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OOGEEP LAUNCHES CAREER GUIDE FOR OHIO’S OIL & GAS INDUSTRY
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Table of Contents JULY 2019
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A Look Ahead Gas & Oil Events
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OOGEEP Launches Career Guide for Ohio’s Oil and Gas Industry
Bill Albrecht
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FERC Releases Environmental Review on Buckeye Xpress
EXECUTIVE EDITORS
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Prepare for Success - Guest Editorial
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Cortec® Corporation Announces Breakthrough Patented Innovation for Corrosion Protection
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Groundbreaking Held for New Power Plant in Hannibal
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Scott Moyer Tapped to Lead Rea & Associates’ Oil & Gas Segment
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Graphic Products to Demonstrate Oil, Gas Solutions at Global Petroleum Show
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Guernsey County Students Receive Oil and Gas Scholarships
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Strategy, Teamwork and What it Means for the Shale Gas Industry of Eastern Ohio
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Ohio Well Activity
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Horizontal Drilling Activity Graph
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On The Cover:
Ohio’s gas and oil industry continues to flourish mid-year/ this Fourth of July. Industry leadership and strategy are highlighted in this issue of Ohio Gas & Oil.
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Gas & Oil Events JULY 12-13, 2019
OFCA’S OHIO FIRE & RESCUE OFFICER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE OHIO FIRE & RESCUE OFFICER DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE BY THE OHIO FIRE CHIEFS’ ASSOCIATION
Glenmoor Country Club 4191 Glenmoor Rd NW Canton, Ohio 44718
The 2019 conference will be a production of several important partners, including the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, USDA/ Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.
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JULY 15, 2019 OILFIELD PATRIOT AWARD DINNER Monday, July 15, 2019 5:00 PM Glenmoor Country Club 4191 Glenmoor Rd NW Canton, Ohio 44718
JULY 16-17, 2019 OOGEEP GEOLOGY TEACHER WORKSHOP GEOLOGY AND OHIO’S OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY Schoenbrunn Inn & Conference Center, New Philadelphia, OH Designed specifically for middle school and high school geology and earth science teachers, this workshop will connect Ohio’s Physical Geology Standards to hands-on lessons related to the crude oil and natural gas industry. Participating teachers will receive lesson plans, geological maps, digital resources, rock and mineral kits and other classroom supplies. This free teacher workshop includes: overnight accommodations, meals, curriculum, classroom supplies, material kits, hands-on sessions, an evening social gathering, a special field trip, CEU credit documentation and optional Ashland University graduate credits, plus much more! JULY 2019
2019 CONNECTIONS TO EDUCATION CONFERENCE OHIO ASSOCIATION FOR CAESTS ON MINE LANDS IN OHIO Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center, REER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION’S 2019 CONNECTIONS TO Cambridge, Ohio EDUCATION CONFERENCE
The annual Mined Land ReforestaHilton Columbus at Easton tion Conference will take place in 3900 Chagrin Drive, Columbus, OH Cambridge, Ohio, on July 24th and 43219 25th. The first day will feature presentations by experts in the science, policy, and implementation of reforestation on active mining sites, abandoned mine lands, and previously reclaimed land. The second day will include site visits to several projects in Ohio at various stages of the Forestry Reclamation Approach. Opportunities for networking and collaboration will occur throughout the conference. Registration Early registration is $125 until June 30th, 2019. After June 30th, registration increases to $150. Registration includes a buffet lunch, coffee and snacks on Day 1, and transportation and lunch for the field trip on July 25th. SAF continuing education credits pending, we anticipate approximately 8 hours. Vendor registration costs $225 and includes a display booth space at the Civic Center, and one individual registration. Partners OhioGas&Oil
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Career Guide for Ohio’s Oil and Gas Industry Ohio’s oil and gas industry has launched a new program to educate potential employees about career opportunities. The Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program (OOGEEP) recently released a new Career Guide and an online Career Video Series that highlights the in-demand careers in Ohio’s natural gas and oil industry, including diesel mechanics, welders, lease operators, land surveyors, CDL truck drivers, derrickhands, geologists, petroleum engineers and many more. OOGEEP wants Ohio students and job-seekers to know that there are more than 75 different rewarding and high-demand careers available in Ohio’s natural gas and oil industry. In-demand jobs are defined as jobs that have a sustainable wage and a promising future based on the projected number of openings and growth. “In 2011, our industry employed around 14,000 Ohioans, and today that number has dramatically increased to nearly 200,000, thanks to the ongoing development of the Marcellus and Utica Shale formations,” said Rhonda Reda, OOGEEP executive director. “As a result, workforce development remains a priority for our in-
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dustry.” As the demand for employees in the industry increases, so does the need for this energy sector to continue to foster relationships between Ohio’s education community and our local natural gas and oil industry. Today, OOGEEP is working with more than 90 Ohio colleges, universities, and career and technical schools that offer training programs in more than 75 different career paths. In addition, OOGEEP will be announcing another 65 scholarship winners to students pursuing careers in the natural gas and oil industry. To learn more about the new “Oil and Gas Careers In Ohio” guides and video series, as well as a list of educational and training programs, visit oogeep.org/ industry-workforce/careers. OOGEEP is a non-profit statewide education and public outreach program. Created in 1998, OOGEEP provides a variety of programs throughout the State of Ohio. These programs primarily focus on teacher workshops, scholarships, science fair, firefighter training, industry training, career and workforce development, research and guest speaker programs.
