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SEDALIA, Mo (April 1, 2016) – PROENERGY is pleased to announce that it has been awarded five year operations and maintenance contracts for Rocky Road Power, Elgin Energy Center, Gibson City Energy Center and Shelby County Energy Center by affiliates of Rockland Capital, LLC. Under these contracts, ProEnergy will provide site management, planning, scheduling and maintenance services to the simple cycle peaker plants. ProEnergy operated Elgin and Gibson City for nearly four years when they were owned by Ameren, and then continued the contract with Rockland for two years prior to this renewal.

Rocky Road, located in East Dundee, Illinois, is a 349 megawatt plant powered by three W501D5A combustion turbines and one GE LM5000. The Elgin Energy Center, in Elgin, Illinois, is a 484 megawatt facility powered by four Siemens Westinghouse W501D5A natural gas combustion turbine engines. Gibson City Energy Center, in Gibson City, Illinois, is a 228 megawatt facility with two W501D5A combustion turbines, and the Shelby County Energy Center, in Neoga, Illinois, is a 352 megawatt plant operating eight GE LM6000 aero derivative combustion turbines.

“We strive to be a single source for our clients, offering support on whatever they need. This includes facility operations, major maintenance, capital spare parts, repairs and technical support,” said PROENERGY CEO, Jeff Canon. “We are honored that Rockland Capital has recognized our successful operation of the Elgin Energy Center and Gibson City Energy Center by allowing us to provide the same services to Rocky Road Power and Shelby County.”

PROENERGY is responsible for the construction, management, operations, maintenance, and repair services for energy generation facilities and equipment around the world. ProEnergy has U.S. offices in Sedalia, Missouri; Houston, Texas; and Fort Collins, Colorado; and international locations in a number of countries including Canada, Argentina, Venezuela, Brazil, Panama, Pakistan and Angola. More information is available on ProEnergy’s website at www.proenergyservices.com.

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SEDALIA, Mo (February 15, 2016) – ProEnergy announced that it has been selected by Prairie Power, Inc. (PPI) to provide the engineering, procurement and construction for a turnkey 42 MW combustion turbine generator addition at PPI’s Alsey Generation Station located in Scott County, Illinois. The current plant consists of 5 natural gas-fired, peaking generators. The addition of the GE LM6000 PC Sprint unit will increase the capability of the Alsey Generation Station by 35 percent.

Prairie Power is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric generation and transmission cooperative. PPI’s ten member distribution cooperatives provide retail electric service to approximately 78,000 member consumers within their predominantly rural service territories. “This low cost, reconditioned electric generating unit utilizes natural gas which is an environmentally-preferred fuel source,” said Dan Breden, Interim President and CEO of Prairie Power, Inc. “We are pleased to be able to locate this new generating unit here in Central Illinois near our ten Members. This new Alsey unit builds upon our diversified portfolio of generation resources which today includes wind, solar, natural gas, fuel oil and coal to provide electricity to our ten Members at a stable and attractive cost.”

“In addition to the work involving the new unit, we will be providing gas turbine Control system retrofits at the same site for three Westinghouse W251s and two GE LM2500s,” said ProEnergy CEO, Jeff Canon. “We have done field service work for Prairie Power in the past, and we are honored to be given the opportunity to work with them on Controls upgrades and a unit addition at the Alsey Generation Station.”

ProEnergy is responsible for the construction, management, operations, maintenance, and repair services for energy generation facilities and equipment around the world. ProEnergy has U.S. offices in Sedalia, Missouri; Houston, Texas; and Fort Collins, Colorado; and international locations in a number of countries including Canada, Argentina, Venezuela, Brazil, Panama, Pakistan and Angola. More information is available on ProEnergy’s website at www.proenergyservices.com.

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Discover the ProEnergy Difference

ProEnergy was founded in 2002 by CEO, Jeff Canon. Since then, it has become one of the world’s leading third-party solutions providers for the power generation and oil and gas industries. ProEnergy’s ongoing growth can be attributed to their employees and customers-first attitude, a commitment to quality and safety and extensive capabilities. To best serve the world market, ProEnergy is centrally located in Sedalia, Mo. USA, but has worked on projects in over 40 countries.

ProEnergy offers innovative service and equipment solutions to the energy industry worldwide. Through its multiple lines of business, ProEnergy can provide clients with construction, management, operations, maintenance, equipment and repair services for energy generation facilities and equipment around the world.

All clients can benefit from the same group of employees that ProEnergy utilizes in its own lines of business through the Talent Sharing Program. This program was developed so ProEnergy’s experienced and knowledgeable workers can be available to work on client projects when necessary. In addition, having a vast database of skilled professionals located throughout the United States speeds up response time and can minimize potential travel expenses, enabling projects to be completed faster and at a lower cost.

