2013 Gulf Coast Oil & Gas Awards Winner's Yearbook by Marc Bridgen

2013

Gulf Coast Oil & Gas Awards Winnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yearbook

Oil & Gas Awards 2013

Welcome to the 2013 Gulf Coast Oil & Gas Awards commemorative Yearbook

hese were the 2nd Annual Awards for the Gulf Coast region and the organizations and individuals in this journal were acknowledged by the awardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s judging panel to have excelled in their work in 2013, whilst also focusing on the industry core values of Health & Safety, Environmental Stewardship and Corporate Social Responsibility. The Oil & Gas Awards champion best practice and recognize organizations operating in the upstream and midstream sectors of the industry. The media and members of the general public do not distinguish between the different sectors of the industry, which is why the Awards incorporate categories for all parts of the upstream and midstream sectors. The absent mindedness of an individual on an assembly line can have dramatic consequences months later should equipment fail when being used in the field. This reflects badly on the industry as a whole, we therefore think it is extremely important that best practice is championed from top to bottom and the Awards are a platform to promote to the press and public the great work being done. The Oil & Gas Awards are unique in highlighting the incredible innovation and commitment to positive industry development and expansion, rebutting traditionally negative mainstream coverage. The Awards celebrate corporate success twinned with organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to health & safety, environmental stewardship and corporate social responsibility.

In this 2nd year for the Awards in this region we also added the Industry Summit during the day immediately before the Awards gala dinner in the evening. In this yearbook you can read coverage from the Industry Summit keynote presentations and speaker panels discussing the challenges the industry faces. I hope you find this interesting and hope to see you at next years Industry Summit. I would like to congratulate all of the organizations and individuals that were voted finalists by the judges, and to the winners - well done! Many thanks to the thought leading organizations and individuals that participated in the Industry Summit and Awards. We especially appreciate the support of our judges, sponsors and partners, without whom the Oil & Gas Awards would not be possible. As you receive this we are about to celebrate the 2nd Annual Oil & Gas Awards in the Midcontinent, Southwest and West Coast regions. To find out more about the upcoming Industry Summits and to attend any of the Awards galas please visit www.oilandgasawards.com. I hope that you enjoy reading this commemorative Yearbook, please do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to share your thoughts and feedback. Best regards

Daniel P. Creasey Chairman, Oil & Gas Awards

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Contents Guest of Honor

Judging panel

Congratulations to the 2013 Northeast Winners

Congratulations to the 2013 Rocky Mountain Winners

A-Z of finalists

Oil & Gas Awards Contacts

Winners’ pages The TEEMCO E&P Company of the Year

Water Management Company of the Year

Industry Supplier of the Year

Award for Excellence in Health and Safety – Operational

Consultancy of the Year

Law Firm of the Year

The Preferred Technology Award for Excellence in Well Completion

The Aggreko Award for Excellence in Environmental Stewardship by an E&P Company

Heavy Haul Trucking Company of the Year

Engineering Company of the Year

The Oil & Gas Financial Journal Transaction of the Year – Over $1 bn

General Industry Service Award

New Technology Development of the Year – Software Application

New Technology Development of the Year – General/Products

Bulk Trucking Company of the Year

The Oil & Gas Financial Journal Transaction of the Year – Under $1 bn

Specialty Industry Supplier of the Year

Risk Management Provider of the Year

Recruitment Agency of the Year

The Progressive Global Energy & Natural Resources Industry Leader 51 Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year

The Progressive Global Energy & Natural Resources Future Industry Leader

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Award for Excellence in Health and Safety – Products

Manufacturer of the Year

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Midstream Update – 2014 and Beyond

Bringing Reality Into The Evaluation Of Proppant Performance

Environment Protection, Regulation and Compliance

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Award for Excellence in Environmental Stewardship by a Service Provider 57 Award for Drilling Excellence

America’s Energy Revolution: The Importance of Responsible Development

Drilling and Completions Providing for Today, Innovating for Tomorrow Innovative Power Management in North American Shale Plays An Overview of the Environmental Regulations Affecting Air, Water and Rail Issues You Can’t Ignore

Government Keynote Briefing

Are We Losing The Public’s Confidence?

Guest of Honor Commissioner Christi Craddick, Texas Railroad Commission

uest of Honor at the Gulf Coast Oil & Gas Awards was Commissioner Christi Craddick. Christi Craddick was elected statewide by the people of Texas in November 2012 to serve a six-year term as Texas Railroad Commissioner. A native of Midland, Christi is an attorney specializing in oil and gas, water, tax issues, electric deregulation and environmental policy. Craddick formerly served as president of a grassroots advocacy firm specializing in coalition building in the public policy arena and development and implementation of issue strategies. Craddick served as the chief political and legal advisor to the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Tom Craddick from 2002-2011, the first Republican Speaker in over 100 years. Some of the highlights from Commissioner Christi Craddick’s keynote address:

“I want to thank all of you for being involved in this industry. It’s a great time to be in the oil and gas industry and there are a lot of great stories, I am looking forward to hearing them tonight in the Awards. I think this room is the leaders for what is going on in the oil and gas industry. The oil and gas industry is thirty three percent of this States economy, as of the end of 2013 and we expect that number to continue to rise. We are sitting in Houston, Texas, which I think is the oil and gas capital of the world again. The Eagle Ford is the new part of the State; in 2008 we issued 26 drilling permits, last year (2013) we issued 4,100 drilling permits in the Eagle Ford area. The bulk of that production is in four counties, the three highest counties in production in the country are in the Eagle Ford and the fourth is coming online, we believe it is one of the largest areas in the World for oil production.”

To see the video of Commissioner Christi Craddick’s complete keynote address please visit www.oilandgasawards.com.

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Judging panel A. Daniel Hill

Brad Holly

Brent Breon

Department Head and holder of the Noble Chair in Petroleum Engineering

Vice President, Operations (Rockies)

Vice President Business Development

Texas A&M University

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

Blue Racer Midstream, LLC

Brian Blount

Bruce Berwager

Burt A. Waite

VP Commercial

Partner

Board Director

Crestwood Midstream Partners LP

B&H Energy Partners, LLC

PIOGA

Chandra S. Rai

Charles E. Wilkinson

Chris Faulkner

Director

President

CEO

Stonehenge Energy Resources

Breitling Oil and Gas

Chris Mazzini

Christopher Abruzzo

David Freudenrich

President

Acting Secretary

Construction and Regulatory Manager

Spindletop Oil & Gas Co.

Department of Environmental Protection

WPX Energy

David L. Henderson

David S. Schechter

Deepak Devegowda

President

Associate Professor

Seely Oil Company

Texas A&M University

Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering

Douglas Wight

Duane Wassum

Dwight Ross

Vice President of Exploration

President

Vice President

FIML Natural Resources

National Fuel Gas Midstream Corporation

Creed Operating Co, Llc

Gary C. Evans

Gary E. Slagel

Guy Goudy

Chairman & CEO

Senior Advisor for Environmental Affairs

President & Chief Operating Officer

Steptoe & Johnson

Austin Exploration

Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering

Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation

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Heather L. Lamparter

Jack Renfro

Jerry McGinnis

General Counsel

Operations and Production Manager Northern Division

Senior Environmental Engineer

Exco Resources (PA), LLC

Forestar

Shell Oil Company

Johan Theemat

John Benton

John Steen

VP Investor Relations & Business Development

Vice President and General Manager

Vice President of Business Development

High Sierra Energy

Black Hills Exploration & Production

Sage Midstream

Johnny Jordan

Julia (Julie) Levy

Kevin Brown

President

Director of Govâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t and Public Affairs - Rockies

Exploration Manager MidCon/Rockies

Matrix Oil Corporation

BP America

WhitMar Exploration Company

Larry Huskins

Les Smith

M. Cathy Douglas

Operations Manager

VP Business Development

Senior Vice President

Venoco Inc.

M3 Midstream

Marc A. Halbritter

Mark Bilozir

Mark C. Peterson

General Counsel

Director

President & CEO

Blue Racer Midstream, LLC

Cenovus

Westcon Industries

Mark D. Casaday

Mark Patterson

Mikaila Adams

President and Chief Operating Officer

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Senior Associate Editor

PVR Partners LP

Calypso Energy, LLC

Oil & Gas Financial Journal

Milissa Bauer

Mitch Duffy

Parker Hallam

Executive Vice President

Associate Publisher

Chief Operating Officer

Kriebel Companies

Oil & Gas Financial Journal

Breitling Oil and Gas

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

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Judging panel Patrick Rutty

Priscilla G. McLeroy

Qingming Yang

Vice President Exploration

Professor of Engineering Practice

Chief Operating Officer

Fidelity Exploration & Production Company

Texas A&M University

Approach Resources Inc.

Richard P. Crist

Richard S.T. Hunter

Robert Poole

VP Business Development & Exploration

Vice President, Corporate Relations and Analysis

Public and Government Affairs Manager

Gasco Energy

Carrizo Oil & Gas

Santa Maria Energy

Rod Eson

Ron Forth, P.Eng

Shane Henry

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Vice President Engineering

Manager, Govâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t and Regulatory Affairs

Foothill Energy LLC

Arsenal Energy Inc.

Enerplus Resources (USA) Corporation

Stanley Brownell

Stephanie R. Timmermeyer

Steven L. Bietz

SVP Commercial Operations Millennium Pipeline

Vice President of Environment, Health & Safety Access Midstream

President and Chief Executive Officer WBI Energy, Inc.

Subhash Shah

Terry Sims

Thomas E. Clark

Stephenson Chair Professor

HSE Manager

Executive Land Manager

Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering

Buccaneer Energy Limited

Venoco, Inc.

Tom Lopus

Tony Gossett

Walter L. Williams

Senior Vice President

Operations and Production Manager Southern Division

Director

Pardee Resources Company

Forestar

Cheniere Energy, Inc

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21st Century Technology for 21st Century Regulations

Registered

Professional Environmental Engineers

HOUSTON

PITTSBURG, KS

WASHINGTON, D.C.

MIDLAND, TX

OKLAHOMA CITY

Corporate Headquarters: 1600 East 19th Street, Bldg-5, Edmond, OK 73013 Tel: 405.216.1300

PITTSBURGH, PA

Fax: 405.341.3095 www.theteemco.com Oil & Gas Awards 2013

THE TEEMCO E&P COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Winners’ page

WINNER Gulf Coast

2013

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Judge’s Comments: Transformation of Carthage field from vertical to horizontal play is remarkable. Location and commercialisation of “liquid rich” Haynesville was an enviable accomplishment. Organized and focused. Helping build a future generation of pro oil & gas. Empowering employees to make a difference. Further information on these winning organizations, interviews and photos can be viewed at www.oilandgasawards.com

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation is among the world’s largest independent oil and natural gas exploration and production companies with activities in 15 countries. Anadarko employs 5,700 men and women around the world who share a set of core values that includes integrity and trust, servant leadership, commercial focus and open communication. With premier positions in some of North America’s most prolific, long-lived resource basins, Anadarko is one of the most prominent oil and natural gas producers in the onshore U.S.

The company has been recognized as an industry pioneer in the exploration and development of deepwater oil and natural gas resources in the Gulf of Mexico and high-potential basins worldwide. In southwest Texas, Anadarko is among the largest producers in the Eagleford Shale. Since beginning operations in 2009, the company and its partners have made significant investments in the region where it produces light oil

and natural gas liquids. Anadarko is committed to producing energy in a manner that protects Texas’ natural resources, and is committed to the shared prosperity of the communities around us. As such, Anadarko’s Eagleford asset team has actively partnered with area schools to nurture science, technology, engineering and math education, and also promote health and safety to area youth.

Sponsored by: TEEMCO TEEMCO, the nation’s leading environmental services company is dedicated to the oil, gas, fuel, and farm industries. We bridge the gap between environmental regulators and the industries they regulate. In these times of fast regulatory changes, we always strive to overcome the environmental challenges faced by industry. TEEMCO is committed to continuous improvement and best management practices. This allows you to pay attention to your operations, worry free... while we pay attention to environmental regulations.

Editorial

America’s Energy Revolution: The Importance of Responsible Development and the Texas Railroad Commission’s Role David J. Porter, Commissioner, Texas Railroad Commission

There’s no doubt that the Lone Star State is shining bright during the United States’ energy renaissance. Texas Railroad Commissioner David J. Porter said he intends to keep things that way by preventing the federal government from stymieing the burgeoning oil and gas industry with unnecessary or redundant regulations.

“It has been one of my biggest goals since taking office – to maintain the primacy of state regulation and to fend off federal intervention,” Porter said. “Frankly, the biggest threat to the continued success of the energy industry is the overreaching arm of the federal government, specifically the EPA.” Originally established to oversee railroads in 1891, the Texas Railroad Commission today has oversight over the oil and natural gas industry, pipeline transporters, the natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline industry, natural gas utilities, the propane industry, coal mining, and uranium surface exploration. The commission also is responsible for research and education to promote the use of natural gas and propane as alternative fuels in Texas. With a quarter of the world’s working drilling rigs located in Texas, the commission is staked with regulating a highly lucrative industry while allowing businesses to operate efficiently and economically. In 2013, the Texas Railroad Commission monitored more than 410,000 active wells; issued over 21,000 drilling permits; conducted over 125,000 field inspections; and plugged 778 orphaned wells, including 30 orphaned bay wells in coastal waters.

“In addition to these functions, the commission works diligently to insure that our rules and regulations keep pace with the technology and practices in the field and remain at the forefront of environmental and public safety policy,” Porter said. The state of Texas leads the way in this in many regards. For example, in 2012, the state was the first to enact laws requiring the mandatory reporting of fluids used in hydraulic fracturing processes at FracFocus. org. Through amendments to Statewide Rule 13, Texas now has some of the most stringent rules nationwide on well construction, cementing and integrity. Also, Texas has amended its water recycling rules to encourage oil and gas operators to enhance water conservation and recycling, and the state is updating its IT infrastructure to improve service and increase transparency, according to Porter. These initiatives, Porter said, are of utmost importance to help Texas maintain its role in regulating the oil and gas business within its borders. He doesn’t believe the EPA is equipped to determine state regulations. He cited the agency’s recent announcement to decrease inspections by 30 percent over the next five years due to budget constraints.

“It is critical that the railroad commission continually update its rules and regulations as we fight to maintain our status as a premier oil and gas regulatory agency in the nation,” Porter said. “One-size-fits-all regulation from a far-removed, inept federal agency is not the answer. In terms of responsible regulation and oversight, the pinnacle of one of the largest oil booms in our country’s history is an interesting time to cut down significantly on their inspections.” Texas will continue to police itself, according to Porter, to keep a robust economic driver thriving.

Through amendments to Statewide Rule 13, Texas now has some of the most stringent rules nationwide on well construction, cementing and integrity. “On the other hand, the Texas Railroad Commission has increased inspections and enforcement to parallel an increase in activity,” Porter said. “We must keep regulation of Texas’ natural resources by Texans in Texas who understand the importance of the oil and gas industry to Texas in order to keep the regulatory climate fair, steady and predictable.”

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WATER MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR

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WINNER Gulf Coast

2013

Rockwater Energy Solutions Rockwater Energy Solutions is a fluids and environmental solutions provider offering customized products and services for the water, stimulation, fracturing, fluids and production needs of our customers throughout the United States and Western Canada. Our goal is to provide end-to-end custom solutions for the oilfield water lifecycle.