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FERC
Releases Environmental Review on Buckeye Xpress Reprinted by permission of Kallanish Energy (05/22/2019) The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has released a favorable environmental assessment for the Buckeye Xpress natural gas pipeline project in southern Ohio and northern Kentucky., Kallanish Energy reports. The project would run 66 miles in four Ohio counties and one Kentucky county. The project will replace 60.8 miles of aging 20-inch and 24-inch pipeline with 66.2 miles of new 36-inch pipeline. With looping and compression, it would boost natural gas capacity by 275 million cubic feet per day.
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It would move Appalachian Basin natural gas to an in interconnect at Leach, Kentucky, enroute to the Gulf Coast. The project is being developed by Columbia Gas Transmission, a subsidiary of TC Energy (formerly TransCanada Energy). It will modernize the company’s R-system pipeline that Columbia uses to move natural gas into Ohio storage fields and from those fields to Eastern markets.
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Prepare for Success Guest Editorial
GREG KOZERA | Shale Crescent USA Two weeks ago, my daughter, Dannielle and I ran a half marathon (13.1 miles) at Gettysburg, PA. It was a beautiful course running through the battlefield and farm country. The course was hilly. We expected that and trained accordingly. I had a good finishing time for me. Dannielle is also my trainer. We have been running half marathons together for over 10 years. She knows if I am following the training plan. I call or text her after my weekly long training runs. A year ago, we ran a half marathon on a road race course in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. I didn’t train for the hills we encountered and missed
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some training runs. It was my slowest time ever. Even worse, my legs were so sore I could hardly walk after the race. My legs were still sore days later. I was determined not to let that happen again. In addition to my normal training, I ran a half marathon in Charleston three weeks before the Gettysburg race as a training run. A few days after the Gettysburg race, Dannielle called, “Dad, I compared some of the race courses you ran. Based on elevation differences, Gettysburg was one of the toughest courses you have ever run. It was harder than the eastern panhandle race and you ran it faster.” Dannielle isn’t afraid to tell me the truth. She added, “The difference in Gettysburg was that you trained properly for that race.” She was right. Now I can’t use my age as an excuse. The late sales expert Zig Ziglar said, “Success occurs when opportunity meets preparation.” If we are not prepared opportunity only frustrates us or can make us look foolish. Thomas Jefferson said, “I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.” We see this in athletics routinely when one team becomes dominant late in the game because they are more fit. I see this in high school soccer as a coach. Fitness and preparation is essential to success. In distance running it isn’t the youngest or fastest. It is the person who trained and was prepared to run. I passed a lot of runners much younger than me in the last mile of the Gettysburg race. Shale Crescent USA had a lot of success at the World Petrochemical Conference (WPC) in San Antonio in March. The success we had in March started months before. We made contacts at other conferences and set up meetings in San Antonio with them. We had a second study done that was ready for release at WPC. We did new brochures and a new video just for WPC. We did our marketing. We worked hard to set up 6 meetings with high level executive decision makers. We had a plan to get our message out and fill the room at our sponsored lunch. We worked so hard that we had a standing room crowd for our lunch presentation. In short, we didn’t leave much to chance. We prepared. Joe, a friend of ours, is a hard-working individual with Success continued on page 7
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a young family. He goes to our church in the Charleston area. Joe is a journeyman union electrician. He trained and worked a lot of hours to become a journeyman. When work got slow in the Charleston area, Joe got laid off and struggled financially. I could see the stress he was going through. This week all Joe’s preparation paid off. He will be going to work Monday at the Shell Cracker site in Monaca, PA. He will spend a lot of time away from home but will be paid well. If we can get some big projects like PTT or others in the Parkersburg- Marietta area, Joe and other local workers will be able to commute. Now is the time to prepare for tomorrow. If Joe hadn’t decided to be an electrician and put in all of the training hours, the Shell opportunity would have been meaningless. He would have had a lot of regret and still be unemployed. What about you? Are you and your business prepared for the opportunities coming our way? Do you know where you can fit in? Are you innovating? Are you continuing to develop you? We should be reading books and attending conferences to stay current and informed. Are you training your people? Technology is constantly changing. We need to do our best to stay informed. The skilled trades are looking for hard working drugfree people. They can earn while they learn. Our community colleges and technical schools have