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ONG SPOTLIGHT STEEL NATION CELEBRATES 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Washington, PA – As a full-service construction, engineering, and environmental firm specializing in pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs), Steel Nation Holdings, Inc., along with its affiliated companies, Steel Nation Buildings, Inc., Steel Nation Engineering, Inc., and Steel Nation Environmental, Inc., celebrates a decade of providing an array of professional services to clients primarily in the Oil & Gas industry throughout the Marcellus and Utica Shale plays and beyond. The ten-year milestone is significant achievement for an organization that began in 2008 as a 1-person operation and is today, one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry. “I was very optimistic when I launched Steel Nation in 2008,” said President, Mark D. Caskey, “but I couldn’t have imagined how quickly the company would grow. I’ve always said that this is a performance, people, and relationship industry. I credit the success of the company to our hardworking team and to an expanding list of incredible clients. We are very fortunate.” When Steel Nation first opened its doors on June 8, 2008, its core business was pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMBs) for the mining industry. Today, not only has Steel Nation’s PEMB business expanded, the company now offers top notch Engineering and Environmental services to the energy, water/wastewater, healthcare, commercial and heavy industrial sectors. Mark Dooley, EVP/ CFO said, “We’ve hand-picked our team of experts who help us remain focused on not only keeping pace with emerging customer markets but also anticipating their future needs. Steel Nation Environmental and Engineering divisions are discovering exciting opportunities in business sectors that were barely on our radar five years ago.” “Although we’re very proud of our accomplishments,” said Alan Reid, EVP, “we recognize that to continue on our path to success means that we need to drive further innovation and we need to be even more responsive to the needs of our business partners. I have no doubt that we’ll succeed.”
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APPALACHIAN STORAGE HUB CONFERENCE HELD IN SOUTHPOINTE PA By: Robert Johnson, President, LLCADKL The Appalachian Storage Hub Conference was recently held June 7th in Southpointe PA, a Pittsburgh suburb. This conference was presented by Shale Directories President Joe Barone and TopLine Analytics CEO Tom Gellrich. The Appalachian Storage Hub is a $10 billion infrastructure initiative to develop the natural gas chemical and downstream sectors leading to an economic revitalization of the Appalachian Basin. The shale gas revolution has delivered, with billions invested in the Tri State region, providing low cost energy and feedstock. The American Chemistry Council (ACC) was one of the presenters at the conference. ACC suggests the Appalachian region is an ideal location for the emergence of a second major petrochemical manufacturing hub in the United States, offering benefits such as: 1.Proximity to abundant NGL resources from the Marcellus/Utica and Rogersville shale formations 2.Proximity to manufacturing markets in the Midwest and along much of the
East Coast 3. Opportunity to strengthen the U.S. economy by providing employment and supply diversity 4. Opportunity to enable high-value ethane use to create U.S.-made products, while avoiding ethane rejection Other presenters included Tom Gellrich, TopLine Analytics CEO, and Kristin Carter from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) who addressed the Appalachian Shale gas revolution and the chemical industry. Panel discussions included the following topics: • Need for a storage hub • What are state governments doing to move the Storage Hub effort forward • Investing in the Storage Hub • A comparison of the Appalachian basin to the Gulf Coast Joe Barone, from Shale Directories, provided opening and closing remarks at the Conference. For additional information about the presentations delivered at this conference please contact Joe Barone at jbarone@shaledirectories.com
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WHAT IS MY ROI? ASSIGNING VALUE TO THE INVALUABLE? By: Teresa Irvin McCurdy, President of TD Connections, Inc. In conducting business development in the natural gas industry for the past seven years, it is easier to sell a tangible product or service where you see an immediate value. Selling wastewater treatment services can be both difficult and easy. When an operator needs to dispose of produced fluids, the primary factor in where to dispose of the fluids is price. It becomes more difficult if the disposal price is close with a competitor’s. An operator may consider environmental risks, loyalty, customer service and operating record. However, sometimes trying to convince an operator that some of the secondary items have value as well is much more difficult as there is no immediate dollar value assigned to those intangible items. For example, an operator may decide to truck water five hours away to save $0.50 per barrel, which if trucking thousands of barrels those numbers can add up. But let’s say one of those trucks is in an accident and even though the title should transfer to the trucking company while it is on the road, the news reporters don’t focus on the trucking company, rather they focus on the operator as the company responsible for brine that was spilled and ran into the creek. What cost do you assign to negative press? What about the clean-up costs, if you are responsible? Customer service is even more difficult to assign a dollar value when answering to the higher ups about numbers. The CFO doesn’t want to hear how valuable the customer service is if you spent more money to achieve the same goal. The staff would need to explain why the customer service is valuable, such as receiving monthly reports for use in DEP reporting; the acceptance of an unusual load of water/mud; flexible terms for guaranteed disposal; their knowledge of the regulations and help in answering questions. Why? Because it may be difficult to put a dollar value on these items. Convincing someone that investing in ongoing government and regulatory representation will result in either cost savings or cost avoidance can be even more difficult. Typically, lobbyists are hired when there is a specific need such as to change the law or get a permit. Some companies operate with blinders on just dealing with regulatory changes as it hits them. Others use trade associations to get limited generic information on what is happening in state government. However, for those who see the value in staying ahead of the proverbial curve, they engage in representation constantly to monitor and gain insight into what is happening in the state where they are operating. Personally, I would rather see a train coming, try to do something to avoid the wreck than to wait, get hit and then deal with the consequences. Most people hear the word “lobbyist” and immediately think of special interest and slap a bad image on the entire system. I prefer to think of myself and my fellow lobbyists as “educators.” It is our job to educate our clients, elected officials and regulators whom we interact with. With so many complex issues, no one can know everything about every issue. Therefore, lobbyist play an important role in crafting legislation and regulations, whether they represent individual companies, associations or environmental groups. Without “special interest groups,” where would legislators and regulators get their information? Google? Facebook? Newspapers? TV? I am not putting any of those sources down, but let’s face it, how well do any of them know about the operations of any industry to provide detailed information? And none of them are going to advocate on your behalf when legislation or regulations
are introduced. Even associations only lobby for what the board approves and not for an individual member. Did you know the PA Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) is working on the following issues? 1. Expanding its ePermitting system; 2. Post Construction Storm Water Management Plan; 3. Seeking an increase in Fee Packages for Oil & Gas and Air, which includes exploring options on how to fund its programs differently such as annual well fees or water withdrawal fees; 4. Multi-Well Permit Fee concept; 5. Requiring that certain high-profile pipelines and injection wells have a public hearing via the Environmental Hearing Justice Board; 6. Updating the ESCGP-2 to ESCGP-3 before the end of 2018; 7. Air issues such as GP-5/5A, Methane Initiative, and CTG RACT rules for existing sources; 8. Induced Seismicity Workgroup and UIC Permits review process; 9. Wellbore Deviation Workgroup; 10. Coal/Gas Coordinating Guidelines; 11. Area of Review Technical Guidance Document; 12. Well Plugging and how to fund plugging of abandoned wells; 13. Spill Policy review; 14. Radiation Action Plans for operators; 15. Underground pipelines for transporting freshwater and brine; and 16. Storage of Mine Influenced Water in impoundments. On the legislative front, there are too many to name, but for certain the debate continues whether to adopt a severance tax, how to regulate the conventional industry, regulatory reform, and other tax legislation. These are just a few topics I have highlighted, but there is so much more. Some of those issues can have major operating and economic consequences for an operator if enacted or finalized. But since they are unknowns until they become finalized it is difficult to assign a value on the unknown. Let’s look at this from a different viewpoint. If you knew in advance that the concept of a regulation was coming that could cause you hundreds of thousands of dollars to operate, wouldn’t it be worth a fraction of those dollars to invest in making your voice heard at the beginning stages of drafting a regulation rather than wait until it becomes final? One person told me that their leaderships’ philosophy was to “just deal with it.” While another person who was waiting on a permit said “well, I guess we’ll get the permit when we get it.” I find it funny that some companies take that approach when it comes to regulatory and legislative affairs, but if I sold them frac sand and told them that they would get it when they get it, they would never tolerate that. Knowledge is power, but only if you use it. Having relationships within state government is power too. Investing in public affairs to gain access to those who regulate to utilize your knowledge, can lead to a significant return on your investment when successful at making changes to potentially damaging proposed regulations or laws. Update on PA’s Gubernatorial Race: In the Primary race, Senator Scott Wagner won the Republican Gubernatorial nomination to run against the Democratic incumbent Gov. Tom Wolf in this year’s General Election in November. Shortly after the primary victory, Senator Wagner resigned from his Senate seat to focus his efforts on the election with his teammate
Volume 8 Issue 4 Jeff Bartos, who won the Republican Lt. Gov. nomination. Governor Wolf will be running with a new teammate as John Fetterman defeated sitting Lt. Gov. Mike Stack. With the Governor’s race in full swing, be sure to stay abreast on what is happening in state government as the sitting Governor and legislators running for re-election will want to fulfill some of their campaign promises to appease their electorate. So, stay informed and then let them know how the issues they are considering will impact your company, your job, and most importantly your life. Want more information or have a question, contact Teresa at 717-329-6402 or Teresa@TDConnections.com or learn more about TD Connections at https://bit. ly/2JE3fbM.
