The document summarizes the services and capabilities of the MPC Group, an engineering and construction company specializing in infrastructure projects. It details their extensive experience in areas such as pipelines, camps, water infrastructure, and renewable energy. The MPC Group prides itself on innovation, safety, and community involvement.
2. undertake a diverse range of major civil
infrastructure projects including;
>> Large-scale steel & HDPE pipelines
>> Mechanical & electrical installation
>> Solar arrays & wind farms
>> Permanent & short-term camps
If you need a proven team to deliver flexible, intelligent and fit-for-purpose solutions to
overcome project challenges - then you need the MPC Group.
With decades of industry experience and a focus on introducing innovative ways to do
things better, the MPC Group’s team has played an integral role in some of Australia’s
largest energy and resource sector developments.
The MPC Group’s expertise in construction of large-scale pipeline projects for Australia’s
energy and resource sector, is complemented by the company’s proven capability to
3. 750– kilometres of steel pipeline laid across Australia.
5.1– kilometres of 600mm steel pipe laid in a 12 hour shift.
2.9– kilometres of steel pipeline welded in a single day.
STEELPIPELINES
SINO Iron Ore Mine Pipeline Project - Cape Preston, Western Australia.
With more than 750km of large diameter steel pipelines constructed across Australia,
there’s not a challenge that the MPC Group hasn’t encountered and been able to
successfully overcome.
Responsible for the delivery of large-scale water, slurry, oil and gas sector pipeline networks,
The MPC Group has played a key role in the development of these four resource industries.
The company’s highly-skilled workforce can be mobilised anywhere in Australia and is
backed by an extensive, modern fleet of equipment and machinery.
4. 630– millimetres in diameter of HDPE pipe ploughed in a
world first for the industy.
5,000+– kilometres of HDPE pipe installed on Australia’s
largest CSG Gathering Network.
10– kilometres of dual 315mm pipe installed by a
single crew in one shift.
17.8– kilometres of HDPE pipe installed in a single day.
QCLNG Gathering Network Project - Surat Basin, Queensland.
HDPEPIPELINES
The MPC Group has been a major driver for the advancement of the HDPE pipe installation
industry, and is responsible for the construction of Australia’s first and largest coal seam gas
gathering network.
The company’s ongoing investment in research and development has resulted in key
advances in the HDPE pipeline sector and enabled the delivery of safer, greener and more
efficient pipeline installation.
Responsible for introduction of advanced Spiderplough and Fast Fusion technology to
Australia, the MPC Group has become a clear leader across all HDPE pipeline disciplines.
5. 75– billion litres of water allocation for the Sugarloaf
Pipeline pump station.
23,500– megalitres per annum of treated CSG water pumped to farmers
from the Woleebee Creek to Glebe Weir Pump Station.
315– metres water is elevated on the Maleny to Landers Shute
Pump Station - the highest level in Australia.
Sugarloaf Pipeline Alliance - Yarra Glen, Victoria.
WATER
INFRASTRUCTURE
While recognised as a leader in pipeline construction and installation, the MPC Group is also
capable of delivering an array of associated civil and mechanical infrastructure.
The company’s highly-experienced team is able to manage all elements of infrastructure
project delivery – from concept design and construction, mechanical and electrical
installation right through to commissioning.
6. 44– megawatts produced by the Solar Boost Project.
1,000– tonnes of steel infrastructure constructed for
5460 solar panels.
60– kilometres of stainless steel steam transport
pipeline installed.
Solar Boost Project - Kogan, Queensland.
RENEWABLERESOURCES
A strong and continuous focus on innovation and efficiency has been the major driver for
the MPC Group’s involvement in the development of Australia’s renewable resource sector.
The company’s experienced engineering, construction and management teams have been
responsible for the delivery of key infrastructure projects that have been designed to take
advantage of Australia’s natural energy resources.
The MPC Group’s staff has experience in the construction of wind farms and solar arrays
throughout Australia, putting us at the forefront of Australian companies with the capability
to deliver new and more efficient energy generation for the future.
7. 18– months that 600 crew members were accommodated at
Brentleigh Park Camp.
3– months from concept to accommodation of 300 workers at Duck Creek Camp.
247,580– nights of accommodation managed in a single year.
Comet Ridge to Wallumbilla Pipeline Project Camp - Roma, Queensland.
MOBILISATION
The company has constructed premium permanent and short-term accommodation camp
facilities right across Australia as part of project scopes, and successfully managed all
operations during mobilisation and demobilisation phases.
The MPC Group’s extensive experience and ability to quickly mobilise construction
workforces to remote locations is further strengthened by the company’s ability to design,
construct and manage large-scale accommodation camps and project offices.
