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KELCHNER: Building American Energy Security Through Construction Kristie Kubovic, Director of Communications, Shale Media Group Chris Stroyne, Editor, Shale Media Group Images Provided by Rob Beecham, Director of Project Development, Kelchner
“If you build it, they will come,” refers to the 1989 movie, Field of Dreams, but it also refers to the oil and natural gas industry. Kelchner is one of the companies building energy field service infrastructure for a dream of American energy security.
Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Springboro, OH, Kelchner first became known for their work in heavy/civil construction. They have grown to be one of the top 20 largest excavation firms in the country, according to an ENR (Engineering News-Record) Magazine survey.
The company employs around 200 workers. In addition to their Springboro, OH headquarters, Kelchner has additional regional offices in St. Clairsville, OH, Carrollton, OH and Pittsburgh, PA, along with a newly opened office in Clarksburg, WV.
Kelchner has been in business for 65 years, but stepped into the oil and natural gas industry about two years ago. “We are an Ohio-based company. When everything with the oil and natural gas industry started in the Utica shale play, we recognized it as a promising sector,” explained Rob Beecham, Director of Project Development, Kelchner.
Beecham says, “Kelchner is committed to advancing American energy security, and we believe our work is important. We are passionate about our work and our part in America’s energy future and all that it means for our local and national economies.”
Now Kelchner specializes in heavy/civil construction and energy field services associated with the oil and natural gas industry. Their main focus is on site development, well pad construction, compressor pad construction, road construction and water lines. “Our primary message is that we’re the lowest total cost and least amount of risk. We provide results through ontime delivery, competitive pricing and being a trusted partner. Kelchner dedicates itself to the core values of safety, commitment, trust, a friendly culture, honesty and teamwork,” expressed Beecham. Since entering the Energy market in 2011, Kelchner has performed work on hundreds of well pads, road projects, water impoundments, compressor pads, gas processing facilities and soil stabilization projects and has worked with Antero Resources, CONSOL Energy, MarkWest Energy Partners, Chesapeake Energy and Access Midstream among others in the oil and natural gas industry. Kelchner keeps safety, health and the environment as top priorities.
Though it may not be about building a baseball field for America’s pastime, it is about building America’s future through construction and energy field services. For more information on Kelchner, check out their website at www.kelchner.com or call their headquarters at 937-704-9890. Additional information could also be obtained from Rob Beecham in the Marcellus/Utica Sales Office in Pittsburgh. Call 412-928-2055 or email robb@kelchner.com to reach Beecham.
Kristie Kubovic is the Director of Communications at Shale Media Group. Shale Media Group (SMG) is a news, information and mapping resource dedicated to the shale, oil and gas industries. SMG’s multi-media platforms include Internet, publications, radio, video and events. Check out ShaleMediaGroup.com for access to all platforms. Contact Kristie at Kristie@ShaleMediaGroup.com
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Water, Aqua, H 2 O Kristie Kubovic, Director of Communications, Shale Media Group Tejas Gosai, Editor, Shale Media Group Images Provided by Zachary Willens, Drilling Manager, Rice Energy Water, aqua, H2O, call it what you like, but whatever you call it, it covers roughly 70 percent of the planet and is one of the most important compounds on planet Earth. It is essential for sustaining life and connects to everything from weather to energy.
ties (public water supply), power generation, industrial users and agriculture. However, the magnitude of these uses varies widely from region to region. The use of water in a natural gas and oil well is a one-time use, and does not represent a long-term commitment of the resource. Other water users typically consume water for years, decades or even longer.” 1 The well will ultimately turn in a collection chamber for the oil and natural gas that is released from the earth. Initially the well is drilled. During the process of drilling the well, a mud mixture of which water is a main component, is used to lubricate and cool the drill bit. In addition, the same mixture is often employed to carry the rock cuttings to the surface.