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INDUSTRY INSIGHT MIDSTREAM COMPANIES DEPLOY HUNDREDS OF MICROTURBINES IN THE MARCELLUS AND UTICA SHALE REGION By: Jeff Beiter, Managing Partner, E-Finity Distributed Generation, LLC
If I were to tell you that there is a generator that requires zero oil, is designed to operate for 8,000 hours without maintenance, and burns any gaseous fuel including high BTU fuels, you might think it all sounds too good to be true – like some prototype of a futuristic invention.
Much like the evolution of the Capstone microturbine itself, the rapid development of the Marcellus and Utica Shale throughout the Appalachian Basin has driven the need for more electrical infrastructure. Central gas gathering, gas processing and separation, and gas transmission facilities continue to be built or expanded throughout the region. Often, the availability of electric power in the region is a constraint that limits the size or timing of a facility expansion. Capstone microturbines have become a common
But the truth is Capstone Turbine Corporation, headquartered in California with distribution worldwide, has been producing such a generator for over 20 years. Capstone is the world leader of microturbine technology. Their patented air bearing technology allows the turbine to spin up to 96,000 rpms without any oil or lubrication like those found in traditional reciprocating engines. The absence of these oils and lubricants increases uptime with Capstone and removes the need for any kind of spill containment around the generators, while drastically keeping the emissions very low.
C600S Powering a Midstream Site in Ohio 2 C65s powering a dehydration location in WV
Capstone has evolved and grown its microtubine product line over the last 20 years. The original C30 microturbine was a small 30kW unit released in 1998. This unit was quickly followed by a C65 microturbine (65kW) generator with a similar footprint of 30”W x 58”L and 78”H. In 2009, the C200 microturbine (200kW) generator was introduced as a single unit and then evolved into a package, combining three, four, and five microturbines to create a 600kW, 800kW, and 1MW generator. Capstone customers have found significant value in the C1000 product line since the release of its ISO container packaging (measuring 30’L x 8’W and 10’H) fits nicely at most site locations. Most recently Capstone announced the C1000S Signature Series Microturbine, a product enhancement to the C1000 product line. These product enhancements were made with the customer and conditions solely in mind.
solution that provides the incremental electric power required for new and expanded facilities in remote shale locations, as well as for many oil and gas companies throughout the world. Currently in the Utica and Marcellus shale E-Finity Distributed Generation, the authorized Capstone distributor in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern United States, has over 450 Capstone microturbines operating for various gas companies at a variety of oil and gas sites. The combined output of these units is approximately 50MW. To support this fleet, E-Finity offers complete sales and service for these units, including 24/7 remote monitoring for customers who need it. In addition to the large oil and gas companies and remote locations, E-Finity has seen a growth in the commercial and industrial market – a direct result of the low cost of fuel caused by the abundant supply of natural gas in the Marcellus and Utica Shale region. This abundant supply of natural gas is being used in combined heat and power (CHP) installations. These
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Capstone systems not only produce electricity, they also recover otherwisewasted thermal energy to produce useful thermal energy. The captured heat can be used to heat water or used in a heat recovery steam generator to generate steam. The heat is often used with an absorption chiller to produce chilled water for building or process cooling. This is called a combined cooling, heat, and power (CCHP) system. The recovery of thermal energy is what makes CHP and CCHP technology so efficient. CHP technology with Capstone microturbines eliminates transmission and distribution losses from the central power plant, resulting in reduced primary energy use and lower greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 40 percent or more. E-Finity currently supports the operation of almost 100 small scale CHP and CCHP systems at various manufacturing facilities, nursing homes, colleges, data centers, and many other applications throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern U.S.
The growth of both the oil and gas and commercial market have resulted in E-Finity’s fleet growing to approximately 600 Capstone microturbines capable of nearly 60MW total. All this growth wouldn’t be possible without the shale gas revolution and it’s full circle journey from the oil and gas areas to the city gates themselves.
