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Pipeline Projects

Acero delivers engineering, procurement, design and regulatory support for pipeline projects (3‑ to 22‑inch, 1‑30 km, pressures up to ~15,200 kPag) both in Canada and internationally. Expertise includes high/low pressure gas, produced water & injection pipelines, flow reversal, crossings, free‑standing liners, and network modeling.

Domestic Projects

Polar Star

Pipeline Project

LOCATION: Laprise Creek, BC

Acero’s scope of work included the engineering and design, procurement, and regulatory support for a 10”, 12 km main trunk line with 4” parallel common ditch fuel gas pipeline, as part of a new gathering system. Crossing considerations included 7 open-cut road allowances, 18 stream crossings (3 of which were bored), and 4 archaeological no-work zones, which were bored.

Gas Pipeline Replacements

Gas Pipeline Replacements

LOCATION: Swan Hills, AB

Acero’s scope of work included the detailed design and procurement of multiple 4” to 12” LP & HP gas pipeline replacements (externally coated steel as well as free standing liner composite pipelines). Projects featured a new pipeline separator (96” OD x 20’ S/S), surface piping, instrumentation and controls, pig launching and receiving facilities, major road and water crossings.

Garrington Pipeline Installation

Garrington Pipeline Installation

LOCATION: Southern AB

Acero was responsible for the engineering, design, procurement, and construction support of a new 6”, 8 km pipeline to an existing facility in order to re-route field production to a third party. Scope of work also included analysis of stress caused by elevated operating temperatures and flow reversal of an existing pipeline; required to accommodate the re-routing of production.

Pipeline Network Modelling

Pipeline Network Modeling

LOCATION: Irricana, AB

Project featured a Pipe-Flo model for the existing wells and pipelines in the Irricana area to evaluate the existing network, simulate options for the re-routing of production, and to bring low producing shut-in wells back online. Network contained 20 wells, 42 pipeline segments, and 1 booster compressor.

Pipeline Projects

Pipeline Projects

LOCATION: Dawson Creek, BC

Scope of work consisted of the evaluation and technical recommendations for various pieces of process equipment, single and multi- well tie-ins for sweet and sour oil emulsion wells, installing free standing composite liners through existing pipelines to restore production, as well as a 4 km acid gas pipeline and tie-in.

Pengrowth

3” & 4” FRP HP Produced Water Injection Pipeline

LOCATION: Judy Creek, AB

Acero was responsible for the engineering, procurement and construction support for multiple 3” & 4” FRP high pressure (14,900 kPag) pipelines, and multiple 6” to 12”, high pressure (15,200 kPag ) water injection steel, thermoplastic-lined pipelines. Projects featured new underground anchors, new stainless steel risers, as well as design considerations for road, water and underground service crossings.

Dual 12" Pipelines

Dual 12" Pipelines

LOCATION: Montney Field, BC

Responsible for the engineering, procurement, construction management, regulatory, and project management for dual NPS 12” pipelines. Project featured 13 crossing considerations including the HDD of 1 major river.

International Projects

Midad/Sonatrach JV Full Field Development

Midad/Sonatrach JV Full Field Development

Location: Algeria

Description: As part of the first phase of the full field development that Acero is executing for MIDAD / Sonatrach in Algeria, once the field production is received at the Central Production Facility, the products are to be separated, compressed and pumped (natural gas, oil  and condensate respectively) for several hundred kilometers to the coast.  Initial production for phase 1 is approximately 250 million scfd (gas) with associated liquids production.  This project is on-going (spring 2026).

Sarsang Flowline Consolidation

Sarsang Flowline Consolidation

Location: Iraq

Acero completed an engineering study to consolidate the Sarsang ST2 and ST-B1 facilities, with the goal of streamlining operations and reducing operating expenses (OPEX). The project centered on converting the ST2 WPF (Pad A) into a degassing and pumping station and routing multiphase flow to ST-B1 for centralized, enhanced produced water processing and disposal.

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Rohan Balkaran

Engineering Manager

Rohan
Rohan is a results-driven, safety-focused professional engineer who brings a valuable set of skills and broad range of field experience to the design table; having worked extensively in the field (primarily in central and northern Alberta) for the better part of the past decade. Rohan has worked in conventional gas conditioning and oil processing facilities troubleshooting, de-bottlenecking, optimizing, designing, and operating. He has also managed and engineered conventional well tie-in programs.