Judge’s Comments: Green fracturing fluids is the other area of tremendous needs. As was shown recently in West Virginia, chemical spills are a truly detestable issue. Cradle to grave service is also a plus. Rockwater pulled off a triple play by enhancing recycling of flowback, reducing CO2 emissions and reducing truck trips. Shows a real attention to both innovation and environmental stewardship.

Services from water treatment, water transfer, above-ground storage, fluid logistics, and flowback, to proppant logistics and chemicals such as production and completion chemicals help the operating companies we serve maximize production, reduce costs and reduce their environmental footprint. Rockwater Energy Solutions brings distinctive capabilities that have already helped some of the nation’s leading operators

dramatically improve critical key performance indicators. While the Rockwater name is new, the group’s operating companies date back 40 years and are composed of water management and chemical technology pioneers. Since Rockwater’s formation in June of 2011, the company has made dozens of strategic acquisitions and driven significant organic growth to become an industry leader with over 3,000 employees.

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INDUSTRY SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR

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WINNER Gulf Coast

2013

Supreme Services As the undisputed industry leader in oil field specialty rentals, Supreme understands the importance and value of these services to its customers; Supreme has placed an equal value in our approach to providing quality products, customer service, and competitive commercial terms.

Judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comments: A strong maintenance plan is so important to the integrity, reliability and safety of rental products. Supreme seem to have got it right!

With key points of coordination located at our operations centers in Louisiana and Texas, Supreme is poised to provide a full range of services from Deepwater application to Land based operations, all which are managed

by highly trained professionals, and backed by widely acclaimed HSE and QA programs. With this strong foundation Supreme Services brings a value that is unsurpassed in the industry.

Comprehensive and concise submission detailing many qualities of this organization. The conviction with which the core set of values are implemented is an integral part of their success with a long list of impressive projects completed successfully.

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Midstream Update – 2014 and Beyond There are countless aspects of the oil and gas industry to consider when operating in the midstream sector of the business. Pricing, regulations and the surrounding community are among the top factors, to name a few. Moderator: R.T. Dukes, Director, Candor Energy Speakers: Josh Weber, Senior Vice President, Business & Commercial Development, Howard Energy Partners David Hennessy, Director, Environmental, PVR Partners, LP

However, the community typically is willing to work with companies operating in their region once they realize the inconveniences they may have to endure can help boost the size of the royalty checks they’ll receive, according to Josh Weber, Senior Vice President, Business and Commercial Development, for Howard Energy Partners. “The good thing about the midstream side of the business – as long as you’re dealing with people that are royalty owners and have an interest in the upstream side – they’ll generally work with you when you talk about laying pipeline or building facilities because they know that ultimately it affects their bottom line,” Weber said during the “Midstream Update – 2014 and Beyond” panel discussion at the Oil & Gas Awards Gulf Coast Industry Summit in Houston. “If they want to start getting those royalty checks, then you have to have those facilities in place to actually market the product.”

“It goes back to good project planning,” Hennessy said. “It doesn’t take more time and it doesn’t take more money if you do it up front.

It’s as good a time as any to get into the liquid natural gas market specifically, according to Weber. One new driver is the Mexican market, which has estimates of 2.5 billion to 6 billion cubic feet (bcf) of anticipated growth of demand. Weber says projects totaling 2.5 bcf a day have already been announced for companies searching for a feedstock that doesn’t come from the Mexican government agencies. “There are industrials and power gens that are trying to disconnect from Pemex and go directly to the supply source for their natural gas and take all the other governmental stuff out of the mix,” Weber said. “We see an increased desire to do that, so it is exciting to see that revolution and their reliance on more natural gas.” Although America’s southern neighbor is open for business, the U.S. federal government continues to keep a watchful eye on the midstream sector, which can impede progress. It doesn’t have to slow down production, though, according to David Hennessy, Director, Environmental, for PVR Partners LP.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality using forward-looking infrared cameras to determine what midstream companies are losing emissions-wise. Inspectors also focus on maintenance, startup and shutdown emissions and are particularly interested in record-keeping. “They’re looking for low-hanging fruit when the inspectors come out,” Hennessy said. “They’ll get you administratively if you don’t have the record-keeping, even though it is a pretty small piece of the compliance side.” In terms of operations, regulatory snafus can be avoided through preplanning for projects. This is especially vital on linear projects that traverse numerous municipalities, counties and states, each of which could have similar regulations that require different implementation. “It goes back to good project planning,” Hennessy said. “It doesn’t take more time and it doesn’t take more money if you do it up front. It really saves you time and money, and you get ahead of the competitors by not getting stuck in the enforcement cycle.”

For example, Hennessy said the EPA is focused on flaring and flaring emissions with a new enforcement initiative. Specifically in Texas, he has noticed an increase in flyovers by the

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Bringing energy and the environment into harmony.

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AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH AND SAFETY – OPERATIONAL

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WINNER Gulf Coast

2013

Dresser-Rand

Judge’s Comments: Employees are empowered by Dresser Rand’s working culture and vision. This is reflected in their notable award achievements to-date. Keep up the good work! Comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure the safety culture of the business continues. This is shown by the 28% reduction in TRIR through 2012 and that trend appearing to continue until the point of submittal for the awards. A zero injury culture is hard to achieve and a by-product of operational excellence. Clearly, Dresser Rand are on the right track to achieve their goals.

Dresser-Rand is among the largest suppliers of customengineered rotating equipment solutions for the worldwide energy infrastructure, including oil, gas, petrochemical, power generation, and process industries. Our high-speed rotating equipment is also supplied to the environmental market space within energy infrastructure. These products—centrifugal and reciprocating gas compressors, gas and steam turbines, gas expanders, gas and diesel engines, and associated control panels—are used in oil and gas production, high-pressure field injection and oil recovery, gas liquefaction, gas transmission, refinery processes, natural gas processing, petrochemical production, general industry (including paper, steel, sugar, and distributed power), power generation, and military applications. Our custom-engineered products are also used in other advanced applications in the environmental markets we serve, including, among

others, hot gas turbo-expanders for energy recovery in refineries; co- and tri-generation combined heat and power (CHP) packages for institutional and other clients; and a large number of steam turbine applications to generate power using steam produced by recovering exhaust heat from a multitude of sources. Our worldwide client base consists of oil and gas producers and distributors, national oil companies (NOC), and chemical and industrial companies in more than 150 countries.

Further information on these winning organizations, interviews and photos can be viewed at www.oilandgasawards.com

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CONSULTANCY OF THE YEAR

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WINNER Gulf Coast

2013

Total Safety

Judge’s Comments: Total Safety provides numerous safety services and training. Also, the sell and rent safety equipment such as portable gas detectors and complete safety systems and technology to the oil and gas and petroleum refining and petrochemical industry in the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf Coast. Emphasis on Confined space technology is very interesting. It was eye opening to discover that confined space accidents had such a high fatality rate. In addition from personal knowledge Total Safety is very thorough and pays attention to detail.

Total Safety is the world’s leading provider of service solutions to upstream, midstream, downstream, refinery, chemical, petrochemical, power generation, mining and industrial markets. We provide high-quality safety solutions in a measurable, cost-effective manner, without compromise. And we stand behind our promise to each customer to protect lives, property and the environment. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with more than 144 locations in 22 countries, Total Safety offers services and equipment tailored to specific business needs in gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance, SMART inspection, tank watch, centralized confined space monitoring, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/ paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, flare services, flare design and materials management.

and coaching by field supervisors, and the personal and emotional involvement of the entire workforce.

Total Safety’s goal is to secure an accident-free environment through our demonstrated commitment by management, strong leadership

For more information about Total Safety and its unwavering commitment to safety, visit www. totalsafety.com.

Everyone at Total Safety has an intense focus on hazard identification, elimination and control; early intervention and feedback about unhealthy and unsafe work practices; and positive reinforcement of safe work practices. We integrate safety into engineering, fabrication and construction, as well as the protection of people and the environment “by design.”

Further information on these winning organizations, interviews and photos can be viewed at www.oilandgasawards.com Oil & Gas Awards 2013

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR

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WINNER Gulf Coast

2013

Baker & McKenzie LLP Judge’s Comments: Have unquestioned expertise in the energy field and have handled an impressive number of significant transactions throughout the Gulf region and beyond. The submittal gave good specific examples of matters handled. The matters submitted by Baker & McKenzie covered a wide range of transactional matters. There were both purchases and sales of acreage totalling over $1 billion; JVs that were multi-phase and innovative in protecting their client; and a project with a multitude of agreements involving an international company. Also impressive were their on-going efforts to influence policy; to craft legislation; be members of and sponsor organizations; and, to serve in leadership positions of outside organizations.

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The firm known around the world is right across the street, advising the most successful companies in Texas as they grow and manage legal issues domestically and abroad. Since our founding in 1949, we have been advising leading multinational and domestic companies on the issues of an integrated global market.

Today, we bring to matters an instinctively global perspective and deep local knowledge and insight. Baker & McKenzie’s Oil & Gas practitioners in the US and abroad deliver local and international service for oil and gas companies across numerous areas of transactional and dispute law. Our proven track record and collective industry experience of over 60 years advising on numerous private and publicly-disclosed deals place us as go-to advisors for many oil and gas sector companies on their most important matters. We offer clients recognized experience

in unconventional resources and onshore and offshore energy transactions, specializing in acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures, with licensed attorneys in key shale producing states, and entire life cycle experience for LNG/gas projects, petrochemical facilities, and other major capital projects. As Houston’s premier global law firm, we provide strong Houston-based practices and are among the most active transactional and highly-rated advisers among law firms.

Further information on these winning organizations, interviews and photos can be viewed at www.oilandgasawards.com

Editorial

Bringing Reality Into The Evaluation Of Proppant Performance Bob McDaniel, Vice President of Technology, Preferred Technology

The oil and gas industry has taken great technological strides to develop proppants for fracturing. However, not all sand is created equal, and determining which proppant is the best for an application requires going the extra mile by simulating downhole characteristics.

“The industry has done a lot of tests – and these tests have some value – but the fact is most of the tests don’t do a very good job of showing you what’s really going to happen in the fracture,” Bob McDaniel, Vice President of Technology for Preferred Technology, told attendees at the Oil & Gas Awards Gulf Coast Industry Summit. “You got to take an extra step to get to that point. But that extra step can make the difference between making the right choice or making the wrong choice in a process that makes up a very sizable percent of your total completion cost.” One mistake that could cost operators dearly is underestimating the difference a change in testing equipment can make. For example, in 2007, Stim-Lab – a company known for its long-term conductivity tests – changed the gasket that helps seal its conductivity cells. Before the switch, the lab tested a pre-cured, resin-coated sand once and twice more with the new gasket. The conductivity of that product changed by 20 to 30 percent due to this slight alteration in equipment. “Engineers look at this data, and if they see something that is 20 to 30 percent different, they’re going to go with the high one every time,” McDaniel said. “But that difference may be a function of just the test, not

what the proppant can really do.” To determine crush resistance, the standard industry test is not conducted in simulated downhole conditions, which typically results in about a 16 percent crush rate. McDaniel said this is a valuable test, but it doesn’t necessarily give the entire picture of how a proppant will react down the hole. He suggested making this test tougher by cycling the sand – meaning take the pressure to a maximum 10,000 psi, ease the pressure down, and repeat the pattern about four times. This longterm test could yield a 40 percent crush rate. “What you’re really simulating is what happens to the proppant in the fracture during the life of a production well,” McDaniel said. “So the test that the industry designed to help differentiate particles, since it’s not very realistic, can give you a false sense of security. A proppant can’t withstand anything close to what that little test tells you.” For measuring bond strength in resin-coated proppants, the standard testing procedure requires operators to slurry the product, put it in a cell, place a closure stress on the cell, and set it in a constant temperature vat so

it can cure. Once cured, the sample must be removed, dried and cooled before it is broken. When this test is conducted with a phenolic resin, results can show almost 800-psi bond strength. However, McDaniel said, that result does not simulate a fracture. When fracture characteristics like heat and time to close are considered, a product could have just 1/5th the bond strength. “What that means is that you have to put reality into the test,” McDaniel said. “You have to understand your application, what’s going to happen to the fracture when it’s closed or when you finish pumping, or how long it’s going to take to close.” No matter the scenario, McDaniel suggested making testers put proppant products through the simulated rigors of what they will experience on a job site. “You have to make sure that the proppant you’re testing is representative of what’s going to be delivered to your well site, or all bets are off,” McDaniel said. “If you want to see what that well is going to produce and what the proppant’s going to be able to handle, then make the fracture handle the rates that you’re hoping to get.”

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THE PREFERRED TECHNOLOGY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN WELL COMPLETION

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WINNER Gulf Coast

2013

C&J Energy Services

Judge’s Comments: Excellent write up. Service provider for a large number of E&P companies in the region. Have excellent HSE culture and record. Further information on these winning organizations, interviews and photos can be viewed at www.oilandgasawards.com

C&J Energy Services was founded in 1997 and the company soon established itself as a premium provider of hydraulic fracturing and coiled tubing services. In 2011 we became a publicly traded company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CJES. That same year we acquired Total Equipment And Service, our primary equipment supplier, thus adding extensive manufacturing capability to our offerings. In 2012 C&J acquired Casedhole Solutions, a premium provider of perforating, pipe recovery, wireline logging, pressure pumping and other related services. Our customers value the experience, technical expertise, high level of service and demonstrated operational efficiencies that we offer the energy industry. C&J has invested heavily in designing distinct systems that optimize performance and returns for our customers on the most complex projects.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, C&J operates across the U.S., with service centers near major domestic shale basins. C&J also has offices in The Middle East. For more information about C&J Energy Services and the premium completion and intervention services we offer, visit www.cjenergy.com.

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Environment Protection, Regulation and Compliance The oil and gas industry still has a long way to go to win over environmentalists. However, industry veterans speaking as part of the panel discussion “Environmental Protection, Regulation and Compliance” at the Oil & Gas Awards Gulf Coast Industry Summit in Houston recalled a time when environmental sensitivity was hardly even considered. Moderator: Alex Grant, Director of Content, Oil & Gas Awards Speakers: David J. Porter, Commissioner, Texas Railroad Commission • Greg Lorson, Chief Executive Officer, TEEMCO Bud Tippens, Director, Land, E&B Natural Resources

“Thirty years ago, we were doing things that were normal, everyday practice that nobody was concerned about because we didn’t have a reason to be,” said Greg Lorson, CEO of TEEMCO. “Today, it’s not only illegal, but unconscionable. But we’ve grown, we’ve learned, and will continue to learn.” Lorson said the industry continues to make strides not only by complying with industry mandates, but also by engaging with all stakeholders in the oil and gas business to craft regulations. It can always be better, of course. “Our industry has an opportunity to take the lead, and we have to be more active in the regulatory process,” Lorson said. “I think we need to be more active on the ASTM and the API so that in establishing standards, the regulators will look at those standards as they formulate the rules. I think we can impact that.” It helps immensely when government agencies keep the needs of the oil and gas industry and the environment in mind as they determine regulations, according to David J. Porter, Commissioner of the Texas Railroad Commission. Porter said he has made it his agency’s mission to involve all parties in regulatory matters at all times. 24

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It helps immensely when government agencies keep the needs of the oil and gas industry and the environment in mind as they determine regulations.

