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

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Welcome to the 2013 Northeast Oil & Gas Awards commemorative Yearbook

hese were the 2nd Annual Awards for the Northeast 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 Gulf Coast 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

The Preferred Technology Award for Excellence in Well Completion

Water Management Company of the Year

Award for Drilling Excellence

New Technology Development of the Year – Software Application

Editorial

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Manufacturer of the Year

Trucking Company of the Year

Industry Supplier of the Year

General Industry Service Award

Engineering Company of the Year

The IPS Engineering / EPC Midstream Company of the Year

Specialty Industry Supplier of the Year

Award for Excellence in Health and Safety – Operational

Recruitment Agency of the Year

The Oil & Gas Financial Journal Transaction of the Year

Law Firm of the Year

Construction of the Year

Consultancy of the Year

The Progressive Global Energy & Natural Resources Future Industry Leader

Oilfield Service Company of the Year

Corporate Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year

New Technology Development of the Year – General/Products 61 Award for Excellence in Health and Safety – Products

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Drilling and Completions

Marcellus/Utica Midstream Update – 2014 and Beyond

An Overview of the Environmental Regulations Affecting Air, Water and Rail

The Midstream Factor— The Critical Link to Success in Emerging Shale Plays

Environmental Protection, Regulation and Compliance

The Progressive Global Energy & Natural Resources Industry Leader 21 Award for Excellence in Environmental Stewardship

Magnum Hunter and the Unconventional Shale Plays

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Health and Safety Issues You Can’t Ignore

Addressing the Marcellus Shale

Are We Losing The Public’s Confidence?

Guest of Honor Christopher Abruzzo, Acting Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection

uest of Honor at the Northeast Oil & Gas Awards was Christopher Abruzzo. E. Christopher Abruzzo was appointed by Governor Tom Corbett to serve as Acting Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection, beginning April 15, 2013. Most recently, Acting Secretary Abruzzo served as a Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Corbett. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the activities of nearly 20 commonwealth agencies and commissions, among them DEP and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Prior to serving in the Governor’s Office, Mr. Abruzzo was a Chief Deputy Attorney General in the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office. Abruzzo supervised the Drug Strike Force Section as well as the Medicaid Fraud Control Section during his 15 years of service in the Attorney General’s Office. Some of the highlights from Christopher Abruzzo’s keynote address: “I am pleased to be here tonight, with all of you representing companies

from all across this country and in fact the world. Representing the highest ideals and leading our country forward in the oil and gas industry. This is a night for celebration and recognition for achievement, ingenuity and stewardship. In addition to the strong economic boost your industry has brought to Pennsylvania, you’ve also worked hard to develop technology which makes oil and gas production safer, more efficient and more environmentally sound. The innovative technology used for the treatment of wastewater is paying off. From January to July of 2013 ninety percent of shale gas wastewater produced was recycled or reused. That is a terrific operational accomplishment and it yields a benefit to the environment. I believe that an operator’s commitment to environmental stewardship speaks well for the entire industry. All of you are proving, every day, that successful business operations and environmental stewardship are not mutually exclusive concepts.

To see the video of Christopher Abruzzo’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

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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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Magnum Hunter and the Unconventional Shale Plays Gary C. Evans, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation

To kick off the Oil & Gas Awards Northeast Industry Summit, Gary C. Evans reminded his peers about the prosperous opportunities in unconventional shale plays. While that might not have been news to anyone in the audience, Evans’ vision for the United States when it becomes independent from foreign sources of energy was prophetic.

“By the year 2020, the United States could be a net exporter of crude oil,” said Evans, Chairman and CEO of Magnum Hunter Resources Corp. “Who’d ever thought that? Think about the world dynamics that’s going to change with respect to what’s going on in the Middle East. All of a sudden we don’t need OPEC. All of a sudden we don’t need to protect these countries we’ve been protecting for the last 50 years.” Aside from foreign policy, Evans portrayed a U.S. energy industry that is a major player internationally during his keynote address. He strongly believes in exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) to power-starved nations willing to pay for it. He cited the fact American companies were producing about 75 billion cubic feet a day as of March 2014. “When you look at what’s going to happen, well, we’ve got to export this stuff,” Evans said. “We’re so daggum good at finding it, we’re going to have to have a place to go with it.”

Marcellus and Utica shales a way to get their product to a port where they can ship it to countries like China and Japan, who Evans said are paying $12 to $14 per million cubic feet of LNG. As for crude oil, Evans cited horizontal drilling and fracture stimulation technology for the explosion in the industry. Reserve estimations have grown from about 3.4 billion to 7.4 billion barrels since 2008. In the Bakken Shale alone, Evans said production has grown from just 3,000 barrels a day in 2005 to almost 1 million a day in 2013.

“Most countries would die to have this kind of growth, and we did it in one field,” Evans said. “We can drill these wells a lot quicker and a lot more efficient than we have in the past, so production is still growing, but the rig count is not.” When it comes to operating in U.S. shale plays, Evans said he ascribes to the “shale scale” school of thought, which refers to having enough acreage that if drilling is successful, a company can build something big. Also, more drilling means more learning about each play and widening the opportunity for profit. “The one thing about these shale plays that we’ve learned in all the different basins we’ve been in is the more we drill, the more we learn, the better the wells get,” Evans said. “What happens is the EUR [estimated ultimate recovery] zones go up, production rates are higher and payback is quicker.”

Although it has been a long time coming, Evans praised the Obama administration for approving LNG facilities to start moving toward exporting of natural gas. Those plants will give many of the producers in the

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THE TEEMCO E&P COMPANY OF THE YEAR

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WINNER Northeast

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Range Resources Corporation Range Resources Corporation is among the leading independent natural gas companies operating in the United States through subsidiaries in both the Southwestern and Appalachian regions of the country.

Judge’s Comments: Range Resources partnership with Chrysler and GM, to add 184 CNG vehicles into their corporate fleet demonstrates a commitment to alternative fuels in vehicles. Pre and post drilling water well sampling efforts were impressive. Range was able to demonstrate commercial strength and operational excellence.

The Company pursues an organic growth strategy at low finding costs by exploiting a multi-decade inventory of drilling opportunities. A large portion of the Company’s drilling inventory consists of unconventional resource plays targeting shale and coal bed methane natural gas reservoirs. Our drill bit growth strategy is supplemented periodically with complementary acquisitions in or around our current operations, leveraging our technical expertise to add to the reserve growth

potential of the Company. At December 31, 2012, Range had 6.5 Tcfe of proved reserves, a 29% increase over the prior year. Proved reserves were 74% natural gas, 22% natural gas liquids and 4% crude oil. In addition, Range estimates 48 to 68 Tcfe in net unrisked resource potential from its unbooked drilling inventory and emerging plays. Range’s common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RRC.”

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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. Oil & Gas Awards 2013

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THE PREFERRED TECHNOLOGY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN WELL COMPLETION

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FTS International Judge’s Comments: The outstanding feature of FTS is their focus on R&D, with a new state of the art Corporate Technology Center. Their recognition of the industry challenge to manage water, and development of several proprietary technologies suggest innovative approaches to the problems of their clients. Products developed such as the Diamond fracturing fluid, and the dual fuel powered frac equipment demonstrate their capabilities. Safety focus with Gate Check and the mobile safety trailer. Their Crystal Owl Award demonstrates community involvement and corporate social responsibility.

FTS International (www.ftsi.com) is a leading provider of well completion services, including pressure pumping and wireline. Exploration and production companies use FTSI’s products, services and expertise to enhance recovery rates from oil and gas wells. FTSI focuses on helping customers improve hydrocarbon recovery in the most effective, economical and environmentally conscious manner by customizing well-specific solutions. The FTSI Corporate Technology Center is the epicenter of the company’s research and development and corporate knowledge base. FTSI’s team of experienced chemists, biologists and engineers work to provide solutions for the complex puzzles found in diverse shale plays. FTSI offers dual fuel technology to power pressure pumping units. Clean-burning natural gas can displace up to 70 percent of the

diesel fuel traditionally used to operate pumping equipment. FTSI is committed to continually improving safety. Our 2013 OSHA total recordable injury rate (TRIR) was 1.10, which is 58 percent lower than our national industry peer group, as provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. FTSI’s 2013 TRIR for Pennsylvania operations was 0.91. FTSI invests in the communities where its employees live and work. We are committed to workplace safety, environmental stewardship, sustainable operations, highest ethical standards and corporate philanthropy.

Sponsored by: Preferred Technology Preferred Technology, one of North America’s largest providers of frac sand, is the markets only commercial manufacturer with an available green resin-coated sand technology. With its innovative product development and reclamation projects, the company is committed to the protection of the environment and the health and safety of local communities. Oil & Gas Awards 2013

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Drilling and Completions Everyone operating in shale plays throughout the United States – engineers, producers and service providers alike – is looking for ways to lower the cost of producing natural gas. The only way invested parties will accomplish this is through a variety of factors like collaborating with team members on job sites, utilizing natural gas as a fuel source for drills, and increasing efficiency with fewer rigs. Moderator: Jim Willis, Editor, Marcellus Drilling News Speakers: Eric Luckey, Completions Engineer, Noble Energy • Dennis Degner, Director of Operations, Range Resources Brett Schellenberg, Marketing Executive, Orion Drilling • Bryan Dickson, North East Division Engineering, FTS International

“Each company will have to have multiple arrows in the quiver in order to attack lower-gas-prices environment,” Dennis Degner, Director of Operations for Range Resources, said during the “Drilling and Completions” panel discussion at the Oil & Gas Awards Northeast Industry Summit in Pittsburgh. Degner said he believes lowering the cost to drill starts with forming partnerships with service providers to determine the best course of action with the resources available. For example, Degner said Range Resources has doubled its fracturing efficiencies with this particular service partner since 2010 by setting goals together. “The more we can align our goals and strategies and resources together, the more we’re going to accomplish that,” Degner said. “Now we’re actually able to do more work for the same dollars spent in a given year.” Service providers appreciate the effort to maximize the efficiency of their capabilities, as well. Bryan Dickson, Northeast Division Engineering for FTS International, said the transition to pad drilling has decreased the amount of downtime it has between fracking stages.

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“In the beginning, we were fracking single wells, and so a single well takes a lot longer to frack than if you had two wells where you can frack on one well and do another operation on another,” Dickson said. “We’re moving [equipment] one time but we’re fracking eight wells now, where before we were moving and just fracking one well and moving to another location.” Engineers can help bring operating costs down, as well. Eric Luckey, Completions Engineer for Noble Energy, said his role as an Engineer is to maximize optimization for operators. He cited the fact Noble will frack a 15-well pad this year as evidence that optimization can lead to efficiency. “Optimization doesn’t just include your processes and things like that,” Luckey said. “It’s also cost control and decreasing your cost. We’re consistently drilling six - and seven - and eight -well pads – and going upwards of 10 to 15 – so efficiency is very key and optimization going forward. As we increase production, our optimization is going to go up, as well.” Introducing natural gas as a fuel source for frack fleets is another way to reduce operating costs. This will cut down not only on costs, but also on

particulate matter and nitrous oxide emissions, according to Dickson. Although natural gas is the more affordable option, Brett Schellenberg, Marketing Executive of Orion Drilling, said dual-fueled engines remain the most reliable option on the market. That’s because natural gas isn’t readily available everywhere, so from a drilling contractor’s perspective, equipment must be able to run no matter the location. “Most of the time, you’ll be able to run the engine off that mix,” Schellenberg said. “But there’s going to be several locations where you’re not going to have natural gas, so we need that opportunity to go 100 percent diesel or, given the opportunity, use the mix.” The end goal is to increase production with fewer rigs, which ultimately drives down cost. The best way to accomplish that, according to Degner, is to keep drilling – that’s how a company learns how to best plan for a particular play. “The more you do this, the more you learn, the more you collect the data, the more you basically make plans to tackle any problematic area,” Degner said.

