USDI: Natural gas engineering and utility services

Our Industry Approach

Municipal Gas Systems & Local Distribution Companies:
We begin with our expertise as engineers offering professional consulting services to assist in operation of our clients systems. We partner with these clients to provide service packages to fit their needs. We have

found that over time these clients use more and more of
our services due to convenience and the quality of past services. These services include but may not be limited to:

1.	Complete operation of the utility
2.	Engineering only with or without a retainer contract
3.	Design of new pipelines, pressure or metering stations
4.	Cathodic protection services
5.	Leak surveys
6.	Mapping
7.	Code compliance services
8.	Gas purchasing and rate studies or calculations
9.	Odorization services
10.	Welding
11.	Inspection services
12.	Line tapping and stopping
13.	Large volume meter testing and repair
14.	Directional Boring
15.	Construction Services

Public Housing Authorities and Master Meter Operators:
These clients while similar to municipal and local distribution companies have typically required a limited number of services:

1.	Complete operation of the utility
2.	Engineering only with or without a retainer contract
3.	Design of new pipelines, pressure or metering stations
4.	Cathodic protection services
5.	Leak surveys
6.	Mapping
7.	Code compliance services
8.	Welding
9.	Inspection services
10.	Construction Services

Transmission Pipelines, Industrial Direct Sales and Universities:
These clients have specific needs based on their operating parameters. We access the operation of the system and provide detailed recommendations for operation of these utilities. These services may range from a feasibility study on bypass or new installations, design and specification of new facilities and inspection services, or as an operator who can competently and independently operate their existing or proposed natural gas pipeline and associated facilities. This is the fastest growing segment of our business.

1.	Complete operation of the utility
2.	Engineering only with or without a retainer contract
3.	Design of new pipelines, pressure or metering stations
4.	Cathodic protection services
5.	Leak surveys
6.	Mapping
7.	Code compliance services
8.	Gas purchasing and rate studies or calculations
9.	Odorization services
10.	Welding
11.	Inspection services
12.	Large volume meter testing and repair

"Providing gas service directly to our company was a big decision. We would save money, but we were concerned about managing the system safely and effectively. USDI has given us peace of mind to take care of our system so we can concentrate on our core business."

Rob Hendrickson,
Facilities Manager
Frito-Lay, Beloit, Wisconsin