ProEnergy has achieved significant growth through the work of their exceptional staff. With over 1,800 employees worldwide to date, ProEnergy prides itself on the friendly and professional atmosphere where every employee is important. Over the past three years, the staffing program has seen 150 percent growth and expects that to continue.  Team members are industry experts who have global experience, knowledge and a reputation for exceeding expectations. Backgrounds include a wide variety of skill sets and experiences. That experience allows them to quickly understand a client’s needs and provide innovative solutions.

ProEnergy’s Professional Services division recruits and staffs the highest qualified and experienced professionals in the industry. ProEnergy can be a client’s single source for defined or undefined contract placement, payroll services, contract to hire or permanent placement. With their vast resources and experience, ProEnergy’s staffing services are unparalleled in the power generation industry. The recruiting team at ProEnergy can support a variety of projects including engineering, construction, commissioning and operations & maintenance. They can support a wide variety of  positions ranging from skilled craftsmen like Millwrights, Electricians, Welders, Fitters and Boilermakers to professional positions such as Engineering & Design, Construction Management, EH&S Oversight, QA/QC Oversight, Project Controls, Startup & Commissioning, Pre-Commissioning, Operations & Maintenance, Owner’s Representatives and many more.

ProEnergy’s staffing program offers clients peace of mind. A ProEnergy Recruiter interviews potential employees and in turn becomes their contact throughout the life of a project. Each candidate is pre-screened with drug and background checks to meet the high standards that ProEnergy clients have come to expect. Since clients’ budgets vary, pricing is structured accordingly and ProEnergy can manage all workers’ compensation, unemployment and general liability insurance.

Employees are able to count on ProEnergy to consistently keep them working due to the number of projects available. Once a job is complete, another job opportunity is likely available. Employees enjoy a wide variety of work opportunities and locations. At ProEnergy, a job is many times not limited to one project, but can create a career path. Learning tools, training programs and expert mentorships are available to aid an employee’s career development plans. This translates into success for ProEnergy and its customers.

Having the right training for employees for any job is important. ProEnergy offers a comprehensive training program and opportunities to cross-train in a variety of skills and disciplines. Employees who earn and maintain the right certifications are critical to the success of the company and its clients. Employees maintain a wide range of certifications, credentials and training such as NCCER, NCCCO, TWIC, DISA, NRC, OSHA, MSHA,
NFPA-70E, PowerSafe, Confined Space, PE, CWI and Basic Plus.

Equally important to employee development is ProEnergy’s commitment to safety. Safety is always the priority at ProEnergy and has played a key role in growth and success over the past 13 years. ProEnergy takes pride in adhering to the strictest safety standards, ensuring the safety of their employees and clients.

ProEnergy’s constant attention to quality, safety and employee development has truly set them apart and has set the stage for the next chapter in the company’s story. ProEnergy lives by its vision, with a focus on excellence, to lead the energy industry in service, safety and quality. The company has U.S. offices in Sedalia, Missouri; Houston, Texas; and Fort Collins, Colorado; and international locations in a number of countries including Argentina, Venezuela, Brazil, Panama, Pakistan and Angola.

To discuss potential employment or your company’s upcoming project, visit www.proenergyservices.com or contact Chris Cooley at ccooley@proenergyservices.com or 660-829-5100.

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SEDALIA, Mo. (September 9, 2015) – ProEnergy is pleased to announce the addition of Ron Weiss as Director of Controls Solutions. Ron’s primary responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations and providing strategic guidance on the best engineered solutions to meet clients’ needs.

Ron’s 30 year career has included senior level management and leadership roles with several of the largest instrumentation and control companies in the world.  Ron has extensive international experience with long-term appointments in Asia as Managing Director for Asia-Pacific operations for RiS and Triconex as well as assignments in Europe.  He also served as the Sales Manager for Controls Systems for Wood Group. Ron received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from The University of Western Connecticut, a Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA in International Business and Finance from Oklahoma City University.

 “Ron has Controls Engineering and technical knowledge, but also extensive sales and marketing experience,” said ProEnergy CEO, Jeff Canon.   “That unique combination makes him a great leader for our growing Controls team.”

ProEnergy is responsible for the construction, management, operations, maintenance, and repair services for energy generation facilities and equipment around the world.  ProEnergy has U.S. offices in Sedalia, Missouri; Houston, Texas; and Fort Collins, Colorado; and international locations in a number of countries including Canada, Argentina, Venezuela, Brazil, Panama, Pakistan and Angola.  More information is available on ProEnergy’s website at www.proenergyservices.com.