WATER MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR

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WINNER Northeast

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Hydro Recovery LP

Judge’s Comments: Their immediate response to the needs of the industry is commendable. They provide a much needed service relative to treating water and making it available for reuse.

Hydro Recovery LP was able to demonstrate elements of many of the listed criteria. Hydro Recovery demonstrates an understanding of the challenges the industry face in the Northeast and has created a business model to fit their needs.

Hydro Recovery LP (“Hydro”) is an oil and gas liquid waste recycling company that treats produced water, flowback water, frac sand, tank cleanings, etc. Hydro Recovery recycles this liquid waste into treated brine and stores it to be reused for fracking. The company has two locations in Tioga County and plans to build additional regional facilities, including one in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Hydro was the original Permittee of the DEP Waste Management Permit known as WMGR123 which sets the standards for the treatment of wastewater in Pennsylvania within centralized treatment facilities. In addition to its produced and flowback water treatment and storage capabilities, Hydro operates a high solids treatment process to recycle liquids from muds and wet solids rather than bulking-up the solids for landfilling. By doing so, less residual waste is taken to landfills, thus reducing costs and landfill space.

Hydro continues to innovate by working with clients to find creative, economical and environmentally friendly solutions to handle their liquid waste. Some examples are dedicated storage, guaranteed disposal, logistics and inventory management, and sourcing of fresh water. Hydro continues to change with the industry and recently has added evaporation as one of its services to provide disposal to its clients.

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AWARD FOR DRILLING EXCELLENCE

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Baker Hughes Baker Hughes is a leading global supplier of oilfield services, products, technology and systems to the oil and natural gas industry. The Company also provides industrial products and services to the downstream refining, and process and pipeline industries. Their 59,000-plus employees work in more than 80 countries in geomarket teams that help customers find, evaluate, drill, produce, transport and process hydrocarbon resources.

Judge’s Comments: The development of the field proven Auto Track Curve Rotary Steerable System is an innovation that benefits the entire drilling industry. “Faster, better cheaper” is always a goal of the industry and Baker Hughes has met that goal. Baker Hughes featured their development of the AutoTrak Curve rotary steerable drilling system, an advanced drilling solution. This best in class drilling system allows the driller to build a tighter curve approaching an industry leading 15 degrees of pitch for every 100 feet drilled, allowing up to 750’ of additional horizontal leg in the target horizon. This steerable system when paired with Baker’s custom bits has improved accuracy, longer down-hole life, and a high rate of penetration; all leading to improved economics and lower tripassociated safety risk. Outstanding actual results from Marcellus Shale extended reach horizontal wells drilled using this system were cited.

Organized into four regions, the Company has more than 25 geomarkets, facilitating strong customer relationships and allowing rapid response to local market conditions and customer needs. The Company’s technology centers, strategically located around the world, are pushing the boundaries to overcome progressively more complex challenges. Baker Hughes develops solutions designed to

help manage operating expenses, maximize reserve recovery and boost overall return on investment through the entire life cycle of an oil or gas asset. Collaboration is the foundation upon which Baker Hughes builds its business and develops next-generation products and services for drilling and evaluation, completions and production, and fluids and chemicals.

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Marcellus/Utica Midstream Update – 2014 and Beyond Now that the Marcellus Shale is producing almost 15 billion cubic feet of natural gas a day, it would be among the top seven largest producing companies in the world if it were its own nation. The question remains, however, as to how to get this invaluable resource out of the area and into markets where the demand is. Moderator: Michael L. Krancer, Energy, Petrochemical and Natural Resources Practise Group Leader, Blank Rome LLP Speakers: Brent Breon, Vice President Business Development, Blue Racer Midstream • Tony Blando, Vice President Marketing, NiSource Midstream Services, Columbia Pipeline Group • Aubrey Harper, Vice President Business Development, IPS Engineering / EPC Brett Nixon, Director of Business Development, PVR Partners

“I believe you have to look for the total solution,” Tony Blando, Vice President of Marketing, NiSource Midstream Services, Columbia Pipeline Group, told attendees at the Oil & Gas Awards Northeast Industry Summit in Pittsburgh. “It’s not just gathering. It’s not just processing. You have to have an NGL (natural gas liquids) solution and a residuetakeaway solution. Blando and his colleagues lauded the vast resources to be found in the Marcellus and Utica shale plays and how fortunate the United States is to be in a position to export energy resources found throughout the nation during the “Marcellus/ Utica Midstream Update – 2014 and Beyond” panel discussion. Marcellus Shale’s resources are still relatively new to the energy industry, according to Brent Breon, Vice President Business Development for Blue Racer Midstream. Until 2006, the Northeast market was consuming natural gas brought in through longhaul pipelines from the Gulf Coast and the Rocky Mountain regions. “In that time period of 2006 through present, you’ve had two of the largest shale plays potentially in the world get developed right in the backyard of the Northeast,” Breon 18

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said referring to the Marcellus and Utica shale plays. “And what you have is a lot of gas, but you may not necessarily have the infrastructure in place to be able to get that gas to that consuming market.” Building the infrastructure in this part of the United States can be difficult for many reasons, as well. For example, Brett Nixon, Director of Business Development for PVR Partners, said Pennsylvania is one of the most difficult places to build a pipeline in the northeast because of the permitting process. “It takes 18 months a lot of times at least to get a pipeline put in, even an 8-inch-mile line,” he said. “You have that timeline just to get the right of way and permits and everything before building. Building is not what takes that long – it’s all the stuff prior to that.” Another factor that makes pipeline construction in the Northeast potentially problematic is the cost to do business, especially in Pennsylvania. Aubrey Harper, Vice President of Business Development for IPS Engineering/EPC, said numerous companies came into the region and ran into expenses they didn’t expect, which drove up operating costs.

“I think the economics started out somewhat skewed on the cost per diameter inch versus where it is right now,” Harper said. “There were some companies that came in and threw a lot of money at buying right of way, and that drove the cost up an astronomical amount.”

Another factor that makes pipeline construction in the Northeast potentially problematic is the cost to do business, especially in Pennsylvania.

In order to bring more midstream infrastructure to fruition, producers must commit to running their product through these pipelines, according to Nixon. He said the biggest difference between pipeline systems and rail transport is critical mass. “Until you can gather a critical mass to support a pipeline, you sort of have to do a little bit more piecemeal by rail,” he said. “But once you can get that critical mass, there is no question the better and more economic way to do it is through a pipeline.”

NEW TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR – SOFTWARE APPLICATION

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

Judge’s Comments: The TAM© air emissions software is a breakthrough product for accurately estimating the amount of emissions from any operation. The problem that TEEMCO is addressing is a significant one for the industry these days – fending off environmental critiques, but taking the approach of actually solving the problem by neutralizing the arguments. The company has spent many years developing proprietary technologies. The technologies and services will be a great benefit to the oil and gas industry with respect to addressing many key environmental issues.

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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THE PROGRESSIVE GLOBAL ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES INDUSTRY LEADER

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Dave Spigelmyer – Marcellus Shale Coalition David J. Spigelmyer is currently the President and Executive director of the Pittsburgh, PA-based Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC), the region’s largest shale development trade association.

Judge’s Comments: His ongoing leadership roles have made an amazing difference to the value and reputation of his own company and the entire industry in this region.

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David was instrumental in the MSC’s 2008 founding and has been involved in every facet of the organization’s initiatives and structure from the very beginning of this effort.

leaders, regulators and the civic community to advance responsible shale development and the overall enhancement of the region’s economy and environment.

He has served as the organization’s chairman, vice-chairman and as lead of its legislative committee, but most importantly, he has worked in the “trenches”.

Prior to taking on his current role, Dave’s long-term commitment to the industry was evident as he served as Vice President of Government Affairs for Chesapeake Energy Corporation’s Appalachia division, where he was responsible for government relations, regulatory policy, stakeholder engagement and communications efforts.

Since the MSC’s founding, Dave’s input and contributions have led to outstanding achievements in the areas of Regulatory Reform and Governmental Cooperation. His ongoing leadership roles have made an amazing difference to the value and reputation of his own company but to all those of the entire industry in this region. He has worked tirelessly on behalf of the MSC’s approximately 300 member companies with elected

During his tenure in all of these positions, Dave’s phenomenal leadership skills allowed those companies to advance their respective strategies and operational plans, but his open assistance to all of those inside and outside the industry set him apart from his peers.

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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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 Northeast Industry Summit in Pittsburgh. “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.”

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AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

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WINNER Northeast

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Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

Judge’s Comments: Impressive initiatives within the region. Anadarko offers a variety of environmental stewardship projects for the committee (some educational in nature). Their efforts in mitigation, education, and revitalization demonstrate their environmental awareness and concern for environmental impacts. Excellent examples of their innovative approaches to protect health and safety. Their efforts to develop RIM guidelines with key stakeholders such as PSP and PennDOT, DEP, 911 call centers and other community officials, demonstrated their genuine approach to promote the safety of their employees and the communities they come into contact with.

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 Pennsylvania, Anadarko is a leader in the development of clean-burning natural gas from the Marcellus Shale. Anadarko is committed to producing natural gas in a manner that protects Pennsylvania’s natural resources,

and is committed to the shared prosperity of the communities around us. Anadarko’s Marcellus team actively partners with and supports area organizations focused on the safety and preservation of native species and the environment. The company’s culture places a priority on sustainability, transparency and environmental and safety excellence with a prevention-first mindset.

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

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MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR

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WINNER Northeast

2013

Worthington Industries Worthington Industries is a market leader in value-added steel processing, pressure cylinders and heavy equipment cab manufacturing. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Industries and its joint ventures have 82 facilities in 11 countries and more than 10,000 employees; among which provide global customer service with multi-lingual sales, product and technical support teams.

Judge’s Comments: Worthington/Westerman are industry leaders in gas field equipment.

The addition of Westerman, with its long history in the oil & gas supply field, was a key strategic move into the oil & gas industry. I appreciated the company’s response to the customer problem with the BernzOmatic Extended Reach Torch.

With a 50-year history of tank manufacturing in industrial gas, alternative fuels and consumer products, Worthington brings custom solutions for energy storage, processing and transportation. The Company recently acquired Garden City, Kansas-based Palmer Manufacturing & Tank and Westerman Companies with two Ohio-based facilities. “The Palmer and Westerman businesses strengthen our energy position and fit our strategy to geographically expand in the oil and gas industry,” said Andrew Billman, president of

Worthington’s pressure cylinder business. Billman added, “This strategy allows us to participate in the expanding North American oil and gas markets, as well as global growth in alternatives for gas and diesel to power vehicles, which include compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), autogas (propane) and hydrogen.” Worthington now operates manufacturing facilities in Bremen, Ohio; Wooster, Ohio; and Garden City, Kansas, adding value to an already impressive offering of oil and gas storage and separation equipment.

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The Midstream Factor—The Critical Link to Success in Emerging Shale Plays Chad Zamarin, Chief Operating Officer, NiSource Midstream Services

The energy renaissance the United States currently is experiencing has affected the entire nation. But the Marcellus and Utica shale plays may have the biggest impacts on any region with reservoirs within them.

According to Chad Zamarin – COO of NiSource Midstream Services, a subsidiary of Columbia Pipeline Group – the Northeast United States is the only region that will shift from importing to exporting natural gas in the near future. “There’s only one part of the United States where we’re seeing this fundamental shift from being a net importer to a net exporter in 2025, which is a pretty remarkable sea change in the northeast unique to this footprint,” Zamarin told attendees of the Oil & Gas Awards Northeast Industry Summit in Pittsburgh during his keynote address. “It’s going to create significant challenges and opportunities for infrastructure.”

