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History:
Founded in 2014, Surerus Murphy is a joint venture between Surerus Pipelines and J. Murphy and Sons, founded by Brian Surerus and John Murphy. With over 100 years of combined experience in infrastructure and pipeline construction and projects, Surerus Murphy Joint Venture (SMJV) has successfully completed projects in the oil and gas industry. The organization is currently led by its President, Mick Fitzpatrick.

Combining the two independent organizations into one joint venture has created one of Canada’s largest integrated joint ventures   and afforded the companies the benefits of shared visions and goals, and the opportunity to expand their individual mandates across the country and the world.

Since forming their joint venture in 2014, Surerus Murphy has completed several large projects in the oil and gas industry. This includes the North Montney Mainline Spread 1 project, the Hythe Lateral Loop No.2, the Trans Mountain Pipeline project, the Coastal GasLink.

Operations:
As a joint venture bringing together two organizations with different areas of expertise, Surerus Murphy Joint Venture offers multiple services to clients and projects.

==== Pipeline Construction and installation: ==== SMJV works on a variety of diameter ranges in pipeline construction. They employ engineers, program and project managers, CAD technicians, and scheduling and estimating specialists. SMJV also has experience in developing urban pipeline projects in Canada and the UK, focusing on different trenchless capabilities.

They also have experience installing pipelines in tunnels, including their work on Ireland’s Corrib Gas Pipeline linking Corrib field to the gas terminal at Bellanaboy Bridge, County Mayo.

==== Non-pipeline fabrication, installation, and project maintenance: ==== Beyond pipelines, SMJV has also completed above ground projects, from construction engineering to installation, of pressure reduction stations, terminals, compressor and pumping stations.

Their fabrication services are support by their 30,000 square foot facility in Gibbons, Alberta. This includes over 30 acres of yard space, allowing for flexibility in fabrication projects and infrastructure facilities engineering.

After completing projects, SMJV provides maintenance and necessary repairs to their projects, calling themselves a “turnkey provider.”

==== Future Developments: ==== In a recent article, President Mick Fitzpatrick indicated that 2021 had the potential to be one of their busiest years yet. SMJV has made substantial investments in energy technology, with an emphasis on introducing innovative practice to increase SMJV efficiency. They currently have one of the largest collections of specialist steep slope equipment in Canada and have market-leading digital solutions like 3D modelling and utilize drones.

Fitzpatrick indicated that the organization would be looking at lineal pipelines as an important area of consideration for growth. The energy transition is also an important consideration for SMJV, where carbon capture, utilization and storage, and hydrogen technology infrastructure are two potential areas of interest for the company in the near future.

Projects
Since 2014, Surerus Murphy joint Venture has worked on multiple projects in pipeline construction; pipeline infrastructure; facilities construction; installations and fabrications and energy-transition pipeline and facilities construction.

Corporate Responsibility
Surerus Murphy Joint Venture often works on projects that involves Indigenous consultation and partnership. This work is supported by their 2020 Indigenous Engagement Policy. This policy outlines the importance of consultation, Indigenous community recruitment for SMJV employment opportunities, including Indigenous businesses in their operations, and developing positive relationships with Indigenous communities.

With the broader community, SMJV provides charitable donations, volunteer time, and in-kind donations to the communities they operate in.