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Each weekday Marcellus Drilling News (MDN) locates and shares news, along with a healthy sprinkling of commentary, covering the Marcellus and Utica Shale region. Over 50,000 people read MDN each month, making it an excellent barometer to inform ONG Marketplace readers which topics generated the most interest for those who work in the oil, natural gas and associated industries. Below is a summary of the top 5 stories that were most-read over the past 30 days on MDN. #1 Most Read: Rice Brothers Act II – $200M Marcellus/Utica Investment Firm (May 21) Good news! The four Rice brothers, all of whom formerly worked in the family business, Rice Energy, have launched a new venture. You will recall last November EQT consummated a deal to buy and merge in Rice Energy, paying $8.2 billion to do so. Not all of that money went into the pockets of Dan, Toby, Derek and Ryan Rice--but you can be sure a good chunk of it did. We’ve been wondering where the Rice boys would land since they have a non-compete clause with EQT. Would they leave the Pittsburgh region and restart somewhere else? Fortunately, no! The four boys plus a fifth partner, a former VP at Rice, have pooled their money and expertise and have just launched Rice Investment Group (RIG), a (so far) $200 million “multistrategy fund investing in all verticals of the oil and gas sector with a focus on partnering where our operational, technical, and strategic experience add value.” We love everything about the Rice boys. They’re young, irreverent, know how to have a good time, and smart. They come from good stock. Their dad, Dan Rice III, was once the most successful mutual fund manager in the United States, for over a decade, until the company he worked for (BlackRock) booted him for their own bungling and lack of communication with investors. The boys learned from the best and now they’ve launched an investment firm of their own. When you look at their website homepage, it is classic Rice boys--an animated video of an 800-pound gorilla on the homepage, signalling their intention to be THE big player in funding Marcellus/Utica ventures. To read the full story of "what's next" for the Rice boys, visit: https://goo.gl/aLZPLn. #2 Most Read: Fire Sale: Rex Energy Selling Everything to Pay Back Lenders (May 21) On Friday we told you that Rex had filed for Chapter 11 “voluntary” bankruptcy protection. After our story, Rex issued a press release to announce not only are they seeking Chapter 11 protection, they are, as of now, putting all of their Marcellus/Utica assets (wells, leases, etc.) up for sale--in both Pennsylvania and Ohio. The stated reason is to “maximize their long-term value and prospects.” To find good homes for those assets with another driller, because Rex obviously doesn’t think after exiting bankruptcy the company will be doing much in the way of drilling. And they need the cash from those asset sales to pay back lenders. In the end, our “little engine that could,” could not. Notice that Rex filed for Chapter 11 (reorganization), not Chapter 7 (liquidation). The company says “drilling and production programs are operating as usual, and the Company is maintaining the necessary staffing and resources to meet its commitments to gathering and processing partners.” So, limited business as usual--until everything is sold-and then there won’t be any business. Looks to us like it’s still a liquidation, except on Rex’s terms, instead of a forced auction of assets. To read more about Rex's fire sale, visit: https://goo.gl/YC7QGb.
Northeast ONG #3 Most Read: Rex Energy Owes Nearly $1B – Who They Owe & How Much (May 23) [A second Rex Energy story made the Top 5 over the past 30 days.] Last week Rex Energy filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Right after filing, the company announced it has put up essentially all of its Marcellus/Utica assets (leases, wells, etc.), for sale, in order to pay off what it owes. Which begs the question: What does the company owe? As it turns out, it’s close to $1 billion. The company, in a filing made on the first day of bankruptcy proceedings, included a list of who it owes, for what purpose, and how much--totaling $984.5 million. The biggest chunk is owed to a Delaware bank, some $617 million. However, Rex also owes money to 29 other entities, including MarkWest Energy, various oilfield services companies, taxes, and even some royalties are owed. This post contains the full list of the 30 entities that are owed money, detailing how much and for what purpose. Read it here: https://goo.gl/Zd6if4. #4 Most Read: Utica Shale Beginning to Get More Love in PA and WV (May 29) The Utica Shale is starting to get more love. No, not in Ohio where the play is already well-loved, but in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Although it’s always been known that the Utica underlies the Marcellus and in fact covers a larger geography than the Marcellus, drillers have not targeted the Utica nearly as much outside of OH. Why? Because it’s nearly twice as deep as the Marcellus and costs more to tap it. The Marcellus is roughly a mile below the surface, and the Utica roughly two miles below. However, there is renewed interest in the Utica in PA and WV in 2018. Most of the Utica wells drilled in PA have, so far, been drilled by Hilcorp. JKLM is targeting the Utica in Potter County. SWEPI (Shell) has drilled a few Utica wells in PA, as has EQT, CNX and others. Most recently CNX and Seneca Resources specifically mentioned targeting the Utica in their quarterly updates. Throw it all in the mix and what it spells is more Utica drilling on the way in what has, until now, been largely Marcellus country. Read more about Utica love here: https://goo.gl/HrnWvK. #5 Most Read: TransCanada Pipe Construction Crew Helps Locate Missing WV Boy (May 21) It’s every parent’s worst nightmare. Last Monday afternoon a three year-old boy wandered into the woods near his home in Jackson County, WV and got lost. The parents could not find him. WV State Police and several local fire departments aided in a search effort, canvasing the woods. TransCanada is building the Mountaineer XPress Pipeline project several miles from where the toddler went missing. Upon hearing of the missing boy, the people in charge of the project flew into action, delivering supplies and port-a-potties to the searchers. They also provided maps of the area made by TransCanada-maps which ended up being instrumental in finding the boy. Some 15 hours after he went missing, on Tuesday morning, he was found, safe and sound. Authorities credit TransCanada as being instrumental in the process. TransCanada’s people didn’t do it for accolades. They did it because it was the right thing to do--even though it delayed the project and cost the company money. This episode paints a far different picture of pipeline companies than you typically hear about, does it not? Pipeline companies are not the heartless, “damn the environment and everyone who lives in the path of the pipeline” meme antis feed to sycophantic “reporters” in mainstream media. Quite the opposite. These are people who care about the work they do, and how it impacts the people where they do it. They care about the communities in which they work–and live. Read this heart-warming story and say "thanks" to a TransCanada worker next time you see them: https:// goo.gl/b1z1EB. Sign up to receive MDN's daily headlines email here: MarcellusDrilling. com/email-alert
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UPCOMING EVENTS JUNE
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10-12 Mid-Continent LDC Gas Forum Chicago, IL | www.ldcgasforums.com
25-27 IPAA Midyear Meeting Houston, TX | www.ipaa.org
11-12 IADC Advanced Rig Technology Conference & Exhibition Austin, TX | www.iadc.org
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12-13 US Water Treatment Conference Chicago, IL | www.lmnpower.com
23-25 URTeC Unconventional Resources Technology Conference Houston, TX | www.urtec.org
30-2 Appalachian Gas Measurement Short Course Moon Twp, PA | www.agmsc.org
16-18 NARO Appalachia Annual Conference Wheeling, WV | www.naro-us.org
18-22 ADDC Convention Evansville, IN | www.addc.org
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AUGUST 15-18 Summer NAPE Houston, TX | www.napeexpo.com
Marietta, OH | www.sooga.org
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GETTING PAID ON A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: THE RIGHT TOOLS CAN MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE PART 2: BONDS AND PROMPT PAYMENT STATUTES By: Steven P. Engel, Esquire, Blumling & Gusky, LLP
In this two-part article, we have attempted to identify some tools that are available to contractors, subcontractors and suppliers who are facing a payment dispute on a construction project. In last month’s issue, we discussed mechanic’s liens and demonstrated why they can be a powerful and effective part of your collection strategy. This article will discuss two other tools, payment bonds and Prompt Payment Statutes, and show why they can be useful and effective tools for an unpaid contractor or supplier who is looking to secure payment. Bond Claims – Third Party Guarantees that Can Provide an Additional Source of Potential Recovery
bonds or “bonding capacity” is crucial to a contractor’s eligibility to bid and perform work on most public and many commercial projects. Claims against a bond limit or have a negative effect on bonding capacity. This effect on a contractor’s bonding capacity can add an additional incentive for a defaulting contractor to settle. Does this mean a claim against a payment bond is a surefire way to receive immediate payment on a disputed claim? Unfortunately, the answer is no. Sureties, like insurance companies, have claims departments that must complete an investigation of any claim against a bond before any claim can be paid. These investigations take time. In addition, if the principal disputes the claim, the surety will typically deny the claim and tender the defense of the claim to the contractor. If this occurs, the subcontractor or supplier must pursue a lawsuit against the surety, oftentimes in federal court. Does this mean that a bond claim is ineffective or not worth pursuing as part of your collection strategy? The answer is no. When you are involved in a payment dispute, there is always the risk that the withholding contractor is insolvent. If a non-paying contractor is insolvent, it could file a bankruptcy petition or be forced into bankruptcy through a petition by one of its other creditors. Depending on the number of other creditors, the possibility of a quick recovery or full recovery in a bankruptcy proceeding is typically remote, particularly if the debtor is unsecured or if there are other creditors whose liens have priority. A contractor could also be “judgment proof,” meaning it doesn’t have assets available to recover against even if you obtain a judgment against it. In these situations, a bond claim can be beneficial if not crucial alternative source of recovery.
