Since inception in 1976, Propak has provided "in-house" services to the energy processing industry in the following areas:

I. Engineering/Process Development Technology
II. Shop Fabrication/Modularization
III. Field Construction, Commissioning and Start Up

A description of Propak's capabilities in each department is as follows:

I. Engineering/Process Development Technology

Propak provides a complete and detailed engineering service to the oil and gas processing industry. This includes civil, mechanical, electrical and process engineering on an individual basis or in combination.

Propak has developed a strong computer based technology centre. An in-house Personal Computer Network is used both for process development as well as project cost retrieval and accounting needs. All process design is done on programs developed by Propak in conjunction with the most up-to-date research assistance.

Propak has demonstrated superior capability in areas of mixed refrigeration to cryogenic temperatures, selective absorption amine systems, as well as other areas of general gas processing. Propak's capabilities also include plant process simulation, debottlenecking studies and performance tests.

Mechanical design capabilities range from ASME to TEMA codes for vessels and exchangers, to CSA, NACE and ANSI design for piping systems. In addition, Propak can meet any other combination of local or international codes as required. The civil/structural and electrical/instrumentation groups are also active in initial design and plant commissioning work. All process and mechanical design is done in our head office as with all project management and drafting services.

II. Shop Fabrication/Modularization

Propak maximizes the use of the modular design concept wherever practical. Propak's expertise in utilizing the modular approach has proven to be an effective method that minimizes overall project costs, improves the overall project schedule and allows for a more thorough inspection in a controlled environment. Propak has designed and fabricated processing plants consisting of as many as 20 separate modules, and has equipment which is now operating as far south as Tierra del Fuego, Argentina and as far north as Norman Wells in the Northwest Territories, Canada. As well as providing large modular processing plants, Propak is actively involved in the design and fabrication of individual wellhead processing equipment.

Propak's fabrication facility is completely equipped for the efficient processing of 50,000 manhours per month. All work is monitored by Propak's own Quality Control Department. This includes all pressure and structural welding, equipment assembly, insulation, sandblasting and painting, and building erection. Propak's registered welding procedures include GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding), SAW (Submerged Arc Welding), SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) and FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding). The Fabrication Department is certified by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) to use the "U1","U2", "UM", and "S" Stamp Certificate, and the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors to use the "R" Stamp Certificate for the repair of pressure vessels. The Assembly Department is certified to use the "U" and "UM" Stamp Certificate.

III. Field Construction, Commissioning and Start Up

The Propak EPC Department, in conjunction with the Engineering and Fabrication Departments, completes the overall Turnkey capability. The EPC Department has completed projects utilizing work crews in excess of 400 men on a single project. Propak has managed projects in some of the most remote areas of North America under the most severe climate conditions. This is where having Propak's "in-house" capabilities keeps the project on schedule through close communication and coordination between Propak's own individual departments. This control enables Propak to provide more precise and up-to-date information to the client on a regular basis. Minimizing the use of subcontractors for major portions of the project enables Propak to foresee any delays and allows for flexibility in making scheduling changes to ensure that the job is completed on time. To date, Propak has completed turnkey construction projects in excess of $ 80 MM. Along with having turnkey capability, Propak also handles straight construction projects, plant commissioning/start-up, debottlenecking, and maintenance services.

The modular plant concept minimizes field construction costs and schedules, and provides a facility that can be relocated to another area to maximize the plant's operating lifetime.

Propak is a 100 percent Canadian owned company.

Should further information be required, please do not hesitate to contact the following personnel:

Rod A. McPike, President

Patrick Dewey, Vice President - Sales