“Sometimes there are some really difficult tradeoffs you have to make,” Porter said. “But if you have an appointed agency that is sitting there just looking at one side of the equation, they get tunnel vision and they either go down the economic side of the road or get to the other side about environmental protection.” Texas often is held up as a model for efficient permitting and regulatory awareness. Bud Tippens, Director, Land, for E&B Natural Resources said the railroad commission’s dedication to quick turnarounds for permits has made Texas easy to work within compared to other oil-and-gas-rich states like California. “All the nightmares you hear about California are true from a permitting perspective,” Tippens said. “The fact that in Texas we can walk a permit through in 24 hours and get a well drilling is something that is

unheard of in California. The railroad commission has done an outstanding job of enticing companies to get their wells drilled.” The panelists agreed that regulations are necessary, but it should remain an issue for municipalities, counties and states where resources are located. Tippens recalled the downturn of the oil and gas industry in the mid-1980s when the federal government let businesses fend for themselves as the price of oil plummeted. “When our industry was losing 20,000 to 30,000 friends and family and the federal government did absolutely nothing at that point to help set a floor, I gave up on the federal government ever being involved in our industry,” Tippens said. “I think the oil producing states know better than anyone on how to regulate our industry.” Porter – who admitted in his keynote address to the summit that keeping federal regulators out of Texas is his mission as Commissioner – garnered applause for his succinct opinion of federal regulation. “I don’t really see any role for the federal government in the regulation of oil and gas,” Porter said.

THE AGGREKO AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP BY AN E&P COMPANY

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WINNER Gulf Coast

2013

Breitling Energy Corporation

Judge’s Comments: They pro-actively and effectively address the issue at the heart of the resistance to the upstream industry – fear of frac contamination. Working to substitute “scary” chemicals with food grade materials and then taking the initiative to reach out to the public with town hall meetings showed both courage and innovation. This is a model that can and should be replicated in all shale gas basins.

Based in Dallas, Texas, Breitling Energy Corporation (OTC: BECC) was founded in October of 2004. Applying state-ofthe-art petroleum and natural gas exploration and extraction technology to the development of onshore oil and natural gas projects, Breitling’s focus areas include Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. Breitling is engaged in the acquisition, development and production of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids throughout North America. Breitling’s exploration activities are focused on adding profit-generating production to existing core areas and developing potential new core areas. Breitling’s primary goal is to increase the value of acquired properties through a combination of exploitation, drilling and proven engineering extraction practices, with its most significant emphasis on CO2 tertiary recovery operations.

Awarded for Exploration and Production in the Southwest region in 2013 by the Oil & Gas Awards, Breitling was also named “Best North American Operator” by World Finance Magazine in 2011, 2012 and 2013, and to the “Dallas 100 List” in 2013, ranking fourth among the top 100 companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Further information on these winning organizations, interviews and photos can be viewed at www.oilandgasawards.com

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2013

Dupré Logisitcs, LLC Established in 1980, Dupré Logistics operates more than 500 trucks, employs over 1,200 professional drivers and serves strategic capacity services, site and private fleet services, and energy distribution services. Dupré operates from hubs near major metropolitan areas and serves all of the contiguous 48 states and parts of Canada and Mexico.

Judge’s Comments:

From two trucks to five hundred and over 1,200 employees, Dupre has an impressive track record of growth and safety innovation.

The nationally recognized logistics provider is rooted in the transportation of oil and gas materials. In the early days of the company, founder Reggie Dupré had difficulty finding a reliable transporter to deliver fuel to his small service station in rural Louisiana. Frustrated with being overlooked by higher-volume haulers and fully prepared to tackle the problem himself, he founded Dupré Transport, LLC, in Lafayette as a specialized hauler of bulk liquid commodities. Dupré began transporting his own product and soon was asked to provide services for other independent retailers. Over 30 years later, Dupré Logistics has placed itself as a leader in safety, innovation and technological super-user within the industry. The three major business groups

recognizable today are Site & Private Fleet Services, Strategic Capacity Services and Energy Distribution Services. In addition to the companies’ over 1,000 staff members and drivers, Dupré has established a network of 2,000 preferred carriers through a stringent carrier approval process. Having received national recognition for its safety initiatives from the ATA and numerous client groups, Dupré uses its “Always Forward Thinking” mantra in partnership with its varying clients. The companies’ capabilities include: shale crude distribution, resultsbased supply chain management™, HazMat specialists, safety and CSA consulting, third party logistics. From it’s humble beginnings as a 2-truck fuel carrier, Dupré has grown to be an innovative forward thinker in the industry.

Further information on these winning organizations, interviews and photos can be viewed at www.oilandgasawards.com

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ENGINEERING COMPANY OF THE YEAR

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WINNER Gulf Coast

2013

Gulf Interstate Engineering Company

Judge’s Comments: 60 years of experience with global reach…international and domestic. Wellhead to export terminals - a major portfolio of projects. Three year OSHA record of zero deaths/injuries/days away. Various community involvement activities, employee volunteerism and the Houston ‘Rebuilding Together’ housing project award for excellence. Demonstrated industry recognition for their performance. Financing strength for large projects. Innovative GIS/Project Management System that saves time.

Based in Houston, Texas, Gulf has served the energy industry since 1953, providing quality project management, engineering and design, procurement and construction management services to the worldwide oil and gas pipeline industry. Gulf specializes in the project management and engineering of pipeline systems; a focus that covers onshore pipelines, gathering systems, production facilities, pump and compressor stations, storage terminals and loading facilities. Gulf’s experience and capabilities encompass all aspects of oil and gas production from the wellhead to the export terminal. Gulf also performs turnkey services in partnership with U.S. and international construction firms. Through corporate divisions and affiliates, Gulf provides field inspection and pipeline integrity services for oil and gas transportation systems.

Gulf has achieved a reputation for producing practical, cost-effective and unique solutions to difficult design problems, large and small. We are committed to staying at the forefront of our business, investing in technology that will make a difference on our projects. Gulf’s leadership, people, technology, flexibility and quality work products have pushed us to the forefront of the energy industry. Gulf consistently ranks among Engineering New Record’s Top 500 Design Firm, Top 150 Global Design Firm and Top International Design Firm. Gulf has also been recognized by the Houston Chronicle and Houston Business Journal.

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Drilling and Completions The oil and gas industry has come a long way from just a few years ago with regard to operations in unconventional plays. Now that more is known about natural gas fractures along with the advent of pad drilling, there’s no telling how much cost can be eliminated from the drilling and completion process. Moderator: R.T. Dukes, Director, Candor Energy Speakers: Chris Faulkner, Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Breitling Oil and Gas • Justin Stone, Drilling Operations Manager, Anadarko Petroleum Corp • Lance Dunn, Senior VP Sales & Marketing, C&J Energy Services • Jeff Weis, Principle – VP, Orion Drilling Company

“The idea was to throw spaghetti on the wall just three years ago and just drilling as long a lateral as we could and setting as many frac stations as we could,” Chris Faulkner, Founder, President and CEO of Breitling Energy, told attendees of the drilling and completions panel discussion at the Oil & Gas Awards Gulf Coast Industry Summit in Houston. “Now that technology is driving this more and more, we understand natural gas fracture systems and are trying to really pinpoint how we spend money on the completion side on top of the drilling side.” Cutting costs, however, requires a cooperative effort between operators and service providers. Lance Dunn, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing for C&J Energy Services, cited operators’ acceptance of pad drilling as one way to build efficiency in fracturing projects. When multiple wells are done simultaneously in this way, service providers can wireline one well while pumping another, creating an almost continuous pumping operation that reduces the amount of down time between wells. “What that allows us to do is share in the savings that we can generate by being more efficient with the operators, so the cost per stage has come down significantly and will

probably continue to do so as we progress and refine these matters,” Dunn said. This is of utmost importance to mid- to large-sized operators like Anadarko Petroleum Corp., according to Justin Stone. Anadarko’s Drilling Operations Manager said instead of sifting through the supply chain to renegotiate contracts, he prefers eliminating days in the spud-to-rigrelease cycle times. For example, Anadarko recently delivered a spud to rig release in the Eagle Ford Shale in four-and-a-half days.

Now that technology is driving this more and more, we understand natural gas fracture systems and are trying to really pinpoint how we spend money on the completion side on top of the drilling side.”

“For drilling and completions, if you cut your days, you cut your costs,” Stone said. There are certain emerging techniques in the oil and gas industry that may one day reduce costs, but they have not quite advanced to that point yet. For example, natural gas is being touted for powering drill

rigs, but Jeff Weis, Principal – Vice President of Orion Drilling Co., said oilfield engines still must use boltedon dual-fuel systems because the horsepower from natural gas alone simply isn’t enough. Combined with the lack of infrastructure to get natural gas to these remote areas and the numbers do not work out. “In talking to our operators, they’re not really sure they want to do that because what if you’re natural gas supply is interrupted?” Weis suggested. “They kind of like the dual aspect, but the fuel gas that you can get in the field is not of the quality to use in the engines.” The panelists agreed there will be a number of factors driving growth for the domestic oil and gas industry down the line. The one the entire nation will be able to rally behind, according to Faulkner, is reducing the United States’ reliance on foreign sources of energy. “The motivation truly for America is that we have the ability to tell the Middle East and Venezuela and other countries like them to shove it, we don’t need their oil,” Faulkner said. “I think that’s a big motivating factor for us as a country, and I think folks will get behind that story.”

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THE OIL AND GAS FINANCIAL JOURNAL TRANSACTION OF THE YEAR – OVER $1 BILLION

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WINNER Gulf Coast

2013

Crestwood Midstream Partners LP Judge’s Comments: The newly combined company has assets in every premier shale play in North America. The size of the merged company should prove it a major infrastructure competitor. This merger results in a more integrated entity and will create operational and financial efficiencies as well as a more diversified operation. This should provide additional opportunities for growth. This transaction does not add considerable debt, if any, to the entities. Further information on these winning organizations, interviews and photos can be viewed at www.oilandgasawards.com

Crestwood Midstream Partners (NYSE: CMLP) is a master limited partnership headquartered in Houston, Texas, that owns and operates midstream businesses in multiple unconventional shale resource plays across the United States. Crestwood Midstream is engaged in the gathering, processing, treating and compression of natural gas; transportation and storage of natural gas; transportation, fractionation, storage, and terminalling of NGLs; and gathering, storage and terminalling of crude oil. Crestwood Equity Partners (NYSE: CEQP) owns the general partner interest, including the incentive distribution rights and an approximate 4% limited partner interest of Crestwood Midstream. In addition, Crestwood Equity’s operations include a natural gas storage business in Texas and an NGL and crude oil supply and logistics business that serves customers in the United States and Canada.

Inergy LP and Inergy Midstream LP, then added to its Bakken presence with the acquisition of Arrow Midstream. The result creates a business with a total enterprise value of approximately $9 billion. Crestwood enters 2014 with a liquids-focused growth strategy for its diverse operations linking producers, active in multiple shale plays, and end-user customers across the natural gas, NGLs and crude oil sectors.

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Providing for Today, Innovating for Tomorrow Daniel E. (Danny) Brown, Vice President, Operations (Southern and Appalachia), Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

The boom in the oil and gas industry may look like it was born from the emergence of new technologies, but Daniel E. “Danny” Brown begs to differ. The Vice President of Operations (Southern and Appalachia) of Anadarko Petroleum Corp. opened the Oil & Gas Awards Gulf Coast Industry Summit by telling his peers that it was horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing – two technologies that have been around for decades – used in conjunction that brought the U.S. oil and gas business out of hibernation.

“I don’t think that you can overemphasize the impact that unconventional resources have had on the industry and on the nation’s energy position within the globe,” Brown said in his keynote address “Providing for Today, Innovating for Tomorrow” delivered in Houston. “This was existing technology with horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, and the confluence of those two things led to a full-scale landscape change in energy in the United States.” The discovery of the effect of this technology allowed E&P companies like Anadarko to make extracting unconventional resources commercially viable. “So the confluence of these two technologies with horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing has really opened up a new opportunity set for us within the United States,” Brown said. “And it’s had a really remarkable impact.” Brown credited this “technological revolution” with helping turn around the U.S. economy, as well. He said about $2,000 per consumer is being saved because of lower natural gas prices due to the abundance of the resource. He also claimed there is $11.6 billion in anticipated savings in the manufacturing industry because of lower feedstock costs, as well as

$193 billion in additional revenues for various government agencies. The Texas economy certainly has benefited from the boom in business, as well. Brown said almost 400,000 jobs were created in 2012 due to unconventional resource development from oil and gas activity. Also, approximately 600,000 households in Texas receive royalty checks. “That’s a great economic infusion, as well as those individuals and those families benefit from that and put that back into the economy to help that economy grow,” Brown said. There are plenty of considerations to be made to make sure shale plays prove profitable for E&P companies. For Anadarko, Brown said there are two main components. The first is paying attention to the aboveground elements associated with the development. This includes infrastructure in and around the area, available labor and equipment resources, water availability, and regulations. “There are lots of aboveground considerations that would always be there for conventional oil and gas development, but frankly this is more important because of the resource intensity associated with these unconventional developments,” Brown said.

Secondly, E&P companies also have to be aware of what is below the ground, Brown said. Characteristics of a reservoir like maturity, thickness, mineralogy, porosity, permeability and pressure can determine just how commercially viable a play can be. That means using technology like robust logging plans, integrated reservoir development plans, and 3-D seismic and microseismic data is a must. “We try to address those challenges by applying technology to give us better insight to what we can do to make shale plays and unconventional resource plays more commercial,” Brown said. “As you can continue to expand the opportunity that a basin may have by applying technology by lowering cost, you can actually make the resource size bigger.” As new technology is developed, these plays will continue to grow in size as more of the resource becomes accessible, according to Brown. “We’re not there now, but as we continue to research and as technology continues to grow and expand, we’ll continue to expand the resource base we have to develop here in the United States and eventually around the world,” Brown declared.

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GENERAL INDUSTRY SERVICE AWARD

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WINNER Gulf Coast

2013

Eagle Ford Shale Housing Eagle Ford Shale is located in South Texas now known for one of the potentially largest oil and gas discovery in recent memory. The source of the oil and gas are from hydrocarbons contained in bedrock that span a wide area of South Texas. This boom in South Texas has led to a unique situation where housing for the oil and gas industry is a problem. We at Eagle Ford Shale Housing can help your company with your housing needs.

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Our fully furnished Legacy Manufactured Homes has everything your crews need to stay comfortable, connected and productive while they are far away from home. This is ideal for oil and gas companies with crews of 50

or more in a remote area like Eagle Ford. We will take care of all the details, including setting up utilities and providing full great amenities including weekly housekeeping service.

Setting new standards and growing well. Exciting young company with a much needed product/service.

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NEW TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR – SOFTWARE APPLICATION

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WINNER Gulf Coast

2013

TEEMCO TEEMCO is a registered professional engineering firm providing a one-stop-shop for every environmental compliance need. The company’s six regional offices serve the industry coast-to-coast.

