Top Tier Members

American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) is the leading trade association representing the makers of the fuels that keep Americans moving and the petrochemicals that are the essential building blocks for modern life. Our industries make life better, safer, healthier and — most of all — possible.

The American Gas Association, founded in 1918, represents more than 200 local energy companies that deliver clean natural gas throughout the United States. There are more than 74 million residential, commercial and industrial natural gas customers in the U.S., of which 95 percent — more than 70 million customers — receive their gas from AGA members. Today, natural gas meets more than one-fourth of the United States' energy needs.

The American Petroleum Institute (API) is the only national trade association that represents all aspects of America’s oil and natural gas industry. Our more than 600 corporate members, from the largest major oil company to the smallest of independents, come from all segments of the industry. They are producers, refiners, suppliers, pipeline operators and marine transporters, as well as service and supply companies that support all segments of the industry.

CenterPoint Energy is composed of an electric transmission and distribution utility serving the Houston metropolitan area, local natural gas distribution businesses in six states, a competitive natural gas sales and service business serving customers in the eastern half of the U.S., interstate pipeline operations with two natural gas pipelines in the mid-continent region, and a field services business with natural gas gathering operations, also in the mid-continent region.

ELM Companies, headquartered in Missoula, Montana, is a fast-growing, competitively charged, dynamic underground locating firm. With one of the highest accuracy rates, ELM Companies is dedicated to remaining the best locating company in the country.

Energy Transfer is a Texas-based company that began in 1995 as a small intrastate natural gas pipeline operator and is now one of the largest and most diversified investment grade master limited partnerships in the United States. Growing from roughly 200 miles of natural gas pipelines in 2002 to approximately 71,000 miles of natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), refined products, and crude oil pipelines today, the Energy Transfer family of partnerships remains dedicated to providing exceptional service to its customers and attractive returns to its investors.

One Call Concepts is the nation’s leading full-service provider of one call notification center services. We have a proven track record of quality and innovation. For over 40 years, we have delivered the one call industry's most robust and reliable software. Partnering with OCC allows our clients to better focus their time on needs of the underground utility damage prevention industry in their state. 

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), incorporated in California in 1905, is one of the largest combination natural gas and electric utilities in the United States. Based in San Francisco, the company is a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. There are approximately 20,000 employees who carry out Pacific Gas and Electric Company's primary business—the transmission and delivery of energy. The company provides natural gas and electric service to approximately 16 million people throughout a 70,000-square-mile service area in northern and central California.

Plains All American Pipeline (""Plains"") engages in the transportation, storage, terminalling and marketing of crude oil, as well as in the processing, transportation, fractionation, storage and marketing of natural gas liquids (""NGL""). We own and operate a diversified portfolio of strategically located assets that play a vital role in the movement of U.S. and Canadian energy supplies. On average we handle over 3.5 million barrels per day of crude oil, refined products and NGL through our extensive network of assets located in key North American producing basins and transportation gateways.

SDG&E is a regulated public utility that provides energy service to 3.6 million people through 1.4 million electric meters and 873,000 natural gas meters in San Diego and southern Orange counties. Our service area spans 4,100 square miles.

Shell Pipeline Company LP has helped meet America’s energy needs for 95 years as we trace the beginnings of Shell in the pipeline business back to 1919 through the acquisition of Yarhola Pipe Line Company, later renamed Ozark Pipe Line Company.

Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) has been delivering clean, safe and reliable natural gas to its customers for more than 140 years. It is the nation’s largest natural gas distribution utility, providing safe and reliable energy to 20.9 million consumers through 5.8 million meters in more than 500 communities. The company’s service territory encompasses approximately 20,000 square miles in diverse terrain throughout Central and Southern California, from Visalia to the Mexican border.

With more than 9 million customers, 44,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput, Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company serving the Southeast through its subsidiaries.

Spire’s natural gas utilities and other related businesses work together to enrich the lives of the 1.56 million customers across Missouri and Alabama.

Our gas marketing business maintains the balance between our natural gas supplies and our customers’ needs, ensuring the highest reliability at the lowest costs. And we’ve tapped into the growing market of cleaner-burning natural gas vehicles that can conveniently support business fleets of all kinds.

3M applies science and innovation to make a real impact by igniting progress and inspiring innovation in lives and communities across the globe.

AEGIS is a leading mutual insurance company that provides liability and property coverage, as well as related risk management services, to the utility and energy industries. Our policyholders represent virtually the entire energy infrastructure in North America, including gas and electric utilities, related energy companies, oil & gas exploration and production companies, water utilities, and transmission & distribution companies.

American Public Gas Association (APGA) was formed in 1961, APGA has over 700 members in 36 states and is the only not-for-profit trade organization that  represents America's publicly owned natural gas local distribution companies (LDCs). APGA represents the interests of public gas before Congress, federal agencies and other energy-related stakeholders by developing regulatory and legislative policies that further the goals of our members.