Cautious owners and producers sometimes require prime or general contractors on construction projects to provide payment bonds. Payment bonds guarantee the prime contractor or “principal’s” payment to those that supply labor or material under a construction contract. Under appropriate circumstances, an unpaid subcontractor or supplier can secure payment from these types of bonds when the principal/contractor is insolvent or refuses to pay without a reasonable or legitimate excuse. Significantly, the sureties that issue these payment bonds typically require the management and/or owners of a principal/prime contractor and their spouses to sign agreements of indemnity. These agreements require the owners/management to indemnify or reimburse the surety for any payments made under the bond. Management’s exposure to potential personal liability can therefore provide an additional incentive for a contractor to pay the amounts that are owed. In addition, general contractors are required to supply payment and performance bonds before they can perform work on most public and many large commercial construction projects. The ability to supply these
Finally, it is also important to remember that the terms of a bond generally determine a claimant’s right to recover. Bonds often include specific notice requirements and dictate what type of proof is required to recover under the bond. They also typically identify the types and amounts of recovery that can be made under that bond. It is therefore important to obtain a copy of and carefully read any bond before asserting a claim. Prompt Payment Statutes – An Additional Tool that is Available in Some States that Can Help Contractors and Subcontractors Get Paid Another often-overlooked tool that is available to an unpaid contractor, subcontractor or supplier are State Prompt Payment Statutes. These statutes impose additional statutory obligations on owners/contractors that can serve as another proverbial hammer to hold over the head of non-paying owners and contractors. For example, Pennsylvania has enacted its own Prompt Payment Act, which is known as the “Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act”, 73 P.S. §§ 501 et seq. ("CSPA”). CSPA sets specific deadlines for an owner’s payment to a contractor, providing that “except as otherwise agreed by the parties, payment of interim and final invoices shall be due from owner within …20 days after delivery of the invoice [to the Owner]”i. CSPA also provides that if payment by the owner to the contractor is delayed, the owner shall pay the contractor interest at the rate 1% per month or fraction of a month or 12% per annum on the balance that is at the time due and owingii.
Volume 8 Issue 4 CSPA also establishes deadlines for payments to subcontractors. Under CSPA, a subcontractor is entitled to payment from a contractor within fourteen (14) days from the latter of the date when the contractor receives an invoice from the subcontractor or the date the contractor receives payment from the owner for the subcontractor's workiii. With regard to the timing
Page 13 the withheld amounts, these Acts still can be useful in that they provide a vehicle through which an unpaid contractor, subcontractor or supplier can offset the cost of pursuing litigation. The author therefore recommends that unpaid contractors, subcontractors and suppliers research and consider the inclusion of a claim under these types of statutes in any lawsuit or arbitration proceeding that is filed that seeks to recover overdue amounts that are owed in connection with a construction project. Mr. Engel is a partner at Blumling & Gusky, LLP, and is a member of the firm’s Construction and Surety Law Group. His practice is concentrated in construction claims and litigation, where he has represented contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and engineers in connection with mechanics liens, arbitration proceedings and in litigation in various state and federal courts, including courts in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. 73 P.S. §505(c). 73 P.S. §505(d). iii. 73 P.S. §507(c). iv. 73 P.S. §507(b). v. 73 P.S. §507(d). vi. 73 P.S. §512(b). vii. 73 P.S. §512(a). viii. Ohio Rev. Code §4113.61(A)(2). ix. Ohio Rev. Code §4113.61(A)(1) and (2). x. Ohio Rev. Code §4113.61(B)(1) and (3). i.
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of this payment, CSPA also presumes that an owner makes payment to a contractor if the contractor does not disclose the payment dates under its contract with the owner before a subcontract is executediv. If the payment to a subcontractor is delayed, CSPA provides that the contractor “shall pay the subcontractor interest, at the rate of 1% per month or fraction of a month on the balance that is at the time due and owingv.” CSPA also provides for the mandatory award of a reasonable attorney fee if a contractor or subcontractor is forced to commence arbitration or litigation to recover the amounts duevi. In addition, CSPA provides that the claiming contractor or subcontractor shall be awarded an additional penalty in the amount of 1% per month of the amount if payment is was wrongfully withheld or if it is determined that an owner or contractor failed to comply with the payment obligations under the Act and forced the contractor or subcontractor to commence arbitration or litigationvii. The Ohio Legislature has enacted a similar Prompt Pay Statute. This statute, which is contained at Ohio Rev. Code §4113.61, provides that “[a] contractorviii must pay a subcontractor on a payment application within 10 days of the contractor receiving funds from the owner.” Similarly, the Act requires subcontractors to release payment to lower-tier subcontractors and suppliers within 10-days of having received payment from a contractor. If the contractor or subcontractor fails to comply with these provisions, the contractor or subcontractor must pay the lower tier subcontractor or supplier, “[i]nterest in the amount of eighteen per cent per annumix.” In addition, Ohio’s Prompt Pay Act requires the court to award reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs if the court finds that a contractor, subcontractor has not made payment in compliance with the Actx. As these previous paragraphs demonstrate, Prompt Payment Statues can be useful tools to the unpaid contractor, subcontractor or supplier. The threat or potential exposure to an award of attorney fees and/or the award of additional mandatory interest can be a useful tool that provides additional incentive to an owner or contractor to release overdue payments. Moreover, even if the risk of exposure to an award of legal costs and added interest does not accomplish the goal of generating the quick release of
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HEALTH & SAFETY
WHAT DOES O&G CASH FLOW HAVE TO DO WITH SLIP AND FALL INCIDENTS? By: Donny Beaver, CEO, HalenHardy, LLC From the time I entered the business world in the early 1970s, I honestly believed that the USA was running out of oil and natural gas resources. Heck, I got clobbered in the fall of 1973 when I couldn’t even buy gasoline to fuel my pickup truck…so that I could deliver magazines on my large route from Gary, Indiana to Rockford, Illinois (with hundreds of stops along the way.). Next time you see me, ask me about how I got around waiting in line to buy gas. So, when I heard the O&G industry was reviving in the Marcellus (and other basins) a decade ago, I was shocked….to say the least. Over the last ten years, the advances in oil and natural gas exploration and production are beyond amazing. Shoot, I just heard of 4-mile-long laterals recently completed. Unbelievable. But all this success comes a price. As my grandma used to say, “If you want to have a picnic, you’re going to attract a lot of ants and flies.” Consider some of the outcomes of the industry’s successes: - We’ve attracted ungodly amounts of capital (some would say it includes a bunch of “stupid money”). - Prices dropped dramatically as competitors cut one another’s throats - Supply outstripped demand. - Takeaway hasn’t caught up. - Investors want returns. But, the industry as a whole is still cash-flow negative. The “Wall Street Journal” recently reported that only five of the top 20 O&G companies in the US reported positive cash flow in the first quarter of 2018. As a result of 75% of the companies suffering negative cash flow, you are being forced to do “MORE with less.” Sound familiar? Slip-Slidin’ Away For O&G, slip and fall incidents can be costly. It’s been reported that slips and falls are always in the top five most common accidents. And they cost the industry billions of dollars per year. The average incident costs a company more than $25,000 and 30+ days of lost time. Not to mention the potential of a TV injury lawyer getting involved.
