island. “WhenI went aboard it in Ulsan, Korea it was like coming home. Many of the crewonboard had worked in Alaska,” Simmons reported.

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Innovative heating solutions are TotemEquipment & Supply’s specialty

Totem Equipment & Supply’s manufacturing, sales and rentals growth includes expansion into Korean and Russian markets

Q.What do you most want people toknow about your company?

A.Totem Equipment & Supply Inc.,locally owned and operated since 1961,is an equipment dealership, rental yardand manufacturing facility. Known as theplace to get temporary heat,Totem hasbeen building the Totem10 indirect-firedheaters since the pipeline constructiondays.

Q.Where is Totem Equipment &Supply located? Does it have more thanone location?

A.Totem Equipment’s main branch isin Anchorage on Commercial Drive.Therental yard isin Anchorageon IndustryWay, and ournew branchis on Susitnaand KnikGoose BayRoad in Wasilla.

Q.When was the company foundedand who founded it?

A.The company was founded in 1961

in Anchorage by Cliff and Allie Huston.

Q.Who heads up Totem Equipment &Supply and who is on its senior man-agement team?

A.The company is run by Allie Hustonand Mike Huston. Mike Stevens is rentalmanager and Rick Bond handles service

and fabrication.We invite people to callus at (907) 276-2858 with their equip-ment needs; our knowledgeable staff willbe glad to help.

Q.What is the company’s primarybusiness sector? What services does thecompany offer?

A. Our primary business is to sell, ser-vice and rent construction and industrialequipment.We also design and fabricatespecialized equipment, including but notlimited to, self-contained heater trailers,mobile boilers/thawers/snow blades andhydraulic power packs.

The company is probably best knownfor the Totem line of heater trailers.Theseare self-contained indirect fired fresh airheaters from 200,000 to 1 million Btu.We are a full-service equipment dealer-ship, with products for all phases andtypes of construction.We representTEREX,Toyota Lift Trucks,Whiteman,LANDA,Wacker, MultiQuip, HondaEngines, ICE Frost-Fighter, Heat-WagonSureFlame, Clemco Sand Blaster andmore than 200 other product lines.

By Paula Easley

The company is probably best known for the Totem line of heater trailers. These are self-contained indi-rect fired fresh air heaters from 200,000 to 1 million (pictured above) Btu. continued on next page

Mike Huston, co-owner and sales manager of Totem Companies, provided information for this profile.

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Q.Who are the company’s mainclients?

A.Our main customer base consists ofcontractors,oil companies and oil supportcompanies;mining companies; federal,state, local and village government agen-cies; and foreign markets.

Q.How many employees does TotemEquipment & Supply have? How many ineach of its locations?

A.Totem Equipment has 10 employees,Totem Rentals has 15 and TotemFabrication has three employees.

Q.Does Totem Equipment & Supplyhave subsidiaries? If so, what services dothey provide?

A.Totem Rentals Inc.provides equip-ment rental and leasing and Totem Inc.pro-vides fabrication and engineering.

Q. Is your company expanding any ofits operations and/or locations? If yes,please describe expansion and reasons forit.

A.We have three branches and a fabrica-tion facility.We opened Totem Rentals inWasilla last May.We also opened the fabrica-tion plant last year and we plan on dou-bling the size of our fabrication buildingthis spring.

Our rental business has been growing

by leaps and bounds in the Matanuska andSusitna valleys during the last several years.We had a great many customers asking usto put a store in the valley. Since we reallyhad too much inventory for our existingfacilities, expansion to this area was a per-fect fit.This has turned out to be a verygood move with better service for ourmore northern customers and anotherplace to store inventory.

The fabrication facility was also cus-tomer driven, as we could not really keepup with demand for our current products.We also found that we had to refuse to dothings we were capable of doing becauseof facility and personnel constraints.This isworking out well enough that the buildingwe just got going last year is being doubledthis spring.

Q.What is Totem Equipment & Supply’smain strength, i.e. its edge over the compe-tition?