By late 2014, Zamarin said, the Northeast region will become a net exporter of natural gas for the majority of the year versus just the peak winter months. By late 2014, Zamarin said, the Northeast region will become a net exporter of natural gas for the majority of the year versus just the peak winter months. That shift has produced a vast need for new and retrofitted infrastructure projects.

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“Our system is a legacy system that served gas from other parts of the country into the Northeast,” Zamarin said. “We’re already seeing that dynamic play out, and it’s pretty remarkable to see how we’ve changed an industry in just a couple of years. As the gap between Northeast production and peak winter demand diminishes, we’re going to see more of a longer-term trend toward Northeast production meeting Northeast supply.” To meet demand, NiSource is taking existing infrastructure originally built to import natural gas to the Northeast from the Gulf Coast and Western United States and retrofitting assets to move gas in non-traditional ways. However, Zamarin said the industry is quickly running out of capability to do that, and that eventually will affect the ability to keep production on pace. “So, we’re actually getting to a point where production could be constrained by infrastructure,” Zamarin said. “So it is our job as midstream and pipeline companies to make sure we can fix that issue, we can get the gas where it needs to be, and allow that infrastructure to keep the production on pace.” NiSource has built three systems so far, and Zamarin said the company

is building a couple others. The first was its Majorsville gathering system in Southwestern Pennsylvania, which the company completed in 2013. According to Zamarin, the system had been built as a storage field, natural gas transmission compressor station and pipeline system. The system had been mothballed until it was reopened to serve the coal mining industry in the 1990s. Repurposing this system has paid off immensely for NiSource. The company now moves over a billion cubic feet (bcf) of natural gas across Ohio and down to the Gulf Coast after receiving over 4 bcf of producer interest during an open season on the system. With Federal Energy Regulatory Commission pipeline permits taking as long as 36 months to get approved, retrofitting existing midstream infrastructure is the sensible way to get the abundance of natural gas from the Northeast to the demand markets. “We’re taking existing infrastructure, repurposing it, and figuring out how to exploit that to get the gas moving,” Zamarin said. “We’re outpacing the ability to take that gas to further markets, so we’re now looking at even further markets to move that product even further away.”

TRUCKING COMPANY OF THE YEAR

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WINNER Northeast

2013

QC Energy Resources

Judge’s Comments: They are clearly an industry leader in trucking and taking care of the water as it gets to it’s landing area. Highly organized trucking fleet specializing in oil field needs, largest tanker fleet in NA, 3 offices in NE region. Provided detail description of solving fluid hauling logistics challenge faced by large customer in the Marcellus Shale. Reduced carrier base from 26 companies to 6 reducing hauling cost per barrel from $4.00 to $2.30, moving 54,000 barrels of fluid. Active safety control and monitoring and Community involvement. Leader in fleet monitoring and tracking.

We are a trusted partner to the oil and gas industry. QC Energy Resources (QC Energy) was born out of the belief that transportation and logistics vendors were underserving the oil and gas sector. Since our start in 2010, we’ve quickly grown into a major player in the industry and count some of the largest oil and gas companies in the country among our clients. QC Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Quality Distribution, Inc. (QDI), an operator of the largest bulk tank network in North America.

At QC Energy, we are committed to maintaining a balance between servicing the oil and gas industry and being responsible stewards of the environment. We will not sacrifice quality of work, safety, or integrity for a profit. Through transparent and open communication, QC Energy strives

to build long-term relationships with employees, customers, partners, and the community. We believe that it’s people who make the difference. QC Energy has many years of combined transportation, logistics, and oil and gas experience.

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Total Equipment wins Northeast 2013 Industry Supplier of the Year Award for the second year in a row! Our oil & gas division specializes in the sales & service of pumps, compressors, blowers and more to the drilling, completion, midstream, production and water needs of the Utica & Marcellus Shale Play. Total Equipment’s Capabilities 

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Total Equipment Company is a manufacturers representative to some of the top named industries equipment lines.

So, whether you need a designed packaged system, expert repairs and upgrades using our inhouse machine shop, or our 24 hour field service technicians to visit your site we will have your equipment running quickly. To see a complete list of products & services including maintenance, parts, rentals and machining, please call us at 412-269-0999 or 304-755-3345 or visit us on the web at www.totalequipment.com. 30

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INDUSTRY SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR

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WINNER Northeast

2013

Total Equipment Company Total Equipment Company is a regional sales and service provider for pumps, compressors, blowers, and mixers. TEC was founded by its current president Mike Weir in 1982. Since then we have grown to become the region’s leading provider of associated equipment and services in all major markets including, Energy, Metals, Chemical Processing, Mining, Oil & Gas, and Water & Waste Water Treatment.

Judge’s Comments: Developed specialized and much needed equipment packages to meet the needs of operators in northeastern U.S.

In 2013 we broke the 100 employee milestone with about 2/3’s of those dedicated to the parts and service needs of our clients. In addition to representing some of the industries’ most preferred manufacturers including Goulds, Schlumberger, National Oilwell Varco, FMC, Corken, Gorman Rupp, Warren Rupp, KIMRAY, Ingersoll Rand, Cameron and others, we are also recognized for prompt professional service at any time it is demanded.

support the water resource needs for the drilling and completions operations. In addition, we recently announced the opening of our new 12,000 sq ft packaging facility dedicated to building value added skids and containers for pump and compressor system needs for the gas processing facilities. To meet the commissioning, start up, and repair needs for this industry we have added 10 mechanics to our ranks in the past 18 months.

Total Equipment Company has invested significantly in human resources, inventory, training, and facilities to support the growing demands from the Oil & Gas market. This includes investing in a large engine driven pump rental fleet to

We are pleased to be recognized by the Oil & Gas Awards for or efforts and accomplishments and we look forward to becoming an even greater resource for this industry.

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GENERAL INDUSTRY SERVICE AWARD

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WINNER Northeast

2013

Resource Environmental Solutions RES is solely focused on developing and supplying ecological offsets for projects requiring permits for unavoidable impacts to the surface of the earth. RES is a supplier operating in Louisiana, Texas, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio and has delivered solutions across 10 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Districts and, in the process, interacted with 78 regulatory agencies.

Judge’s Comments: RES is one of the few companies offering a practical solution to a very real problem, developing offsets for unavoidable project-related impacts.

Resource Environmental Solutions has proven and demonstrated that blighted sites can be made whole again and demonstrated industry’s commitment to protect the environment.

Our efforts have resulted in 22,000 restored stream and wetland acres, 2,500 acres of custom mitigation solutions, 47 wetland and stream mitigation banks permitted or in process. RES began to understand the enabling Pennsylvania regulatory environment in early 2011. At that time, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania was planning for an upcoming change to one of its programmatic permits for stream and wetland crossings. Wetland and stream mitigation banks were neither planned nor were they understood at the state level.

Permitting backlogs for pipeline projects exceeded 300 days. Support from the federal permitting agencies and from clients that had utilized compensatory wetland and stream mitigation helped to bring multiple regulating parties up to speed. In 2013, RES opened and staffed our office in Canonsburg, PA. RES now has the first and only commercial mitigation bank available to service permittees with an approved off-the-shelf mitigation solution.

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Environmental Protection, Regulation and Compliance For about five years, the Pennsylvania Oil and Gas regulatory program was in constant flux, which kept operators focused on compliance instead of drilling. Scott Perry, Deputy Secretary of the Office of Oil and Gas Management for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, said he believes those days are over. Moderator: Michael L. Krancer, Energy, Petrochemical and Natural Resources Practise Group Leader, Blank Rome LLP Speakers: Nathan S. Bennett, Regulatory Manager, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation • Greg Lorson, Chief Executive Officer, TEEMCO Scott Perry, Deputy Secretary, Office of Oil and Gas Management, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection

“Since about 2008, the only thing certain in the oil and gas world in Pennsylvania was change,” Perry told attendees of the Oil & Gas Awards Northeast Industry Summit in Pittsburgh during the “Environmental Protection, Regulation and Compliance” panel discussion. “Regulatory uncertainty brings with it risk – it dampens investment and stifles growth.

to interfere, according to Perry, who serves on the STRONGER board.

“I feel like 2014 is the beginning of the end of change.”

“This organization needs your help,” Perry told the audience. “We need your help to convince your regulators to undergo a STRONGER review. It’s critical to shoring up our public perception of not just the industry, but the regulator, as well.”

Greg Lorson, CEO of TEEMCO, said companies often go above and beyond what regulations demand, which offers operators a buffer in case something goes wrong.

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By strengthening the state regulatory environment, Perry said, the oil and gas industry as a whole benefits. If regulators are perceived as weak and ineffective, the general public’s confidence in the oil and gas industry’s ability to operate safely suffers, Perry said.

Strong regulatory programs give credence to what operators do on a daily basis, according to Nathan S. Bennett, Regulatory Manager for Anadarko Petroleum Corp. Many operators have stringent standards based on corporate ethics, but gaining public trust through state regulations is invaluable. “Regulation is always a good thing, particularly when it is meaningful and effective,” Bennett said. “We govern ourselves from our internal matrices or metrics to ensure that we’re meeting those standards, and

we have that body of work to be able to measure against from that independent review board.” Greg Lorson, CEO of TEEMCO, said companies often go above and beyond what regulations demand, which offers operators a buffer in case something goes wrong. But he said this seems redundant, especially for clients of his company that have to answer to stakeholders. “[TEEMCO is] an environmental consultant – we like to see companies in compliance, and we like to see companies pay us to get into compliance,” Lorson said. “So, if they want to do more than what’s required, that’s more business in our pocket.” Perry countered that most regulations are written as minimum requirements for compliance, and many operators throughout Pennsylvania already exceed those minimums. He cited Pennsylvania’s Act 13 regarding site containment, which recently had been codified because countless operators already had been performing well above previous standards. “Incidents invite regulation,” Perry cautioned. “Hold yourself to higher than the minimum standards and let me sleep at my desk.”

ENGINEERING COMPANY OF THE YEAR

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WINNER Northeast

2013

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.

Judge’s Comments: Extensive Oil & Gas experience in all phases of site development and permitting. Nice focus on employee safety. Huge list of large successful projects. Many significant projects delivered on time and on budget. Financial and commercial strength with over $100 MM in revenue. Zero lost time accidents in 2013. Unique data-management and GIS systems. Offer a wide range of services. Involved with threatened species protection and environmentally responsible green roof projects. Prior project awards. CEO providing great leadership. Extensive submission package.

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) engineers, scientists and professionals are recognized for delivering knowledge, innovative design solutions and integrated expertise in six primary practice areas: civil/site engineering, environmental services, ecological services, surveying, waste management and water resources.

A multi-disciplinary Natural Gas Industry Consulting Group is derived from our core practice areas to strategically focus on the business challenges and drivers of the industry. This diverse team is our conduit to the industry’s latest thinking and advancements; allowing CEC to provide clients with concise, timely information and regulatory updates to facilitate informed decision-making. CEC has a proven track record of providing sound, technical solutions that balance the requirements of compliance, risk management and the business needs of a diverse client base. Our continuing growth

reflects client confidence in the work of our employees as guided by our core business principles: Senior Leadership, Integrated Services, and Personal Business Relationships. We are a reliable resource to those seeking a trusted advisor who can successfully navigate federal, state and local regulations in the evolving energy industry. With years of experience in Exploration & Production, Midstream Services, and Compression and Treatment Facilities, CEC allows clients to put their primary focus on operations.

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THE IPS ENGINEERING / EPC MIDSTREAM COMPANY OF THE YEAR

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WINNER Northeast

2013

NiSource Midstream Services Judge’s Comments:

Liked their approach of joint venture partnering with producers. Also, the focus on things other than short term profits – specifically safety, honesty, respect for the environment, and maintaining a strong balance sheet. View of the industry with a long term perspective. The SPIRIT principles they follow. Good reference with three major projects successfully completed. Several community involvement initiatives outlined.

