HESS Corporation
Seminole, TX

HESS Corporation awards Lauren a contract for the OSBL installation work at the Seminole Gas Processing Plant

ABILENE,TX (December 17, 2007) Lauren Engineers & Constructors has entered into a contract with HESS Corporation for the OSBL installation work at the Seminole Gas Processing Plant located near Seminole, TX.  Hess’s entire project, when completed, will give Hess increased CO2 recovery and sweetening capacity in the Seminole plant.  Specific work for Lauren Engineers & Constructors, Inc. will include installation of foundations and piers to support the OSBL pipe rack and equipment, which is a part of the overall expansion project and is in addition to our current ISBL contract.

The project is scheduled for completion on April 7, 2008.

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