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SEDALIA, Mo. (August 4, 2015) – ProEnergy is pleased to announce the addition of Curtis Odum as Vice President of Field Services. Curtis’ primary responsibilities include driving the strategies of ProEnergy’s Field Service divisions including Turbine Outage Maintenance and Boiler, Mechanical and Fire Protection Services.

Curtis brings over 25 years of experience in Project Management, Technical Field Advisement and Quality Assurance to his new role. Prior to joining ProEnergy, Curtis held numerous Project Management, QA/QC and Superintendent positions for companies including Halliburton, Inc. and CEPSA. Over the last 13 years Curtis was a Director then Vice President of Field Service Maintenance, Americas for Wood Group/Ethos.

“We are excited to have Curtis join and lead our Field Service team as we sharpen our focus on execution excellence,” said Vice President of Energy Services, Mike Brady.   “Curtis’ experience and expertise will be invaluable in leading our global services execution and expanding customer base.”

ProEnergy is responsible for the construction, management, operations, maintenance, and repair services for energy generation facilities and equipment around the world.  ProEnergy has U.S. offices in Sedalia, Missouri; Houston, Texas; and Fort Collins, Colorado; and international locations in a number of countries including Canada, Argentina, Venezuela, Brazil, Panama, Pakistan and Angola.  More information is available on ProEnergy’s website at www.proenergyservices.com.

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SEDALIA, Mo. (June 29, 2015) – ProEnergy’s Director of Technology, Warren Miglietti, recently attended the Turbine Forum in Nice, France, and served as Chair for the first day’s events. He was also a guest speaker, and presented on diffusion braze repairs for industrial gas turbine blades. Warren also had the opportunity to present the same presentation at the ASME Turbo Expo in Montreal, Canada.

The presentation highlighted how much progress brazing technology has made in the past decade. It described ProEnergy’s willingness to braze rotating components, depending on where the cracking distress is. Included was a case study on repairs made to W251B, row 1 blades that detailed the microstructure of the braze repair and mechanical test results, showing that the repair had mechanical integrity and strength.

 “ProEnergy thoroughly understands the benefits of both welding and brazing and utilizes both technologies to provide cost-effective and reliable repairs to our clients,” said Warren. “Combining the use of both technologies allows ProEnergy to deliver the repaired components faster.”

Warren has over 28 years of experience and expertise in the welding, brazing and heat treatment of nickel and cobalt based superalloys as well as titanium, aluminum and stainless steels. He has authored or co-authored 47 published technical papers and has six repair technology patents granted, with three repair technology patents pending. Highly regarded in the industry, Warren received an award for Special Contribution to the field of Brazing from the Chinese Welding Society (CWS). Warren received his M.S. in Metallurgical Engineering and Welding Engineering from the University of Natal in South Africa and his Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering at the University of Pretoria in South Africa.

ProEnergy is responsible for the construction, management, operations, maintenance, and repair services for energy generation facilities and equipment around the world.  ProEnergy has U.S. offices in Sedalia, Missouri; Houston, Texas; and Fort Collins, Colorado; and international locations in a number of countries including Canada, Argentina, Venezuela, Brazil, Panama, Pakistan and Angola.  More information is available on ProEnergy’s website at www.proenergyservices.com

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SEDALIA, Mo. (May 26, 2015) – When a ProEnergy client experienced problems with the low pressure turbine (LPT) module at their power plant in Florida, ProEnergy mobilized immediately. A lease LPT module, experienced personnel and special support and disassembly tooling were on the site the next day to disassemble the damaged module and prepare it for shipment back to ProEnergy’s Aero Depot. The team also installed the ProEnergy lease LPT module and had the unit returned to operational status. Once the LPT module arrived at the state-of-the-art Depot, ProEnergy personnel worked quickly to make the necessary repair recommendations and begin the repair and overhaul process.

As ProEnergy was preparing to return the repaired unit, the same facility began experiencing debris in the oil of their second LM6000 gas turbine unit. Moving quickly, ProEnergy brought in extra specialty tooling to disassemble the necessary gas turbine components and modules and locate the source of lube oil contamination. Crews worked around the clock to make the necessary repairs, and the unit was soon returned to service. The ability to repair the unit on site enabled the plant to be restored to full availability four days ahead of the planned schedule. In addition, the crews worked in parallel on unit 1 to change out the lease LPT module with the repaired LPT module.

“Our technical specialists and crews worked a rigorous schedule through a holiday weekend to remove the damaged LPT module and install the lease unit,” said Bob Bosse, Vice President of Aero Depot Solutions. “Then, when new issues arose, we were able to do the necessary repairs in the field. Having the right inventory, expert repair capabilities in the shop and the field, along with the right personnel helped us save our client time and money. It’s truly what sets us apart. Our team is always willing to do whatever it takes to get our clients back up and running in the least amount of time possible.”

