HomeAbout UsContact UsServicesPipeline SafetySystem MapProducer Services Welcome to Empire Pipeline Corporation   Gathering | Transmission | Compression | Processing/Treating | Marketing | Producer Services   EMPIRE PIPELINE CORPORATION IS A TEXAS CORPORATION OPERATING AS A GAS UTILITY IN TEXAS WITH A FOCUS IN MID-STREAM AND MARKETING SERVICES.   We operate over 240 miles of low-pressure gathering and transmission pipeline with multiple market pipeline delivery points and three premier processing facilities. Our service territory is Parker, western Tarrant, northern Hood and western Johnson Counties of North Texas. We have flexible delivery options into the most important market pipeline systems in the Barnett Shale play as well as multiple processing options for natural gas “rich” in entrained liquid hydrocarbons.     About Us   Empire provides a wide array of services related to the natural gas industry primarily in the Barnett Shale area of North Texas but also in other major natural gas plays. With Commercial offices in Dallas, Texas and operations in Weatherford, Texas, Empire acquired its pipeline assets in January 1980. Our services include gathering, compression, processing/treating as well as marketing and other services for producer and pipeline entities. Our skills enable us to provide efficient and cost effective ways to get your natural gas to market. The Senior Management Team Includes:   ● Stephen R. Plaster – Chairman & CEO ● Larry Weis – President and CFO ● Earl L. Noe – Executive Vice President ● Jerry W. Smith – Vice President, Marketing & Supply   Contact Empire   QUESTIONS? LET US DISCUSS YOUR PROJECT AND OFFER OUR INPUT. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT THE FOLLOWING   Jerry W. Smith V.P., Marketing & Supply jerry.smith@empireplc.com (214) 880-0394 Marketing & Commercial Merit Tower 12222 Merit Drive, Suite 960 Dallas, Texas 75251 Cindy Jarrell Supervisor–Scheduling & Administration cindy.jarrell@empireplc.com (214) 880-0394 Marketing & Commercial Merit Tower 12222 Merit Drive, Suite 960 Dallas, Texas 75251 Mark Boyd Operations Manager mark.boyd@empireplc.com 817-480-5768 Operations Office 2525 So. Dennis Road Weatherford, Texas 76086 Danette Woodard Accounting Manager dwoodard@evergreen-investments.com 417-533-3007 Accounting Office 2100 Evergreen Parkway P.O. Box 1600 Lebanon, Missouri 65536   Services   ● Gathering ● Compression / Dehydration ● Marketing ● Producer Services   Our company is a team of seasoned experts with decades of experience and knowledge within all aspects of construction, operation & maintenance of pipeline facilities and marketing expertise.   Pipeline Safety       ● Call Before You Dig – Click on 811 Icon Below     ● Empire’s 24-Hour Emergency Number: (817) 599-7192     ● Weatherford Field Office: (817) 598-0033     ● Gas Control/Scheduling: (214) 880-0394     ● General Information: (866) 949-8580     Pipeline Safety – General Description   ● Empire Pipeline has a commitment to maintain high standards in operation, maintenance, and inspection procedures for its natural gas pipelines and associated facilities in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and standards. These procedures are necessary to be in compliance with the following regulations as applicable.     ● 49 CFR Part 191 - Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline; Reports of Leaks.   ● 49 CFR Part 192 - Transportation of Natural and Other Gas by Pipeline; Minimum Federal Safety Standards.   ● 49 CFR Part 195 - Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipeline.   These procedures involve operating and maintenance requirements for the safe operation of Empire's natural gas gathering and transmission pipelines and associated facilities.   Although these procedures have been derived from practical experience to conform to regulatory requirements, they are not intended to be all-inclusive, or to overrule the application of competent judgment.   Furthermore, our Operations, Maintenance & Emergency Plan Manual actively implements policies, procedures and practices to achieve our goal of full compliance.   ● Empire Pipeline owns and operates an intrastate gas gathering and transmission pipeline within the State of Texas which is subject to 49 CFR Part 192 and 16 TAC Chapter 8. The company’s philosophy has always been and will continue to be to operate their pipelines and facilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.   ● The integrity and safe operation of the pipeline and facilities is of utmost importance. As such, Empire has developed a Pipeline Integrity Assessment & Management Plan and an Emergency Response Plan to meet the regulatory requirements. All applicable pipelines and facilities shall be operated and maintained in accordance with the requirements of these and other contingency plans.     System Map Our North Texas System Features ● Over 240 miles of gathering/transmission pipeline with capacity of 75 MMcf/D ● Three Compressor Stations ● Option for delivery to three natural gas processing plants ● Market delivery points into Atmos Texas Pipeline, ETC Fuels and Enterprise NTP   View the Empire System Map for North Texas   Need further information on a location for doing business? Have questions about the services that Empire offers? Please contact Jerry Smith @ (214) 880-0394 Contact Us   Client References   About Us Marketing and Producer Services   EPC's services create a marketing department environment that allows the producer to utilize specific areas to meet their companies' needs. We have the expertise to meet a producers' needs in the major producing basins of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and North Dakota/Wyoming. GAS Marketing - Term and Spot Perform market analysis and research Identify and secure financially sound purchasers for clients gas production Monitor gas market conditions daily and monthly Solicit bids from prospective purchasers including viable end-use markets Keep client's informed of any consequential changes in market conditions. Negotiate and review applicable contracts, including gas purchase, gas sales, processing and transportation Volume Control Track production data and forecast availabilities Perform and administer required pipeline, purchaser and operator nominations and confirmations Monitor daily production flows for balancing Other Services Gas Processing Agreement Negotiations, Economic Analysis Hedging - Analysis, strategy, implementation Contract Administration Contract Negotiations Gas Balancing Settlement Audits Due diligence in Facility and Property Aquisitions       Key Contact Information Jerry W. Smith President jerry.smith@empireplc.com (214) 880-0394 Cindy Jarrell Supervisor–Scheduling & Administration cindy.jarrell@empireplc.com (214) 880-0394 Danette Woodard Accounting Manager dwoodard@evergreen-investments.com 417-533-3007   Client References Bison Exploration, Inc. Dallas, Texas PPC Energy Houston, Texas Century Royalty Houston, Texas Providence Energy Dallas, Texas Clear Fork Inc. Abiline, Texas Reef Exploration Richardson, Texas Cobra Oil and Gas Corporation Wichita Falls, Texas TexStar MidStream San Antonio, Texas Titan Operating, LLC Fort Worth, Texas Wesco Operating Casper, Wyoming Dynamic Production Fort Worth, Texas Willowbend Investments Wichita Falls, Texas Gulf States Pipeline Corp. Dallas, Texas Tree Operating Plano, Texas Torch Opr. Fort Worth, Texas Fort Worth Energy Fort Worth, Texas