seats waiting for those who want to learn and prepare for the jobs of tomorrow. When I was an adjunct professor at Pierpont Technical College teaching leadership, ALL of my students had at least one job offer of $50,000+ to start. It is rewarding to encounter my former students on the job and doing very well. They made the effort to prepare. In my opinion, we need to encourage more young people to consider the building trades or a twoyear technical degree. The Shale Crescent USA is the ONLY place in the world where manufacturers and petrochemical companies can build on top of the feedstock and in the middle of their customers. This is a HUGE competitive advantage for our Region but only if we are prepared to take advantage of it. We have disrupted the petrochemical industry. We are telling our story to the world. We need to be creative, do the work, and maintain a positive attitude. Our future will be incredible but only if we are prepared for it. Thoughts to ponder. © 2019 Shale Crescent USA
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Announces Breakthrough Patented Innovation for Corrosion Protection of Nation’s Pipelines! Major oil pipeline companies have been using Cortec’s patented CorroLogic® VpCI® Filler to address the insidious problem of corrosion at cased pipeline crossings. Over the years, countless cased pipelines have been installed under road crossings to protect against physical damage and allow pipeline maintenance without excavating the road. Unfortunately, these cased crossings often trap moisture and debris that can accelerate corrosion and ultimately threaten pipeline integrity if left unprotected. Cortec® Corporation designed CorroLogic® VpCI® Filler to meet the long-term protection needs of cased pipeline crossings. The United States government recognized the uniqueness and innovation of this CorroLogic® VpCI® Filler technology by granting US Patent #9,518,328 to Cortec® Corporation in December 2016. An additional patent affirming Cortec’s intellectual property of the technology is pending.
CorroLogic® VpCI® Filler contains a special blend of Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors that offer protection in the liquid-phase, in the vaporphase, and at the air-water interface. This multiphase package of corrosion inhibitors is designed to migrate under disbonded coatings, form a protective molecular layer in void spaces, and inhibit corrosion even in the presence of moisture. CorroLogic® VpCI® Filler consists of two components that form a corrosion-inhibiting gel when injected into pipeline casings or other tubular void spaces. The liquid VpCI® component (Part A) can be diluted onsite to the appropriate concentration. The powder gelling agent (Part B) is added just prior to application and causes an increase in viscosity that ultimately forms a gel over a pre-determined time period (usually within a few hours). CorroLogic® VpCI® Filler has several advantages over traditional methods of protection. First, Cortec continued on page 9
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the gel consistency enhances the filler effectiveness by discouraging the ingress of water and other contaminants. It is also a good alternative to wax or petrolatum-based fillers in terms of corrosion protection (traditional fillers degrade and offer insufficient protection over time) and the environment (CorroLogic® VpCI® Filler has a lower environmental impact in case of leakage). Interestingly, CorroLogic® VpCI® Filler gel is also electrically conductive, allowing it to be used in concert with cathodic protection (CP) to deliver the cathodic current to the carrier pipe. However, unlike cathodic protection, it does not require a constant source of electricity, and it continues to protect the pipeline even if the CP electricity source should fail. Cortec® Case History 628 describes how a major oil company used CorroLogic® VpCI® Filler to protect eighteen-inch (46 cm) fuel oil carrier pipelines enclosed in 30-inch (76 cm) steel casings at two road crossings. Before application, the casings were thoroughly flushed with VpCI®649 BD hydrotest water to ensure the cleanest possible surfaces for filler application. After cleaning and pressure testing, workers injected the two-component CorroLogic® VpCI® Filler into
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each pipeline casing until the spaces were filled. The application vents were closed, and the CorroLogic® VpCI® Filler was left to form a gel that would continue to emit Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitors for longterm protection. The application was considered an effective and costsaving method of protecting and extending the service life of these two cased pipeline crossings. In addition to this application, CorroLogic® VpCI® Filler has become a market leading system used to protect many cased pipeline crossings across the United States. It is a viable, advantageous alternative to traditional methods for protecting pipeline casing trouble spots. Cortec® Corporation is the global leader in innovative, environmentally responsible VpCI® and MCI® corrosion control technologies for Packaging, Metalworking, Construction, Electronics, Water Treatment, Oil & Gas, and other industries. Our relentless dedication to sustainability, quality, service, and support is unmatched in the industry. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, Cortec® manufactures over 400 products distributed worldwide. ISO 9001, ISO 14001:2004, & ISO 17025 Certified.