Judge’s Comments: Teemco is a one stop shop for providing every environmental compliance need. The company is employee owned that is ProOil and Gas. It strives not to be good but to be great. Safety is important to the company, a fact that can be seen in their zero safety incident rate. Teemco has identified and addressed one of the most significant issues the industry faces in conducting operations in the US; the political risk of doing business in an increasingly hostile regulatory environment. Their integrated software solutions should improve a company’s ability to navigate the minefield of overlapping and redundant regulations that are promulgated in an effort to restrict traditional energy development in the USA.

TEEMCO’s expertise, products, and services are recognized as the industry standard.

Over 1,000 oil & gas companies rely on the company’s air & water compliance programs and TEEMCO’s comprehensive environmental services which include: •

Nationally Acclaimed Environmental Laboratory, Accredited in all 50-states

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ENVITE 8.0™ (Automated Environmental Management Software)

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TECAT 1.0™ (Environmental Compliance Assessment & Planning Software)

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TAM 1.0™ (The most accurate Air Emissions Model in the industry)

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Phase-I ESA and Due Diligence

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Air Emissions, Permitting, and SPCC Environmental Services

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Water Management, SWPPP, NORMs, and NPDES

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Accredited EPA-Required Training Program

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EnviroTell™ (Weekly online newspaper)

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Over 85 Spill-Prevention Products and Facility Maintenance Services

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NEW TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR – GENERAL/PRODUCTS

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WINNER Gulf Coast

2013

Select Energy Services

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Today, Select Energy Services is headquartered in Houston, Texas and has grown to become a company with over $800 million in revenues and nearly 5,000 employees. We provide services to more than 400 customers in every major shale play throughout the United States and Canada. We deliver innovative and efficient end-to-end water solutions to oilfield operators.

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Judge’s Comments: Chosen for developing the Aquaview technology used for hydrographic mapping of pits, tanks in real time. AquaviewTM is a tremendous advancement in the handling and analytical analysis of the complete water usage process involved in shale development. They have delivered a product that adds efficiency to the operations and provides for real-time data accessibility.

At Select Energy Services, we’re dedicated to providing our customers with an arsenal of efficient and environmentally conscious water solutions to service the full life cycle of the well. We accomplish this through the unique capabilities of our three business units – Water Solutions, Fluid Handling, and Well Testing. Select Energy Services is geographically positioned to provide customized solutions to the unique requirements of every basin.

moving and on time—and more importantly, allow them to focus on their objectives and do what they do best. At Select Energy Services, we pride ourselves in being a trusted partner that offers comprehensive approaches for more convenience and better results. Finally, we at Select Energy Services believe our true value lies within the hard work, proven experience, safety and customer-centric solutions we are able to bring to each and every job or project.

Select’s robust range of services provide our customers with one source to keep their operations

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Gulf Coast Bulk Trucking Company of the Year

As one of the largest wholesale petroleum marketers in the nation, Sun Coast is the elite choice for resource transportation. With more than 15 locations spanning across Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, Sun Coast is well positioned to support existing and potential U.S. drilling initiatives. Contact one of our knowledgeable sales reps or visit our website to learn why Sun Coast is the premier energy industry resource.

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BULK TRUCKING COMPANY OF THE YEAR

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2013

Sun Coast Resources, Inc. Sun Coast Resources, Inc., is the largest woman owned business in Texas. The Company was founded by Kathy Lehne in 1985, with an investment of $2,000 and a dream. Since then, Sun Coast’s annual revenues have grown to nearly $2 billion thanks to the vision and commitment of Kathy, coupled with sensational customer focus from Sun Coast’s other 1,800 professionals.

Judge’s Comments: Commitment to timely delivery of material is impressive. Shows the possible success for women in a minority owned business that is not dependent on government. In seeing their trucks on the road, I have always noticed how clean they are, truly shows company pride.

Sun Coast markets quality petroleum products & lubricants on a wholesale basis to thousands of commercial, retail, and government entities, and offers a nationally recognized emergency response fuel program, fuel, specialty chemical and crude oil transportation services, used oil pick up, oil filtration and purification, and numerous other related products and services throughout 40 states. The Company’s modern delivery fleet of approximately 1,000 units operates around the clock every

day of the year providing the fuels and services that companies desperately need to keep them up and running. Sun Coast has 17 office, warehouse and bulk plant facilities, conveniently located in high demand areas in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, to better serve its growing and complex customer base. Sun Coast has become the “go to” company for so many operations who are a critical link in keeping America’s economy on track. Simply stated: Sun Coast delivers!

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Congratulations

2013

to our

Northeast Winners

GENERAL INDUSTRY SERVICE

DRILLING EXCELLENCE MANUFACTURER

TRUCKING

RECRUITMENT AGENCY

WATER MANAGEMENT

WELL COMPLETION

FUTURE INDUSTRY LEADER

NEW TECH DEVELOPMENT – GENERAL /PRODUCTS

LAW FIRM

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP BY AN E&P COMPANY

MIDSTREAM OILFIELD SERVICE

CONSTRUCTION

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESONSIBILITY

CONSULTANCY

NEW TECH DEVELOPMENT – SOFTWARE APP

ENGINEERING McTish, Kunkel & Associates Civil Engineering & Environmental Services

SPECIALTY INDUSTRY SUPPLIER

Brandon Davis

TRANSACTION HEALTH AND SAFETY-PRODUCTS

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.

HEALTH AND SAFETY – OPERATIONAL INDUSTRY LEADER

INDUSTRY SUPPLIER

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2013

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Rocky Mountain Winners

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GENERAL INDUSTRY SERVICE

NEW TECH DEVELOPMENT – SOFTWARE APP

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CONSTRUCTION

OILFIELD SERVICE

WATER MANAGEMENT

SPECIALTY INDUSTRY SUPPLIER

MANUFACTURER RECRUITMENT AGENCY CORPORATE SOCIAL RESONSIBILITY

WELL COMPLETION

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NEW TECH DEVELOPMENT – GENERAL /PRODUCTS

LAW FIRM

Jacob Eberhart

HEALTH AND SAFETY-PRODUCTS

ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP TRANSACTION – UNDER $1 BILLION

TRANSACTION– OVER $1 BILLION

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E&P INDUSTRY LEADER

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Innovative Power Management in North American Shale Plays David Dickert, Director of Oil & Gas Sales, Aggreko

Oilfield producers can be weary of temporary power systems that run on natural gas. Considering businesses can save as much as $25,000 using natural gas vs. diesel, according to David Dickert of Aggreko, these systems are popping up throughout North America despite some concerns.

“These systems are deployed all over North America today with hundreds of these sites in operation,” Dickert, Aggreko’s Director of Oil and Gas Sales, announced in his address “Innovative Power Management in North American Shale Plays” at the Oil & Gas Awards Gulf Coast Industry Summit in Houston. “The reason we have hundreds of these sites in operation is because of the economics. If you talk about scalability and start scaling this particular application across multiple well sites, it starts adding up very, very quickly.” Although the savings lure producers to consider natural gas solutions, the drawbacks of the resource often scare them away. According to Dickert, there are numerous challenges when deploying natural gas generation. The first is dealing with high - or variable - British thermal unit (Btu) well gas. “If the engine technology being deployed is not of the right type, you’re going to have bad reliability and you’re also going to de-rate capacity of the machines quite a lot,” Dickert said. Another challenge is the ability to deploy natural gas as quickly as diesel. Diesel can be tied into existing infrastructure, whereas natural gas often relies on an on-site well that must be in production. If that well stops for any reason, it must be restarted without the use of the gas it produces. Also, Dickert said, natural gas is only available intermittently from the well. If the well stops producing gas, power

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generation stops, as well. “When you couple all of those together, it all leads into reliability issues, which definitely kicks into the uptime performance of our well pads,” Dickert said. Aggreko’s generators, however, operate on rich-burn engines capable of operating at various Btu gas qualities. The engines are self-tuning, so if the Btu of the gas changes, they adjust and perform with no de-rate. The engines also operate a dual-fuel scenario, which ensures multiple fuel sources can be deployed as swiftly as diesel. If natural gas flow decreases, liquid propane takes its place. “When a well does start up and begins producing gas, this engine and this system has a feature that seamlessly switches and alternates between liquid propane and field natural gas,” Dickert said. “So when the well begins to produce gas, we switch the liquid propane over to well gas. If anything happens to the well itself as far as production goes, we’ll switch back over to an alternate fuel source for liquid propane.” These systems might not be the solution for every producer with power needs, but it worked for one of Aggreko’s customers in western Texas. This producer had limited access to utilities for eight months, forcing the company to shut in further production of the field and back off on capacity of the wells.

“A permanent solution to go in and clean this stranded gas up wasn’t economical, and it wasn’t economical to run diesel generation or any other type of alternative fuel generation because of the short time frame that they were waiting on utility,” Dickert said. This site elected to use a cleanup system for its stranded gas that featured self-abate towers to eliminate the scant amount of hydrogen sulfide found in the gas. The system also deployed a number of gas-liquid separators to dry out the stranded gas and run it in two 1-megawatt natural gas units. The entire system took less than a week to deploy. “This is taking natural gas that would normally be flared, and we’re generating temporary power with that,” Dickert said. “These units parallel to the utility grade, base load to the utility grid and put 2 megawatts onto the system.” By installing this system, Dickert said the producer generated about $18 million in additional revenue. Bigger than the revenue they gained by using natural gas instead of diesel, the producer opened up its drilling schedule once again and got its drilling rigs back into operation. “That’s a 10-to-1 payback utilizing natural gas,” Dickert said. “Natural gas, we feel, is definitely the No. 1 new alternative fuel source coming about, and we’re investing in it heavily. It is very, very reliable, it is flexible, and it is scalable.”

THE OIL AND GAS FINANCIAL JOURNAL TRANSACTION OF THE YEAR – UNDER $1 BILLION

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Contango Oil & Gas Company Contango Oil & Gas and Crimson Exploration Enter Into Merger Agreement

Judge’s Comments: The deal creates a balanced portfolio of offshore Gulf of Mexico assets with lower-risk onshore Gulf. This transaction transformed the new company from an offshore Gulf of Mexico company to both an offshore and onshore company. This changes the risk portfolio of the company and provides dual paths of growth. Further information on these winning organizations, interviews and photos can be viewed at www.oilandgasawards.com

Contango Oil & Gas Company (NYSE MKT: MCF) (“Contango”) and Crimson Exploration Inc. (NasdaqGM: CXPO) (“Crimson”) jointly announced today that they have signed a merger agreement for an all-stock transaction pursuant to which Crimson would become a wholly owned subsidiary of Contango. Upon consummation of the merger, each share of Crimson stock will be converted into 0.08288 shares of Contango stock resulting in Crimson stockholders owning 20.3% of the post-merger Contango. Following the merger, the combined company will be a premier Houston-based independent oil and gas company with a balanced offshore Gulf of Mexico (“GoM”) and onshore Texas production profile and a deep inventory of high-impact GoM prospects complemented by Crimson’s onshore oil and natural gas liquids-focused, lower-risk unconventional resource positions in several prolific plays. Pro forma for the merger, Contango’s net daily production for the quarter ending March 31, 2013 would be approximately 101 Mmcfe (31% oil and natural gas liquids) and the proforma combined company’s total proved reserves are estimated to be approximately 312 Bcfe (31% oil and natural gas liquids), based on SEC pricing at March 31, 2013. Pro forma PV10 of the estimated proved reserves of the

combined company would be approximately $932.5 million. The enhanced size and scale of the combined company and its conservatively capitalized balance sheet will position it to implement an accelerated oil and natural gas liquids-focused drilling program. This transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to cash flow per share for Contango. Joseph Romano, President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Contango said, “We are excited about the complementary nature of this combination and the numerous benefits make it a win-win for the stockholders of each company. We also are very pleased to welcome Allan Keel and his Crimson team to Contango. We all see a great opportunity to accelerate and optimize the development of Crimson’s significant resource potential in parallel with continuing Contango’s GoM exploration focus. Contango will look to optimize capital allocation across the combined portfolio and we currently expect to continue to drill two to four exploration prospects per year in the GoM while operating two to four onshore rigs focused on unconventional resource development. This transaction is consistent with Contango’s strategy of increasing stockholder value through the drill-bit and it helps us achieve a number of our long-term strategic objectives.”

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SPECIALTY INDUSTRY SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR

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Preferred Technology Preferred Technology, headquartered in Radnor, PA, is one of North America’s largest manufacturers and providers of frac sand for oil and natural gas companies in the hydraulic fracturing industry. Launched in 2007, Preferred Technology is the market’s only commercial manufacturer with an available green technology in resin-coated sand. With its innovative product development and reclamation projects, the company is not only committed to the protection of the environment but also the health and safety of the communities it serves.

Judge’s Comments: What an innovation! Preferred Technology really has developed an environmentally conscious product. Great community involvement too! Preferred Sands “green” based resin coated sands attempt to facilitate community concerns from leached carcinogens and give Industry an alternative for reduced flowback during completions.

With strategic plant locations in Arizona, Minnesota, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Canada, the company has core competencies in logistic transportation. Preferred Technology has been named to Inc. 500’s prestigious annual list of “Fastest Growing Private Companies in America” (2013) and Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ (2013), as well as one

of Pennsylvania’s “Best Places to Work.” The company’s innovative RCS product line has also been recognized by the Oil & Gas Awards as the “Environmental Initiative of the Year” for 2013. Additionally, CEO, Michael O’Neill, has been named Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year® in Energy, Cleantech and Natural Resources (2012) and SmartCEO Magazine’s CEO of the Year (2012).

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An Overview of the Environmental Regulations Affecting Air, Water and Rail Greg Lorson, Chief Exectuvie Officer, TEEMCO

There is no doubt the word “regulations” garners a variety of reactions when uttered among oil and gas industry executives. It doesn’t have to be that way, though, according to Greg Lorson, CEO of TEEMCO. He believes when handled appropriately, regulations are simply another aspect of the business, and the industry should work toward getting in front of local, state and federal agencies to avoid too much regulation.

“I’m very sympathetic to being opposed to overregulation,” Lorson told his colleagues at the Oil & Gas Awards Gulf Coast Industry Summit in Houston. “But if we look at what’s driving regulations and what will continue to drive regulations, we need to look at if there’s really a problem or not.” There is no doubt that spills are possible, and with production increasing as it has in the United States, the statistical risk for spills has increased, as well. Lorson said it is incumbent on the industry to continue to be diligent in spill preparation and prevention. With the Keystone XL and other pipeline projects on hold, crude transport by rail continues to grow. Lorson said 10 years ago, there were 10,000 railcars transporting crude oil. In the first quarter of 2013 alone, there were over 300,000. As a result, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) released an emergency order earlier this year requiring the testing of crude shipments for flash point, boiling point, corrosivity to steel and for sulfur hydrogen percentages, among other characteristics.

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Rail transport spilled 27,000 barrels of crude in 2013 – pipelines spilled three times that amount. However, pipelines move a lot more oil than rail does.