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In the energy industry, oil and shale natural gas producers heavily rely on water at a well site. By some estimates, water could be utilized in over a dozen different ways on just one well site. First off, there are the obvious uses. Drinking water is often delivered in bulk for the workers. In addition, non-potable water is required for activities such as hand washing and general housekeeping. However, water also plays an essential part in both the drilling and hydraulic fracturing processes, where water often acts as the primary carrier fluid. The water is obtained from various water sources, such as lakes, rivers, municipal supplies and/or groundwater. By some estimates, one horizontal shale gas well could exhaust several million gallons of water in the various stages from drilling to hydraulic fracturing. “Drilling a typical Chesapeake deep shale natural gas or oil well requires between 65,000 and 600,000 gallons of water. […] The drilling and hydraulic fracturing of a typical Chesapeake horizontal deep shale natural gas or oil well requires an average of 5 million gallons per well.” 1 The amount of water used may appear substantial, but it is small when compared to other water uses. “The 5 million gallons of water needed to drill and fracture a typical deep shale gas or oil well is equivalent to the amount of water consumed by New York City in approximately 6.3 minutes. […] The largest water users are municipali-
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In addition, the well itself is comprised of various casings, cement, drilling mud, tubing and the well annulus. Zachary Willens, Drilling Manager, Rice Energy related, “Water is one of the main components in the drilling mud, which is 100 percent safe and a combination of fresh water and a synthetic oil, equivalent to vegetable oil, among other ingredients. Since western PA is an environmentally sensitive area, all components in the drilling fluid are offshore grade, meaning safe to use in our oceans as well.” Willens also explained the utilization and importance of water on a cement job in a well. “A casing is filled with cement then displaced with water. The water is pumped into the casing until, through a series of calculations and pressure readings, we are certain that all cement is displaced into the area between the outside of the casing and the rock,” explained Willens. “The water and cement are separated by a plug to protect the cement from being weakened by the water. In addition, it is our practice to pump 5% to 10% extra cement downhole to ensure every nook and cranny of rock is sealed off. We then run tools in the hole that measure the integrity of the cement job,” added Willens. After the well is completed, the process of hydraulic fracturing is employed. Hydraulic fracturing is a technique used to drill for and release natural gas and oil from subterranean rock deep under the earth’s surface. In the process, water, which is mixed with other compounds like sand, is pressurized and pumped into the ground to fabricate cracks (also known as fractures or fissures) in the rock. These cracks act like a vein and allow the release of oil and natural gas to the well. Companies must be very diligent when applying hydraulic fracturing. If the oil and natural gas is removed the wrong way, it can contaminate the groundwater supply surrounding it. Many environmental protocols on the national, state and local levels confine the use of water in the drilling and hydraulic fracturing processes to acquire the oil and natural gas. In addition, many precautions are taken before, during and after drilling to protect and avoid any contamination of the surrounding ecosystem, especially local water sources. Before any drilling begins at a site, the company drilling the well needs to apply for various permits. These permits ensure that the water used for drilling and hydraulic fracturing does not interfere with the local ecosystem or the water in it. This applies to items, like animals, sensitive environments and streams, including how they flow. Willens expressed, “We must be conscientious of our water. It is incredibly valuable; and we can’t live without out it.” Willens explained, “When you apply for the permits to drill a well, there are various steps that must be taken. To pull from a stream for a frac, we must stay in the bounds of a healthy stream, which means the permit regulates the streams usage during different times of the year. For a drilling permit, we have a survey team go out into the field, where the future well head site will be. They must find anybody Image from: www.propublica.org/article/anatomy-of-a-gas-well-426
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FOCUS WATER and to case oil and gas wells in a much more environmentally responsible manner,” explained Chase McCarthy, Vice President Marketing, Enviro Spud and Drilling, LLC.
Applying this method, Enviro has worked with several large producers in the Marcellus and Utica shale plays, including Rice Energy, CONSOL Energy-CNX Gas, Chesapeake Energy, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation and WPX Energy. McCarthy says, “Sometimes when drilling the well, the hole itself could, but rarely makes water, which trickles in slowly from a nearby aquifer. In a situation like this, the water could be removed through reverse circulation.”