At NiSource (NYSE: NI), our aspiration is to be America’s premier regulated energy company, providing customer-focused energy solutions, investment-driven growth opportunities, and sustainable value for our customers, investors and employees. Underpinning this effort is our unwavering commitment to toptier safety and reliability, collaborative stakeholder relationships, inclusive and engaging work environments, strong governance and transparency, and forward-looking environmental practices and stewardship. NiSource’s balanced portfolio of regulated energy businesses provides natural gas transmission, storage and distribution, as well as electric generation, transmission and distribution to a total of nearly 4 million customers located throughout a high-demand energy corridor stretching from the U.S. Gulf Coast through the Midwest to New England. We serve our customers and generate sustainable growth by investing about $1 billion annually in energy infrastructure projects, new facilities, environmental enhancements, and upgrades to

existing facilities. These investments enhance customer service, assure safety and reliability of our systems, support local communities, create jobs and drive economic growth. We are committed to establishing a legacy of strong and diverse teams, sustained environmental stewardship, social responsibility and economic growth reflective of a premier energy company. These commitments are embodied in our corporate sustainability policy, our contemporary governance practices and the way we conduct business on a daily basis.

Sponsored by: IPS Engineering / EPC IPS Engineering is a preferred provider of value-added, safety-first engineering and engineerprocure-construct (EPC) services, specializing in delivering responsive, high-quality, cost effective services and solutions for pipeline and related facilities.

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Quality. Variety. And a reputation for going above and beyond. We’ve stood for quality, service, and value for over 100 years. The National Lime and Stone Company is a privately held, family-centered company made strong by over a century of continuous operation. That’s why we’re preferred by customers and are one of the largest and most trusted sources of crushed stone, sand and gravel, and mineral products in the country. In addition to supplying products that support our nation’s infrastructure and basic industries, we produce significant quantities of specialty dolomite and calcium-based minerals for the glass and steel industries — and we’re the largest supplier of dolomitic float glass stone in the nation. 551 Lake Cascade Parkway, PO Box 120, Findlay, Ohio 45840

419.422.4341 info@natlime.com

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SPECIALTY INDUSTRY SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR

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WINNER Northeast

2013

The National Lime and Stone Company The National Lime and Stone Company is a privately held, family-centered company made strong by over a century of continuous operation. That’s why we’re preferred by customers and are one of the largest and most trusted sources of crushed stone, sand and gravel, and mineral products in the country.

Judge’s Comments: National is a private company which has responded to a need and opportunity in the oil & gas industry. Their willingness to expand is key. Their submittal was concise.

In addition to supplying products that support our nation’s infrastructure and oil and gas industry, we produce significant quantities of specialty dolomite and calcium-based minerals for the glass and steel industries — and we’re the largest supplier of dolomitic float glass stone in the nation. While we’re proud to offer some of the highest quality limestone products in the region, our greatest resource is our employees. National employees are limestone experts and, for decades, have been some of the most knowledgeable professionals in the aggregates

and minerals industries. We strive to provide outstanding customer service and the technical support to ensure that our top-notch products are delivered when and where they’re needed. National is a 100% American company, founded on fair business and sound environmental practices. We strive to exceed our customers’ expectations in every way by delivering innovative, high-quality products at competitive prices.

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Health and Safety Issues You Can’t Ignore There are plenty of ways to approach health and safety issues in the oil and gas industry. The common denominator, however, is that a culture of health and safety must be instilled within an organization, and the dedication to maintain this atmosphere must be driven by upper management. Moderator: Jim Willis, Editor, Marcellus Drilling News Speakers: Stefan Hirniak, HSE Recruitment Consultant, Progressive GE • Rob L. Gough, EHS Manager, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation David Renz, Sr. EHS Coordinator, Noble Energy

“Part of my team’s responsibility is to be in the field and be available to contractors and our employees to show that we’re there to open lines of communication and transparency,” Rob L. Gough, EHS Manager for Anadarko Petroleum Corp., said during a panel discussion at the Oil & Gas Awards Northeast Industry Summit in Pittsburgh. “He knows he has someone to talk to with anything such as stop-work authority or observations or whatever we use to ensure that our operations are safe.” Operators realize they need cooperation from the contractors to keep employees healthy and safe throughout the course of work on a project. That is especially important when implementing effective safety plans for drilling sites. David Renz, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Supervisor for Noble Energy, said his company works hand in hand with drilling companies, which also have EHS programs of their own, to make sure plans are implemented. “So if the drilling contractor has a safety-observation program or a near-miss-submittal program, we want to see that,” Renz said. “We want to learn from that and determine what the corrective actions are to prevent it from happening again.” 40

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In order to encourage employees to take action in potentially unsafe scenarios, Noble Energy launched its “Best Stop of the Week” program in 2013. The safety department collects stop-work orders from Noble’s drilling contractors throughout the week and vote on the best use of this authority every Friday. The weekly winners are reevaluated for best-of-the-month honors.

In order to encourage employees to take action in potentially unsafe scenarios, Noble Energy launched its “Best Stop of the Week” program in 2013.

“It’s easy to get up in a meeting and say, ‘Hey, stop work,’ Renz said. “But in the field, does that new hire or that 30-year oil-and-gas professional out there who’s turning wrenches feel comfortable stopping work?” As effective as this plan might be, Gough warned that there is a fine line between good work stoppages and meeting quotas, and operators definitely want to avoid the latter.

“Don’t promote quantity, but award quality,” Gough said. “You want people to come in with something that could be a potential for an incident in the future, and not as a get-out-of-jail-free card. Fix the issue before it manifests into a problem.” Working for a staffing agency, Stefan Hirniak understands the importance of operators and contractors working together to drive safety on job sites. As HSE Recruitment Consultant for Progressive GE, he said his company has the most success finding individuals on the consulting side that can step right into an organization and be able to pick up the goals of the firm and implement them in the field from day one. “That does stem from having experience in the field, but also from buying into the company’s safety culture, and a lot of that does come from training,” Hirniak said. “For them to really buy into that, there has to be a lot of training and implementation from the operator side and the Senior level HSE Manager. The two really do mesh together.”

AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH AND SAFETY – OPERATIONAL

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WINNER Northeast

2013

Judge’s Comments: Range was able to demonstrate an industry-leading safety record, and commitment to compliance, employee training (contractor management), and the use of technology. Range Resources ability to surpass more than 1 million man hours worked in their Marcellus Shale Division without an OSHA reportable incident is commendable.

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Gulf Coast Winners

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TRANSACTION UNDER $1 BILLION

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP BY A SERVICE PROVIDER

WATER MANAGEMENT FUTURE INDUSTRY LEADER

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HEALTH AND SAFETY – OPERATIONAL

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E&P INDUSTRY LEADER

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RECRUITMENT AGENCY OF THE YEAR

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2013

Drill Baby Drill Staffing Drill Baby Drill Staffing (DBD) was established in October of 2010 as a result of natural gas industry managers expressing their need for hard working and qualified individuals, also job seekers asking how they can apply to those organizations. Thus, DBD was formed to make that connection.

Judge’s Comments: DBD’s core focus is ‘putting boots on the ground’ in the energy industry and their ability to source talent in the Marcellus and Utica shale on behalf of their clients is well documented. The testimonials clearly show this dedication to the industry in the service DBD Provide.

Drill Baby Drill Staffing is a search and placement agency dedicated to the natural gas and industry related companies. Our mission is: “Making America Energy Independent One Employee at a Time”. DBD has built relationships with organizations throughout the Marcellus and Utica Shale regions; our goal is to increase their applicant pool with qualified candidates. Many of the organizations have locations not only in PA, WV, OH and NY, but also in the Western United States that we screen candidates for. Over the past three years we have assisted companies in finding qualified employees by advertising, prescreening résumés, and conducting interviews saving

time and money by allowing them to select the best of the best for their positions. Drill Baby Drill also offers temporary staffing, criminal background, motor vehicle verification, and drug testing. DrillBabyJobs.com is a one-stop site where job seekers can learn about a variety of job opportunities in our industry. Staff of DBD own and operate three CNG powered vehicles. Driving these vehicles is another way we show local communities that Natural Gas is here to stay and it can help all of us in our daily lives. - Terri Rodgers, DBD Partner/ General Manager, 814.224.2866

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THE OIL AND GAS FINANCIAL JOURNAL TRANSACTION OF THE YEAR

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2013

Eclipse Resources Eclipse Resources (Eclipse) is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and production of oil and natural gas in the Appalachian region of the United States. Our strategy is to consistently grow our reserves, while maintaining a low-cost structure and protecting the environment and communities in which we operate.

Judge’s Comments: Eclipse increased it acreage holdings in its core area of the Utica shale play. This should provide them with increased opportunity for growth. They also acquired producing reserves. The cash flow from this production should be favourable to their cash flow, especially in light of the increased debt it incurred as a result of this transaction.

Since its inception in 2011, Eclipse has quickly evolved from a startup to being one of the top five acreage owners in the Utica Shale play with over 98,000 net acres in the “core” of the fairway. Additionally, Eclipse has grown to be one of the largest conventional oil and gas producers in the state of Ohio.

operations team with over 160 years of combined operational, engineering, land, legal and financial expertise and extensive Appalachia experience and is backed by EnCap Investments, a leading provider of private equity to the independent sector of the U.S. oil and gas industry.

Eclipse is led by an experienced executive management and

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LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR

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2013

Cara C. Davis The experience of a corporate firm with the care of a personal friend - the Law Offices of Cara C. Davis is unlike any other firm you’ve ever dealt with. Our team of attorneys and support staff has more than three decades of experience in the Oil & Gas Industry and are constantly increasing their knowledge of the ever changing business.

Judge’s Comments: Great local story and extensive local involvement of shale education and women networks.

They’ve spent time in every capacity, from working as abstractors in various states to reviewing title. Now, we’re bringing all that real-world experience to the table, and giving you the Legal Counsel you deserve.

Our working professionals produce the best legal work in the market, and our knowledge will help you get ahead in the industry, while keeping you on the right side of the law.

Wow. She has clearly demonstrated sector expertise by presenting at many community functions. Also, she is an excellent corporate citizen. Great work for a smaller firm, with limited resources when compared to the others in the category.

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Editorial

Addressing the Marcellus Shale John Applegath, Vice President, Southern Marcellus Shale Division, Range Resources Corporation

It’s almost impossible to believe that the Marcellus Shale’s natural gas field was discovered just 10 years ago considering where production stands today. It took a persistent geologist named Bill Zagorski to convince his bosses at Range Resources Corp. to test the shale in 2004, and the rest is history.

“The local folks said, ‘We’re going to be done with this well – it’s cursed,’” recalled John Applegath, Senior Vice President, Southern Marcellus Shale division, for Range Resources. “And Bill worked very hard to convince management to give it a try, and he was successful.” Today, Zagorski is known as the “Father of the Marcellus,” and Range Resources has earned the title of “pioneer” in this industry-changing play, Applegath said during his keynote address “Assessing the Marcellus Shale: What Have We Learnt in the 10 Years Since Its Discovery?”at the Oil & Gas Awards Northeast Industry Summit in Pittsburgh. The U.S. natural gas scenario was bleak before this discovery was made in 2004, Applegath recalled. Prices had hit $10 per million Btus. The United States imported 3 trillion cubic feet of gas per day, and LNG import facilities were being built to handle those imports. Zagorski’s discovery not only showed the Marcellus was comparable to the Barnett Shale, but it also proved it was a wider area. Once horizontal drilling was attempted on the play in 2007, that’s when drillers truly realized the benefits, Applegath said.

Since then, Range Resources has four times the Marcellus reserves, and it continues to explore the Utica and Upper Devonian shale plays, as well, as the natural gas industry in the Northeast continues to surge. According to Applegath, this region provided about 13 percent of gas for the United States in 2013. Projections show the Northeast will provide about a 25 percent of natural gas for United States in 2014.