He is enthusiastic in resolving challenges of various complexities as a member of a team, independently (as he has operated in the field), or through leadership as Engineering Manager. He brings a practical understanding of "how things are really done", to the design stage of projects; resulting in project outcomes that are technically grounded and aligned with how they are truly implemented in the field; minimizing rework, redesign, and/or redlining.

Stephen Kohlman

Electrical Engineer

Stephen Kohlman
Stephen Kohlman joined the Acero team in early 2014. He is a graduate in Electrical Engineering from the University of Calgary.

He brings with him, over 15 years of electrical engineering experience in the energy industry from various EPCM companies.

Stephen has a solid understanding and knowledge of electrical engineering CSA, IEEE and IEC procedures, standards, codes and calculations which assists him to perform daily tasks efficiently.

Stephen is the technical go-to resource at Acero for all of the standard scopes of work.

Paul Aubuchon

Lead Process Engineer

Paul Aubuchon
Paul Aubuchon has sixteen (16) years of experience in the oil and gas industry; going on six (6) years at Acero. He has been involved in all manner of typical facility projects, including specialization in oil and gas handling, processing, storage and power generation facilities.

Paul has extensive experience in conceptual and detailed engineering developing ProcessDeliverables and managing client expectations. .
Paul remains actively involved in all of Acero’s major projects and critical clients, while also, running the process department – ensuring that resources (digital and human) are available as required for all current and upcoming work.

He graduated from the University of Calgary with a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering in 2005 and is registered with APEGA and EGBC.

Mohammad Akteruzzaman

Mechanical Lead

Mohammad Akteruzzaman
Mohammad (“Akter”) Akteruzzaman has a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (from University of Detroit) and twenty five (25) years of Oil and Gas experience; domestic and international. For the past 10 years Akter’s experience and locale has been with Acero, executing the Mechanical aspects of all domestic and international projects. Like most of the members of the Acero team, his experience at Acero includes compressor / gas plant installations or Akter has extensive expertise in piping code such as ASME B31.3, ASME B31.4, ASME B31.8 and CSA Z662. Since 2017, Akter has become a member of the CSA Z662 technical committee.

Akter has been instrumental in completing the development of Acero’s in-house specs to include virtually every combination of piping class and substance that is common to Oil and Gas production/facilities.

Randy Unrau

Senior Technical Specialist

Randy Unrau
Randy Unrau brings over thirty-five (35) years of experience in the design, construction, modification and troubleshooting of gas processing and oil production equipment, usually in the role of Project Manager and/or Project Engineer. Randy manages certain key technical assignments, and as well, provides technical direction and resources to projects as required.

His responsibilities have included equipment procurement and sizing, development of budgets and schedules, management of engineering and mechanical teams, as well as the coordination of construction contractors and consultants, cost control, and FEED studies.

Randy received his B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Calgary.

Kristy Eastwood

HR Manager

Kirsty Eastwood
Kristy Eastwood is an experienced Human Resources Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the oil & energy industry.

At Acero, since 2018, Kristy has been intimately involved in solicitation of talented technical staff, on-boarding/off-boarding, contract preparation, compensation assessments, benefits management and all other aspects associated with the management of Acero’s human capital.

Kristy works strongly with Acero’s Senior Management on a day-to-day basis.

Doug French

Manager Design / Drafting

Doug French
Doug French has over 32 years of mechanical design experience in oil & gas, LNG, and shipbuilding. His experience also includes creating Design & Drafting procedures, implementation of CADD standards, onsite field engineering, plant walk down, redlining, construction support, and start-up.

Doug is primarily focused on managing the workload, personnel, and technical resources, while also supporting design checking, ensuring that the quality of all documentation issued meets Acero’s (ISO certified) quality standards.

Ken Olshaski

Civil/Structural Engineering

Ken Olshaski
Ken Olshaski has over 29 years of experience in civil structural design and team lead management in the oil and gas industry. His experience ranges from conceptual and detailed design to involvement in the development of project studies (FEED), DBM's, project scope and specifications, budget estimates, manpower loading and scheduling.

Projects worked on include well tie-ins to oil batteries, large compressor stations to process facilities and many other brownfield and greenfield installations. Ken holds a Bachelor of Science Degree (1988) from the University of Alberta and is registered with APEGA, EGBC and APEGS.