An ounce of prevention One of the ways O&G safety professionals can save money is by preventing incidents from happening in the first place. Here’s a simple checklist to help you get ahead of the curve: 1) Pull together your lagging-indicator logs. Where have your OSHA-recordable slips happened? Look for a pattern. 2) Dig into leading Indicators. We call it, “follow the footprints.” a. Go to the well pad for a day. b. Shadow the crew at their various job functions. c. Where do they walk or step up and down? d. What surfaces appear to be consistently wet or slimy? e. Which walking/working surfaces exhibit “wear patterns” and footprints. 3) Match up your leading and lagging indicators and prioritize the most likely places to help prevent future slips and falls. 4) Eliminate sources of leaks, drips and spills that splatter on walking/working surfaces. In many cases, properly-engineered spill control devices and materials can eliminate up to 80% of the slippery stuff from spreading. 5) Where you can’t eliminate spills (or prevent rain, dew or snow), provide engineering controls for a safer walking surface. Mount sturdy anti-skid plates or anti-slip mats to grab hold of the soles of workers’ boots to give them a stable grip. 6) Create administrative controls with SOPs. Conduct regular worker training on the slipping hazards. Also, install easily visible OSHA- & ANSI-compliant slip/fall caution signs & decals to remind workers of the potential danger. 7) As a final measure, be sure workers wear work boots with slip-resistant soles. The O&G industry will continue to demand more production. In response, safety managers can help prevent slip and fall incidents while saving money with proven, proactive measures. Case Study 1 Problem - Frac Pump splatters grease on walking surfaces like frame rails and lube tanks causing frequent slips and falls. Solutions - Eliminate 80% of the grease splatter with well-designed splash guards, covers and specialty absorbents -Install anti-skid plate on walking and working surfaces Before – Frac grease creates slippery walking surfaces on fender steps and lube tanks
Now, here’s the kicker. Damp & wet walking and working surfaces account for 55% of all incidents. Think about it….what surfaces in our industry are NOT wet at some point of the day. Whether it’s frac grease, hydraulic oil, rain, dew, snow, ice, diesel fuel or motor oil, you can’t swing a dead cat without stepping on a potentially slippery step, frame rail, platform or bumper. As the old ‘Total Cereal’ ad asked, “What’s a mother to do?” To top it off, OSHA’s Walking/Working Surface rule is all over this like ugly on an ape. In their rule 1910.22, these surfaces must be “maintained in a clean and…dry condition.” And if they can’t be kept dry, OSHA expects you to provide coverings for surfaces “such as false floors, platforms, and mats.”
After – 80% of grease splatter is eliminated and anti-skid plate installed on working surfaces to prevent slipping
Volume 8 Issue 4 Case Study 2 Problem – Frequent truck driver slip and fall incidents on slick steps leading to and from cab. Most cab steps are made from expanded metal that have some gripping features under dry conditions. However, diesel fuel can get splattered and precipitation makes the steps very slippery.
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Solution – Identify the foot-traffic “wear-pattern” on the steps (HINT: the nose of the steps show wear on the main foot pathway.) Install anti-skid plates or bullnose covers on the walking path to provide sure footing. Diesel fuel splatters on steps of cabs, creating slippery conditions.
Submitted by: Donny Beaver, CEO, HalenHardy LLC – Bellwood, PA
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PIPELINE NEWS
A LOOK AT THE MAJOR PROJECTS DRIVING CONSTRUCTION IN THE MARCELLUS/UTICA SHALE By: Ray Keller, National Sales Manager, Pipeline Division, BEG Group, LLC ARTERYS AND CAPILLARYS I guess it was some time in the early 1970's when I was first exposed as to the global ramifications of what I did in the pipeline construction field. It was a very turbulent time for America. The Vietnam War was raging, prompting unrest at home, gas lines at the pumps, odd even day purchases, and, after finding tremendous oil reserves while looking for water in the Middle East (yes, it was by accident we discovered oil there), those countries began nationalizing their oil companies and stealing billions of dollars and equipment from US companies that had signed long term agreements for delivery of oil, giving us what we thought would be a stable source of energy. Then somewhere around that time, magic appeared in the form of a project named TAPS. In case you are unfamiliar with the term, it stands for TRANS ALASKA PIPELINE SYSTEM. Suddenly, when I was asked "what do you do for a living", all I had to say was "I work in the pipeline construction industry, you know, as in Alaska!" Voila! Everyone was an expert. I was always on the construction side of the industry, never having given a thought to the fact that someone had to pay for all this. (I was 22 years old, who cared!) This past year , some 48 years later, I had the absolute great honor of meeting, through my association with the BEG Group,LLC and their Big Switch Sock product, a gentleman named John R Miller. John, who worked for SOHIO near Cleveland as a chemical engineer, almost single handedly, arranged for the $6.1 billion financing of what was to become the largest privately financed construction project in the world to date, the Trans Alaskan Pipeline System. I will strongly suggest you get and read a copy of Johns book titled "Little Did We Know." If you would like, I can arrange that for you. This is all mentioned just as a reference as to what we are doing here in the northeast today. I'm going to delve into four major projects over the next few issues that are of tremendous importance to not only us here in the northeast, but to people around the world who will be affected by what we do. These projects will become the arteries and capillaries of the energy infrastructure in our nation for many decades to come. By name they are: SUNOCO LOGISTICS/ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM MOUNTAIN VALLEY PIPELINE SYSTEM ATLANTIC COAST PIPELINE SYSTEM ATLANTIC SUNRISE PIPELINE SYSTEM EQT RUFF CREEK LATERAL For reference, please keep in mind that Mr. Miller arranged approximately $6.1 billion of financing, a huge undertaking at the time. The entire TAPS project was approximately 800 miles of 48". The above 5 listed projects just in PA, OH, WV, & VA total over 1,000 miles of various size pipeline at an estimated cost of over $16.5 billion. The number of construction jobs created will exceed 10,000, and will create a similar number of more importantly, careers. The trickle down effect on local businesses is beyond estimation. For the sake of being brief, let's just look at one artery and one capillary at this time, the Dominion Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the EQT Ruff Creek Lateral. ATLANTIC COAST PIPELINE SYSTEM This project will include many firsts for the pipeline construction industry, perhaps the most glaring is that the project, over 604 miles of 42" , .888 heavy wall pipe will mark the first time in history that 42" pipe will be laid in the rough terrain of West Virginia. To date, the largest is 36". The project is so large and important that a "Super Contractor" named Spring Ridge Constructors,LLC has been formed by four of the largest pipeline contractors in the US. They will pool their equipment, manpower, and monetary resources to "get 'er done". We had "Super Groups" in the
