March 31, 2015
NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 31, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UniversalPegasus International (UPI), a subsidiary of Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE:HII), was named Gulf Coast Engineering Company of the Year by the Oil and Gas Awards. UPI received the honor on March 19 at the third annual Oil and Gas Awards Gala Dinner in Houston.
The Oil and Gas Awards partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Energy Institute to support and promote the gala's awards that recognize leading companies in the upstream and midstream oil and gas sectors.
"The Engineering Company of the Year Award recognizes engineering excellence and notable achievements in the region," said Marc Bridgen, chief marketing officer of the Oil and Gas Awards. "Celebrating the companies which have met the exacting specifications and technologically advanced demands of the energy sector, the judging panel rewards proven projects spanning oilfield infrastructure projects, gathering stations, pipeline work as well as any work carried out on processing stations, distribution facilities and streamlining projects."
UPI, one of more than 70 finalist companies considered for a Gulf Coast Oil and Gas Award, provides a number of services, including engineering and design, survey, inspection, operation and maintenance support, and geospatial services.
"We are honored to be named the 2015 Gulf Coast Engineering Company of the Year," said UPI President Philip Luna. "Our core values are safety, integrity, honesty, engagement, responsibility and performance, and collectively these values serve as the basis for all that we do. We provide our clients safe, innovative and quality work both nationally and internationally and are pleased to be recognized for the excellent work of our staff."
About UniversalPegasus International
UniversalPegasus International, a wholly owned subsidiary of HII, delivers world-class expertise, efficiency and value in project management, engineering and construction management for the energy industry. Headquartered in Houston, UPI maintains offices in major energy centers to serve clients in the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa and Asia. For more information, visit www.universalpegasus.com.
HII is a global, all-domain defense provider. HII's mission is to deliver the world's most powerful ships and all-domain solutions in service of the nation, creating the advantage for our customers to protect peace and freedom around the world.
As the nation's largest military shipbuilder, and with a more than 135-year history of advancing U.S. national security, HII delivers critical capabilities extending from ships to unmanned systems, cyber, ISR, AI/ML and synthetic training. Headquartered in Virginia, HII's workforce is 44,000 strong.
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