A.Our main strength is our versatilityand product knowledge.When a customercomes to us with a job to do or a problemto be solved,we take pride in being able tosay we have the solution.Whether we sellan existing product,build something fromscratch or provide some kind of combina-tion or modification,we will get the jobdone.

Q.What new markets, clients and/orprojects did Totem Equipment & Supplyattract in the last year?

A.Our new market is mainly providingbetter service to the Palmer/Wasilla area

through our new branch in the middle oftown at Susitna and Knik Goose Bay Road.We have also found market expansionopportunities by exporting products andservices to both Russia and South Korea.Part of our expansion was generated byadditional large pending orders from theSouth Korean Army and the Russian oilfields.

Q.What is the most challenging job thecompany has undertaken?

A. It seems every job we do has its ownchallenges and very rarely is it not a “rushjob.”

Q.What do you see as your company’sbiggest challenge in the next five years?

A.Managing growth and keeping ourcore group of employees happy is thebiggest challenge.

Q.What do you see as future trends oropportunities for Totem Equipment &Supply from events such as long-termweather fluctuations?

A.We expect to be keeping Alaskanstoasty warm for many years to come.And,with all the potential of the gas pipeline,ANWR, the Knik Arm crossing, relativelyhigh gold and mineral prices, and increasedtourism, the future looks especially bright.Alaska has a great future if things are doneproperly.

Q.Does Totem Equipment & Supplyhave an anniversary or other landmarkeve coming up?

A.This year,2006, is our 45th anniver-sary of doing business in Alaska.

Q.What is the average length of timeemployees work for the company?

A.Our key employees have been withus more than 19 years.Mike Huston grewup in the business and Allie is a foundingprincipal.

Q.Does Totem Equipment & Supply orits partners or subsidiaries maintain Websites?

A.www.toteminc.com.Our Web site isstill under construction,but you can seephotos of Totem’s self-contained heatertrailers, our towable portable trailer, andour frost-fighter diesel heaters.

The company was founded in 1961 in Anchorageby Cliff and Allie Huston.

Totem Rentals Inc. provides equipment rental andleasing and Totem Inc. provides fabrication andengineering.

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Pad, pipelines complete at CD3 According to operator ConocoPhillips, pipeline and drill site

construction was completed this winter at Alpine satellite FiordCD3. Production is expected to start later this year.There are noroads to Fiord (nor will there be), so in January temporary iceroads were constructed to move construction equipment, facili-ties, a drilling rig and drilling supplies to the site.

Similar construction activities were going on at another Alpinesatellite, Nanuq CD4.The total investment in the two satelliteswas about $500 million.

During the past two winter seasons 600 people worked onconstruction at Fiord and Nanuq each year.

Drilling and construction contractors included Doyon Drilling(main drilling contractor), M-I Swaco (drilling fluids and wastemanagement), Sperry Drilling Services (directional drilling andlogging), Schlumberger (cementing and pumping),Arctic SlopeEnergy Services (pipelines), Swalling Construction (bridges),Nanuq and Peak Oilfield Services (ice roads), ConamConstruction (facilities),VECO Alaska (communication andpower), and VECO Engineering (engineering).

When asked what effect a new state petroleum production taxmight have on satellite developments such as Fiord,ConocoPhillips declined to comment but Alliance manager PaulLaird said “any tax increase makes all Alaskan investments lessattractive and less likely to attract capital.That’s even true of theoriginal PPT negotiated between the administration and the threemajor North Slope producers which amounts to a doubling ofcurrent severance taxes and roughly a $1 billion annual taxincrease on the industry at current price and production levels.”

Photos by

Judy Patrick

Top photo, this aerialof the site was takenin February. At right,vertial support mem-

bers were installed toraise the pipeline

above the tundra.The pipeline goes

from CD3 to Alpine.Below, workers used

scaffolding to prepare the supports

for the pipeline


PipefitterswithSwallingConstructionstring pipe

Conam workers check their measurements

Doyon Rig 19 (CD3)


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