8. 120– kilometres treated CSG water travels via pipeline from
Woleebee Creek to the refurbished Glebe Weir outlet.
500,000– customers receiving increased water supply security in
Melbourne through the Cardinia Connection Alliance
project.
1,150– diameter in millimetres of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest
Stopple Valve installed on the Barwon Water Alliance.
Sugarloaf Pipeline Alliance - Yarra Glen, Victoria.
BULKWATER
The MPC Group has successfully constructed water pump stations, tailings dams, off site
storages and weir outlet works, and has been responsible for the large-scale replacement of
channel irrigation systems for buried HDPE, MSCL and DICL pipeline networks.
The MPC Group has played key roles in the successful development of some of Australia’s
largest metropolitan and regional water distribution networks.
The company’s strong understanding of water supply security, and effective and
efficient distribution of this natural resource, has been key to the company’s engagement to
construct a wide range of civil infrastructure associated with water projects.
9. 26– miles of high voltage cable installed for windfarm development.
160+– miles of HDPE pipeline installed to build an urban water supply network.
Advanced cable installation technology.
INTERNATIONAL
100+– miles of cable successfully installed for one of America’s largest
communication companies.
The MPC Group’s patented plough technology, has resonated well with the country’s cable
and pipeline development sector and firmly cemented the company’s North American
presence.
Since establishment in Denver, the MPC Group has broadened its reach further and is now
operating in North and South Dakota, Wyoming, Texas, Massachusetts, Montana and North
Carolina.
In 2015, the MPC Group established its North American headquarters in Denver, Colorado
and since then has secured large-scale cable and pipeline network installation contracts with
some of North America’s largest communication and water supply providers.
Key to our successful entry into North Americas cable and pipeline sector has been the
company’s ability to bring new and highly efficient, field-tested installation methodologies.
10. 150– million dollars invested in a fleet of modern plant and equipment.
30– percent less sand required using the Trenchmaster EF 450.
12– the largest fleet of Spiderploughs in the world.
Trenchmaster EF450 working on the Woleebee Creek to Glebe Weir Pipeline Project. - Wandoan, Queensland.
INNOVATION
With an impressive and modern earthmoving fleet, the MPC Group is fully-equipped to self-
perform on any large-scale construction project.
The company has invested in extensive research and development and, from innovative
conception has manufactured a range of purpose-built, safer machinery that is delivering
cost saving solutions to clients.
The MPC Group fleet is also highly-mobile and dependable thanks to a robust maintenance
program carried out at the company’s two large-scale maintenance facilities.
11. 27– number of MFT 20 Fast Fusion machines capable of
welding 500mm HDPE.
4– number of MFT 36 Fast Fusion machines capable of welding 900mm HDPE.
QCLNG Gathering Network Project - Surat Basin, Queensland.
FASTFUSION
35– average 315mm HDPE pipe weld rates achieved
per day using Fast Fusion machines.
The MPC Group’s ability to identify productivity or safety issues and develop and implement
solutions to address them, has led to the company becoming the clear industry leader for
innovation that works.
`Innovation’ at the MPC Group is not just a tagline, it’s a core value that continually drives the
company’s entire workforce forward and sets the MPC Group apart from its competitors.
Take the MPC Group’s introduction of Fast Fusion technology which has revolutionised the
way in which the Australian pipeline industry welds HDPE pipe.
The company now has the largest fleet of Fast Fusion machines in the world and can
expertly weld any-sized HDPE required by the industry.
12. 1– number of rigs required for well flushbys and workovers due
to its dual-purpose design.
3– number of crew that can successfully carry out well flushbys and workovers.
0– escorts required because
the rig is road legal.
The XDR 75 Well Servicing Rig has attracted extensive interest from the resource sector.
WELLSERVICING
30– minutes to fully set up rig and start servicing wells..
The MPC Group’s pursuit of continuous improvement stretches across the company’s entire
operation and is part of a constant, determined focus on delivering benefits to clients.
Take the XDR 75 Well Servicing Rig, which the company designed, developed and
successfully delivered to the resource sector to efficiently manage well flushby and
workovers.
The well servicing rig is revolutionary and its clean-sheet approach to servicing wells more
efficiently and effectively has led to significant cost savings without compromising safety.
In fact, using the XDR 75 Well Servicing Rig has actually led to significant safety
improvements for crews while still allowing them to perform task more efficiently – so it’s
win-win!
13. 100– percentage of employees who have participated in company’s
Safety Culture Program.
56,000,000– kilometres driven since 2013 without
a major incident.