Some might consider this order the railroad industry’s problem, but it is quite the opposite – of the 100,000 railcars dedicated to transporting crude oil, 99 percent are owned by the oil and gas industry, according to Lorson. The alternative, of course, is pipeline infrastructure, which oftentimes is held up as the safer alternative for crude transport. The statistics are misleading for this argument, according to Lorson. Rail transport spilled 27,000 barrels of crude in 2013 – pipelines spilled three times that amount. However, pipelines move a lot more oil than rail does. “So we’d have to really take a hard look at that before we can declare which one is safer,” Lorson said. “Pipeline takes a lot longer to build, so for the foreseeable future, I think we’re going to continue to see an

increase in shipment by rail until that pipeline infrastructure exists.” In order to avoid overregulation from government agencies, Lorson urged attendees to follow the call to action from U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. He asked the oil and gas industry to create some standards and voluntarily comply with them to make transportation by rail safe. “So my thought is if the industry does respond that way, then we may be able to mitigate overregulation as far as rail transportation,” Lorson said. “As an industry, we’ve got to face the anti-oil lobby and we’ve got to earn our social license to operate. Largely we can do that by voluntary compliance and best practices.”

RISK MANAGEMENT PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

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2013

Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services Gallagher Energy is a rapidly growing, industry specific, practice group within Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc. With hub offices in Houston, Midland, Oklahoma City, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Calgary, London and Perth as well as over 115 network partners worldwide; we understand the intricacies involved in today’s complex energy industry.

Judge’s Comments: Incredible provider of insurance to over one third of the worlds active onshore drilling rigs. Good testimonials. The Gallagher Way provides the framework for the CSR program for this company with 25 key points for employees to consider and adhere to.

Our professionals encompass all insurance disciplines, with significant expertise in the design, marketing, and servicing of risk transfer and alternative risk transfer programs for all facets of the energy industry. Gallagher Energy has also made a significant investment in claims and has recently added several experienced claims professionals to our claims advocacy team. The team’s focus is on making certain that the promise to pay under the

policy is realized and that claims are paid in an efficient and timely manner. Once a significant claim is reported, our claims advocate will immediately engage with all invested parties including the adjuster and any outside legal counsel to ensure an efficient and satisfactory resolution. Gallagher Energy prides itself on excellence in client service and this is reflected in our industry leading client retention rate.

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RECRUITMENT AGENCY OF THE YEAR

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The Global Edge Consultants The Global Edge Consultants is a full-service firm specializing in the recruitment of technical and project personnel for industries such as government, oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical, engineering, power, nuclear and manufacturing.

Judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comments: Comprehensive testimonials indicate a quality recruitment firm.

We focus on providing our clients with highly qualified, screened candidates for both domestic and international positions in a timely manner. Straightforward, honest, confidential searches protect candidates and provide direct hire, consulting or contract personnel to our clients. Many years of experience and knowledge of people in each industry allows us to match candidates with suitable positions.

It is our goal to be the agency of choice for clients and candidates alike. The relationships we build are based on top quality recruitment and excellent service. We believe there is no short cut to doing the right thing. Our staff of highly experienced professionals makes The Global Edge Consultants one of the fastest-growing recruitment firms worldwide.

The graphical demonstration of the recruitment process was interesting and insightful.

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BIGGEr . . . is not always better fast to react flexible personalized service The Global Edge Consultants is a full service company specializing in recruiting technical and project personnel for the Oil and Gas, Petrochemical, Engineering, Power, Nuclear, Government and Manufacturing Industries. We take care of those we recruit, from initial contact to the first day on the job and beyond. We locate the most elite talent and make a difference in the lives of those who work with us.

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THE PROGRESSIVE GLOBAL ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES INDUSTRY LEADER

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Larry O’Donnell – Rockwater Energy Solutions Judge’s Comments: Extremely successful entrepreneur who transitioned from big company to start up. Difficult tasks have been accomplished and it sounds like an enviable culture he has established.

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Mr. Larry O’Donnell has served as the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rockwater Energy Solutions, Inc. since its formation in 2011. In 2000, he was recruited to help lead the turnaround of Waste Management, Inc., the leading waste, recycling, renewable energy, and environmental services firm in North America. He served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Waste Management from 2004 to 2010.

Under the leadership of Mr. O’Donnell, Rockwater is pioneering this new industry concept of a complete solution for oilfield water management with the chemical expertise to help customers increase production, reduce costs, and reduce their environmental footprint.

In 2013, he was recognized by Ernst and Young as Entrepreneur of the Year in the Energy Services category for the Gulf Coast Area.

In 2013, Rockwater employees took part in the Top Workplaces survey conducted to identify the top companies to work for in the U.S. As a result of high marks given by employees, Rockwater was named a 2013 Top Workplace, listed 10th on the list of midsized companies, and the youngest company represented on the list. Mr O’Donnell was also recognized with a special leadership award for his role in building a Top Workplace, reinforced by the comments left by employees during the survey.

Mr. O’Donnell’s first order of business after creating Rockwater in June of 2011 was to establish a set of core values that would articulate the culture desired at the new company. At Rockwater, the word “RISE” stands for Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Excellence - these values inspire the high standards expected of the Rockwater team.

Sponsored by: Progressive GE Specialists on your side. With over 20 years of recruitment expertise, Progressive GE is a true global staffing and mobility specialist. From a network of strategic hubs, we place oil& gas, mining and maritime & offshore professionals globally. Experts that work with you; not just for you. That’s Progressive GE. Oil & Gas Awards 2013

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AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

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Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Anadarko Petroleum Corporation is among the world’s largest independent oil and natural gas exploration and production companies with activities in 15 countries. Anadarko employs 5,700 men and women around the world who share a set of core values that includes integrity and trust, servant leadership, commercial focus and open communication. With premier positions in some of North America’s most prolific, long-lived resource basins, Anadarko is one of the most prominent oil and natural gas producers in the onshore U.S.

Judge’s Comments: Transformation of Carthage field from vertical to horizontal play is remarkable. Location and commercialisation of “liquid rich” Haynesville was an enviable accomplishment. Organized and focused. Helping build a future generation of pro oil & gas. Empowering employees to make a difference.

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Health and Safety Issues You Can’t Ignore In the last 20 years, the oil and gas industry has made the safety and health of its employees and community members a top priority by hiring personnel to deal with these challenges directly. However, those efforts are for naught if executives are not driving their company’s safety programs. Moderator: Alex Grant, Director of Content, Oil & Gas Awards Speakers: Stefan Hirniak, HSE Consultant, Progressive GE • Jamie LaFleur, General manager – Upstream Services East, Total Safety Terry Sims, HSE Manager, Buccaneer Energy • Pat Plugge, General Manager, E&B Natural Resources

“Safety is really a management function,” Pat Plugge, General Manager of E&B Natural Resources, told attendees of the Oil & Gas Awards Gulf Coast Industry Summit in Houston during the panel discussion “Health and Safety Issues You Can’t Ignore.” “The biggest challenge for our safety folks is getting that buy-in from management. Everybody on that job site has to understand that safety and regard for safety training all comes down through the chain of command.” Management certainly will take notice of unnecessary spending, and the health and safety of employees can lead to cost savings, according to Plugge. Today, employers take that into consideration and make sure employees are operating safely. “As you started to look at it as a cost item and put dollars and cents to every incident you have out there, the light came on,” Plugge said. “People decided working safely is really something that helps us reduce our costs overall.” Companies can rely on outside resources to help make their operations safer. For instance, staffing agencies like Progressive GE bring experienced short-term employees to its clients that will buy into their health and safety programs. 54

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According to Progressive GE’s HSE Consultant Stefan Hirniak, that isn’t always easy. “There are a lot of people out there who are there to make their day rate,” Hirniak said. “So when we’re going out and finding individuals, we like to have the goals of the organization in mind, and we’re making sure that we’re presenting those to the individuals who come on board so that they know these are the things we’re trying to drive within the organization you’re going to be working for.” Operators also should coordinate with local emergency medical service (EMS) agencies, especially if job sites are in remote areas difficult to access. Terry Sims shared his experience as HSE Manager of Buccaneer Energy, which has all its operations in Alaska. Buccaneer Energy brought local EMS officials to its onshore and offshore locations to exchange information and determine what each others’ strengths and weaknesses were. This came into play with a large accident that ended up claiming a life. Despite the fatality, Sims said because of the meetings between Buccaneer and local EMS, the company managed to shut down its

operation and maintain the area until state troopers arrived. Buccaneer also had an onsite trained medic and portable helicopter lighting system at the ready. Health and safety are other reasons oil and gas companies must deal with regulators. Jamie LaFleur, General Manager – Upstream Services East for Total Safety, has worked with auditors from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement for offshore operations as well as Occupational Safety and Health Administration for onshore sites without the proper experience to conduct reviews. Instead of taking an adversarial position with these auditors, LaFleur helps educate them on the operations and to show how they are in compliance with safety standards. “What you’re going to get is guys that are less educated and not have quite as much field experience as you have seen in the past,” he said. “So part of what we want to do out there is make sure those auditors understand the business that we’re doing and to understand how we’re following their regulations. They are a very strict, very definitive set of regulations, and we just go through and kind of help educate.”

THE PROGRESSIVE GLOBAL ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES FUTURE INDUSTRY LEADER

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2013

Stephen Morgan – TransTex Hunter, LLC Judge’s Comments: Contributor to Company, Industry and Community in multiple settings. A good representative of what a leader is about. Stephen possesses numerous attributes that sets him apart including business development skills, people skills and good work ethics. Additionally, Stephen gives back through his professional, charitable and civic activities.

Stephen leads the Business Development team at TransTex Hunter, LLC where he serves as the Vice President of Business Development, a capacity in which he directs the strategic planning and execution of all sales and marketing activities for TransTex, as well as overseeing contractual negotiations and reporting. Stephen attended Sam Houston State University where he received a degree in Business Administration and Management, and continues to be involved with his alma mater as a Life Member of the Alumni Association and Chapter Advisor to the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity.  Stephen is an active member of many professional organizations including the Houston Gas Processors Assn., Houston Producers Forum, Pipeliners Assn. of Houston, IPAA Emerging Leaders, and the National Energy Services Assn. He serves as a Board

Member for Young Professionals in Energy (YPE), an organization with approximately 13,000 members in the Houston area that aims to facilitate the advancement of young professionals in the global energy industry by providing a forum for networking and career development through social, educational and civic service opportunities. For his achievements and service to his community and industry, Stephen was honored by being named a member of the 2013 Class of Houston’s Top 30 Under 30.

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“Green energy Oilfield services is the first company in Texas to fuel its entire fleet with liquefied natural gas, relying on the best staff and the best equipment to provide quality service to its customers.”

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AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP BY A SERVICE PROVIDER

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Green Energy Oilfield Services, LLC Green Energy Oilfield Services is a new company founded in late 2011 and headquartered in Fairfield, Texas. The Company is Texas owned and operated. Our employees represent decades of experience in oilfield based services.

Judge’s Comments: Cutting edge leader in oilfield service, company powered on LNG versus diesel. The initial capital investment to convert the fleet is substantial but the resulting long-term financial gain looks very promising. The environmental impact of this conversion is meaningful. Green Energy Oilfield Services is a Fairfield, TX, based service company who services the Gulf Coast and East Texas areas. They have replaced their trucks and equipment with a fleet of new trucks and Equipment such as pumps that are powered by LNG. Not only is LNG a cleaner source of power but the company is enjoying a lowered operating cost of approximately $2/gal equivalent to diesel.

In December of 2011 Green Energy Oilfield Services broke ground on a 14,000 square foot state of the art facility as a base for our corporate offices and our Fairfield truck and frac tank yard. In 2012, the Company expanded to its current five yard system. With a fleet of 84 model 388 Peterbilt tractors fueled by GREEN alternative fuels, our Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) fleet is the first of its kind to provide oilfield services on this scale. Green Energy Oilfield Services’ commitment to alternative fuels, fuels generated here in America, allows us to do our part to lessen

our country’s dependency on foreign energy sources. Our vacuum truck fleet is augmented by over 400 new Dragon frac tanks. We can safely say that our equipment is of top quality, as are our employees. Green Energy Oilfield Services’ dedication to our employees and our customers is unequaled in the industry. We take pride in giving our employees the best equipment, tools, and training available. By doing so we ensure that all of our customer’s needs are met both efficiently and economically.

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Dynamic Visualisation of Real-time Operational Risk Understand the nature and drivers of risk in each area of the plant with Proscient Proscient helps you improve asset integrity and optimise how frontline work is prioritised and managed to get more of the right work done safely, efficiently and sustainably Proactively manage operational risk • • • •

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AWARD FOR DRILLING EXCELLENCE

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Orion Drilling Company Located in Corpus Christi, Texas, ORION is a full service drilling company with the tools necessary to help you hit TD.

Judge’s Comments: Employee owned company loyalty is important. Design and manufacture, retrofit old rigs with new technology. Excellent safety program and community service.

Our Manufacturing and Fabrication Facility is equipped to construct our rigs with API certified substructures, masts, and crowns. Every rig in the ORION fleet is equipped with a top drive, automatic catwalk, and EDS controls.

The yard also contains our Corporate Headquarters, Mechanics & Maintenance Shop, and an advanced inventory system that tracks, receives, and ships rig components, supplies and spare parts.

Our Assembly and Integration Facility is a fully concreted eight-acre assembly yard with enough room to rig up 4 drilling rigs at the same time.

The Company philosophy of “brighter thinking”™ shows continuous improvement as a major strength. The facets of being a drilling company, rig manufacturer, and trucking company make this a great company.

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Government Keynote Briefing Rep. Pete Olson, (R-TX) 22nd District, United States House of Representatives

When introduced to the attendees of the Oil & Gas Awards Gulf Coast Industry Summit, U.S. Rep. Pete Olson (R-Texas) was described as a “friend of the industry.” In his responses to questions from the audience, he made it clear he believes President Barack Obama and his administration do not share his feelings.

“President Obama hates fossil fuels,” Olson said. “He hates coal, he hates oil, he hates gas – in that order.”

“It is important for national security that we become energy independent,” Olson said.

and earthquake disaster in March 2011 – as nations ready for U.S. natural gas exports.

Olson, who represents the Texas’ 22nd district, cited the administration’s energy policy as the prime example of the angst against fossil fuels within the federal government. He said while the Obama claims to have an “all-ofthe-above” plan for U.S. energy, the reality is far from that.

Olson also accused environmentalists and “radical people from Hollywood” of using the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a weapon against the oil and gas industry. He said that’s why the Republican-controlled House of Representatives slashed the EPA’s budget by 30 percent in the last two years.

“The administration has approved five projects, but we’ll see how many roadblocks they throw for the full permitting to go forward,” Olson said. “We can’t export natural gas fast enough in my opinion.”

Aside from Asian nations ready to power their economies, Olson said European nations are ready to move on from energy provided by Russia.

“The President says that, but it’s a little different,” Olson said. “He means above the land and the water, nothing below – no drilling. Until we have a change in the White House and the Senate, there will not be any progress on that issue.” A clear, concise energy policy – or, adhering to one that already exists, as Olson pointed out – is vital if America truly wants energy independence.