music industry in the 80's such as Cream and The Traveling Willburrys for those of you old enough to remember.. These contractors include Price Gregory and US Pipeline from Houston, TX, Rockford Corp. from Hillsboro, OR and Michels Pipeline operating as SMPL,LLC from Brownsville, WI. Price Gregory will lay in 2018 6,000' of 42" in Lewis County ,WV and 84,671' of 42" in Harrison County, WV. Their headquarters will be in Jane Lew, WV. US Pipeline will lay 93,984' in Pocahontas County WV and Highland County VA. Headquarters will be near Frost, WV. An additional USPL spread will lay an undetermined amount of 42" in Stanton VA.in 2018 and 2019. Rockford Corporation will lay an undetermined amount of 42 " in 2018 & 2019 in Cumberland County ,NC headquartered near Fayetteville, NC, and SMPL,LLC will lay and undetermined amount of 42" running south into SC most likely in 2019. Just a statistic, 42" pipe comes in 40' lengths. There is a weld every 40', and it will take in excess of 50#'s of welding rod to make one weld. This pipeline will eventually feed the Piedmont System with natural gas for industrial and residential use in North Carolina, South Carolina and beyond. It is TRULY an artery for the Marcellus and Utica Shale gas to get to market. Now lets look at just ONE of the capillary projects taking place in our backyard. There are probably 20 others under construction at this time of similar magnitude. EQT RUFF CREEK LATERAL EQT has just acquired several smaller gas pipeline companies including Rice Energy, and Mark West Energy making it one of the largest local distribution and transmission companies in western Pennsylvania. This project consists of approximately 45 miles of 30" and 12" near Ruff Creek, PA. The construction has been awarded to Ron Lane Pipeline Construction located near Clarksburg, WV. Ron Lane Pipeline Construction has been safely laying smaller diameter transmission lines and distribution lines in the area for over 30 years. One of their companies main objectives is not only safety, but a sincere concern for the environment. This gas will make its' way to manufacturing firms, hospitals, schools and numerous residential households when complete. It is a fine example of a capillary project in our industry, making locally produced gas available to and benefitting our local communities. According to The Pipeline Contractors Association Weekly News Letter of June 4th,2018, The US Energy Information Administration reports that "The United States remained the worlds' top producer of petroleum and natural gas hydrocarbons in 2017, reaching a record high. The United States has been the worlds' top producer of natural gas since 2009, when US natural gas production surpassed that of Russia, and the worlds' top producer of petroleum hydrocarbons since 2013 when the US production exceeded Saudi Arabia. Since 2008, petroleum and natural gas production has increased by over 60%. All of you who work hard in this industry should be proud of these facts. You are making life better for many of your fellow American Citizens as well as for many citizens of countries both developed and underdeveloped around the world. Keep up the good work. Next months article will delve into some of the other major artery projects in progress in the northeast. I hope you will find the information helpful Please share our good news stories with your friends and relatives in giving everyone a better understanding of our industry. Ray Keller
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NEWS FROM STEPS Networking Safety in the Oil Field Appalachian STEPS Network is comprised of Operators and Contractors in the oil and gas exploration, production, and product transmission industry. We meet every 3rd Thursday on the odd months of the year at different locations up and down I-79. The network encompasses the geographic region of West Virginia and welcomes participation and membership from those in Ohio and Pennsylvania. The goal of this organization is to promote safety, health, and environmental improvement in the exploration and production of oil and gas in West Virginia and to foster a work environment that relies upon open communication and trust. ASN wants to bring together safety-minded individuals within the oil and gas industry to identify the hazards and risk involved with our day to day operations and come up with ways to eliminate them. We cover topics like lessons learned, OSHA regulations, policies and procedures, best practices, and really anything that might be posing a challenge for a safety individual in the industry. ASN wants to provide a platform for that individual to attend our meetings, speak to other safety representatives, and get answers. Our meeting venues and lunch are provided by a sponsors from within our industry and we keep the meetings informal to promote as much participation as possible. In May of 2017 our chapter formed an alliance with OSHA in the Charleston, WV, area office and the WV State Consulting Program. We did this because we recognized the value of establishing a collaborative relationship to foster safer and more healthful workplaces. OSHA provides our network with information, guidance, and access to training resources that will help them protect the health and safety of workers, particularly by addressing hazards associated with oil and gas operations and understand the rights of workers and the responsibilities of employers under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act).
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IS/ARE ALL POLITICS LOCAL? By: Shayla Owens, Orion Strategies Many have probably heard the phrase, “All politics is local,” coined by former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Tip O’Neil. It is a phrase that is viewed as controversial for many reasons. Firstly, because of the grammar usage pertaining to the verb “is” rather than “are” accompanying the noun “politics.” This four-word sentence seems to stump even those well-schooled in the nuances of subject-verb agreement, and overall, many complex arguments about its correct usage prevail. The average person might not have the background needed to discern an argument about the correct way to use the verb “to be” in this situation, and they would be the majority. But perhaps they would argue, simply because of the way it sounds, that using “is” sounds more informal or slang, which has always been deemed the “inferior” or wrong way to use language. The spoken word is one of the biggest signifiers of group association next to biological makeup. Yet, language – whether spoken slang or written Standard English – has evolved from something else, and will continue to change over time, like the many other principal aspects that we so stringently base our relationships and group associations on such as religion, morals, culture, history, etc. Perhaps the less obvious controversial part of that statement is the ideology itself. Is/are all politics local? And what does local entail in certain geological contexts among differing community types? In the United States, today’s presidential elections seem to focus on topics such as race, gender, abortion, immigration, same-sex marriage, or the role government plays in our lives. It is no secret that when a presidential candidate visits a state during campaign season, he or she tailors their speech to the political landscapes of a geographical boundary based on what is known about the population’s demographics well before entering into a community. More often than not, the conversation that locals in rural areas espouse has to do with any promise of economic opportunity or growth, especially when it boasts revitalizing a fading, yet romanticized industry. Urban voters on the other hand tend to be more concerned with the reduction of crime, affordable housing, and quality of education. However different, the majority of rural and urban dwellers can agree that outsiders do not understand the problems their local communities face, and unlike suburban dwellers, both rural and urban communities are more skeptical of outsider intentions. The question is then, in the case of natural gas, is/are all politics local? The answer is yes and no. And, when they are local, they are very local and vary from one community to the next. When attempting to build a relationship with a local community, it is important for a company to consider all the messages it is sending and whether or not those messages are appropriate for a specific audience in a specific area – rural Ohio is not the same as rural West Virginia just as an Ohio republican/democrat is not the same as a West Virginia republican/democrat. In order to know if the message is right, the company has to know more than just the political lay of the land, it has to also consider the cultural values, the socioeconomics, and the labor history of the local people that intertwines with the