9.2– million man hours worked without a Lost Time Injury.
Dick Johnson - Queensland car racing legend and company Safe Driving Ambassador
-with some of our pipeline crew.
SAFETY
The MPC Group regards safety as one of the company’s core values.
Guided by this company value, and supported by the company’s unique employee-led
Safety Culture Program, MPC Group has earned a solid reputation for its commitment to
keeping its employees, its clients and its host communities safe.
One of only 300 Australian companies to attain Federal Safety Commission accreditation,
the MPC Group’s safety systems are of the highest order, and provide clients with the peace
of mind that their project is being delivered in the safest manner possible.
14. 97– percentage of overall participation by workforce in the voluntary mental
health App survey.
Fast Feedback App.
55– number of employees who volunteered to become `Connectors’ out in the
field to be on hand to assist colleagues with mental health stress.
2– minutes it takes employees to participate in mental
health App surveys while on flights.
2671– number of employee feedback submissions
to management that have been made using
the mental health App.
MENTALWELLBEING
The App surveyed employee sentiment via in-flight iPads in and out of projects, and
provided useful mental health information, a confidential portal to seek counselling help and
an employee feedback channel so management could address and improve work and camp
life environments.
The App was recognised by the APGA and won the 2015 Industry Safety Award.
The MPC Group is proud of its workforce – it’s been the driver behind the company’s many
project achievements and industry success.
Prompted by well-documented evidence of mental health stress affecting FIFO employees,
the company developed an innovative App to enable company management to gauge its’
workforce’s wellbeing.
15. Recognition for growth, innovation
and safety!
The MPC Group has gained national and international recognition for its
commitment to safety, innovation, environmental management and business growth.
2010 – Brisbane Lord Mayor Campbell Newman awarded the company The
Lord Mayor’s Business Award for the exceptional business growth and market share
it had gained since being established in 2006.
2011 – company was again recognised in The Lord Mayor’s Business Awards,
this time for its successful introduction of Spiderplough technology to the pipeline
industry and the increased efficiencies it delivered.
2012– The MPC Group’s commitment to responsible environmental
management during its work on the Sino Iron Ore Mine Project was highly
commended at the Western Australian Golden Gecko Awards.
2013 – company was highly commended at the Queensland Government’s
Safe Work Awards for the extensive modifications to its Spiderplough fleet to create a
safer workplace environment.
2014– The MPC Group earned international accolades in the UK when it won
the prestigious Pipeline Industry Guild Technology Award for significant contribution
to industry improvement by introducing advanced Spiderplough technology.
2015 – The MPC Group wins Australian Pipeline and Gas Association’s (APGA)
Safety Award for its introduction of an innovative App that enables the company to
gauge the mental health of its FIFO workforce.
16. Chinchilla Show Rodeo - President Jodi Ellem
“We really appreciate your support over the years. You are a good company that has always
proactively supported local events like ours, and it’s just great to see big companies like
yourselves getting behind our community.”
Chinchilla Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Manager Bill Blake
“The MPC Group should be very proud of its community contributions, which are many and
given generously and enthusiastically. MPC is indeed one of Chinchilla’s finest corporate
citizens.”
Wandoan Swimming Club - President Chris Sinnamon
“It’s been a real pleasure dealing with employees of the MPC Group during their stay in
Wandoan. I’ve always found the company’s men and women to be friendly, courteous
and more than willing to do anything for the community, MPC is an asset to the Wandoan
community.”
Dalby Resident Letter - Vivienne
“You have lots of vehicles driving in Dalby, but I must say, your drivers are always courteous
and thoughtful. You’ve made the effort to educate and train your staff and it shows. Your
efforts are appreciated by so many in the community, thank you, keep up the good work.”
Don’t take our word for it!
Our on-going, genuine commitment stretches from financial support to community
organisations through to the use of local services and providing employment opportunities.
The MPC Group’s strong sense of community is underpinned by our motto -
Always leave a host community in a manner that ensures we are welcomed back.
We have developed close working relationships with host communities, earning our
company a positive reputation for its commitment to corporate social responsibility.
17. Contact us.
AUSTRALIA HEAD OFFICE
60 Kingsford Smith Drive
Albion QLD 4010
Phone: 07 3637 0200
Email: info@mpcgroup.com.au
Web: www.mpcgroup.com.au
US HEAD OFFICE
8055 E. Tufts Avenue,
Suite 230, Denver CO 80237
Phone: +1 720-501-6000
Cell: +1 720-486-5502
Email: david.kinsella@mpcgroup.com
Web: www.mpcgroup.com