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“It needs to be more because they’ve gotten way out of the box,” Olson said. “How many times has hydraulic fracturing contaminated drinking water in the United States of America? It’s the same number as our state income tax in Texas – zero.” Olson said he supports the export of liquefied natural gas because not only will it boost the American economy, but it can be used in foreign policy. “It’s good for America because, guess what? Those are American jobs,” Olson said. “The oil patch, the gas patch, the pipelines, the refineries, the ships – we do all that right here in Texas. Olson also cited India, South Korea and Japan – especially now that this nation has curtailed nuclear power after the leaks caused by the tsunami

Aside from Asian nations ready to power their economies, Olson said European nations are ready to move on from energy provided by Russia. “Ukraine is in a stranglehold right now to Russia for its energy,” Olson said. “If we become a supplier right now of natural gas to Ukraine, they can turn to Russia and say, ‘Go to heck.’ “I was in Germany four weeks ago, and they were just shaking their heads saying, ‘Man, you guys could own Europe if you gave us energy,’” Olson continued. “‘We would dump Russia tomorrow, and we’d be better allies.’”

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AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH AND SAFETY – PRODUCTS

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2013

Newpark Mats & Integrated Services Lafayette-based Newpark Mats & Integrated Services, a unit of Newpark Resources, Inc. is the leading global provider of ground protection solutions. The company manufactures the DURA-BASE® Advanced-Composite Mat System, which is used worldwide throughout the oil & gas, utilities, pipeline, construction, heavy haul, military and entertainment industries.

Judge’s Comments: Impressive product with environment benefits.

Lafayette, LA based Newpark Mats is a leading global provider of ground protections solutions. Their innovative interlocking DURABASE composite mat system is light weight yet much stronger than wood, saves trees and minimizes the environmental impact in wetlands in the Gulf Coast area and around the world.

Newpark Mats & Integrated Services introduced its innovative interlocking DURA-BASE Advanced-Composite Mats to provide greater load bearing stability and prevent the slippage and uneven surface issues common to wooden mats. DURA-BASE mats are produced from a tough non-slip advanced-composite formulation that withstands loads in excess of 600 pounds per square inch. Weighing over 50 percent less than wooden mats, they save operators considerable time and transportation costs.

worker safety, while preventing soil disturbance and road dust. They are precision engineered as a single piece that interlocks and is “liner friendly”; protecting spill containment liners from heavy equipment and truck traffic. The mats also deliver tremendous savings on construction costs; reducing the amount of gravel needed for site preparation, along with related trucking and gravel remediation expenses. What’s more, DURA-BASE mats are environmentally friendly – made of 100% recyclable materials.

The mats’ superior ground stabilization also enhances

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Oil & Gas Awards 2013

Editorial

Are We Losing The Public’s Confidence? Although the oil and gas industry has made great strides in cleaning up its reputation with the general public, there still is a lot of work to be done to gain its trust. Transparency and grassroots efforts to make person-to-person contact with critics and supporters alike are required to deliver the positive message about oil and gas’s role in the American economy. Moderator: Daniel Creasey, Chairman, Oil & Gas Awards Speakers: Donna Boyer, Community Relations, Marathon Oil • R.T. Dukes, Director, Candor Energy • Chris Faulkner, CEO, Breitling Oil & Gas

“You can no longer just think we can go out and spend 10 million bucks on a TV ad and, poof, we’re going to convince every single person out there how great fracking is and how great the things are that we’re doing,” Chris Faulkner, CEO of Breitling Energy, told attendees of the Oil & Gas Awards Gulf Coast Industry Summit in Houston during a panel discussion on community engagement. “I would hope that by now as an industry we’ve made a lot of headway, but we still have some challenges.” Faulkner cited an example of a question he fielded after delivering a speech in New Hampshire about the state of the U.S. energy industry. The woman’s question was, “Why should I listen to you because your industry has 100 years’ history of lying?” “The point was there’s this misconception – or maybe rightfully so since perception is reality – that our industry has been very cavalier and cowboy-ish and has done what it wants has not been transparent,” Faulkner said. “I think people see oil as ‘Big Oil,’ and ‘Big Oil’ for whatever reason comes across as negative. If you’re oil and gas, you’re kind of this evil person.”

Nationwide advertising campaigns will not eliminate this stigma on its own, according to Faulkner. He said the oil and gas industry should learn from the environmentalists who start grassroots efforts to gain momentum for their campaigns, and transparency is the way to go about this. “I think that the perception is so skewed of our industry that we still have a long way to go to be able to get the public into the fold,” Faulkner said. “The only way that is going to happen is through more FracFocus (.org), more transparencies, more openness.” Transparency and openness is of utmost importance during crisis situations, according to R.T. Dukes, Director of Candor Energy. With communication occurring at warp speed through the Internet – especially social media networks like Facebook and Twitter – it is no longer possible to do nothing after an accident and hope it goes unnoticed. “In today’s world, communication is so fast that you just can’t sweep things under the rug,” Dukes said. “If you come and say, ‘Hey, we made a mistake, or we had an accident, we’re doing everything in our power

to clean it up,’ most people are fairly level-headed when you’re open and honest and doing your best.” One way oil and gas companies can get their messages out during a crisis or in general is through social media. By utilizing Facebook and Twitter, Dukes said companies do not have to wait for media outlets to get the word out about their work. Instead, they can be their own publishers and actively participate in conversations about their companies and the industry as a whole. “Social media is really people saying, ‘I invite you to communicate with me as you would like,’” Dukes said. “So we should utilize that if people will invite you into their lives, and you can use that for commercial purposes.”

“I think people see oil as ‘Big Oil,’ and ‘Big Oil’ for whatever reason comes across as negative. If you’re oil and gas, you’re kind of this evil person.”

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MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR

Winners’ page

WINNER Gulf Coast

2013

HexArmor® Judge’s Comments: I want a pair of HexArmor gloves!

Relentless drive to bring new innovations based on customer needs, testing and customer feedback. Tailored solutions to myriad of applications. Commitment to helping people shows in their products and their outreach to the community.

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HexArmor® has been a leader in industrial safety for over 10 years, servicing the oil and gas, mining, steel, waste and recycling, and lumber industries. Headquartered in Grand Rapids MI, HexArmor® is a global company, working with organizations and sites in over 45 countries. Focusing on innovation and improvement, our team of solutions specialists work with customers to gather feedback and offer support. We provide products with the most advanced cut, puncture, needle, and impact protection on the market. At HexArmor®, we believe safety is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. Since day one, we have worked hand-in hand with our customers to deliver innovative and effective PPE solutions to keep their workers safe. Like the industry-leading companies we work with, we’re committed to continuous improvement and the highest standards of safety excellence. Every worker should be able to go home at night in the same condition that he or she went to work. Our mission is to provide the products that help make this a reality, for every worker, everywhere. Our mission at HexArmor® has always been the same: to be the trusted advisors for your safety program. From day one, we set out to create the safest, highest quality products on the market. And as we’ve done so,

our technologies have broken new ground in cut, puncture, needle, impact and abrasion resistance. Our products deliver the highest possible levels of protection, without sacrificing comfort and dexterity. You need work gloves that keep you safe, and allow you to do your job, whatever that job may be. HexArmor® products are developed by our research and development team working handin-hand with our top designers – that’s you, our customer. We work hard to collect end-user feedback from the field, and use that information to improve our products. Listening to our customers is how we create products that are purpose-built, application-specific, and designed to meet your safety needs. We’re here to help you solve problems.

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A-Z of finalists

Aggreko Aggreko is a power management company, delivering scalable, economical power solutions to exploration and production customers in the oil and gas markets. Our services enable customers to provide power to remote operations in multiple shale plays across the United States, achieving maximum uptime through reliable, turnkey energy systems.

WINNER

Gulf Coast

2013

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services

As one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation’s mission is to deliver a competitive and sustainable rate of return to shareholders by exploring for, acquiring and developing oil and natural gas resources vital to the world’s health and welfare.

Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services, Inc., a division of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (NYSE:AJG), is a global risk management and insurance services provider. It has operations in the U.S., Canada and Bermuda, and offers client-service capabilities in more than 115 countries.

B-C Equipment Sales, Inc. At B-C Equipment Sales we offer new and used construction equipment, heavy and compaction equipment sales, equipment rentals, parts and service. Choose from our inventory of new and used cranes, backhoe loaders, wheel loaders, telehandlers, compactors and excavators by Link Belt, Sakai and Terex.

Judge’s comments

The use of ARM (Aggreko Remote Monitoring) technology provides diagnostics on equipment related issues avoiding outages. Improvements in power delivery ensure higher rates of production by an important supplier to the oil and gas field.

Transformation of Carthage field from vertical to horizontal play is remarkable. Location and commercialisation of “liquid rich” Haynesville was an enviable accomplishment.

Incredible provider of insurance to over one third of the worlds active onshore drilling rigs. Good testimonials. The Gallagher Way provides the framework for the CSR program for this company with 25 key points for employees to consider and adhere to.

The Pink Crane and Gold Digger initiatives are fantastic ideas. Focused and committed, continuous giving.

Organized and focused. Helping build a future generation of pro oil & gas. Empowering employees to make a difference.

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WINNER

Gulf Coast

2013

Baker & McKenzie LLP Baker & McKenzie advises the most successful companies across numerous areas of law domestically and abroad. As Houston’s premier global law firm, we offer clients the most extensive and integrated international capabilities of any law firm in the Gulf Coast, with more than 4,000 lawyers in 74 offices in 46 countries.

Breitling Energy Corporation

C.W. Lake & Associates Ltd

Dallas, Texas-based Breitling Energy Corporation (OTC: BECC) is an oil and gas exploration and production company with proved reserves throughout North America. Engaged in the acquisition, development and production of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids, Breitling has been recognized with numerous industry awards for excellence and innovation in the field.

C.W. Lake & Associates Ltd is an energy land services company based in Kenedy, Texas that provides a variety of services ranging from title and curative work, to GIS and mapping services, as well as varied surface operations services.

C&J Energy Services C&J Energy Services is an independent provider of premium hydraulic fracturing, wireline and coiled tubing services with a focus on complex, technically-demanding well completions. Our services are provided in conjunction with both conventional and unconventional well completions, as well as workover and stimulation operations for existing wells.

Judge’s comments

Have unquestioned expertise in the energy field and have handled an impressive number of significant transactions throughout the Gulf region and beyond. The submittal gave good specific examples of matters handled.

The matters submitted by Baker & McKenzie covered a wide range of transactional matters. There were both purchases and sales of acreage totalling over $1 billion; JVs that were multiphase and innovative in protecting their client; and a project with a multitude of agreements involving an international company. Also impressive were their ongoing efforts to influence policy; to craft legislation; be members of and sponsor organizations; and, to serve in leadership positions of outside organizations.

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They pro-actively and effectively address the issue at the heart of the resistance to the upstream industry – fear of frac contamination. Working to substitute “scary” chemicals with food grade materials and then taking the initiative to reach out to the public with town hall meetings showed both courage and innovation. This is a model that can and should be replicated in all shale gas basins.

Managing change and adapting a family business is a difficult task. It appears Chris has been successful in this endeavour.

Chris is credited for bringing his family’s company into the 21st century with computer technology. Using this technology and other systems, they are now able to perform the same tasks faster and at a lower cost which gave his company a competitive edge.

Excellent write up. Service provider for a large number of E&P companies in the region. Have excellent HSE culture and record.

A-Z of finalists WINNER Gulf Coast

2013

Canary, LLC Based in Denver, CO, Canary, LLC, provides comprehensive oilfield drilling and production services to oil and gas companies throughout the United States. Canary is the nation’s largest independent wellhead services company and operates in every major shale oil and gas region in the United States, including North Dakota’s Bakken, Ohio’s Utica, & Texas’s Permian.

Castleton Commodities International LLC

Cinco Energy Management Group

Contango Oil & Gas Company

Castleton Commodities International LLC (CCI) is a leading merchant energy company. CCI is an active participant in the global markets for energy commodities, and operating midstream and upstream energy assets.

CINCO partners with our clients to provide land and title expertise to fulfill land and title requirements specific to a client’s transaction, ensuring the integrity of the assets throughout the life of the investment. CINCO’s North American footprint is supported by our offices located in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Louisiana and Pennsylvania.

Contango Oil & Gas Company is an independent oil and gas company based in Houston, Texas, focused on the exploration, development, production and acquisition of natural gas and oil properties both onshore and offshore in the shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Contango’s onshore operations are concentrated in the U.S.

Judge’s comments

For a company to still be innovative after several generations shows business acumen and the desire to grow and change with business changes.

This acquisition adds significant reserves and operational assets.

Cinco provides a wide variety of land services, including GIS mapping. Commendable mentoring program and staff considerate of others in need after the tornadoes in Oklahoma. Good to see employees extending their support to their neighbouring states and the company matching those efforts.

The deal creates a balanced portfolio of offshore Gulf of Mexico assets with lowerrisk onshore Gulf.

This transaction transformed the new company from an offshore Gulf of Mexico company to both an offshore and onshore company. This changes the risk portfolio of the company and provides dual paths of growth.

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WINNER

Gulf Coast

2013

Costa Verde Resources, LLC

Crestwood Midstream Partners LP

Costa Verde Resources, LLC is an environmental consulting, training, and oil & gas service provider, specializing in state and federal level engine emission performance testing and controls, along with regulatory compliance and permitting. We use state of the art Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy analyzers with custom data acquisition software and reporting.

Crestwood Midstream (NYSE: CMLP) is a master limited partnership headquartered in Houston, Texas, that owns and operates midstream businesses in multiple unconventional shale resource plays across the United States. Crestwood’s diversified asset base and integrated services provide flow assurance across the value chain for producers and consumers of natural gas, NGLs and crude oil.

Devon Energy

Dresser-Rand

Devon Energy Corporation is a leading independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company. Devon’s operations are focused onshore in the United States and Canada. We also own natural gas pipelines and treatment facilities in many of our producing areas, making us one of North America’s larger processors of natural gas liquids.

Dresser-Rand supplies rotating equipment solutions to the worldwide oil, gas, petrochemical, and process industries. It operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, France, United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Norway, and India, and maintains a network of 49 service and support centers (including 6 engineering and R&D centers) covering more than 150 countries.

Judge’s comments

Multidisciplinary services offer improved efficiencies and the submission accurately addresses the criteria. A comprehensive overview of the organization and its capabilities.

The newly combined company has assets in every premier shale play in North America. The size of the merged company should prove it a major infrastructure competitor.

This company provides a range of services to clients across many disciplines to improve companies compliance at state and federal levels. Good breadth of case studies to profile expertise.

This merger results in a more integrated entity and will create operational and financial efficiencies as well as a more diversified operation. This should provide additional opportunities for growth. This transaction does not add considerable debt, if any, to the entities.

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A smart and sensible acquisition in the reliable Eagle Ford play by Devon.

Employees are empowered by Dresser Rand’s working culture and vision. This is reflected in their notable award achievements todate. Keep up the good work!

Comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure the safety culture of the business continues. This is shown by the 28% reduction in TRIR through 2012 and that trend appearing to continue until the point of submittal for the awards. A zero injury culture is hard to achieve and a by-product of operational excellence. Clearly, Dresser Rand are on the right track to achieve their goals.

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WINNER

Gulf Coast

2013

Dupré Logisitcs, LLC Established in 1980, Dupré Logistics operates more than 500 trucks, and employs over 1,200 professional drivers serving clients in energy distribution among other service groups. Dupré operates from hubs near major metropolitan areas and serves all of the contiguous 48 states and parts of Canada and Mexico.