geological landscape. It also has to consider how its industry’s presence may be interpreted alongside those differing narratives surrounding each local community in each state throughout a region. As far as natural gas goes, it is no secret that the Appalachian region of the United States is booming with operations, operations that are predicted to increase for decades. This is a region that has historically been known for its upstream energy development among other related midstream and downstream industries and a place that takes much pride in the powering and building of the United States of America as we know it today. Understandably, this is a region that has built much of its own identities and written its own cultural narratives around its labor history. In some parts of West Virginia, there is an ever-present nostalgia surrounding coal, especially in the rural southern counties. In Pennsylvania and in the urban metropolis of Pittsburgh, there is a strong history of steel; the mayor of Pittsburgh will tell you that his “Steel City” built the nation. And, in Ohio there are once flourishing suburban areas that have experienced the boom-bust nature of industry, where the closing or relocating of a local mill or factory left whole towns out of a job and waiting on the next opportunity to come knocking. Yet, these are the states that have been blessed with the most plentiful shale basins in the world. Some industries have had a lesser hold than others in their decline among varying communities in these states. For example, the city of Pittsburgh is fully embracing a shift to advancements in technology, while surrounding counties are taking advantage of natural gas development. In West Virginia, where many politicians keep the promise of coal jobs at the top of their campaign pledge list, it is hard for the communities that have experienced the prosperity of that industry to envision a state supporting a competing energy industry and relinquishing its dependence on coal. However, this mindset does not apply to the whole of West Virginia, just like not every place in Ohio or Pennsylvania feels the same way about the bygone industries that have come to define those states. When it comes down to it, natural gas politics (views and expectations of the industry) will change, sometimes drastically and depending on the state, but even more so on a local level from zip code to zip code. For these reasons, it is important for any gas company to do background research on a community’s labor history, socioeconomics, and political partisanships before operations take place. On a state level, it is important to be familiar with the overarching labor legacies for which people yearn and the potential for hyper-regulated policy for certain industries, which simply might be reflective of outdated state policy. At a local level, it is important to discern the community type – whether a place is deemed urban, suburban, or rural – in determining the level and strategy of communication and community outreach that will be needed to form a strong, flourishing relationship with the residents of each community. In some instances, talk of jobs and statistics representing economic impact may be enough while in other areas, sizeable philanthropic projects may be necessary. Overall, it is important for any gas company to do their research into local “politics” before any strategic communications and community outreach plans are formed and implemented alongside natural gas development.
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SHALE CRESCENT NEWS
IT ALL STARTS AT THE WELLHEAD By: Greg Kozera, Shale Crescent USA Imagine an exposition with over 65,000 attendees, over 2000 exhibitors from over 100 countries in three huge exhibit halls multiple football fields wide and long that goes on for five days. What you have is the National Plastics Exposition (NPE) 2018, The Plastics Show. This show covers every aspect of the plastics industry from manufacturing the resins to producing the products we all use every day. This show is so big it only happens once every 3 years. This year it was held May 7-11th in Orlando, Florida. We had a great Team led by the Polymer Alliance Zone who had the booth, supported by Shale Crescent USA, the West Virginia Development Office and several regional economic development leaders. Our common goal was to bring industry and jobs to the Ohio Valley. (that use our energy) Increased demand close to the wellhead is one of the best remedies producers have to current gas prices.
NPE reminded me just how much of what we use every day comes from plastics and petrochemicals. Try going an hour without touching something from the plastics industry. I can’t do it. Most of the companies (called converters) that do this work are in Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Ohio has more people employed in the plastics industry than any other state. Over 70% of US polyethylene demand is in or within a day’s drive of the Shale Crescent USA Region. The converters, companies that turn polyethylene and polypropylene into products, are here because this is where over 50% of the US and Canadian population is that buy their products. The technology and engineering used to manufacture something as simple as the bottle cap to a plastic bottle, the packaging for our food, the grill to a car, modern medical equipment or even to make a solar panel will amaze you. The dirty little secret that the anti-fossil crowd never talks about is that you can’t have modern wind and solar energy without petrochemicals which come from oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids. Of course, all of those come from wells that require hydraulic fracturing. People like their modern conveniences like cell phones, TVs, cars, clothing, shoes, medicines, toys, etc. However, most people have no idea that they couldn’t exist without oil and natural gas wells that require hydraulic fracturing. If you know a diabetic, someone allergic to bee stings or has asthma, they would die very quickly without plastics. The pens they use to inject themselves and the asthma inhaler are all made out of plastic. We don’t talk about this enough. The antis avoid it like the plague.
Plastics are made from petrochemicals that come from oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs). These come from wells that almost ALL require hydraulic fracturing whether they are located in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Saudi Arabia or Russia. The petrochemicals are turned into resins at crackers in places like the Gulf Coast, eastern Canada, locations overseas and soon at the Shell cracker under construction in Monaca, PA outside of Pittsburgh. Because the Shale Crescent USA Region is now producing over 30% of the USA’s natural gas and a large part of the USA’s NGLs, we are an ideal place for additional crackers and other petrochemical plants. These resins are turned into the products we use every day by various processes using high tech automated equipment. In Orlando, FL we saw the equipment in operation turning various resins into the products we use every day. One person can easily operate these large high tech computerized pieces of equipment but they need technical skills. It also takes a skilled workforce to maintain and repair this equipment. We saw everything from car fenders and engine parts to cups, trash cans, medical equipment, building materials and even films and coatings that keep our food fresh all being made right in front of our eyes.
Our goal in Orlando was to bring industry and jobs back to our Region. This starts with creating awareness. People need to know that this is a great place to bring a business and raise a family. Keith Burdette, President of the Polymer Alliance Zone based in Parkersburg, has been to many NPEs. He said, “We have had more leads from this week’s Expo than any other. People are looking for us and coming to our booth.” Shale Crescent was able to meet face to face and follow up with three companies we had discussions with at the World Petrochemical Conference (WPC) in March. They all had key decision makers in attendance at NPE. We have been in contact with all three by phone and email since WPC. It is always better when we can talk in person and NPE helped us to do that. Our discussions centered on the IHSShale Crescent USA Study. They now understand and believe that our region has a huge advantage in natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs) cost and availability. These are their feed stocks. They know that we are close to most of the converters. These are their customers. We discussed their needs for things like additional rail infrastructure, NGL storage and work force development. That is why we need students in our community and technical colleges and in the apprenticeship, programs the skilled trades offer.
Volume 8 Issue 4 The focus of Shale Crescent USA is on the top 100 energy users in the world. Approximately a third of these companies were represented at NPE and we made a point to contact all of them. Many have such a large presence in the Gulf that they won’t come here. Our Region is actually a threat because our success could impact the natural gas and NGLs they get from the Shale Crescent USA Region. Others are prospects. We wanted to make sure that we are on their radar screen when they choose to expand. The Polymer Alliance Zone and West Virginia Development Office have a much broader focus. We complement each other.