Arizona Blue Stake, Inc. (ABS) is a non-profit communication center, which performs excavation notification services and stakeholder education designed to provide for public safety and underground facility damage prevention in accordance with statutory requirements.

Located in the Metropolitan Washington, DC area, The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) is the leading association for the construction industry. Operating in partnership with its nationwide network of 95 chartered Chapters, AGC provides a full range of services satisfying the needs and concerns of its members, thereby improving the quality of construction and protecting the public interest.

The Association of American Railroads (AAR) is the world’s leading railroad policy, research, standard setting and technology organization that focuses on the safety and productivity of the U.S. freight rail industry. 

BP Pipelines (North America) Inc. business moves and delivers the energy that helps power economic growth, serving both the Midwest and Pacific Northwest regions. Every day, BP Pipelines (North America) Inc. manages more than 3,200 miles of pipelines carrying 1.1 million barrels of crude oil, natural gas and refined products. It also has an ownership stake in close to 1,500 miles of additional pipelines. The combined network of pipelines that BP Pipelines (North America) Inc. owns or manages is long enough to stretch from Chicago to London. The business currently maintains 70 above-ground storage tanks with a combined capacity of about 5.3 million barrels.

Buckeye Partners, L.P. is a publicly-traded master limited partnership that provides mid-stream energy logistics services. Buckeye owns and operates one of the nation’s largest independent petroleum products common carrier pipeline networks providing refiners, wholesalers, marketers, airlines, railroads and other commercial end-users with dependable, all-weather transportation of refined petroleum products.

In 1887, Indianapolis civic leaders came up with the idea of operating a natural gas company as a Public Trust, solely for the benefit of customers and the community. Today, this Trust lives on as Citizens Energy Group, a broad-based utility service company, providing natural gas, water, and wastewater services to about 800,000 people, and operating the nation's second largest district steam and chilled water cooling systems.  At Citizens, our vision is to fulfill the promise of the Trust to serve our customers and communities with unparalleled excellence and integrity.

We safely and reliably transport refined petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, home heating oil and fuels for the U.S. military. Our pipeline system consists of more than 5,500 miles of underground pipe and above ground storage tanks and pump stations.

Consumers Energy is one of the nation's largest combination utilities, providing electric and natural gas service to nearly 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents, in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Our Growing Forward strategy calls for investing more than $6 billion in Michigan over the next five years. That includes significant investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, environmental and customer service enhancements, and new power generation.

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Over the past 65 years, Enbridge has become a leader in the safe and reliable delivery of energy in North America and is proud to be recognized as one of the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World. We transport energy, operating the world's longest, most sophisticated crude oil and liquids transportation system. We generate energy, expanding our interests in renewable and green energy technologies including wind and solar energy and geothermal. We distribute energy, owning and operating Canada's largest natural gas distribution company, and provide distribution services in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and New York State.

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. has grown significantly since its IPO in July 1998, increasing its asset base from $715 million to $41 billion at March 31, 2014. This phenomenal growth is a result of expansions from organic growth opportunities, as well as acquisitions.

Indiana 811 is a non-profit corporation made up of member operators of underground facilities in Indiana, designed to reduce the number of damages to buried utilities and promote safe digging state-wide. This free service helps prevent damage incidents which can result in millions of dollars in property damage, the interruption of utility service, personal injuries and even loss of life.

The Liquid Energy Pipeline Association (LEPA) represents the interests of owners and operators of America’s liquid pipelines. Liquid pipelines bring crude oil to the nation’s refineries and important petroleum products to our communities, including all grades of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, home heating oil, kerosene, propane, and biofuels. LEPA members also transport carbon dioxide to oil and natural gas fields, where it can be used efficiently to enhance production.

Although Lockton is the world’s largest privately owned insurance brokerage firm, clients most frequently describe us as team members who make their business better. Energy, innovation and deep expertise fuel our focus on solving clients’ problems and achieving real results. At Lockton, we are passionate about serving our clients, developing our Associates, and giving back to our communities. We focus all of our global resources to do one thing: to help you make your business better.

Marathon Pipe Line LLC (MPL) operates approximately 6,000 miles of underground pipeline in 14 states. MPL transports crude oil, petroleum products and natural gas to and from terminals, refineries and other pipelines. The company safely controls the movement and delivery of an average of 120 million gallons of petroleum products daily.

The National Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives (NAPSR) is the national association representing State pipeline safety personnel in the contiguous United States as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Through a unique partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation, NAPSR members have oversight responsibilities for the safe and reliable transportation of natural gas and hazardous liquids through pipelines.

Established in 1990, New York 811 (Formerly Dignet of NYC & LI Inc. ) is a nonprofit organization that acts as a communications link between utility companies and individuals planning any digging activity in the five boroughs of New York City and Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island. By relaying these requests, New York 811 helps protect one of the most vast, congested and complicated underground infrastructures in the nation.