ProEnergy is responsible for the construction, management, operations, maintenance, and repair services for energy generation facilities and equipment around the world. ProEnergy has U.S. offices in Sedalia, Missouri; Houston, Texas; and Fort Collins, Colorado; and international locations in a number of countries including Canada, Argentina, Venezuela, Brazil, Panama, Pakistan and Angola. More information is available on ProEnergy’s website at www.proenergyservices.com.

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SEDALIA, Mo. (May 20, 2015) – ProEnergy One Power Staffing recently opened an office in Mexico, making it their sixth office in Missouri. The company offers temporary and contract staffing, permanent recruitment, outplacement and career services.

“One Power Staffing has opened three other offices in Missouri and one office in Texas in the past year, to support our growth and better serve our clients in those regions,” said Nancy Grey, Director of One Power Staffing. “We like to be close as we focus on customizing staffing programs that help us obtain the highest quality professionals for our clients.”

Currently in and around Mexico, there are many positions available, ranging from General Laborers, Machine Operators, Project Managers and QA techs to various types of Engineers. The new office is located at 310 West Monroe. Interested job seekers can contact Breanna Schelp at 573-777-8845.

One Power Staffing, a division of ProEnergy, is focused on recruiting and retaining the most qualified light industrial professionals for clients throughout the United States. One Power Staffing offices are located in Sedalia, Springfield, Columbia, Mexico, Chillicothe and Kansas City, Missouri, as well as Houston, Texas.

ProEnergy is responsible for the construction, management, operations, maintenance, and repair services for energy generation facilities and equipment around the world. ProEnergy has U.S. offices in Sedalia, Missouri; Houston, Texas; and Fort Collins, Colorado; and international locations in a number of countries including Canada, Argentina, Venezuela, Brazil, Panama, Pakistan and Angola. More information is available on ProEnergy’s website at www.proenergyservices.com.

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SEDALIA, Mo. (April 20, 2015) – ProEnergy is pleased to announce the addition of Gavin Gaul as Vice President of Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC). Gavin’s primary responsibilities include leading the implementation of ProEnergy’s EPC strategy, as well as overseeing the engineering, scheduling, procurement, subcontracting, construction, commissioning and start-up of projects.

Gavin brings over 30 years of experience in the development, management and engineering of major domestic and international projects. Prior to joining ProEnergy, Gavin held numerous Engineering and Project Director roles at Fluor and Enron Engineering and Construction Company, and served as Senior Project Engineer at Westinghouse. Gavin received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University.

“Gavin brings in-depth knowledge of every aspect of an EPC project, from concept to commissioning and plant management,” said ProEnergy CEO Jeff Canon. “His extensive project management experience is paramount to the continued growth of our EPC division.

ProEnergy is responsible for the construction, management, operations, maintenance, and repair services for energy generation facilities and equipment around the world.  ProEnergy has U.S. offices in Sedalia, Missouri; Houston, Texas; and Fort Collins, Colorado; and international locations in a number of countries including Canada, Argentina, Venezuela, Brazil, Panama, Pakistan and Angola.  More information is available on ProEnergy’s website at www.proenergyservices.com.

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ProEnergy has been selected as the operations and maintenance provider for Sabine Cogen, L.P., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rockland Power Partners II, LP.  Under the contract, ProEnergy will provide site management, planning, scheduling, and maintenance services.

Sabine Cogen, L.P., located in Orange, Texas, is a 100 megawatt combined cycle cogeneration facility powered by two GE Frame 6B natural gas combustion turbine engines and a Siemens Steam Turbine. The facility has been operating commercially since January 2000, and provides steam and power to a nearby rubber plant.

“We are extremely pleased to further our working relationship with Rockland, providing the O&M for Sabine,” said ProEnergy CEO, Jeff Canon. “Our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety, performance and compliance will contribute to the achievement of our mutual operational and financial goals.”

ProEnergy is responsible for the construction, management, operations, maintenance, and repair services for energy generation facilities and equipment around the world.  ProEnergy has U.S. offices in Sedalia, Missouri; Houston, Texas; and Fort Collins, Colorado; and international locations in a number of countries including Canada, Argentina, Venezuela, Brazil, Panama, Pakistan and Angola.  More information is available on ProEnergy’s website at www.proenergyservices.com.

Rockland Capital, a private equity firm founded in 2003, is focused on the acquisition, optimization and development of companies and projects in the North American power sector. The firm manages Rockland Power Partners II, Rockland Power Partners and Rockland Capital Energy Investments.

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