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Shell was well represented at NPE. Their exhibit space was close to us. They had a well laid out 2 story booth that was about the size of my house. It contained a large detailed model of their planned ethane cracker at Monaca, PA. Two Shell people were assigned to the cracker model just to explain and answer questions. Construction is underway. We were told that there are already 2,000 construction workers on site. Without oil and natural gas wells the three huge exhibit halls in Orlando would be empty. Plastics start at a wellhead somewhere. We are fortunate that today, because of reservoirs like the Marcellus and Utica, most of those wellheads are in the USA. Our country is the Saudi Arabia of natural gas liquids (NGLs), which happen to be the best and most economic feedstock to use. Much of the world still uses naphtha from crude oil which now sells for about $70 a barrel for feedstock which costs over $1.10 per gallon. The USA uses ethane with a cost of $0.25 on the Gulf Coast and $0.10 here in the Shale Crescent USA. That is why companies from Asia and Europe are looking here. This does not mean that all of the exhibitors at NPE understand the importance of oil and gas to their business. Some have no idea that their business would not exist without oil and gas wells and hydraulic fracturing. We were standing at the Shell cracker model when two gentlemen from California approached. One scornfully commented, “Oh, that’s that fracking area.” They walked away quickly, still totally clueless. It was a good week in Orlando at NPE. We have a strong Team and are working together. We are still in a marathon and are putting miles behind us. We are seeing wins with local firms including converters expanding and hiring. We have companies looking hard at our Region for expansion. I learned that one West Virginia firm has hired over 30 engineers in just the past year. These are young people who will stay here and raise their families here. Industry returning to the Shale Crescent USA Region means increased demand for natural gas closer to the wellhead. We need to educate the public on how essential petrochemicals are to modern life. We couldn’t support 7.5 billion people on this planet without them. We all need to continue to keep a positive attitude, believe and prepare. Thoughts to pondor. Greg Kozera is the Director of Marketing for Shale Crescent USA www.shalecrescentusa.com . He has over 40 years of experience in the energy industry. Greg is a leadership expert with a Masters in Environmental Engineering and the author of four books and numerous published articles.
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FIVE KEYS TO REAL ESTATE SUCCESS ALONG THE OHIO RIVER CORRIDOR By: Bryce Custer, SIOR, CCIM, MRICS, President, Ohio River Corridor, LLC Spring and early summer are the season of conferences and expositions. Optimism is high that 2018 will continue to see growth in midstream and downstream sectors. Pipelines continue to come on-line and additional are planned to move product to consumers. Companies that will profit due to proximity to dry gas and NGL’s continue to locate and expand in the Utica / Marcellus Shale region. Shell Chemicals in Monaca, PA have dubbed the new business: “Shell Polymers” stating that the operational philosophy will change the way business in polyethylene is currently conducted. What does this have to do with real estate? How will being located along the Ohio River Corridor significantly impact your business? Let’s look at five critical success factors to convince the nation and the world that the Ohio River Corridor, and surrounding counties in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania are the ideal locations to produce and consume the product of Utica and Marcellus drilling. 1. Location, Location, Location Since the first sale of real estate, the key has been location. What were the driving factors hundreds of years ago? Infrastructure. What are the driving factors today? Infrastructure. Early settlers located close to water for transportation, to move goods. Today, we see barges hauling product and equipment efficiently to and from the Ohio Corridor to the Gulf Coast. From the fur trade to steel mills, the Ohio River has and will continue to play a key role driving industry along its shores. Effectively moving product along the Ohio River system and along State Routes and Interstates will determine the success of keeping supply chain costs down. 2. Infrastructure Because of hundreds of years of development along the Ohio River, we have a strong infrastructure for transportation of goods. Barge: One of the areas greatest assets is the Ohio River system which allows shipment of goods and equipment throughout the Midwest down to the gulf Coast. The locks and dams are in place (albeit need funds for maintenance and expansion). Barging can prove to be an efficient and “Green” way to move product. A common 15-barge tow has the same capacity of 1,050 trucks and 216 rail cars pulled by six locomotives. Looking at this as “ton-miles per gallon”; barge can move a ton of cargo 576 miles with a single gallon of fuel. Trains are at 413 and trucks are 155 “ton-miles per gallon”. Rail: The Ohio River Corridor has considerable rail along the river. Class 1 include: Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation. Other regional and shortline railways in the area include, but are not limited to Wheeling & Lake Erie (Toledo through Ohio and Pennsylvania) and Ohi-Rail (Minerva to Hopedale, OH) State Routes and Interstates: The Ohio River Corridor has significant four lane state routes and interstates for the movement of goods throughout the country. North and south on Interstate 77 and 79, east and west on Interstate 70 and 80. Various state routes serve the area between the Ohio River and over 70 percent of petrochemical users within a 500-mile radius.
3. Product Storage By the time this is published, the second Appalachian Ethane Storage Hub Conference will have taken place. Geologists have identified key areas along the Ohio River Corridor for the underground storage of Ethane. The most practical and safest way to store ethane is in underground salt caverns. Along the Ohio River, key areas have been identified that would be geologically acceptable to store ethane. These areas are from the northern most point in Pennsylvania south to the Marietta OH, Parkersburg WV and west towards Charleston WV and the Kanawha Valley. Currently, Mountaineer NGL Storage north of Dilles Bottom, Ohio (site of the proposed PTTGC petrochemical complex) is lining up contracts and going through the permitting process to store product. The Appalachian Storage Hub, a proposed storage facility across western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio and western West Virginia will be a key project for the additional development of petrochemical facilities along the Ohio River Corridor. 4. Land Every conference I attend I hear the same old mantra: We don’t have “enough” land along the river to attract a company to build. My response: “We will find it!”. Of course, we can’t create land, but we can be creative in the utilization of the land that we have. A full petrochemical complex will require 500 – 1,000+ acres. Other companies may need 5-100 acres on the river for their operation. Many just need to be near rail. As I drive up and down the river in Ohio (SR7) and West Virginia (SR2), communities would welcome any industry to create jobs for their residents. What are the strengths of the vacant property? Is the property brownfield or greenfield? Is there rail? Easy access to highway? Enough land for a few barge cells? We have land with rail and barge ready for development in West Virginia and Ohio. We currently have properties from 30-1,300 acres listed as available. We also have properties not publicly marketed for development. Our specialty is site selection and finding the appropriate location for your business. 5. People/Employees Of course, none of the above matter unless there is a ready and able workforce. This area is fortunate to have a history of hard working people ready to tackle any challenge. The area has many technical schools prepared to teach the skills required for success in the Oil & Gas, petrochemical and plastics industries. The next issue will provide an in depth look at demographic and employment numbers along the Ohio River Corridor in both Ohio and West Virginia. Without a doubt, the place for success is the Ohio River Corridor. Shale Crescent recently created considerable press with their business analysis of reducing costs by locating to the Ohio River area. If you have not read this, take a minute to look this up. This is a generational opportunity for the area. Success is at our finger tips. Our communities may not have all the necessary keys for success but may have one or two. We need to focus on our strengths, not our weaknesses. When we have inquiries about our area, inquires about land, our answer should not be “No, we can’t…”; it should be “Of course we can”, let’s work together to figure this out how to make our communities successful. Let’s work together to ensure that anyone who wants to work can find a good living wage job. For more information contact Bryce Custer at Bryce@OhioRiverCorridor.com
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