New Regular Member

Oilfield & Production Services SRL (OPS) is an Argentine company with over twenty years of experience, forged in the heart of Patagonia’s oil and gas industry. With more than 3500 employees, the company specialises in the comprehensive execution of turnkey surface facility projects - covering all disciplines - as well as in gathering and pipeline installation. OPS's core strength lies in transforming challenging operational environments into tangible successes, always operating under the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. With operations primarily

New Associate Members

Allan Edwards, Inc. is a family run company from Tulsa, Oklahoma, established in 1947. From construction to maintenance, it partners with operators and contractors to deliver products that get lines flowing and keep them that way. In this business, Allan Edwards believes relationships matter almost as much as service. Guided by their motto, 'We help you move the weight of the world,' the company focuses on delivering exceptional service.

Allan Edwards, Inc.

6468 N. Yale Ave Tulsa, OK 74117

U.S.A.

T +1 918 583 7184 allanedwards.com

Freight North Group, a proud new member of IPLOCA, specializes in supporting major infrastructure construction projects through its integrated logistics, dispatch and projects team. Founded in 1987, the company has executed key pipeline developments like the TransMountain Expansion and Keystone projects. Its subsidiaries include Pioneer Truck Lines and Pioneer Truck Lines USA - North America’s largest specialized pipeline hauling, offloading, stockpiling, and stringing company; Pipestone Carriers—Canada’s top small-diameter line pipe hauling experts; and Freight North Carriers—leaders in overdimensional/heavy haul and 3PL management. All supervisors are trained and certified in Leadership for Safety Excellence, based in the oilfields of Río Negro and Neuquén, OPS has established itself as a strategic partner for clients seeking resilient, high-performance energy infrastructure. Every project stands as a testament to the company’s unwavering commitment to excellence and long-term value creation.

Oilfield & Production Services SRL (OPS)

Gobernador Emilio Belenguer 3169

8300 Neuquen

Argentina

T +54 9 299 4413838 or +54 9 299 329199 licitaciones@opssrl.com www.opssrl.com.ar mentoring workers with constant feedback to ensure safe, efficient sites that meet budgets and timelines.

Freight North Group of Companies Inc.

8321 1st St NW

T6P 1X2 Edmonton

Canada

T +1 7804678880 freightnorthgroup.com

Xcav8 Plant Services PTY LTD specialises in the rental of trenchers and surface miners, providing equipment hire and maintenance services across a range of industries including water, oil and gas, civil construction, tunnelling, renewable energy, and mining. Services include turnkey solutions, wet and dry plant hire, and customised maintenance programmes. With a modern fleet capable of handling pipeline diameters of all sizes, Xcav8 ensures reliable, innovative, and client-focused service delivery tailored to specific project requirements. The company is committed to continuous growth, safety, and environmental responsibility.Since its inception in 2013, Xcav8 Plant Services has supported IPLOCA’s Regular Member Contractors on major cross-country pipeline projects ensuring the highest level of equipment availability in remote regions of the Australian Outback.

Xcav8 Plant Services PTY LTD

385 Fords Road

4343 Ringwood

Australia

T +61 476984763 frank@xcav8.com.au xcav8.com.au

New Academic Member

The Technical University of LeobenMontanuniversität Leoben - is Austria’s leading energy, engineering, and natural resources institution. Founded in 1840, it offers top-tier petroleum engineering, geoenergy, mechanical engineering, materials science, and environmental technology programmes. The university is known for its strong applied research and industry partnerships, particularly in pipeline integrity, advanced materials, and sustainable infrastructure. Its modern campus hosts state-of-the-art laboratories and simulation

centres that support interdisciplinary learning. With a global perspective and strong focus on energy transition and circular economy, TU Leoben prepares highly qualified graduates for careers across the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Technical University of Leoben

Franz Josef-Strasse 18 8700 Leoben

Austria T +43 3842 402  www.unileoben.ac.at office@unileoben.ac.at