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Groundbreaking
Held for New Power Plant in Hannibal Reprinted by permission. Originally published in Wheeling Intelligencer/News-Register (05/31/2019)
Before it closed in 2013, the Ormet Aluminum Corp. in Monroe County used the same amount of power in a day that the city of Pittsburgh did. “And that was 540 megawatts of power we were using,” explained Robert Cox, general manager of the Long Ridge Energy Terminal, on the former Ormet site. On Thursday, the terminal at 43840 Ohio Route 7, north of Hannibal, hosted those representing local, state and national partners at the site to break ground for a new 485-megawatt natural gas power plant-enough to almost power the former aluminum plant and estimated to be complete in two and a half years. Cox has been on the site managing operations for 30 years and saw the Ormet smelting plant at its peak production capacity until its closing in 2013. “That closure really impacted the local economy; it took a hit,” noted Ed Looman, project manager of the Appalachian Partnership for Economic Growth. The facility closed due to high utility costs after the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio did not grant rate relief the company said it needed for electricity. About 40 people remained on-site to handle general maintenance after the closure of the plant in 2013 which cost the valley a loss of an estimated 900 jobs that year. “At peak, it used to employ around 2,000 people,” recalled 10 OhioGas&Oil
Cox. “They came from all over. I’m in Marietta, and many of the workers were from down there, too.” Many were concerned about how the closure would impact Monroe County. That made Thursday a celebration of more than just breaking ground for new operations at the former plant site, said some of those in attendance.
“I think it brings hope. This community went through tough times when Ormet closed and when you have any kind of industrial development you need people to see the construction, see the work being performed to start believing again,” said Jason Hamman, Monroe County economic development director.
Photo by Janelle Patterson Monroe County Commissioner Carl Davis, right, introduces himself to Ohio Sen. Frank Hoagland, left, and Long Ridge Energy Terminal President Robert Wholey, accompanied by Wholey’s father Bob, center, and brother Luke, left, Thursday at the Long Ridge Energy Terminal groundbreaking in Hannibal.
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SCOTT MOYER
Tapped to Lead Rea & Associates’ Oil & Gas Segment David Shallenberger Will Shift Focus To Tax Services And Business Planning
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Rea & Associates, a Top 100 regional accounting and business consulting firm, announces that Scott Moyer, CPA, will serve as director of the firm’s oil & gas services segment. David Shallenberger, the previous director, will continue to offer his expertise while shifting his focus to tax services and business planning. In his new role, Moyer will oversee the firm’s oil & gas segment, help individuals manage their responsibilities and protect their assets and continue to ensure proper compensation is given to landowners from the oil & gas companies. “David’s contributions to the firm’s oil & gas segment cannot be overstated. He was an inte-
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gral part of growing the segment and making Rea an industry leader in the space,” said Moyer. “With his continued guidance, I’m excited to take the oil & gas segment to the next level and make it a firm-wide service. As its new leader, I’ll strive to build on its success and continue to deliver exceptional service to Scott Moyer, CPA our clients.” “The oil & gas team is a group of talented industry experts that provide clients with insight to help them make informed decisions. I know Scott will continue this excellence and maximize the segment’s growth potential,” said Shallenberger. Moyer, a principal in the firm’s Zanesville office, has been with the firm for nearly 10 years. He graduated from The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business. Rea & Associates, Inc. is the 86th largest CPA firm in the U.S. with nearly 300 bright professionals in offices throughout Ohio. Since 1938, Rea has provided a wide range of accounting services to businesses, individuals with means and those with dreams. Today, the firm is the go-to resource for thousands of businesses and individuals nationwide. Rea offers a brighter way to its clients in the construction, government, healthcare, manufacturing, oil & gas and not-forprofit industries – as well as family businesses – through innovative accounting, audit, tax and consulting services. For more information about Rea & Associates, please call 614-889-8725 or visit www.reacpa.com.
