Energy & Utility Construction Capabilities
Our Capabilities
NPL is a North American leader in utility construction, partnering with regulated utilities, municipalities, and industrial operators to build and maintain the infrastructure and utilities that keep power, gas, and data flowing 24/7. As part of Centuri, with operating roots that stretch back 115 years and a workforce of 8,600 craft professionals supported by more than 13,000 fleet assets, we combine local agility with the resources of the #2 firm on Engineering-News Record’s Top-600 Utility list. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: Connecting People to Power. We do so safely, reliably, and with an eye on the next generation of energy solutions.
NPL’s holistic service portfolio supports our customers’ ever-increasing energy and infrastructure demands while surpassing today’s safety benchmarks. Our BLS Industry Comparison TRIR & DART safety scores outperform industry averages, demonstrating our commitment to the resources and training needed to achieve world-class safety.
Natural Gas Infrastructure
NPL installs and rehabilitates high-pressure transmission mains, distribution pipelines, and regulator stations. Our construction capabilities include civil works, trenchless technologies, such as horizontal directional drilling (HDD). Significant projects include the installation of the 18-mile Kokomo Fusion steel pipeline, which harnessed traditional energy to fuel a renewable technology manufacturer and the local economy.
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Underground Infrastructure
NPL minimizes surface disruption while future-proofing communities, whether they use horizontal directional drilling (HDD) beneath railroads, rivers, and streams. Examples of recent projects include the installation of a nearly 2,000-feet deep sewer pipe at the Gary/Chicago Airport and the installation of 16 miles of fiber conduit for project in data center alley.
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Distributed Power, Renewable & Industrial
NPL provides turnkey distributed power solutions with renewable natural gas (RNG) systems. Although the U.S. has a cumulative renewable energy capacity of 430GW, more expansion is needed to achieve net zero (BloombergNEF, 2024). We are helping utilities capture this opportunity.
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Emergency Response & Storm Restoration
Extreme weather is the new normal, and utilities and municipalities need partners who can mobilize quickly. NPL’s emergency response maintains real-time visibility of crews and equipment, allowing deployment within hours. We can immediately mobilize specialized crews and equipment to integrate rapid assessment with complete storm restoration.
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combined years serving utilities
employees across North America
fleet assets
Our Approach
- Plan & Survey: We obtain all necessary regulatory permits before project commencement.
- Mobilize & Install: Crews mobilize our specialized equipment along with certified welders, linemen, and operators to self-perform the work , supported by either union or open-shop labor to match regional needs.
- Test & Commission: Sewer inspection, verification, and hydrostatic pressure tests validate asset integrity before commissioning.
- Restore: We restore sites to their original or improved condition through landscape restoration.
- Maintain: Post construction, we conduct inspection, quality checks, GPS telematics, and record keeping.
Safety & Quality Commitment
NPL’s behavior-based safety programs and our BLS-based safety benchmarks ensure everyone goes home safely. Thousands of training hours and the use of certified technicians only reinforce our sustainable safety culture. With a sharp focus on safety and quality, multiple NPL projects had zero recordable incidents.
Our unwavering commitments to safety & quality distinguish us as an industry leader and have earned us valuable long‑term relationships with our customers. Backed by Centuri’s national safety programs.
Why Choose NPL?
- Scale & Stability: Coast-to-coast footprint, NYSE-listed (CTRI) public markets financial strength, and average customer relationships of 24 years.
- Workforce Flexibility: Labor adaptability supports regional requirements without compromising craft quality.
- Rapid Mobilization: Proven ability to marshal crews and asset fleets for storms, wildfires, and critical outages.
Ready to Build the Future?
NPL isn’t just another contractor; we’re backed by Centuri, a long-term strategic partner that helps you navigate a dynamic energy market. Contact us today to discuss partnership opportunities, project bids, or emergency preparedness plans. Let’s power the next century of safe, reliable, sustainable infrastructure and utilities together.
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Citations
BloombergNEF (2024, September 24). Unlocking Investment to Triple Renewables by 2030. https://assets.bbhub.io/professional/sites/24/Unlocking-Investment-to-Triple-Renewables-by-2030.pdf
Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024, November 8). Employer-Reported Workplace Injuries And Illnesses – 2023. https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/osh.pdf