with a water source, like a well, within 3,000 feet of the projected well site. They then notify everyone via certified letter that the company will be drilling there and give them the option to test that water source, which is done long before any drilling is ever done. In addition, Rice Energy keeps testing every six months in order to compare the samples and make sure no changes have occurred.” Willens also says what makes Rice Energy different is that they contact anyone up to 3,500 feet. “This is important because we give people peace of mind and use a third party independent contractor through the entire process to do so. Safety and the environment (protecting our water table, both fresh water and underground) are at the top of our list. We go above and beyond to protect our water. If you do it right, there is no way to contaminate the supply or harm people and the environment,” expressed Willens. If water is not readily available at a well-site or not permitted, companies will truck in the necessary water. In an effort to cut back on the amount of water trucked on and off of a well site, there is a growing trend to reuse, recycle and process water on site. Companies are developing new treatment technologies to take water that is used in one form of drilling and filter or purify it, so that it may to utilized for other functions. Enviro Spud and Drilling started utilizing another drilling method, called reverse circulation drilling, which takes some of the water and the risk of cross contamination out of the equation. “Rather than forcing all cuttings and encountered fluids up the annulus, or back side, reverse circulation uses an internal return and dual-wall drill pipe to control all down-hole debris without agitating the annulus or aquifer. This allows Enviro to drill
Oil and natural gas wells are drilled thousands of feet deep and are comprised of various casings that get narrower, the deeper the well goes. Certain companies, like CNX, require Enviro to take the first casing, the surface casing, 50 feet below the deepest domestic well within a mile. In addition the industry uses steel casings and cement to enclose the oil/natural gas well as an extra layer of protection. Not only is water essential for life, but it is also a requirement for the energy industry. Oil and shale natural gas producers heavily rely on its use at a well site to unlock the power source from deep within the earth and bring it to the doorsteps of homes. Numerous precautions are taken to ensure that this process operates safely for the environment and our water supply. 1 http://www.hydraulicfracturing.com/Water-Usage/Pages/ Information.aspx
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THE ENERGY OF INNOVATION Jeff Smith, President and CEO, Enertech Solutions Inc. Are you getting your money’s worth out of your filtration? Who doesn’t love to save a few dollars? If you’re using cheap[er] filters for separating residual waste, you may not be saving as much as you think. Cheap filtration costs you in the long run. Just because the initial cost is less expensive, your savings may not add up. With flowing brine water, suspended solids can clog filters easily and lead to an influx in demand of product. Is a dime hanging up a dollar? Ultimately, you have to ask yourself, “What do you want to accomplish?” Is the longevity of the well and investment a priority? Without the right filtration, the suspended solids can plug up the operations and degrade the durability of the well. This can increase the amount of chemicals needed in the disposal or recycling process. Protecting your investment is key. The filtration that was operative six months ago might not be the right fit now with alterations in water, proppants, and the well itself. With the right system in place, this opens the door to a more effective and money saving operation.
With the new innovations in filtration, you may need to take a step back and view your operations with a new set of eyes. Going forward with the idea of “if it ain’t broke…” might not be the right approach. Old methods might work because they are familiar, but why limit your productivity and efficiency because you don’t want to leave your comfort zone. By sampling the new products, you have nothing to lose with potential of industrious and monetary gains. Cartridge filters (spun wound polypropylene) are an effective and low cost method of water treatment. We can manufacture these filters to completely customize each filtration zone and provide a simple solution to clean water. If you are running a 25 micron filter because your salesman says, “That’s the best fit for your operation,” you need to stop and ask, “Are the zones of the depth filter best set up to handle the suspended solids of my operations?” If you have to ask yourself, “What’s a Frasier test?” we need to talk. We have the ability to test your current filtration to determine if your products are efficiently collecting solids. If they’re not, you’re not getting your money’s worth and using the filter to its fullest capacity. You might as well pump your money down hole too. We do this by using a Capillary Flow Porometer; taking a sample to perform several tests using a base galwick (liquid) can measure the flow through the filter to determine what membrane configuration is the most efficient. Bag filtration is the most basic form ably separating waste for 25 microns and greater. The biggest complaint is the constant change with the traditional single layer of material. This is another area where filtration can be improved. Ideas such as staging bag systems in tandem can work to an advantage by making a system that uses varied microns to extend the turnover rate of the bags. This promotes a decrease in insular expenses and overhead costs as it leads to reduced down time. They maintain a consistent pressure and flow to catch the particulates.
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FOCUS WATER A new innovation is our redesigned high volume filter bag (cartridge). These are incredibly durable with a new configuration that increases their filtering capacity. The improved pleats increase the surface area and can withstand more solids to filter more liquid. This means more elapsed time between change outs! Fewer product is required because less product is used. Not only can you save money in materials, consider the reduction in labor costs. Let’s take a minute to think about the long term needs of a disposal well or
recycling system. There are several things we need to consider: (1) what happens with all of the filter waste, (2) does introducing a new filtration method that is reusable make sense economically, and (3) if recycling is the key, how do you clean the filtration elements? We may have the answer. We have filter elements that are durable and reusable. We can even offer a way and means of cleaning them that will result in savings. We are constantly looking for product improvement. In addition to the already available products, have you given a second thought to centrafusing, cavitation, or flocculation? They may seem too far left or costly, but they might be worth it. Even anaerobic digestion (a cleaning method that can eliminate some COD’s and BOD’s) may be an addition for your disposal well. If I made you stop and think about your filter consumables situation, this article is just the beginning of conversations we need to engage in. We have just scratched the surface on the possibilities. Consider this the take away brochure. A product that has proved compatible still has room for improvement. We may not have all of the answers, but we do offer an opportunity for you to take advantage of the new innovations available. Essentially, you have nothing to lose with a chance of valuable gains.
