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about us
RBC Resources LLC is a management and operations company created to help our clients develop long term solutions for their gas transportation and power generation challenges. Our expertise is largely focused in the development and ownership of energy assets, however, we provide consulting and advisory services to company leadership across multiple industries. Our services are primarily utilized in the areas of natural gas pipeline and small power plant construction, as well as commodity acquisition and management.
The firm's focus on commodity portfolio planning as well as power and natural gas infrastructure allows us to have a meaningful impact for our clients. By utilizing the experience of our principal and associates, RBC Resources consistently adds value to the client through our industry-wide network. RBC Resources provides consultation to those companies who have a need to improve their efficiencies in field operations, fuel supply, management, or organizational and leadership strategies.
Bruce Christmas
As President of RBC Resources, Mr. Christmas regularly consults with a variety of clients concerning their operations from utilities to infrastructure funds. In his current role, Bruce is able to effectively put his 30 years of experience in the utilities business to use. Additionally, he works in project development and most recently was able to champion the construction of a 35-mile pipeline in Northwest Florida valued at $40M. Lately, he has partnered with Brightmark and serves a supporting role in the creation of their Renewable Natural Gas portfolio.
Prior to founding RBC Resources, Bruce served as Vice President of Operations at TECO Peoples Gas. During his tenure, he was responsible for directing the operations, engineering, and technical services of the largest natural gas company in Florida from 1997-2001. He then directed fuels management and strategy, including all commodity origination at Tampa Electric and Peoples Gas and wholesale power purchases at Tampa Electric as Vice President. During this time, in addition to management of commodities, he was responsible for large project origination including the development and construction of TECO’s first intrastate pipeline, SeaCoast Gas Transmission. Additional responsibilities included the acquisition and integration of a natural gas marketing company with $800 million in annual revenue. Prior to TECO Peoples Gas, he directed all operations of West Florida Natural Gas until the acquisition by TECO. In his 12 years of directing Natural Gas Operations, he was responsible for the largest distribution pipe expansions in Florida history as well as significant improvements to operating and construction procedures.
Bruce earned his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Florida and is a Licensed Civil Engineer in the State of Florida. He prioritizes his community by serving on a variety of non-profit organization boards.
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Services
Management Consulting
Work with companies to improve productivity and work processes, including the development of strategic alliances and the deployment of company assets. In the area of commodity management, we seek to create tailored solutions to reach peak efficiency and achieve company goals.
Commercial Access & Negotiation
Assist entities with the development of strategic initiatives to market their products in the most efficient manner possible. Work to develop offerings that are compatible with market needs and negotiate appropriate agreements to finalized status. Our services will substantially shorten time to market.
Strategic Analysis
Establish a company’s strategic approach to the market. Throughly assess current market and company conditions. Utilize research data to construct a strategic plan and vision for the company. Identify benchmarks and key performance indicators. Coordinate due diligence efforts and acquisitions.
Project Development
Envision and develop projects that will meet the needs of various entities in the natural gas transportation and utilization environment. Coordinate the drafting and execution of transportation and other necessary agreements, develop preliminary routing and engineering, and negotiate appropriate contracts to facilitate all phases of development.
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Projects
Northwest Florida Pipeline
In association with McLelland & Pierpont, RBC Resources envisioned and managed the development of the Northwest Florida Pipeline. The project includes approximately 35 miles of high pressure 12 inch line with throughput of 100,000 MMBtu/day. Our role was negotiation and liaison with Pensacola Energy, preliminary routing and engineering, cost estimation, and construction, planning and management.
Gas marketing ACQUISITION
RBC Resources' strategic advisory service facilitated the expansion of a multi-state retail gas marketing client in the southeast market. We developed a strategy to meet the client's unique situation by identifying an acquisition target and leading negotiations. This multi-million dollar deal provided a substantial and orderly expansion into a larger market area for the client.
Renewable Natural Gas
Brightmark has engaged RBC Resources to provide effective pipeline transportation, interstate connectivity and management services. Brightmark’ s mission is to reimagine and redirect current waste streams into renewable and valuable resources. RBC Resources’ role is to facilitate the delivery of those reimagined waste streams into a means of transport that will allow for the highest value recovery.
Commercial Operations
RBC Resources conducted an assessment of current operating practices for multiple electric cooperatives which produced recommendations on process efficiencies and realignment of fuel management organizations. Results were a more efficient operation, producing a lower cost fuel component for generating assets.
Power Generation Supply
RBC Resources demonstrates its value as a partner to our clients in our ability to come alongside fuel and power management operations, then facilitate new solutions for gas transportation and supply. Many of our clients are transitioning from coal to natural gas as a primary source of generation, which requires a reevaluation of their transportation and supply strategies. RBC Resources works with these clients to evaluate new transportation options, the acceptance and evaluation of proposals, and the selection of pipeline partners or self-build options.
Current and Former Clients
Brightmark
nFront Consulting, LLC
St Joe Gas Company
SourceGas, LLC
Powersouth Energy Cooperative
Tenaska Marketing ventures
Eagle lng Partners
Southern Natural Gas
Captis energy
FLORIDA GAS UTILITY
SEMINOLE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
PAA NATURAL GAS STORAGE
SUPREME ENERGY
FLORIDA MUNICIPAL POWER AGENCY
INFINITE ENERGY
PENSACOLA ENERGY
Nature Energy
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CONTACT US
RBC Resources LLC
219 Lithia Pinecrest Rd
Tampa, FL 33511
bchristmas@rbcresources.com
Phone (813)240-0020