E&B Natural Resources Management Corporation E&B Natural Resources Management Corporation is a national independent oil and gas producer with subsidiaries in the oil field well service business. With operations in Louisiana, Kansas, Wyoming, California and Texas, E&B has over 300 employees and is in the top 100 largest privately owned independent exploration and production companies in the USA.

Eagle Ford Shale Housing We provide comfortable and secure housing for all your Employees and Crews. Specializing in providing “Turn Key” housing in the Eagle Ford Shale Play; while concentrating in Carrizo Springs, Texas.

Emerson Process Management – Remote Automation Solutions Emerson Process Management’s Remote Automation Solutions provides Oil & Gas Fiscal Measurement and SCADA System solutions targeting Oil & Gas Production, Transmission and Distribution segments. Delivering a complete single source solution from field instruments, flow computers, remote terminal units (RTUs), SCADA Software, and engineering services.

Judge’s comments

From two trucks to five hundred and over 1,200 employees, Dupre has an impressive track record of growth and safety innovation.

E&B Natural Resources is a medium sized E&P company with operations in Texas and four additional states. E&B Recently started a service company called E&B Green Solutions to develop cost effective cleaning solutions to remove oil and grease from storage tanks.

Unique idea! Helping meet a very specialized need. Making a difference!

The products and wireless suite of services are important to the changing demands of the industry.

Setting new standards and growing well. Exciting young company with a much needed product/ service.

Unconventional extraction of hydrocarbons requires a remote, intelligent system to communicate information that allows for real-time decision making.

Second only to the public fear (albeit unreasoned) of frac fluid is the fear of spills of other “hazardous” materials. By finding ways to reduce the amount and number of such chemicals on site, while still enabling the company to operate efficiently, is definitely a plus for the environment and community relations.

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Express Energy Services Express Energy Services, founded in 2000, is a provider of products and services to the petroleum and energy industries. Providing oilfield services in every major hydrocarbon basin in the United States, Express assists its customers with seven service lines and a workforce of 1,700 employees in more than 30 locations.

Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP provides comprehensive litigation and business solutions for leading domestic and international companies, Fortune 500ÂŽ corporations and private businesses. We turn complex challenges into sustainable solutions for clients across a broad spectrum of industries and sectors including chemical and refining, construction, corporate, energy, finance, government affairs, hospitality, private equity, real estate and retail. Our clients are leaders in their respective fields, and we deliver the legal counsel to keep them there.

Gazelle Transportation Inc.

GreaseBook, LLC

Established as a small petroleum transportation company in January of 1993, Gazelle Transportation has grown to what has become one of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier crude oil logistics companies. With a presence in most US crude oil-producing regions, we are recognized as providing safe, reliable and competitively-priced services to the oil and gas industry. With a growing fleet and well-maintained facilities, Gazelle strives to provide World Class service to its customers nationwide.

GreaseBook is the easiest, cheapest, slickest oil and gas data management solution the oil & gas industry has ever seen. Built exclusively for the smart independent oil & gas operator, GreaseBook is the only mobile oil field management solution built to run on an iPad (all with NO contracts, and ZERO ramp-up).

Judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comments

Took the extra step and produced a training tool that has succeeded internally, have gone beyond the boundaries of the company serving the larger industry.

Movie on H2S Safety - visual learning as opposed to lecture shared throughout the industry too. This is clearly an innovative concept. Relational to a popular movie, the feature meets people where they are and viewers will benefit as a consequence.

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This joint venture will construct a pipeline which will transport NGLs form the Marcellus and Utica shale plays to the Gulf Coast. This should result in better economics for projects in these shale plays and encourage further development.

Strong safety record in both TRIR (for 2013) and accident rates is impressive. Also world class in the use of technology.

Great idea. Cost and time reduction is perfect.

Exciting use of technology that seems to be simple to implement and effective.

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WINNER

Gulf Coast

2013

Green Energy Oilfield Services, LLC

Gulf Interstate Engineering Company

Green Energy Oilfield Services, LLC, is a private equity backed oilfield service company which began operation in 2012. The company has all new equipment, fueled by LNG and has yards and fueling stations in Fairfield and Marquez south of Dallas and most recently Gonzales, Three Rivers and Asherton in South Texas. Our assets include a fleet of over 95 trucks, 85 vacuum trailers, 450 frac tanks, 24 mud tanks, 12 acid tanks, 6 mud pumps, 11 rig tanks and 8 gas busters.

Gulf Interstate Engineering Company has served the energy industry since 1953, providing project management, engineering, design, procurement and construction management services to the worldwide oil and gas pipeline industry. Gulf’s capabilities encompass all aspects of oil and gas production, from wellhead to export terminal, including onshore pipelines and pump and compressor stations.

Halbouty Energy

Hearn Trucking, LLC

Halbouty Energy is a specialty petrochemical company that manufactures and supplies a broad range of chemicals for the oil industry. In addition, Halbouty Energy is paving the way with cutting edge technology to increase production, cut costs and provide solutions for upstream, midstream and downstream markets.

Hearn Trucking LLC is a commercial trucking enterprise servicing the oil and gas field industry. Service offerings include hauling bulk sand, bulk cement, oil field equipment, well site sand coordination, and sand removal from well site. Hearn Trucking LLC continues to enjoy steady growth sustained through dedication to our customers.

Judge’s comments

Cutting edge leader in oilfield service, company powered on LNG versus diesel. The initial capital investment to convert the fleet is substantial but the resulting longterm financial gain looks very promising. The environmental impact of this conversion is meaningful.

Green Energy Oilfield Services is a Fairfield, TX, based service company who services the Gulf Coast and East Texas areas. They have replaced their trucks and equipment with a fleet of new trucks and Equipment such as pumps that are powered by LNG. Not only is LNG a cleaner source of power but the company is enjoying a lowered operating cost of approximately $2/gal equivalent to diesel.

60 years of experience with global reach…international and domestic. Wellhead to export terminals - a major portfolio of projects. Three year OSHA record of zero deaths/injuries/days away. Various community involvement activities, employee volunteerism and the Houston ‘Rebuilding Together’ housing project award for excellence. Demonstrated industry recognition for their performance. Financing strength for large projects. Innovative GIS/Project Management System that saves time.

Successful family business passed on through generations. Parasolve looks to work in all shale types.

Tackling paraffin and asphaltene buildup during transportation of hydrocarbons is a major onshore and, in particular, offshore issue. This technology Parasolve - has potential to alleviate the issue in a large swatch of fields worldwide. More research and innovation is certainly needed for ultra-deepwater applications (high pressure/ high temperature) and the indications are that Halbouty Energy will not rest on their laurels, but will forge ahead to more developments.

Impressive employee retention. Big time customer list that depends on Hearn.

Delivering on time and safely, recognized by customers for great CSA scores.

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A-Z of finalists WINNER Gulf Coast

2013

HexArmor® HexArmor® is an industry-leading manufacturer of highperformance safety gloves and personal protective equipment (PPE). We believe safety is not a luxury, but a necessity. Our focus is on developing technologies that push the limits of protection. HexArmor® works hand-in-hand with our customers to deliver innovative solutions to keep workers safe.

High Sierra Energy, LP, a subsidiary of NGL Energy Partner LP High Sierra Energy, a subsidiary of NGL Energy Partners (NYSE:NGL), is a leading Denver-based midstream company. NGLEP, a growth-oriented midstream MLP, has operations throughout the U.S. including crude and NGL logistics, water services, and propane retail. HSE operates a portfolio of water processing, and crude and NGLs transportation assets.

Honeywell Honeywell Analytics manufactures the industry’s most complete line of gas detection equipment, with fixed and portable instrumentation suited for wide-ranging industrial, commercial and government applications. Leveraging Honeywell’s core strength in sensing technologies, Honeywell Analytics offers solutions that protect people, property and profitability. Our brands combine over 200 years of experience in gas detection technology and proven field use. Our infrared gas detectors alone have over 250,000 units .in active use in the oil industry, from the harsh conditions of the North Seas to the Gulf of Mexico.

ImpactWeather, A StormGeo Company ImpactWeather, A StormGeo Company, serves as the dedicated, 24/7/365 weather service provider for hundreds of organizations globally, providing them with critical weather-related forecasting and business decision guidance that enables them to protect their people, their assets and their bottom line.

Judge’s comments

I want a pair of HexArmor gloves!

Water treatment and reuse is the No.1 issue in most of the West where numerous plays are being developed. High Sierra has done a good job of developing, installing, and transferring the technology and infrastructure to areas of need.

This transaction results in a larger, more integrated and diversified entity. It is consistent with NGL’s rapid growth.

Important product serving to protect workers and provide real-time feedback on safety incidents.

Providing a service that protects not only their customers but the public is very positive.

Many different technologies brought to the solution for various applications. Using telemetry for data collection, monitoring and reporting to streamline complex systems and reporting requirements. 200 years of R&D leads to many firsts in the industry

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Infinity Energy Capital, LLC Infinity Energy Capital, LLC is an investment banking and merger and acquisition intermediary advisory firm. Infinity focuses, domestically and internationally, on oilfield services, manufacturing, exploration & production and the mid-stream segments of the oil and gas industry. Infinity specializes in transactions ranging from $25 million to $500 million dollars.

Kase & Company, Inc.

Krohne, Inc.

Lake Truck Lines Inc.

ase and Company, Inc. is an energy hedging and trading solutions firm. Since 1992, Kase has provided producers, consumers, and marketers of oil, natural gas, products and liquids with a range of computer based models as well as analytical and advisory services.

KROHNE is a worldwide technological leader in the development, manufacture and distribution of accurate, reliable and cost-effective process instrumentation solutions. KROHNE focuses on forming partnerships with its customers to provide them with reliable and innovative solutions in the Oil and Gas industries and beyond.

From Lakes beginnings in Houston in 1949 with four trucks to over 100 units at 8 locations in 2 states the company has always sought to challenge competitors, economic conditions, conventional thinking but mostly itself. By always asking itself ‘What’s the Next Step?’ Lake is always able to come up with new and innovative ways to learn about and serve the clients up and coming unmet needs.

Judge’s comments

Making a difference through CSR programs. More than just an investor.

Very impressive! In the high stakes world of 0.7 & Gas investment, it is essential to know how to evaluate properties from many angles. Kase is certainly very up to date on the metrics and investment requirements.

Viscoline product is truly innovative. Full Suite of mud measurements systems.

The development of a mud viscosity monitoring system is very helpful to the industry.

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The Lake University training program is admirable.

Creating and implementing strategic logistics plans to meet specific client requirements based on more than 60 years experience.

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LINN Energy, LLC

Liquidity Services, Inc.

Liskow & Lewis

LINN Energy’s mission is to acquire, develop and maximize cash flow from a growing portfolio of long-life oil and natural gas assets.

Liquidity Services, Inc. provides business and government clients and buying customers with online marketplaces and integrated services to maximize the value of their underutilized, obsolete, and surplus assets. Its Network International online auction marketplace (www.networkintl.com) is a trusted partner to the leading companies in the oil and gas industry.

With more than 120 attorneys in New Orleans, Lafayette, and Houston, Liskow & Lewis provides a broad range of legal services to the full spectrum of energy and oil and gas industry companies.

Lockton Marine & Energy of the Lockton Companies, LLC Lockton Companies has more than 45 years of experience in risk management, insurance and benefits. Lockton is the largest privately held, independent insurance broker in the world. Lockton’s Marine & Energy practice is comprised of over 100 insurance professionals, who are dedicated entirely to marine and energy risks.

Judge’s comments

First ever acquisition of a public C-Corp by an upstream LLC or MLP creating one of the largest independent E&P companies in North America, and analysts at Baird Equity Research agree, calling the deal a “major eye opener” for the E&P sector. Berry Petroleum recently appeared at No. 36 in the Oil & Gas Journal’s OGJ150 quarterly ranking of companies by total assets for 3Q12. The company’s assets add to LINN’s geographic presence in California, the Permian Basin, East Texas, and the Rockies, and gives LINN, who came in at No. 15 in the OGJ150 Quarterly for the same time period, “an attractive new core area” in the Uinta Basin. The longlife, low-decline, mature assets are a good fit for an MLP/LLC.

Impressive testimonials, impressive clients, very impressive!

Industry supplier in its truest sense! The work this company carries out is hugely important in bringing buyers and sellers together.

Well versed in the litigation aspects of the energy industry. Have been successful in two major pieces of litigation with significant ramifications throughout the nation.

Huge experience in the energy arena. Large number of dedicated executives and significant contributions to charities in the region.

Broad range of expertise and resource indicates truly why they are the fastest growing broker over the last 10 years. Great community involvement.

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A-Z of finalists WINNER Gulf Coast

2013

NES Global Talent NES Global Talent is an award-winning manpower specialist that has placed 73 different nationalities into 69 countries across the oil and gas, power and infrastructure sectors worldwide. Our consultants are discipline specific, so truly understand the sectors they operate in, and our network of offices spans the globe, meaning we can support clients whatever or wherever their talent needs are.

Newpark Mats & Integrated Services Lafayette-based Newpark Mats and Integrated Services, a unit of Newpark Resources, Inc., is the leading provider of ground protection solutions. It’s DURABASE® AdvancedComposite Mat System is utilized worldwide throughout the oil & gas, utilities, pipeline, construction, heavy haul, military and entertainment industries.

Norton Rose Fulbright

OleumTech

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global legal practice providing a full business law service to the world’s preeminent financial institutions and corporations. Norton Rose Fulbright has more than 3,800 lawyers in over 50 cities across the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa, Middle East and Central Asia.

OleumTech is a leading manufacturer of industrial automation systems that represents the new paradigm of remote monitoring and control for Oil & Gas, Refining, Water/Wastewater and other industries. Forming the foundation of a scalable, peer-to-peer wireless infrastructure, the OleumTech Wireless Systems enables “last mile” connectivity in any wireless SCADA/telemetry application.

Judge’s comments

Significant contribution to the global energy market’s recruitment needs.

I like the fact they underwrite all of their recruitment ‘solutions’ to ensure they deliver, giving their clients peace of mind.

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Impressive product with environment benefits.

An impressive number of transactions.

Norton Rose Fulbright has an impressive breadth of oil and gas litigation expertise and client base. The matters provided showed a breadth that included several international transactions; an ability to prevail in not only litigation, but arbitration as well; transactional expertise; international litigation; and, emerging shale issues related to fracking. The transactional matters submitted were worth an impressive $5+ billion.

Making wireless communication simple and affordable.

Easy and effective installation and use of their wireless measurement devices. Class 1, Div 1 allows for use in most conditions. Easily integrates with 3rd party equipment. Focus on innovation and quality with continuous improvement. Safety is top priority and it shows no accidents.

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2013

Orion Drilling Company Located in Corpus Christi, Texas, ORION is a full service drilling company with the tools necessary to help you hit TD.

Peak Completion Technologies, Inc. Peak Completions is the pioneer of multistage stimulation systems for cemented and openhole applications that allow operators to maximize their completion efficiencies in unconventional plays. Peak also provides a full product line of conventional downhole tools and has operations in the major producing and exploratory formations worldwide.

Penn Virginia Corporation

Petrotechnics

Penn Virginia Corporation is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the exploration, development and production of oil, NGLs and natural gas in various domestic onshore regions of the United States, with a primary focus in Texas, and other properties in the Mid-Continent, Mississippi and the Marcellus Shale in Appalachia.