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Staying Safe When Working Alone In the oil and gas industry, most jobs are full team effort, but there are several jobs and tasks that leave workers alone in the field, often for extended periods of time. Often overlooked by the worker is the fact that, in the event of even a minor accident, he or she could be left helpless and alone without any way to call for help. The following article will outline some of the risks of working alone, ways to be prepared in the event of an emergency while working alone, and few tips for employers on how to ensure the safety of the lone worker. A person working “alone” can be defined as someone working where they cannot be seen or heard by another person, and when they cannot expect a visit from another person for the duration of the specific work task. It is important as an employer, and a worker, to look at every situation carefully and asses the hazards associated with the tasks being performed. For example, a mechanic servicing a remote compressor station should be considered “higher risk”, and there should be a plan in place to ensure that the worker is just as safe as others working in groups. Some of the risks associated with working alone include, but are not limited to, pre-existing medical conditions, animal/insect attack, injuries associated with weather conditions, and injuries associated with slips and falls. Keeping these risks I mind will help employers and workers assess conditions to determine if the task should be attempted alone, especially when dealing with high risk activities. Some examples of high risk activities are tasks done at height, work done in confined spaces, working in areas containing hazardous materials, tasks involving heavy machinery or power tools, and work involving materials at great pressure. In the event that any of these hazards exist, employers and workers should work together to determine if the task should be attempted by a lone worker. As an employer, there are several things that can be done to help a lone worker stay safe. As I mentioned above, the first step should ALWAYS be to carefully asses the hazards associated with the task being performed. Investigating previous incidents and talking to employees often about their work will help to recognize risks so that the proper training or corrective action can be taken to ensure worker safety. Establishing a check-in procedure or different way to account for people, either visually or verbally, while they are working will also help to make sure no one is missed and left stranded without access to someone who can help them. The most important thing to do when working in the field alone, or sending an employee into the field alone, is to have a check-in procedure in place that is appropriate for regular business hours as well as after hours. An example of a check-in procedure is: • Prepare a daily work plan so it is known where the lone worker will be and when. • Identify one person to be the main contact, as well as a backup. • Clearly define to all workers under what circumstances and how often they should check in when working alone.
• Stick to the visual check or call-in schedule, and keep a log of all check-ins. • Have a contact person call or visit the lone worker periodically to make sure they are okay. • Develop an emergency action plan to be followed if a lone worker does not check in when expected. Even when the best plans are laid out, and every precaution is taken to ensure worker safety, accidents will happen. As an employee, it is important to assess your situation and determine whether YOU feel that the task should be attempted alone. If you feel that the task is too dangerous, request that a coworker be present while the job is done. It is also important to know your own limits. It does not matter what type of procedures are in place, if workers put themselves in situations that they cannot handle they are at serious risk of becoming hurt without a way to call for help. Always make sure that the vehicle you are driving is well maintained to avoid a breakdown, and if you are working in remote wilderness areas always pack a survival kit and plenty of water. The most important thing to remember is to constantly be aware of your surroundings and don’t take unnecessary risks. You don’t want to wind up stranded or injured without access to help because of something as silly as reaching too far off of a ladder, forgetting to fill your gas tank, or leaving your radio or cell phone in the truck. By Chris Chadwick, Safety Products Coordinator at SunnySide Supply, Inc. www.SunnySideSupply.com References: “The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health”. N.D. Web. www.CDC.gov/NIOSH
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PRESS RELEASE Sustainability Revitalizes New England Manufacturer. American Engineered Fabrics of New Bedford embodies the message of Boston’s Cool Globe exhibit by manufacturing 100% post-consumer based Geotextiles. New Bedford, MA (September 17, 2013) If you have been to Boston recently, you’ve probably noticed the “Cool Globes” exhibits, which promote sustainability through artistic expression. One particular globe created by artist, Karen Ami, is titled “Manufacturing a Green Way.” No company embodies the message of this project more than American Engineered Fabrics, Inc. of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Located in an historic textile town symbolic of the country’s 20th century manufacturing power, American Engineered Fabrics manufactures The Green Geotextiles®, a proprietary and ecofriendly nonwoven fabric made from 100% post-consumer polyester. Originally derived from green soda bottles, The Green Geotextiles® qualifies for LEED based projects. LEED credit certification uses a point system determined by the U.S. Green Building Council of which AEF is a member. Companies with accumulated LEED credits often receive financial incentives for sustainable practices. This innovative geotextile offers engineers and architects a new alternative to help achieve sustainability requirements. Daniel Weinstein, who serves as President and CEO of the company, explains: “Americans use approximately 2,000,000 plastic bottles every hour. When we ship a truckload of The Green Geotextiles® we save 300,000 plastic bottles from being dumped into landfills,” according to Weinstein. After graduating from the renowned Cornell Hotel School, Mr. Weinstein began his career as a real estate investment banker in New York City. With a family disposition toward entrepreneurship, however, Daniel moved to Boston in 2009 to join the family business.