“We’re going to be the largest field producing area in the entire world in short order.”

Much news has been made that Marcellus on its own would be the seventh-largest natural-gasproducing nation if it were its own country. By the end of 2014, the projections have the play as the fourth-largest “country” based on gas production, Applegath said.

“The improvement in efficiency is tremendous,” he said.

The Marcellus is making waves in the international marketplace, as well. Applegath mentioned that the largest gas field in the world is in the Middle East, and plans are to raise production to 18 bcf a day. However, once pipeline work is completed by the end of 2016, Applegath said Marcellus will be producing 22 bcf a day, becoming the largest field in the world. “The largest field in the world is heading toward 18, and we’re heading toward 22,” Applegath said.

With technology advancing seemingly every day, reaching 22 bcf a day should be no problem. Applegath said the Range Resources typically hits eight to 10 frac stages a day, which is a far cry from the two stages a day he witnessed when he first came to Pennsylvania in 2007.

Although Range Resources has drilled its first well in the Utica Shale, Applegath said the company remains focused on the Marcellus. The old saying goes, “Good things happen in threes,” and that’s the case for the shale plays in the Northeast with Marcellus, Utica and the Upper Devonian shale plays keeping the region flooded with natural gas. According to Applegath, Pittsburgh wouldn’t expect anything less. “For us Pittsburghers, we’re used to three big plays since 2004 – Super Bowl, Super Bowl and the Stanley Cup,” he said. “This is nothing special for us Pittsburghers.”

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CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF THE YEAR

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2013

Cenergy, LLC Founded in 2006, Cenergy is a full-service general engineering contractor providing design, manufacturing, and construction services to the natural gas industry. When Cenergy was formed, it was primarily a facilities construction contractor, performing facility upgrade and expansion projects.

Over time, Cenergy began taking on new construction projects and would eventually grow into a full-service facility construction contractor, performing onsite construction as well as prefabrication for construction projects. Seeing a need develop in the industry, Cenergy expanded its

capabilities to include fabricationonly projects, and out of the fabrication division grew Cenergy’s leading-edge engineering department. Today, Cenergy is a full-service contractor, offering job planning, product and facilities engineering, prefabrication, manufacturing, and construction.

Judge’s Comments: Fantastic group that strives and innovates to hit customers timelines. Cenergy goes above and beyond the call of duty to always meet incredible timeline requirements.

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CONSULTANCY OF THE YEAR

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2013

McTish, Kunkel & Associates Civil Engineering & Environmental Services

McTish, Kunkel & Associates McTish, Kunkel & Associates (MKA) is a 280 person Consulting Engineering and Environmental Services Firm with a diversified staff of experienced professionals. Our staff of Civil, Highway, Structural, Traffic, Municipal and Mechanical Engineers, Geologists, Environmental Scientists, Planners, Construction Managers, Inspectors, and Land Surveyors offer a broad range of engineering and environmental services required to complete the Planning, Design, Environmental Permitting, Construction Inspection of Transportation, Public Infrastructure Projects for PennDOT, PA Turnpike, Municipal Governments and Authorities, Residential and Commercial Land Developers, PPL, US Gypsum, and Natural Gas Development Companies.

Judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comments: An impressive list of clients and good work experience in the North East.

Valued by their customers, providing a wide range of expertise and growing considerably to meet the demands of a booming region.

We utilize state-of-the-art technology including GPS land surveying equipment, 3-D AutoCAD and GIS for cost effective planning, design and regulatory permitting for each project. MKA has provided engineering, environmental and construction inspection services to a wide range of clients for over 37 years. We are able to provide service across

Pennsylvania from our offices in Allentown, Montoursville and Pittsburgh. Our Montoursville office is strategically located in Lycoming County, which has been described as the heart of the Marcellus Shale Play. We are also providing services to our natural gas clients in southwestern Pennsylvania, West Virginia and eastern Ohio from our Pittsburgh office for the Marcellus and Utica Shale Plays.

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THE PROGRESSIVE GLOBAL ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES FUTURE INDUSTRY LEADER

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WINNER Northeast

2013

Brandon Davis – URS Corporation

Judge’s Comments: I would again highlight what Brandon has done outside of his direct employment with URS as his greatest accomplishment. His dedication to his profession and to the youth education effort has been second to none in the NEUS. Impressive achievements and leadership to date including appointment to Ohio O&G Commission by the Governor. Strong family commitment and work outside the family to encourage STEM related education for future leaders.

URS is a leading provider of environmental, engineering, construction, maintenance and technical solutions for public agencies and private sector companies around the world. As a true on-stop capital projects solution provider, URS brings its life-cycle expertise to work in every phase of the project; driving best value projects that are delivered fast, within budget, and with the highest level of quality and safety results. It is this commitment excellence that has driven URS’ proven performance on oil & gas projects for more than half a century, and its ranking by Engineering News Record (ENR) as the #1 chemical, #4 industrial process, #6 pipeline, and #7 refinery firm in the United States. URS’ legacy in the Appalachian Basin region dates back more than 100 years and today URS is positioned as one of the largest engineering & construction companies in the

Basin. Last year URS executed more than fifty projects for the oil & gas industry in the region across all scopes (environmental, engineering, construction management, general contracting/ construction, and maintenance). Discover a true one-stop shop, discover a commitment to project excellence, discover a team that is fully focused and committed to your project success and business drivers, Discover: URS.

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Are We Losing The Public’s Confidence? There is no doubt that engaging with members of the community where oil and gas operations take place goes a long way in terms of being accepted by locals who may be inconvenienced by the nature of the business. The question remains, though, as to how to approach engagement with so many options available to operators these days. Moderator: Alex Grant, Director of Content, Oil & Gas Awards Speakers: Brittany Thomas, Coordinator External Affairs, Cabot Oil & Gas • Sarah Barczyk, Manager, Community Relations & Stakeholder Outreach, NiSource Midstream Services • Dan Weaver, Public Relations, PIOGA • Stacey Brodak, Manager Community and Media Relations, Noble Energy

Stacey Brodak, Manager Community and Media Relations for Noble Energy, believes landowners should be a high priority for operators. She told attendees of the Oil & Gas Awards Northeast Industry Summit in Pittsburgh that landowners are emotionally invested because oil and gas companies are potentially disrupting their homes. “You care most about your family, then you probably care next most about your house, and we’re affecting people and inconveniencing people which is inherent to the industry that we have in a place we care about the most,” Brodak said during the “Community Engagement: Are We Losing the Public’s Confidence?” panel discussion. “I think being empathetic to that and doing things not only from the regulatory side, but what are those things we can do to connect to people, understand and be empathetic and responsive to the concerns and issues that they have at their home where they live – I think that has helped to turn the tide.” One way Noble Energy approaches this is through its Noble Neighbor Meeting program. Through the company’s land department, Noble Energy identifies anyone living along an approved route for a well site and extends invitations for private meetings to those landowners. These meetings host about 40 to 50 people at a time for one-on-one sessions with technical advisors who discuss phases of drilling and operations that will occur to keep stakeholders abreast of ongoing changes. 56

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“We have many moving parts,” Brodak said. “Giving them one point of contact sounds so simple, but it is so critical in helping.” Another way to win over local communities is through job creation, according to Sarah Barczyk, Manager, Community Relations and Stakeholder Outreach for NiSource Midstream Services. “One of the messages we like to get out there is that we’re supporting local job creation, and you can’t get that message out there if you’re bringing in people from out of state,” Barczyk said. “And people up here see those people as foreigners, so we have done a really good job of ensuring that we’re using the local workforce, local unions and local contractors.” Hiring locally may help with community engagement, but education aids employee retention for companies in these regions, according to Dan Weaver, Director of Public Outreach for the Pennsylvania Independent Oil and Gas Association (PIOGA). He cited a study that showed hires without an understanding of the natural gas industry before starting a career in the business have a 0 percent retention rate after one year. However, if they have some sort of understanding entering this field, the retention rate after a year is over 90 percent. With that in mind, PIOGA launched the Pennsylvania Engineering Education Program in 2014 for teachers in areas with oil and gas operations. So far, Weaver said the

program has put almost 50 teachers through the program to create a generation of “energy-aware citizens.” “Not only do we talk about oil and natural gas, but we talk about all forms of energy moving forward, and then stack the oil and natural gas on that,” Weaver said. Another way to create awareness of a company’s activities for the next generation is through social media. Brittany Thomas, Coordinator of External Affairs at Cabot Oil & Gas, said her company isn’t “all in” with social media at this point. However, through a blog and a Twitter account, Cabot can distribute its own news instead of waiting for mainstream media to catch on. “Cabot has a Twitter account and a blog, and what we use that for is amplifying what we’re doing,” Thomas said. “Our blog is to tell our story that we can’t get every day in the newspaper.” Twitter is also a great way to stay abreast of what is being said about a company and the industry as a whole. If there is misinformation being distributed, those connected to social media can set the record straight instantly. “If you’re not engaged, it’s good just understanding what’s being said,” Thomas said. “Someone is out there saying something, so you need to make sure your message is getting out there by yourself or by your advocates.”

OILFIELD SERVICE COMPANY OF THE YEAR

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WINNER Northeast

2013

Halliburton

Judge’s Comments: Halliburton has become a household name for its longstanding and successful operations worldwide offering a diverse range of products and services in many different areas. They deserve to win this categorical, regional award for many of the same reasons which have attributed to their success elsewhere. Halliburton’s presence in the northeast since 1937, their commitment to HSE, innovative “Frac of the Future” hydraulic fracturing system design with “Sandcastle” equipment for proppant containment vertically vs. horizontally, active membership and work in the Marcellus Shale Coalition/Pennsylvania Dept. of Environmental Protection Casing and Cement Workgroup/Chevron Governance Team, along with their efforts in terms of corporate social responsibility reflected in their involvement with Habitat for Humanity, American Cancer Society and American Red Cross all highlight and combine to support my vote as top entry in this area.

Founded in 1919, Halliburton is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. With more than 75,000 employees, representing more than 140 nationalities in approximately 80 countries, the company serves the upstream oil and gas industry throughout the lifecycle of the reservoir – from locating hydrocarbons and managing geological data, to drilling and formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and optimizing production through the life of the field.

Halliburton comprises 13 business lines that operate in two divisions: Drilling and Evaluation, and Completion and Production. Halliburton employs more than 1,500 in its Northeast Area operations, which are headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. The company services its customers from 11 locations in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and Michigan.

Developed innovative, cost saving “Frac of the Future”, a complete redesign of the hydraulic fracturing system focused on safety and efficiency. Halliburton’s integrated solutions address all oilfield service needs in the NE region.

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AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

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2013

Judge’s Comments: Over the last 5 years, Range Resources has donated an astounding $10 million to various programs. Further, Range has invested more than $45 million dollar in the state of Pennsylvania for roads and related transportation infrastructure in the past 5 years. Range was able to demonstrate their commitment to their employees and communities they work in.

Range clearly has made an impact in Washington County by supporting the United Way and other local communities. Range also supports their employees.

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NEW TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT OF THE YEAR – GENERAL/PRODUCTS

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2013

HalenHardy, LLC HalenHardy, LLC was founded in January 2013 to develop products and services that improve worker health and safety across multiple industries including oil & gas, mining, construction, manufacturing, remediation and demolition.

Judge’s Comments: On site respiration safety important Marcellus tool! Simple and effective safety solution.

Halen Hardy is a newcomer to the industry and has already shown a great record of analyzing the issue/challenge at hand. The mobile air shower (MASHH) unit is a solution that is not only beneficial to those currently utilizing the technology, but is the industry’s only alternative to the less efficient “vacuum” approach.