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printers and supplies, including premium vinyl and other materials made for demanding applications. These printers come with intuitive software to simplify label creation, such as barcoding, pipe labeling, and eases broad compliance needs. Graphic Products’ cost-effective labeling systems help the next generation of energy professionals create a compliant, efficient, and safe working environment.
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Guernsey County Students Receive Oil and Gas Scholarships Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program Announces $65,000 in Scholarships
65 students, including six from Guernsey County, have been awarded scholarships from the Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program (OOGEEP) and Foundation. These scholarships are awarded to qualified students pursuing careers in the natural gas and oil industry. To date, OOGEEP has awarded close to half a million dollars in scholarships to students from Ohio, or students pursuing higher education in Ohio, in order to help relieve some of the financial burden of attending the college, university, technical or trade school of their choice. This year, these winners represented 32 Ohio counties, 27 institutions of higher education and 17 different majors. “Ohio’s natural gas and oil producers are committed to seeking out and assisting the next genera14 OhioGas&Oil
tion of leaders that will help innovate, explore, develop and produce our future energy resources,” said Karen Matusic, OOGEEP Scholarship Committee Chair, and Public and Government Affairs Manager at XTO Energy, an ExxonMobil subsidiary. “Our scholarship recipients represent some of our state’s best and brightest students. We are excited to be able to play a role in their educational journey.” To be considered for a scholarship, students were required to submit an essay describing their personal career goals in the natural gas and oil industry, submit multiple letters of recommendation and meet other academic requirements. Among this year’s scholarship recipients are these individuals from Guernsey County:
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William Yurco of Cambridge attends Kent State University studying geology. This is his first time being awarded an OOGEEP scholarship. Cole Neuhart of Guernsey County attends Ohio University studying mechanical engineering. This is his first time being awarded an OOGEEP scholarship. Carter Streiff of Salesville attends Ohio University studying mechanical engineering. This is his third time being awarded an OOGEEP scholarship. Koby Berger of Cambridge attends Marietta College studying petroleum engineering. This is his second time being awarded an OOGEEP scholarship. Davis Black of Byesville attends West Liberty State University studying business. This is his first time being awarded an OOGEEP scholarship.
“As Ohio’s natural gas and oil try employed 14,000 employees industry helps fuel our nation’s in Ohio – and now that number is renewed energy independence, close to 200,000. With that kind of growth, it’s beyond encouraging to see such a high caliber of scholarship applicants that are excited about getting an education and joining our industry.” The scholarships are made possible by contributions from those who are passionate about the future of the industry’s workforce, funded through OOGEEP’s 501(c) (3) Foundation. Each scholarship is renewable up to four years. To see a full list of the 2019 scholarship winners, go to https:// www.oogeep.org/teacher-students/scholarships/. To find out Davis Black more information about OOGEEP’s scholarship program, there’s a strong need to have contact us at (740) 587-0410 or a strong, local workforce,” said emailinfo@oogeep.org. Rhonda Reda, OOGEEP Executive Director.” In 2011, our indus-
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Strategy, Teamwork and
What it Means for the Shale Gas Industry of Eastern Ohio MIKE JACOBY | APEG President and CEO
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Eastern Ohio continues to reap large economic benefits from shale gas. Well executed strategies and a cohesive team to capitalize on downstream petrochemical, energy, and polymers development from shale gas can further maximize the economic boost to our region for a long time to come. JobsOhio, Ohio’s private non-profit economic development corporation and JobsOhio’s regional network partner, the Appalachian Partnership for Economic Growth (APEG), are partnering with counties across eastern Ohio to convert more of our hydrocarbon resources into lasting capital investments and jobs. The potential for transformational economic rebirth across eastern Ohio is increasing. The partnership between the state, region, and local communities is growing stronger. New JobsOhio President J.P. Nauseef, who took the helm at JobsOhio in March, recently completed a state-wide “Listening Tour.” The APEG region of southern and eastern Ohio was the first region he visited. He met with