At NiSource, our aspiration is to be America’s premier regulated energy company, providing customer-focused energy solutions, investment-driven growth opportunities, and sustainable value for our customers, investors and employees. Underpinning this effort is our unwavering commitment to top-tier safety and reliability, collaborative stakeholder relationships, inclusive and engaging work environments, strong governance and transparency, and forward-looking environmental practices and stewardship.

ONE Gas, Inc. is a 100-percent regulated natural gas utility. ONE Gas is one of the largest natural gas utilities in the United States. ONE Gas provides natural gas distribution services to more than 2 million customers in Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas.

ONEOK Partners, L.P. is one of the largest publicly traded master limited partnerships and is a leader in the gathering, processing, storage and transportation of natural gas in the U.S. and owns one of the nation's premier natural gas liquids (NGL) systems, connecting NGL supply in the Mid-Continent and Rocky Mountain regions with key market centers.

Our purpose is to prevent damage to underground facilities. To promote safety, we provide an efficient and effective communications network among project owners, designers, excavators, and facility owners.

PSE&G is one of the largest combined electric and gas companies in the United States and is also New Jersey's oldest and largest publicly owned utility. The Public Service Corporation was formed in 1903 by amalgamating more than 400 gas, electric and transportation companies in New Jersey.

As a team of entities operating with the efficiencies of one powerful company, Quanta Services has the knowledge and expertise to handle a full spectrum of projects. From the most straightforward, single-component installation to the most complex, multi-state project, Quanta can handle the job safely, efficiently and cost-effectively.

South Carolina 811(a.k.a. Palmetto Utility Protection Service, Inc. or PUPS) is South Carolina's centralized one-call center that notifies member underground facility owners of a planned excavation. We are committed to the safety of our community and preventing damages to underground facilities in South Carolina. Formed and funded by statewide member companies as a result of the Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act, SC811, a not for profit company, has been working hard to damage prevention and safety since 1978. SC811 now operates under the Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act, which became effective June 7, 2012. SC811 is governed by a board of directors composed of facility operators and damage prevention stakeholders that are members of the association.

Southern Star is a leading transporter of natural gas to America’s heartland, with about 6,000 miles of natural gas transmission pipeline in the Midwest and Mid-Continent regions of the United States. Our pipeline system, facilities and employees are located in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska and Texas, with our headquarters in Owensboro, KY.

Southwest Gas Corporation is principally engaged in the business of purchasing, distributing and transporting natural gas to residential, commercial and industrial customers in the southwestern United States. Southwest has more than 2,200 employees who serve over 1.9 million customers in Arizona, Nevada and portions of California.

Our mission is to serve as an alternative to large locate firms where you get lost in the crowd and smaller regional firms that aren’t as equipped to provide superior service. We lay it all on the line for our customers, ensuring high-level accuracy, safety and expertise on every job.

An Established Texas Company-Texas811 was formed in 1984 as Texas Excavation Safety System, Inc.. During the past 30 years, we have grown to be the largest, and arguably most experienced, one call notification center in the world. Texas811 has evolved into a total damage prevention organization. Every one of our employee team members is a damage prevention professional.

UDig NY is the 811 center serving as a link between you and the underground utility operators. Established in 1969, UDig NY promotes an easier, safer digging environment, and serves the entire state of New York outside of Long Island and New York City, which is covered by New York City One-Call.

UGI Utilities, Inc. is a natural gas and electric utility committed to delivering reliable, safe and affordable energy to our 660,000 customers in 45 counties in Pennsylvania and one county in Maryland. We pride ourselves on being a responsive, engaging energy company. Every day we strive to exceed the expectations of our customers and the communities we serve.

To cultivate public safety and damage prevention by creating cohesive lines of communication between excavators and utility operators. Our vision of transparency and fluidity is streamlined by exceptional customer service and public education. We aim to surpass One Call industry best practice standards and inspire inclusive participation from stakeholders.

Performing over 80 million locates annually, USIC is the most trusted name in underground utility damage prevention. USIC also provides a full suite of utility services throughout the United States and Canada. Our mission: to deliver quality, efficient, safe, and innovative solutions to protect our partner’s infrastructure and critical assets.

UtiliQuest, LLC is a quality provider of damage prevention and infrastructure related services specializing in underground facility locating serving the gas, electric, and telecommunications industries. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we have provided locating services since 1985 and proudly serve clients in eighteen states including the District of Columbia. Our experience, innovation, and commitment to providing value-added services have resulted in safer excavations, reduced damages, and improved data accuracy.

At Vermeer All Roads, we are committed to providing the best service to our customers no matter the industry or piece of equipment. Our full lines of Mini Skid Steers, Brush Chippers, Stump Cutters, Trommel Screens, Horizontal Grinders, Directional Drills, Trenchers, and Vacuum Excavators serve multiple industries, including Tree Care, Landscaping, Recycling, Forestry, Underground Construction, and more! 

Washington Gas delivers natural gas to more than one million residential, commercial and industrial customers throughout Washington, D.C., and the surrounding region. Today, clean-burning natural gas is the fuel of choice for more than nine out of 10 new home buyers in the D.C. metro area