Its latest innovations are designed to protect workers from dangerous dusts, with a specific emphasis on respirable crystalline silica, lead, asbestos, hexavalent chromium and more. HalenHardy engineers and manufactures its award-winning MASHH Mobile Air Shower by HalenHardy, a downdraft booth that reduces worker exposure to respirable crystalline silica, lead and other dusts by removing them from contaminated clothing in less than 30 seconds. The MASHH unit was awarded the inaugural Shale Gas Environmental, Health & Safety Innovation Award at the 2013 Technology Showcase at the Shale Gas Insight Conference.

Silicosis Prevention Advisors, the consulting arm of HalenHardy, provides an expert team that can design and implement a comprehensive Silicosis Prevention Program that will protect your company’s most valuable asset... your workers. HalenHardy’s Silicosis Prevention Advisors is directed by Bob Glenn, MPH, CIH, the world’s leading expert on occupational lung disease and the health effects of mineral dust exposures. The HalenHardy headquarters and manufacturing plant are proudly located on Main Street in Bellwood, Pennsylvania, at the epicenter of the Marcellus Shale formation, equidistant from its two most active regions, Canonsburg and Towanda.

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AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN HEALTH AND SAFETY – PRODUCTS

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2013

Cartasite Cartasite was founded in 2004 to enhance the safety, security and efficiency of field operations in the oil and gas industry. worldVIEW, a realtime geospatial dashboard, assimilates telemetry from vehicles, wellsites, remote workers and drilling rigs. Oil and gas companies use worldVIEW to streamline their operations ensuring that their assets are secure and their people are safe. Today, Cartasite has deployments in 31 countries and is delivering safe, smart and secure information to the world’s leading energy companies.

Judge’s Comments: Cartasite has clearly recognized the need for improved vehicle safety. The company developed a practical system for monitoring driver behaviour and have helped companies implement it to improve driver safety performance. Their involvement in the community seems to be primarily focused on improving safe driving habits, which is a good idea although also helps to promote their product.

Cartasite’s mission is to deliver realtime operational intelligence to the global energy and natural resource industries. With leading technology in fleet management, asset tracking, remote worker safety and field operations, Cartasite delivers a comprehensive solution for global enterprise. Our ROVR fleet technology allows managers to safely monitor the most efficient fleets on the planet. Using a combination of GPS fleet tracking and patented Driver Scorecards, our fleet management system has proven to reduce

motor vehicle crashes and fuel consumption. SPOT and globalTAG are Cartasite’s remote worker safety and asset management, solutions. Together, they allow health and safety experts to ensure operations are running safely and efficiently. These Class 1/ Division 1 certified systems enable employers and workers to have a means of communication no matter how remote their location. Together, they ensure that lone workers return home safely every day.

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A-Z of finalists WINNER Northeast

2013

84 Energy Supply

Access Midstream

Alpha Hunter Drilling

84 Energy Supply was created to be a top supplier offering companies operating in shale plays nationwide a reliable, competitive, and expert source for safety, remediation/erosion and sediment control, well pad, pipeline, and general construction supplies. Through a network of 77 stores operating in the Marcellus Shale and Utica Shale, 84 Energy Supply offers unparalleled knowledge, service, and products to the oil and gas industry.

Access Midstream is the industry’s largest gathering and processing master limited partnership as measured by throughput volume. Access owns, operates, develops and acquires natural gas gathering and processing systems and other midstream energy assets. Operations are focused on the Marcellus, Utica, Barnett, Eagle Ford, Haynesville and Niobrara Shales and Mid-Continent region of the U.S.

Alpha Hunter Drilling serves major and independent oil and gas companies to provide a comprehensive drilling solution and is committed to efficiently explore, develop and drill oil and natural gas reserves to provide a maximum return to our customers. We are accountable to the environment and lands on which we operate while providing competitive, growth oriented jobs to our employees and supporting our communities. Ultimately, this will contribute to tomorrows energy needs through the efforts we expend today.

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation 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.

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I like the way 84 Energy Supply responded to a need in the oil & gas patch and significantly modified their business model to capitalize on the industry. In a way, rebranding 84 Lumber.

Access has a great resume of projects in West Virginia, supported with corporate contributions but even more so with employee donations of time.

The entire industry needs to step back and notice the difference that Access has made in the communities in which they operate. From cleaning up a dilapidated cemetery and many other projects, their employees have really taken their corporate responsibility seriously.

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The addition of the Schramm T500XD Telemast drilling rig reduces drilling times and overall costs to the industry.

Impressive initiatives within the region. Anadarko offers a variety of environmental stewardship projects for the committee (some educational in nature). Their efforts in mitigation, education, and revitalization demonstrate their environmental awareness and concern for environmental impacts.

Excellent examples of their innovative approaches to protect health and safety. Their efforts to develop RIM guidelines with key stakeholders such as PSP and PennDOT, DEP, 911 call centers and other community officials, demonstrated their genuine approach to promote the safety of their employees and the communities they come into contact with.

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2013

Baker Hughes

Beemac Trucking

Canary, LLC

Cara C. Davis

Baker Hughes is a leading supplier of oilfield services, products, technology and systems to the worldwide oil and natural gas industry. The company’s 60,000-plus employees work in more than 80 countries helping customers find, evaluate, drill, produce, transport and process hydrocarbon resources.

Beemac Trucking is a nationwide flatbed, steel hauling trucking and logistics company providing safe, quality, value-added trucking, logistics, barge and rail intermodal port, warehousing, and specialized/heavy haul services to customers throughout North America. Beemac ‘s GREEN Project began in 2013, with the purchase of 20 CNG trucks and the construction of a public CNG filling station in Ambridge, PA.

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.

The Law Offices of Cara C. Davis specializes in a variety of services for Oil & Gas industry clients. Our experience and training ensure that whatever your need, we can handle it. Original Title Opinions, Supplemental Title Opinions, Preparation of Curative tile Documents, and Oil & Gas Litigation.

Judge’s comments

The development of the field proven Auto Track Curve Rotary Steerable System is an innovation that benefits the entire drilling industry. “Faster, better cheaper” is always a goal of the industry and Baker Hughes has met that goal.

Baker Hughes featured their development of the AutoTrak Curve rotary steerable drilling system, an advanced drilling solution. This best in class drilling system allows the driller to build a tighter curve approaching an industry leading 15 degrees of pitch for every 100 feet drilled, allowing up to 750’ of additional horizontal leg in the target horizon. This steerable system when paired with Baker’s custom bits has improved accuracy, longer down-hole life, and a high rate of penetration; all leading to improved economics and lower trip-associated safety risk. Outstanding actual results from Marcellus Shale extended reach horizontal wells drilled using this system were cited.

Beemac Trucking is headquartered in the Northeast region. I like that they are committed to a fleet fuelled with compressed natural gas and by operating a public station, this will give others the opportunity to be green also. Beemac seems to have the appropriate level of support to charities and the community.

Headquartered in PA, Beemac has a large flat-bed hauling fleet focused on the Energy Industry. They have built public access Nat. Gas filling station and converted 75 of their trucks to CNG. Promoting CNG fleet conversion in public forums. Active in Community support.

Comprehensive well services company on the move. Providing drilling and wellhead services to the Utica Shale region.

Great local story and extensive local involvement of shale education and women networks.

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2013

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.

Cartasite With deployments in 31 countries, Cartasite is the world’s leading provider of safety and security technologies in the upstream oil and gas industry. The company has a successful, innovative history in fleet management, asset tracking, remote worker safety and field operations. Cartasite is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Cathedral Energy Services Cathedral Energy Services is a premier international provider of directional drilling and production testing services. Our success is defined by preserving the health and safety of our employees, clients, and communities we operate in. We are committed to delivering safety leadership, inspiration, and innovation.

Cenergy, LLC Cenergy, LLC is a full-service general contractor located in located in Milton, WV, providing engineering, manufacturing, and construction services to the natural gas industry.

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) provides comprehensive industry-focused consulting services that advance our clients’ strategic business objectives. CEC engineers, scientists and professionals are recognized for delivering knowledge, innovative design solutions and integrated expertise in six primary practice areas: civil/site engineering, environmental services, ecological services, surveying, waste management and water resources.

Judge’s comments

Cartasite has clearly recognized the need for improved vehicle safety. The company developed a practical system for monitoring driver behaviour and have helped companies implement it to improve driver safety performance. Their involvement in the community seems to be primarily focused on improving safe driving habits, which is a good idea although also helps to promote their product.

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Great motor system with redundant bearings. This company’s work and accomplishments to significantly reduce risk to workers demonstrates a clear and practical application of solutions and initiatives in the northeast region which is not only measurable but also achieves economical sustainability.

Fantastic group that strives and innovates to hit customers timelines.

Cenergy goes above and beyond the call of duty to always meet incredible timeline requirements.

Extensive Oil & Gas experience in all phases of site development and permitting. Nice focus on employee safety. Huge list of large successful projects.

Many significant projects delivered on time and on budget. Financial and commercial strength with over $100 MM in revenue. Zero lost time accidents in 2013. Unique data-management and GIS systems. Offer a wide range of services. Involved with threatened species protection and environmentally responsible green roof projects. Prior project awards. CEO providing great leadership. Extensive submission package.

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2013

Drill Baby Drill Staffing Drill Baby Drill Staffing is an experienced recruitment agency dedicated to the Oil & Gas Industry. DBD provides direct placement referrals and temporary staffing for field, management, and support staff. DBD connects job seekers with employers increasing hiring managers’ qualified applicant pool and saving valuable time. We find qualified candidates by searching our extensive database, prescreening résumés, and conducting and scheduling interviews. DBD also offers criminal background checks, motor vehicle record verification, and drug testing.

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2013

Eclipse Resources

Enersight

Eclipse Resources is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and production of oil and natural gas in the Appalachian region. Our strategy is to consistently grow our reserves, while maintaining a low cost structure and protecting the environment and communities in which we operate.

Enersight integrates the planning, budgeting, and scheduling of Oil and Gas projects and substantially decreases the time it takes to generate short and long term outlooks. Enersight considers all project interdependencies, giving you greater forecasting accuracy, thus allowing you to confidently allocate capital and resources in order to meet business goals.

Environmental Service Laboratories, Inc. Incorporated in 1988, Environmental Service Laboratories, Inc. (ESL) is an industry-leading analytical laboratory and sampling firm specializing in pre-drill water surveys, drill cutting characterizations, and spill support. ESL has expanded its analytical capabilities and geographic reach to span across multiple states and shale formations.

Judge’s comments

DBD’s core focus is ‘putting boots on the ground’ in the energy industry and their ability to source talent in the Marcellus and Utica shale on behalf of their clients is well documented. The testimonials clearly show this dedication to the industry in the service DBD Provide.

Eclipse increased it acreage holdings in its core area of the Utica shale play. This should provide them with increased opportunity for growth. They also acquired producing reserves. The cash flow from this production should be favourable to their cash flow, especially in light of the increased debt it incurred as a result of this transaction.

Eclipse Resources added to its 41,000 net acres in Belmont, Guernsey, Monroe and Noble counties in Ohio with the acquisition. It now holds close to 90,000 net acres in these core counties and adds acreage in Harrison County. It appears Eclipse has the resources and experience to drill wells on the acreage that perhaps Oxford did not. The addition of Marty Byrd shortly after the acquisition should be a positive, as well, as he previously served as vice president, land, Eastern Division-Appalachian Basin for Chesapeake Energy.

The Enersight system for scheduling wells from drill to production should lead to efficiencies for their clients. Systems replace various spread sheets with one integrated solution. Assists in compliance to complex and extensive regulations.

ESL has tailored their lab services to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry.

The industry has successfully used Enersight to forecast production and capital for a high well count fast paced onshore oil development in the US. It is also used for rigorous petroleum economics calculations to analyze full field development scenarios to help drive maximum value from assets.

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Express Energy Services

FlexSteel

Fortis Energy Services, Inc.

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.