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APEG staff, dined with business executives in Cambridge, held a roundtable with over 20 local development professionals in Marietta, met with a consortium of mayors in Athens and learned about large scale revitalization efforts happening in one of our downtowns. The purpose of all of these meetings was to hear firsthand what works in economic development in Ohio and what needs improved. The visit was well received by company leaders. “AMG Vanadium had the pleasure to meet and speak with J.P. Nauseef during a dinner hosted by him and his team in Cambridge,” said Colleen Heacock, Vice President of Organizational Development and Corporate Affairs at AMG Vanadium LLC, who attended the dinner. “We were grateful for his desire to engage members of the southeastern Ohio business community in discussions about the unique opportunities and challenges in our region. We were particularly appreciative of his keen interest in listening, learning, and being responsive to how JobsOhio can partner with the business community to foster job growth in southeastern Ohio.” A native of Dayton, J.P. was a U.S. Air Force Officer, a tech entrepreneur, and former leader of the Dayton Development Coalition. While he leads a capable and professional team doing the work of economic development, J.P. has been emphasizing the need for team building, communication and integration of development efforts from Columbus to the six JobsOhio regions to the local communities. As he sets the tone for the organization, J.P. is working hard to ensure JobsOhio grounds to the needs of the variStrategy continued on page 17 JULY 2019
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ous regions of Ohio; they are all very different. So, what do strategy and partnerships mean in the context of shale gas development? It means putting the plans, people and infrastructure in place to ensure shale gases are not purely export commodities that leave our region without providing a lasting economic benefit. The Energy Policy Center at the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs at Cleveland State University has tracked $74 billion of investment in Ohio tied to shale gas between 2011 and the first half of 2018. Most of that spending is on the “upstream” spectrum of shale gas–leasing and drilling. Also robust has been investment
JobsOhio and APEG Leadership at Ohio University Inn after Mayor’s Partnership for Progress Meeting: Heather Church, APEG Director of Marketing; Mike Jacoby, APEG President & CEO; Dana Saucier, JobsOhio VP; Kristi Tanner, JobsOhio Senior Managing Director; J.P. Nauseef, JobsOhio President & CIO; Matt Cybulski, JobsOhio Sector Director Energy & Chemicals; Kristi Clouse, JobsOhio Director of Operations; Katy Farber, APEG VP.
in the “midstream” spectrum–pipelines, processing and fractionation. “Downstream” shale gas developments turn shale gases into energy or feedstocks for the
products (plastics, paints, adhesives, carpet, fertilizer, etc.) we all use. This is where our region can see the greatest long-term economic imTeamwork continued on page 18
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pacts for our communities. Ten natural gas-fired power plants have either been built or proposed across Ohio since the shale boom began in Ohio. Ground was recently broken for power plants in Columbiana and Monroe counties for a total investment of about $1.6 billion. If PTT Global Chemical and Daelim decide to proceed with the massive ethane-to-polyethylene petrochemical complex in Belmont County later this year, they will be building the largest single economic development investment in Ohio’s history. This facility will represent roughly a $6-billion-plus investment and take nearly five years to build. To appreciate the magnitude of this project, I encourage you to drive to the Royal Dutch Shell facility near Monaca, Pennsylvania, to see a similar plant currently under construction. JobsOhio continues to fund site improvements for the Belmont County petrochemical site, and working with local development professionals, they awarded another $10-million for site redevelopments in Yorkville and
outside of Barnesville last year. Again, supporting local development offices, JobsOhio is funding due diligence studies on additional sites in Monroe and Noble counties, and not forgetting the importance of trained workers, they have begun allocating training funds for petrochemical workers. Meanwhile Rep. Jack Cera, Rep. Don Jones, and Sen. Frank Hoagland have sponsored bills to allocate more funds for the rural industrial park development. Ohio is making a major push to ensure our region retains value from the shale boom. I am proud of the ongoing good work of our local development partners and am pleased APEG has been a valuable partner to these communities. Finally, I am extremely encouraged by JobsOhio’s genuine desire to understand and assist with our region’s unique opportunities and challenges under J.P.’s leadership. Economic development requires teamwork, and the team is being built upon a foundation of trust, understanding and shared goals.
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