Petrotechnics, leaders in Operational Performance and Predictive Risk software solutions, provides technology to empower the boardroom to the frontline and proactively improve production efficiency and manage operational risk. Our award winning solutions have transformed customers’ frontline operations for over 20 years by systematizing and standardizing risk management practices to help better plan, control, manage and execute work safely and efficiently.

Judge’s comments

Employee owned company - loyalty is important. Design and manufacture, retrofit old rigs with new technology. Excellent safety program and community service.

Offers a comprehensive line of proprietary completion products and services to help optimize project from planning to installation. Developed a full bore cemented sliding sleeve and completed 2000 stages. System reduces water requirement and saves 4 days of company’s time. Also have developed “Trigger Sub Toe” initiative sleeve - significant cost saving.

This transaction provides Penn Virginia an eight-year inventory based on the expected drilling program which indicates growth potential for the company.

This software product improves efficiencies and lowers operational risks when installed. Increased efficiencies and minimized downtime is a big benefit.

Software application that provides tools to help manage the difficulty of managing assets without disrupting daily operations. Would like to know more!

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2013

Precision Drilling Precision Drilling Corporation is Canada’s largest oilfield services company and one of the largest in the United States. Precision also has a growing presence internationally. Precision provides contract drilling, well servicing and strategic support services to customers. Precision supplies onthe-ground expertise - people, equipment and knowledge - to provide value to our customers on a daily basis.

Precision Placement Services, Inc.

Progressive GE

QC Energy Resources

Specialists on your side

Precision Placement Services is a placement firm that specializes in the recruitment of oil and gas professionals nationwide. Our database ranks amongst the largest in the industry. We are relentless in our pursuit of the perfect candidate and submit only those candidates who we feel will be an exceptional fit for our client companies.

With over 20 years of recruitment expertise, Progressive GE is a true global staffing and mobility specialist. From a network of strategic hubs, we place oil& gas, mining and maritime & offshore professionals globally.

QC Energy Resources (QCER) is a division of Quality Distribution, a NASDAQ traded company (NASDAQ: QLTY) with nearly a billion dollars in assets. QCER provides transportation for oil and gas producers, marketers, midstream services and refineries. With footprints in every major shale, QCER has the ability to provide best service with state of the art IT and safety programs.

Experts that work with you; not just for you. That’s Progressive GE.

Judge’s comments

Provides contract drilling, well servicing and support services internationally. Leading supplier of directional drilling services in North America. Excellent HSE program and community involvement.

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What an innovation! Preferred Technology really has developed an environmentally conscious product. Great community involvement too!

High impact recruitment campaigns are exciting and offer a fresh approach to the recruitment sector for clients and candidates alike.

Preferred Sands “green” based resin coated sands attempt to facilitate community concerns from leached carcinogens and give Industry an alternative for reduced flowback during completions.

Incredible breadth of testimonials reflecting the truly personal effort this global organization goes to. Very well done.

The holistic logistics solution has allowed the company to expand and grow while also providing bottom line savings to clients allowing them to focus on their core business.

A-Z of finalists WINNER Gulf Coast

2013

Reed Smith LLP

Renzenberger, Inc.

Rockwater Energy Solutions

Reed Smith LLP is a global relationship law firm with more than 1,800 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses, from Fortune 100 corporations to midmarket and emerging enterprises.

Founded in 1983, and operating a fleet of more than 1,500 vehicles, Renzenberger provides safe crew transportation to customers in the Oil and Gas, Railroad, Construction, and Airline industries. The Company continuously invests in training, technology, and equipment in order to create advanced risk management and cost saving solutions for clients.

Rockwater is an environmental solutions provider offering customized products and services to the water, stimulation, fracturing, and production needs of our customer’s throughout North America. We specialize in water management and chemical technologies providing water storage, water transfer, fluid logistics, flowback and production testing, and water recycling, as well as completion, production and specialty chemicals.

Sage Environmental Consulting LP Sage Environmental Consulting, L.P. (SAGE) is an Environmental Engineering and Consulting Firm. SAGE’s “Family of Companies” provides professional services that span a wide spectrum of industries and specializes in being at the forefront of the ever-increasing health, safety, and environmental regulation of the Global Oil & Gas industrial market(s).

Judge’s comments

Reed Smith was able to demonstrate their impacts on the communities they live and work in around the globe. Their pro bono demonstrations were phenomenal.

Reed Smith provides an impressive breadth of representation in the commodities sector generally and the oil and gas sector specifically. The number and diversity of their clients is equally impressive. They had a wide range of litigation “wins” involving extending lease rights to undeveloped property, royalty litigation, preferential rights, lease effectiveness, moving cases to and winning arbitration, access to property (in a time urgent situation), and aggregation of air emissions. Their transactional accomplishments were also noteworthy.

Good commitment to safety and reflected by their proactive operating policies.

Heavy investment in programs to prevent vehicle accidents and comprehensive training programs.

Green fracturing fluids is the other area of tremendous needs. As was shown recently in West Virginia, chemical spills are a truly detestable issue. Cradle to grave service is also a plus.

Rockwater pulled off a triple play by enhancing recycling of flowback, reducing CO2 emissions and reducing truck trips. Shows a real attention to both innovation and environmental stewardship.

An important approach to risk management and mitigation.

In the current era of exploding environmental regulations, a deep understanding and knowledge are essential to continued oil & gas development. From personal experience, good sound advice based on science is essential for my operations.

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A-Z of finalists WINNER Gulf Coast

2013

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Sanchez Energy Corporation

Select Energy Services

Select Energy Services solid black strives to change the Sanchez Energy oil and gas industry’s Corporation is an approach to water independent exploration management. By and production company Dark Background providing strategic water focused on the acquisition management solutions and development of from sourcing to disposal, unconventional oil Select delivers innovative, resources in the onshore efficient, end-to-end U.S. Gulf Coast, with a solutions to producers. current focus on the Eagle With nearly 5,000 Ford Shale where we have employees, Select is the assembled approximately premier provider of water 120,000 net acres. We solutions that help unlock also have approximately the vital energy resources 40,000 net acres of our country. targeting the Tuscaloosa Marine Shale.

STARCON International, Inc. STARCON will be recognized by our customers and team members for leadership in Safety, Quality, Outstanding Customer Service, Innovation and Continuous Improvement. We will promote a family atmosphere where all of us are committed to providing a personal contribution to the success of our team members, company and customers.

Strategy Engineering & Consulting LLC Strategy Engineering & Consulting is a privately owned full service engineering company in Houston, Texas. We formed in 2009 and have grown to over 125 employees. We are the leader in providing project management, engineering, drafting/ design, procurement, inspection, construction management, technical writing, and CMMS for onshore & offshore project needs.

Judge’s comments

Eagle Ford-focused Sanchez paid $59,000 per flowing boe, as a sample set of Hess’s LaSalle wells averaged roughly 410 boepd, according to Jefferies estimates. The transaction grows production significantly and adds proved reserves at a cost of approximately $19.70 per boe. With the 43,000 net acres, the company brought its total Eagle Ford acreage position to 138,000 net acres.

Adds acreage in liquids-rich plays like the Eagle Ford and DJ Basin. The size and scale of the merged company, along with a conservatively capitalized balance sheet may position the company to implement a more aggressive liquidsfocused drilling program.

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Chosen for developing the Aquaview technology used for hydrographic mapping of pits, tanks in real time.

AquaviewTM is a tremendous advancement in the handling and analytical analysis of the complete water usage process involved in shale development. They have delivered a product that adds efficiency to the operations and provides for real-time data accessibility.

Goal Zero with leak free start up is hugely commendable.

Onshore or off-shore, Strategy Engineering know how to get the job done.

Great testimonial. A solid HSE performance and commitment to staff, clients and the industry.

Impressive case studies for work completed and extensive experience in unconventional plays. Breadth of work successfully completed across North America is the reason I voted for this company.

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Gulf Coast

2013

Sun Coast Resources, Inc.

Supreme Services

Technetics Group

Sun Coast Resources, Inc., is the largest woman owned business in Texas. The company was founded by Kathy Lehne in 1985, and markets quality petroleum products & lubricants to thousands of commercial, retail, and government operations, and also offers a national emergency response fuel program, petroleum transportation, and numerous other related products and services throughout 40 states.

Being the largest independent specialty rental company in the industry, Supreme has built a strong reputation by providing quality products and services that meet and exceed our customer’s expectations. Through state of the art, patented technology, we will continue to lead the way in our industry.

Technetics Group is a world leader in the design and manufacture of engineered seals, components, assemblies and subsystems that focus on optimizing performance and safety while reducing environmental impact in the oil and gas industry.

TEEMCO TEEMCO, the nation’s leading environmental services company is dedicated to the oil, gas, fuel, and farm industries. We bridge the gap between environmental regulators and the industries they regulate. In these times of fast regulatory changes, we always strive to overcome the environmental challenges faced by industry. TEEMCO is committed to continuous improvement and best management practices. This allows you to pay attention to your operations, worry free... while we pay attention to environmental regulations.

Judge’s comments

Commitment to timely delivery of material is impressive.

Shows the possible success for women in a minority owned business that is not dependent on government. In seeing their trucks on the road, I have always noticed how clean they are, truly shows company pride.

A strong maintenance plan is so important to the integrity, reliability and safety of rental products. Supreme seem to have got it right!

Innovative in high-tech application of engineered materials. Focus on customer needs for critical applications. Safety is a top concern with results to show it.

Technetics is committed to the peace of mind for their staff and their clients by providing products that ensure the prevention of injury and the improvement production processes.

Teemco is a one stop shop for providing every environmental compliance need. The company is employee owned that is Pro-Oil and Gas. It strives not to be good but to be great. Safety is important to the company, a fact that can be seen in their zero safety incident rate.

Teemco has identified and addressed one of the most significant issues the industry faces in conducting operations in the US; the political risk of doing business in an increasingly hostile regulatory environment. Their integrated software solutions should improve a company’s ability to navigate the minefield of overlapping and redundant regulations that are promulgated in an effort to restrict traditional energy development in the USA.

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TETRA® Technologies, Inc. TETRA® Technologies, Inc. is a geographically diversified oil and gas services company, focused on completion fluids and associated products and services, frac water management, after-frac flow back, production well testing, offshore rig cooling, compression-based production enhancement, and selected offshore services, including well plugging and abandonment, decommissioning, and diving.

WINNER

Gulf Coast

2013

The Global Edge Consultants

Total Equipment And Service

The Global Edge Consultants is a full-service firm specializing in the recruitment of technical and project personnel for industries such as government, oil and gas, petrochemical, chemical, engineering, power, nuclear and manufacturing.

Total Equipment And Service specializes in the custom design, manufacture and service of coiled tubing and pressure pumping equipment. The company prides itself on bringing specific ideas to life with exceptional attention to detail, quality of service and dependability before, during and after the sale.

Total Safety Total Safety is the world’s premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and products including gas detection, respiratory protection, safety training, fire protection, compliance, inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical, communications, engineered systems design, flare services and materials management. We operate from 144 locations in 22 countries to ensure the safe Wellbeing of Workers Worldwide (W3).

Judge’s comments

They have an extensive HSE training program for their employees with clearly defined policies concerning HSE. They offer a complete cost effective services that manages the entire life cycle of frac fluids.

This company focuses on completions fluid. With the rise of oil shale keeping the environment clean is key. This company remains reliable and safe. TETRA’s expert engineering utilizes custom-blended clear brine fluids that are very versatile in what it is used for. Filtration, handling, recycling, wellbore; clean up, as well high-volume water management.

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Comprehensive testimonials indicate a quality recruitment firm.

Innovative in high-tech application of engineered materials. Focus on customer needs for critical applications. Safety is a top concern with results to show it.

Significant long term provider based on testimonials spanning over a decade of working with their clients. A trusted partner.

Credited with significant international fabrication work, yet locally and community minded. A great example set by T.E.A.S.

Total Safety provides numerous safety services and training. Also, the sell and rent safety equipment such as portable gas detectors and complete safety systems and technology to the oil and gas and petroleum refining and petrochemical industry in the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf Coast.

Emphasis on Confined space technology is very interesting. It was eye opening to discover that confined space accidents had such a high fatality rate. In addition from personal knowledge Total Safety is very thorough and pays attention to detail.

A-Z of finalists WINNER Gulf Coast

2013

TransTex Hunter, LLC

Trican Well Service

Trinidad Drilling

VZ Environmental

TransTex Hunter, LLC provides contract natural gas treating and processing equipment and services, as well as production equipment to both Midstream and E&P Companies . TransTex is headquartered in Houston, TX and has operations across the Southern and Northeastern United States.

Trican is a major provider of geological and pressure pumping services in the global marketplace, with laboratories and R&D centres in Houston, Moscow and Calgary. Tricanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s services include fracturing, coiled tubing, cementing, acidizing, nitrogen, geological services, reservoir engineering, microseismic, completion systems, industrial & pipeline services. Trican operates on six continents.

Trinidad Drilling provides modern, reliable, expertly designed oil and gas drilling equipment operated by well-trained personnel. Our drilling fleet is one of the most adaptable, technologically advanced and competitive in the industry.

VZ Environmental specializes in innovative containment solutions. Distributed and serviced by Kawcak, Inc. in the Rockies, our customers benefit from VMatz, our patented foam walled secondary spill containment solution; VSoxz, a silica sand dust filtration solution; and VPondz, a modular, aboveground frac pond solution.

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Contributor to Company, Industry and Community in multiple settings. A good representative of what a leader is about.

Stephen possesses numerous attributes that sets him apart including business development skills, people skills and good work ethics. Additionally, Stephen gives back through his professional, charitable and civic activities.

Another forward thinking company. Anything that enables 100% recycling for flowback is a real service to the industry and the environment.

Recognised for developing the TriFrac-MLT fluid System. This technology allows the use of flow back or produced water to be used for frac jobs rather than fresh water thereby saving millions of gals of precious fresh water and also saving the operators money. This technology is being used in the Eagle Ford Shale play in the Texas Gulf Coast.

Trinidad is a good company and is noted for its ability to construct fit-for-purpose rigs.

Building technology suited to the needs of their customers whilst keeping a keen eye on worker safety and maintaining drilling flexibility and performance.

Texas based VZ Environmental for developing the VMatz portable modular containment systems. These are simple, durable, easy to assemble and take apart, modular systems that can be easily transported then reused. These systems keep companies compliant with regulators and protects the environment from spills.

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A-Z of finalists

Wapiti Energy, LLC Wapiti Energy, LLC is a privately held oil and gas company focused on strategic oil and gas exploration and production throughout the United States. Founded by the Agee family and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Wapiti’s entrepreneurial environment fosters an ownership focused culture. Financial alignment of interests results in a higher degree of care and concern for the risks inherent in our volatile business than one will find at many of our competitors.

Willbros Group, Inc. Willbros is a specialty energy infrastructure contractor serving the oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical and power industries. The Company’s offerings include: engineering, procurement and construction (either individually or as an integrated EPC service offering), turnarounds, maintenance, facilities development and operations services.

Judge’s comments

Smart acquisition of strong reserves by Wapiti and a good deal for both parties.

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Fantastic growth in the region. Diverse range of engineering lines and demonstrated good client breadth and case studies.

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