FlexSteel is the pipeline solution that couples the durability of steel with the installation, performance and cost benefits of spoolable pipe products. Highly corrosion resistant and more durable than other flexible pipe, FlexSteel combines the best features of all currently available pipe options to deliver superior life-cycle performance and value.

Fortis Energy Services, Inc. is headquartered in Michigan, and has been active throughout the Marcellus and Utica shale plays since 2006. Fortis capabilities allow us to service a well throughout its entire life cycle starting with the completion stage, through workovers, maintenance and plugging. Our aggressive growth plan targets all major shale plays in the US for the next 3-5 years, including the Bakken, Eagle Ford and Permian basins.

FOX Engineering and Construction FOX Engineering and Construction is a design/ build engineering and construction company capable of bringing a site design project from concept to completion. Our staff of Engineers, Surveyors, and Construction Specialists are able to evaluate a project from these different perspectives. To keep our projects on time and within budget we work at the speed of Gas.

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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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I consider FlexSteel one of the industry leaders in high pressure spoolable pipe, with their 8â&#x20AC;? an industry leader.

Fortis does not leave after the well is fracked, but stays on the job through the production life of the well and then abandons the well. Truly full-service.

A company with aggressive growth plans, and achieved recognition for fast growth. Have allowed clients to complete work in 15-20% less time. Good employee safety training program. Employee volunteerism in charity fund raisers, and recognition of their CEO as an outstanding leader.

Innovative solutions to difficult problems.

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2013

FTS International

GAI Consultants, Inc.

GreenHunter Water

FTS International is a leading provider of well completion services, including pressure pumping and wireline. Exploration and production companies use FTSI’s products, services and expertise to enhance recovery rates from oil and gas wells, primarily in unconventional plays.

Transforming ideas into reality® for over 50 years, GAI is an employee-owned, multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm, serving our clients worldwide in the energy, transportation, real estate, water, municipal, government, institutional, and industrial markets from U.S. offices through the Northeast, Midwest, and Southeast.

GreenHunter Water, LLC (GRH) offers Total Water Management Solutions™ to the oil and natural gas operators in the shale plays. Our services include Class II produced and flowback salt water disposal, hauling; including barge transport (Class II SWD), cradle-to-grave compliance tracking (RAMCAT™), water recycling (Frac-cycle™) and above-ground storage (MAG Tank ™).

Gulfport Energy Corporation Our Company is a valuedriven, growth oriented oil and gas exploration and production company.Our corporate strategy is to internally identify prospects, acquire lands encompassing those prospects and evaluate those prospects using subsurface geology and geophysical data and exploratory drilling. Using this strategy, we have developed an oil and natural gas portfolio of proved reserves, as well as development and exploratory drilling opportunities on high potential conventional and unconventional oil and natural gas prospects.

Judge’s comments

The outstanding feature of FTS is their focus on R&D, with a new state of the art Corporate Technology Center. Their recognition of the industry challenge to manage water, and development of several proprietary technologies suggest innovative approaches to the problems of their clients. Products developed such as the Diamond fracturing fluid, and the dual fuel powered frac equipment demonstrate their capabilities. Safety focus with Gate Check and the mobile safety trailer. Their Crystal Owl Award demonstrates community involvement and corporate social responsibility.

Leader in well completion services including frac’ing. 500 employees in NE region. Innovation in design, engineering, and utilization of dual fuel powered hydraulic fracturing equipment (fleet). Using cheap, green, field gas, it reduces diesel use by 70%, reducing environmental impact, location traffic and costs. Developed Diamond Fracturing Fluid, outperforms guar based fluids and reduces formation damage.

Very good work experience in the NE. Good Oil & Gas work.

Experience of over 50 years on a wide variety of projects. Range of project size/scope from single well to 420 mile pipeline. Creative thinking noted by client. Many projects successfully delivered.

Provide a comprehensive set of services including fresh water delivery, flowback / produced water disposal, water treatment recycling, above ground storage tanks, frac tank rentals and compliance tracking. They include in their customer base four of the five of the largest operators in both the Marcellus and Utica shale plays and enjoy a 100% safety rating with US DOT. They are ranked as top facilities by states of Ohio and West Virginia. Their exclusive “Frac Cycle” treatment saves landfill space by treating high solids fluids and their “MAG Tanks (Modular Above Ground) provide considerable environmental benefits.

Gulfport has a solid asset base in the Utica Shale and a strong financial position. The addition of 22,000 net acres from its Utica partner, Windsor Ohio, for roughly $10,000/acre brought the company’s total Utica acreage to 128,000 net acres following the 37,000 net acres it acquired from Windsor in December 2012. The deals increased the company’s working interest from 50% to 94% analysts believe.

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2013

HalenHardy, LLC

Halliburton

HexArmor®

Hodgson Russ LLP

HalenHardy develops health & hygiene products and services that improve worker health and safety across multiple industries, including oil & gas, mining and construction.

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.

The Oil & Gas Practice Group at Hodgson Russ serves companies, investors, and lenders engaged in all aspects of exploration, development, production, transportation, refining, marketing, distribution, and field services. Firmwide, our 200-plus attorneys facilitate the U.S. legal aspects of transactions around the world, practicing in every major area of law.

HalenHardy’s primary focus is protecting workers from dangerous dusts, including silica, lead and more. The MASHH Mobile Air Shower by HalenHardy safely removes hazardous dusts from worker clothing in less than 30 seconds.

Judge’s comments

On site respiration safety - important Marcellus tool! Simple and effective safety solution.

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Halliburton has become a household name for its longstanding and successful operations worldwide offering a diverse range of products and services in many different areas. They deserve to win this categorical, regional award for many of the same reasons which have attributed to their success elsewhere. Halliburton’s presence in the northeast since 1937, their commitment to HSE, innovative “Frac of the Future” hydraulic fracturing system design with “Sandcastle” equipment for proppant containment vertically vs. horizontally, along with their efforts in terms of corporate social responsibility reflected in their involvement with Habitat for Humanity, American Cancer Society and American Red Cross all highlight and combine to support my vote as top entry in this area.

From working in the oil fields for many years, hand protection can not be overstated. The use of cutting edge technology for hard protection is very impressive.

They clearly have demonstrated expertise in the industry and with a wide range of cases. They also share their knowledge by participating in local seminars.

This product has reduced hand injuries 51% - impressive. Hand protection is very needed in our business and this product demonstrates a meaningful improvement.

They support an incredible array of programs in the Buffalo area and have made helping the community in which they work a cornerstone of their corporate culture.

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2013

Hydro Recovery LP Hydro Recovery LP is an oil and gas liquid waste treatment and recycling facility treating liquid waste, such as flowback, produced water, frac sand, tank cleanings, etc. into treated brine a/k/a Hydraulic Stimulation Fluid (HSF™). The company has two locations in Tioga County with plans to build additional regional facilities.

Infinity Energy Capital, LLC

Infinity Tool Manufacturing

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.

Infinity Tool Manufacturing provides a complementary line of down the hole hammer bits, polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC), horizontal directional drilling consumables, and various drilling accessories.

IPC Energy Services IPC Energy Services, LLC is a family-owned and operated business located in Harmony, PA offering upstream services to E&P companies in the Appalachian Basin. IPC Energy prides itself on being a solution provider and strives to meet its customers’ backyard needs, from start to finish, through the entire drilling process.

Judge’s comments

Their immediate response to the needs of the industry is commendable. They provide a much needed service relative to treating water and making it available for reuse.

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

Quality custom tools for unique and difficult customer requirements.

Designed, developed and manufactured speciality down hole tools for the northeast U.S. operators.

Based in Harmony, PA the company is focused on oil field “backyard” needs, vacuum trucks for waste and frac water pond/tank clean-up, pressure washing, winch trucks, hauling, and is a major supplier of bulk drying agent used in spill management. They stand ready to clean, and clean-up, all oil field related equipment and the surrounding environment.

This family owned and operated small business, which started up locally (Harmony, Pennsylvania) in 2011 deserves ranking here in large part because of their wide range of oilfield service offerings delivered by a local labour force with great strides made in increasing job productivity (83%) due to increased safety initiatives/training and more rigorous job tracking to lower costs and further boost efficiencies.

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IPS Engineering / EPC

Jackson Kelly PLLC

IPS Engineering is a preferred provider of value-added, safetyfirst engineering and engineer-procureconstruct (EPC) services, specializing in delivering responsive, high-quality, cost effective services and solutions for pipeline and related facilities.

Jackson Kelly PLLC represents leading global corporations, national companies, entrepreneurs and individuals in areas of law such as energy, environmental, business, labor and employment, federal and state workers’ compensation, civil litigation and occupational safety and health. The firm has offices in Colorado, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Keystone Shale Solutions & East Coast Risk Management Keystone Shale Solutions: a partnership between East Coast Risk Management and Keystone Insurers Group, was specifically created to offer a complete insurance package, contractor pre-qualification, risk management, regulatory compliance, safety training, and claims management to contractors, consultants, suppliers and operators serving the oil and gas industry.

L.R. Kimball L.R. Kimball is a full-service architecture, engineering, and communications technology firm founded in 1953. We serve more than 1,500 clients throughout the United States. Over the course of six decades, clients have valued L.R. Kimball’s steadfast principles and bedrock reputation which have produced exceptional results for our clients.

Judge’s comments

A company committed to their clients and their service. Tight schedules and considerable obstacles and weather don’t dent their determination to deliver. Good work.

Nice use of case studies. Clearly, a well established engineering firm and solid supporter of many associations and safety committees. Very safety conscious.

Jackson Kelly essentially covers the spectrum from production through midstream. Their legal services include title work, mergers and acquisitions, operations, litigation, and environmental and state regulatory law. Their representative accomplishments for 2013 were similarly impressive. Notable was their work on due diligence, helping an E&P make a material reduction in its title costs, sales of property, asset transfers and pipeline development. Their lawyers are recognized experts and they have embraced technology (webinars and blogs) as a way to share information about emerging legal issues and important court and regulatory decisions.

Fills an important role of insurance coverage and risk management for the oil and gas industry in the region.

Demonstrate strong market knowledge and offer a wide range of coverage to suit our complex industry whilst still tailoring to exact needs.

Good Northeast location and work experience.

The Kimball name has been known in the PA area for many years as one of the leading engineering firms in the construction, demolition and site projects for public and corporate entities. They have successfully transitioned into the oil and gas industry as a premiere service provider for engineering services. Their projects speak for themselves, but what you don’t see in this write-up is the amount of time and talent that they have offered to the industry and the State of PA in the on-going effort of education, collaboration and cooperation necessary for this industry to be successful.

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2013

McTish, Kunkel & Associates Civil Engineering & Environmental Services

Mascaro Construction Company, LP

McCutcheon Enterprises, Inc.

McTish, Kunkel & Associates

Mascaro Construction Company, LP, a familyowned business, has 25 years of general contracting, construction management, and designbuild experience. We service the oil and gas, power, heavy / highway, industrial, and buildings markets. We firmly believe that when you build with Mascaro, you build with the best.

Since 1947, McCutcheon Enterprises, Inc. has provided complete waste management solutions to a diversified range of industries & clients. From emergency response to tank cleanings, waste transportation, waste & water treatment, disposal, safety training, equipment sales/rental, and hydraulic sales/service MEI will be there when you need us.

McTish, Kunkel & Associates is a 280 person Consulting Engineering and Environmental Services Firm with an experienced staff of Engineers, Environmental Scientists, Surveyors and Construction Managers. MKA has provided services to a wide range of clients for over 37 years from our offices in Allentown, Montoursville and Pittsburgh.

New Pig Energy New Pig Energy (NPE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of New Pig Corporation, was created to provide the best and safest secondary containment solutions for drilling and hydraulic fracturing companies. The NPE Team brings years of in-field experience and has set the standard for answering the shale industry’s safety and regulatory needs.

