Engineering | innovation | operations
Gas technologY AND pipeline operations consulting
trenchless technolgy AND construction
World record cured in place lining of 42” cast iron gas pipeline under a major highway.
recognized leader AND pioneer
recognized leader AND pioneer
“George is an expert with innovative solutions to challenging pipeline and trenchless technology projects. His extensive knowledge, practical experience and access to industry professionals is invaluable.”
- Mike Willmets, Former Executive Director of North American Society for Trenchless Technology
“George’s insight and experience in the gas utility market was instrumental in helping evaluate product and technology development projects. we trust him for technical and market insight in gas distribution and transmission markets.”
-Frank R. Firsching, CEO ClockSpring|NRI
exceptional industry leadership
43 Years gas industry expertise
TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGY
33 years experience implementing & innovating trenchless technologies and rehabilitation
EngineerinG
Mechanical engineer in gas distribution implementing innovations & improvements
OPERATIONS
Extensive experience in operational improvements with utilities
CONSTRUCTION
Expert in construction innovations including excavation, backfill &
flowable fill
R AND D
Leader in technology development, evaluation, transfer & implementation
SAFETY AND TRAINING
HSE best practices & trenchless technology training
project expertise
LEAK SURVEY AND DETECTION
Overhauled gas utility leak survey program with new leak detection equipment that improved safety and increased productivity.
NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT)
Led in the development of plastic pipe NDT equipment and ultrasonic technology (BEM) Broadband Electromagnetic Probe.
CURED IN PLACE LINING
Developed CIPL as a viable trenchless renewal technique and designed multiple process improvements for efficiency, safety and cost reduction.
FLOWABLE FILL
Expert on excavation, backfill and restoration practices, including perspectives on the mandated use of flowable fill.
TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
Development, transfer and implementation of innovations that impacted day-to-day utility operations and saved millions in costs.
TRENCHLESS TECHNOLOGY
Leader in implementation and development of trenchless technology, ideal for minimizing disruption, reducing emissions and difficult to access areas.
a recognized leader in the industry
Four decades in gas distribution engineering, operations, and implementation of trenchless technology.
George Ragula with PPM team on 42” World Record CIPL
RESOURCES AND PUBLICATIONS
NASTT Fall 2020
NASTT World Record Project Spring 2018
World Record CIPL Spring 2020
2018 Project of the Year