News Release

Commonwealth tops 2 million safe hours milestone at Calumet refinery project

HOUSTON – (February 6, 2008) Commonwealth Engineering and Construction, LLC has continued its remarkable record of safe work hours in directing a series of upgrade projects at Calumet Lubricants’ Shreveport, Louisiana refinery, surpassing two million hours without a Lost Time Accident (LTA). 

Commonwealth and facility owner Calumet have worked collaboratively to implement a strong safety culture throughout an aggressive schedule in which major improvements and additions have been incorporated into the operating facility.  The project will significantly increase Calumet’s product output and mix.  The effort has also helped solidify Commonwealth’s growing reputation for bringing a positive influence to the overall safety of locations where it provides its engineering and program management services.    

The two-million-hour milestone comes just three months after the project team was recognized with awards from both the Safety Council of East Texas and American Society of Safety Engineers – East Texas Chapter for its safety achievements.  

The zero LTA performance compares to the national average for LTAs on construction projects of 2.4 per 200,000 work hours.  In addition, the project’s incident rate for total recordables and first aid cases continued to be well below the national average.  

Commonwealth Engineering and Construction (www.teamcec.com), based in Houston, Texas, is one of the fastest growing engineering, procurement and construction management firms serving the hydrocarbon industry

About Commonwealth Engineering and Construction LLC : Commonwealth Engineering and Construction, LLC is dedicated to providing a unique and positive work environment for its people and value and innovation for its clients. The company is led by a team of senior executives from both the engineering/construction industry and client organizations. The company is committed to mentoring talented people in an employee-owned, privately financed organization. The name Commonwealth also represents the firm's objective of always seeking mutual benefits for clients, employees, associated business partners and local communities.

About Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L.P. : Calumet is a leading independent producer of high-quality, specialty hydrocarbon products in North America . Calumet processes crude oil into customized lubricating oils, solvents and waxes used in consumer, industrial and automotive products. Calumet also produces fuel products including gasoline, diesel fuel and jet fuel. Calumet is based in Indianapolis , Indiana and has three refineries located in northwest Louisiana .