Richard Enns

Senior Process Engineering Lead

Richard Enns
Richard Enns has over forty (40) years of experience in Oil and Gas process design and engineering. His experience includes conceptual design, detailed specification, commissioning and start-up of land-based and off-shore oil and gas production facilities, gas plants, refineries and petrochemical facilities, as well as multiphase and dense phase pipeline systems.

Richard is an expert in the handling, processing and measurement of oil and gas. Richard has completed numerous hydraulic designs, assessments and debottlenecks, etc. static and dynamic; he is an industry expert at dealing with the most challenging of process situations.

He has been published in technical journals, taught technical seminars and has contributed presentations to both clients and professional societies.

Ahmad El-Sayed

VP Projects

Ahmad El-Sayed
Ahmad El-Sayed has over 20 years of experience working for Producers, EPC’s and Vendors in the oil and gas industy. His technical background working with compressors, rotating equipment, and as an engineering technologist, has provided him the skills to understand the technical details of projects that he runs.

Ahmad has worked at Acero as a Project Manager for approximately a decade now. He has been primarily involved in facility expansions and debottlenecks, wellsite tie-in programs as well as batteries, pump and compressor station installations and/or revamps.

Ahmad has recently become Acero’s VP Projects where he manages / coordinates Acero’s Project Management resources while continuing to act as PM on special client engagements.

Rola Bittar

VP Finance & Administration

Rola Bittar
Rola Bittar joined the Acero team as the V.P of Finance & Administration in 2011. Since 2008, her experience has been in private accounting (primarily financial and managerial) within in the manufacturing, telecom and oil & gas industries.

Her current responsibilities include analyzing financial information, preparing financial reports, performing financial forecasting, transmitting and approving domestic and international payments, insuring accounts receivable and accounts payable, increasing efficiency and improving workflow through creative process improvements, and insuring Acero’s human capital. She also sets goals, business metrics and standards, comparing analyzed results to ensure departments meet their milestones. Rola has a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Mount Royal University.

John Fayad

MENA President

John Fayad
John Fayad brings to Acero a technical background as well as a Project Managerial and business acumen that stretches from the Middle East and Africa to North and South America. John spent several years as an EPC contractor in the United Arab Emirates before immigrating to Canada. At Acero, for over a decade, John has acted as Project Manager, Project Director and as well, as Acero’s VP of International Operations managing and sponsoring Acero’s work in South America, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

John’s experience affords him both technically and commercially awareness of all aspects of his projects. John is currently MENA President and General Manager of Acero’s Branch in the UAE. He holds a Master of Science in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of New South Wales (Sydney, Australia).

Mike Krebs

VP QHSE & Project Services

Mike Krebs
Mike Krebs has been a part of Acero since 2011. He has over 28 years of international and domestic Oil and Gas experience in both equipment fabrication and EPCM environments. As a Project Manager, Mike has spent the last 19 years managing oil and gas facility upgrades, well-site tie-ins, pipeline projects, and the design and engineering of heavy oil equipment packages and heat exchangers. With his penchant for “Quality”, Mike is not only a Senior PM at Acero, but also a Director and the VP of QHSE and Project Services. Since 2013, Mike has been responsible managing and improving the Acero Health and Safety program, consistently achieving COR audit scores above 95% year after year. Mike has also been leading the team for achieving and maintaining ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certification and implementing ISO 45001:2018 into the well-established Safety Program at Acero.

Salim Zaghmout

Chief Operating Officer

Salim Zaghmout
Salim Zaghmout has been a part of the Acero team since 2011. He brings over 20 years of extensive international project engineering experience in the energy industry; from design through to and including, construction and commissioning.

Salim is technically involved in the day-to-day details of on-going project execution; whether directly dealing with clients or providing support to the senior managers.

Salim is the bridge between the frontline workers and the resources needed to allow them to most effectively execute their work.

Mark Kuppe

Chief Executive Officer

Mark Kuppe
Mark Kuppe founded Acero in 2006 and remains the Chief Executive Officer.

He has over 25 years of Oil and Gas experience in Project Engineering and Management. Mark has been involved with various sizes of projects that range from wellsite installations to facility optimizations to international EPFs, CPFs, terminals and more.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alberta (1990) and is a registered member of APEGA, APEGS and APEGBC.

Mark stays involved in the day to day operations of Acero while occasionally still providing Project Management and Engineering support where needed.