RCP will be presenting three papers at the International Pipeline Conference in Calgary. Presenting authors from RCP include: Bill Byrd, P.E.; Larry Decker, P.E., and Ken Palmer, PhD. Starting with this month’s newsletter, we are providing an abstract of each paper — hopefully you will join us in Calgary for the full presentations.

Abstract: Transfers of Ownership: The Devil is in the Details

Ken Palmer, Lead Author and Bill Byrd, Co-Author

During the lifespan of a pipeline, it will most likely undergo several generations of acquisition, divestiture and other company transitions. This poster session begins with an overview of what is involved in a company name change, and includes a detailed presentation of the steps required for name change completion. Topics covered in this progression include: inventorying, agencies to contact, company personnel to be interviewed, forms to complete, required fees, required signatures and report preparation. Methodology is presented in a strategically designed format that allows one to complete this process in a timely and efficient manner. Information in this presentation will make one realize that a name change goes far beyond the relettering of company signs.