But AEF’s green footprint doesn't stop there – The Green Geotextiles® is regularly sold as capillary fabric to the green roofing industry and as containment pads for the Oil and Gas industry. In the latter case, the The Green Geotextiles® promotes sustainability in both its composition and its application. The fabric's green color, beside obvious eco-connotations, increases work site safety by reducing ambient air temperatures by as much as 20 degrees. “The bottom of the globe is a brick mosaic, representing a manufacturing building and the colorful floral mosaics represent the beauty of the environment when manufacturing goes green,” says artist Ms. Ami. Weinstein adds, "Not to mention the beauty of saving and adding new jobs here at home". American Engineered Fabrics, Inc, is dedicated to achieving both. About AEF Originally, A. Weinstein and Son was a wool trading and blending company. 100 years ago, before sustainability became popular, the company started a tradition of environmental responsibility by buying recycled wool and selling it to be processed into other manufactured products. Charles Weinstein in 1946 transformed the company into Trans American Spinning Mills, which broadened the company’s products through the purchase of recycled wool and synthetics to manufacture yarn and blankets. In 1981, Charles’ son, Reuben Weinstein, launched American Engineered Fabrics. In 1989 Reuben created Boom Environmental Products as the distribution arm of AEF. Boom Environmental adapted the geotextile materials manufactured by AEF into fiber-locked absorbents that were more durable and reusable than competing products. AEF, headed by Reuben’s son, Daniel, now continues its innovation in recycled non-woven textiles with The Green Geotextiles® portfolio of products made from 100% post consumer polyester. For more information on AEF and The Green Geotextiles visit www.the greengeotextiles.com, or www.boomenviro.com
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PRESS RELEASE Leading Producers Slated to Address 5th DUG East Conference HOUSTON (Sept. 25, 2013) – – Top executives from leading Marcellus and Utica shale producers will address 3,000+ oil and gas professionals at Hart Energy’s 5th DUG East conference, Nov. 13-15, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. Dan O. Dinges, chairman, president and CEO of Cabot Oil & Gas, will deliver the opening keynote address. His firm has reported some of the best wells in the region. In “operator spotlight” presentations, Nicholas DeIuliis, president of leading Appalachian producer CONSOL Energy Inc., will discuss its strategies for increasing recoverable reserves and trimming costs in its Marcellus wells, and Jeffrey Ventura, president and CEO of Range Resources Corp., will review plans for its 1 million net shale acres in Pennsylvania. Jim Palm, CEO of Gulfport Energy Corp., whose Utica wells are attracting widespread attention for their performance, will join John B. Walker, president and CEO of EnerVest Ltd. and executive chairman of EV Energy Partners, an early mover in the Utica shale, in a roundtable discussion of what’s known about this emerging play today. These esteemed speakers join an impressive array of industry speakers which includes:
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DUG™ series conferences (Developing Unconventionals) are the largest unconventional resources events in the world. DUG East focuses on how producers are developing unprecedented resource abundance across the Appalachian basin. For the complete agenda, visit dugeast.com. About Hart Energy For nearly 40 years, Hart Energy has delivered market-leading insights to the global energy industry. The Houstonbased company produces monthly magazines (such as Oil and Gas Investor, E&P and Midstream Business); online media and data services; conferences (including the Developing Unconventionals [DUG™] series); and GIS data sets and mapping solutions. Its analysts and experts provide research and consulting services, including the North American Shale Quarterly research platform, whose production and midstream forecasts are relied on by producers and investors using the Bloomberg Tradebook platform. For more information, visit hartenergy.com.
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