Judge’s comments

They clearly have the greatest depth of experience in terms of facility design in our industry. Nice job!

Developed a new line of equipment rental to meet the specific needs of the north-eastern U.S. operators. Over 13 months, McCutcheon Enterprises, Inc. had 0 OSHA injuries.

MEI’s demonstration of the new Rotary Screen Filter was impressive. Their efforts have led to a reduction in the amount of waste product that is sent to landfills. MEI’s was the first to conduct radiological screenings which demonstrates responsibility across many criteria. They have made a substantial investment in the technology.

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An impressive list of clients and good work experience in the North East.

Valued by their customers, providing a wide range of expertise and growing considerably to meet the demands of a booming region.

Solid and robust containment solutions keeping workers and the environment safe and free from harm.

The composite nature of the liner addresses specific problems that a standard pit liner cannot match. The fact it is re-usable and a management system can be implemented to ensure that the liner can be used more than once is testament to the quality of the product.

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2013

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.

NiSource Midstream Services NiSource Midstream is leveraging its unique expertise to meet the infrastructure needs of natural gas producers from the wellhead to transmission…and beyond. NiSource Midstream provides: • Gas Gathering, Processing and Treatment; • System Design and Engineering; • Operations and Maintenance of Systems; • Advanced Automation Technologies; and • Custom-designed Efficiency.

Noble Energy

Noise Solutions

Noble Energy is an S&P 500 company with reserves of 1.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent and assets totaling over $17 billion at year-end 2012. Recognized for our technical capabilities in developing hydrocarbon resources, we have an impressive record of success in various regions of the world including the DJ Basin, Marcellus Shale, GOM, Eastern Mediterranean and West Africa.

Noise Solutions Inc. is the leading North American provider of engineered turnkey industrial noise suppression for the oil and gas, power generation, mining and aerospace industries. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta Canada, manufacturing facilities are located in Western Canada and North Eastern United States.

Judge’s comments

Innovative concept with utility.

Their innovative interlocking DURABASE composite mat system is light weight yet much stronger than wood, saves trees and minimizes the environmental impact.

Leading Utica firm opening up Ohio and the rest of the patch. They have clearly strengthened their operations and made changes to have the right people leading the group.

Eric has shown his leadership for each of his employers, but what I would like to focus on is his genuine caring attitude for his profession and our industry. His accomplishments within the Society of Petroleum Engineers and his work with the Young Professionals have been outstanding.

I have personal experience with Noise Solutions. Their building concept is innovative and the product was delivered on schedule at a competitive price.

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Orion Drilling Company

Precision Drilling

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

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. 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.

PRL International PRL International is a worldwide recruitment firm headquartered in the Appalachian Basin, (Marcellus/ Utica region). The Recruitment Scouting Teams are composed of industry professionals across the globe offering clients a truly unique understanding of their needs and team dynamics.

Judge’s comments

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

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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Company has a large number of internally designed and constructed rigs running in the Marcellus Shale. Described their aggressive HS&E program called Target Zero along with their active Community Relations programs.

This company’s efforts stand out across the board in the various elements of achievement in this category. In addition to being at the technological forefront in terms of both application and problemsolving to maximize operational efficiencies and minimize potential.

Preferred Sands developed a line of propants and resins at a critical time for the industry.

Developed specialized sand resin products for the north central part of the Marcellus gas play.

Significant placements across the upstream sector.

Nice community service carried out every month.

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Northeast

2013

PVR Partners, LP

QC Energy Resources

PVR Partners, L.P. is a publicly traded limited partnership that owns and operates a network of natural gas midstream pipelines and processing plants, and owns and manages coal and natural resource properties. Our midstream assets, located principally in Texas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania, provide gathering, transportation, compression, processing, dehydration and related services to natural gas producers.

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.

Reed Smith LLP 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.

Judge’s comments

Continued job and volume growth in a crowded space.

Large network of facilities, and upcoming expansion with Hess Corporation in 2014. Safety awards at three plants for 5/10-year periods. Growth and job creation initiatives.

They are clearly an industry leader in trucking and taking care of the water as it gets to it’s landing area.

Highly organized trucking fleet specializing in oil field needs, largest tanker fleet in NA, 3 offices in NE region. Provided detail description of solving fluid hauling logistics challenge faced by large customer in the Marcellus Shale. Reduced carrier base from 26 companies to 6 reducing hauling cost per barrel from $4.00 to $2.30, moving 54,000 barrels of fluid. Active safety control and monitoring and Community involvement. Leader in fleet monitoring and tracking.

Range clearly has made an impact in Washington County by supporting the United Way and other local communities. Range also supports their employees.

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.

Range was able to demonstrate an industryleading safety record, and commitment to compliance, employee training (contractor management), and the use of technology. Range Resources ability to surpass more than 1 million man hours worked in their Marcellus Shale Division without an OSHA reportable incident is commendable.

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.

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2013

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Resource Environmental Solutions Resource Environmental Solutions (RES) develops and supplies ecological offsets to help companies obtain required permits for unavoidable projectrelated impacts to wetlands, streams and habitats. RES helps clients proactively manage risk from operations in environmentally sensitive areas by providing proactive project impact analyses, streamlining permitting processes, limiting liability and regulatory exposure.

Rockwater Energy Solutions 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 Dark Background 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).

Select Energy Services Select solid black

Energy Services strives to change the oil and gas industry’s approach to water management. By providing strategic water management solutions from sourcing to disposal, Select delivers innovative, efficient, end-to-end solutions to producers. With nearly 5,000 employees, Select is the premier provider of water solutions that help unlock the vital energy resources of our country.

Judge’s comments

RES is one of the few companies offering a practical solution to a very real problem, developing offsets for unavoidable project-related impacts.

Resource Environmental Solutions has proven and demonstrated that blighted sites can be made whole again and demonstrated industry’s commitment to protect the environment.

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Rockwater is included here for their longstanding (over 35 years) efforts providing fluids and environmental solutions through customized products and facilities. Their holistic approach to doing business has enabled them to make a significant impact in the areas of reducing the use of freshwater resources through treatment and reuse. In addition they are very involved in industryrelated organizations and they play an active role in the communities where they operate. Not only in support of local businesses but also in helping build a new kid’s park, working with the Make a Wish Foundation, Toys for Tots and Pennsylvania’s Adopt a Highway program for examples.

Clark has invented things using new technology as shown by the Guideware products and has implemented techniques that help his clients.

Strong internal Company leadership and innovation in efforts to take Company to next level of performance with it’s Cloud based management protocol for example.

Some good ideas and steps. Another example for meeting the needs of the industry.

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.

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2013

Steel Nation, Inc.

Sovereign Natural Resources

Stahl Sheaffer Engineering, LLC

Sovereign Natural Resources, Inc. (Sovereign) is your full service energy company. Our team provides complimentary services to landowners, accommodating and bridging their relationship between energy industry professionals and energy firms throughout the continental US.

Stahl Sheaffer Engineering is a multi-discipline civil engineering firm specializing in land development, transportation enhancement, roadway maintenance, structural engineering, bridge design, NBIS inspection, and construction inspection. The firm has offices in Pennsylvania and Ohio, serving the oil and gas industry, local and state agencies, higher education, and many private clients.

Steel Nation, Inc. was originally founded to design/build/turn‐key large scale coal prep plants. The company has evolved into the leading designer/builder of transmission, storage and compression facilities, for the mid‐stream and transmission operations of the oil & gas industry throughout the Marcellus, Utica and other American shale plays.

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

Comprehensive analysis and overview of the achievements thus far in Fell’s career.

Willingness to learn from his peers shows a maturity and an aptitude for success in this industry.

Solving industry issues through sound civil engineering practices.

Stahl Sheaffer Engineering, LLC provides a broad scope of engineering related services to the industry. Their roadway defect tracker is a unique service.

Doing great work with compressor building. Nice comprehensive submission package.

Mission is to economically and swiftly meet client needs with safety as a top priority. This is clearly key to their phenomenal growth.

The TAM© air emissions software is a breakthrough product for accurately estimating the amount of emissions from any operation.

The problem that TEEMCO is addressing is a significant one for the industry these days – fending off environmental critiques, but taking the approach of actually solving the problem by neutralizing the arguments. The company has spent many years developing proprietary technologies. The technologies and services will be a great benefit to the oil and gas industry with respect to addressing many key environmental issues.

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2013

TekSolv

TETRA® Technologies, Inc.

TekSolv is one company with many solutions. We are a leading provider of full service safety, rescue, health, oilfield automation, engineering and environmental services. Our goal is to provide seamless high quality consulting solutions and products in a measurable, cost effective manner, without compromise. We support a myriad of industries including oil and gas operations, construction, and government entities.

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.

The National Lime and Stone Company The National Lime and Stone Company is a privately owned American company that was founded in Carey, Ohio more than 110 years ago. Based in Findlay, Ohio, National Lime and Stone is a premier provider of crushed stone, sand and gravel, and mineral products. Through acquisitions and expansions of its rail distribution network, National Lime and Stone now operates more than 34 locations throughout Ohio and Pennsylvania.

The Thrasher Group Thrasher was founded in 1983 by Woody Thrasher and his father, Henry Thrasher, and focused on providing engineering services for public utilities. Since then, Thrasher has grown into a leading engineering, design and architectural firm in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Thrasher operates from seven offices located in WV, OH, MD and VA.

Judge’s comments

TekSolv’s real time gas monitoring system added an important element of safety to the industry.

Appears to be well grounded in systems integration for the wireless sensing (real time) of gases in the field. Provides Industry a viable alternative to human 24/7 monitoring costs and guesswork.

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I especially liked their focus on green completions and also their ability to control environmental spills utilizing their specialized piping and impoundment designs.

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

National is a private company which has responded to a need and opportunity in the oil & gas industry. Their willingness to expand is key. Their submittal was concise.

Thrasher recognized early in the development of the Marcellus shale play that it was important to be a full service consultant. Experience with the mountainous terrain in the region enabled Thrasher to utilize their expertise and have a distinct advantage over those firms from other areas.

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Northeast

2013

Total Equipment Company

T.P. Electric, Inc.

Trinity Consultants

URS Corporation

Total Equipment Company is a regional sales and service provider for pumps, compressors, blowers, and mixers. TEC was founded by its current president Mike Weir in 1982. Since then we have grown to become the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading provider of associated equipment and services in all major markets including, Energy, Metals, Chemical Processing, Mining, Oil & Gas, and Water & Waste Water Treatment. In 2013 we broke the 100 employee milestone with about 2/3â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of those dedicated to the parts and service needs of our clients.

Established in 1989, T.P. Electric Inc. is a full service self-supported electrical contracting firm. We provide highly skilled electricians, management, and design services to the Marcellus and Utica Natural Gas Producers and Extractors.Our Mission is to deliver to our clients the highest quality electrical construction and maintenance services with safety as our utmost priority.

Trinity Consultants supports organizations on applicable environmental regulations, specializing in air quality permitting and compliance management. Trinity has amassed substantial experience with and understanding of the regulatory requirements impacting upstream and midstream oil and gas operations. In the past five years, Trinity has completed over 4,000 projects for the industry.

URS is a leading provider of environmental, engineering, construction, maintenance and technical solutions for public agencies and private sector companies. As a one-stop solution provider URS has a proven track record over more than 50 years of successfully delivering projects, both small and large, for oil, gas and chemical project owners.

Judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comments

Developed specialized and much needed equipment packages to meet the needs of operators in northeastern U.S.

Engaged with community and industry to the benefit of the area and his organization.

Significant global organization focussed on air quality and environmental regulation to assist with the optimization of assets for long term sustainability. An important role within the industry.

Impeccable safety record.

Impressive achievements and leadership to date including appointment to Ohio O&G Commission by the Governor. Strong family commitment and work outside the family to encourage STEM related education for future leaders.

Oil & Gas Awards 2013

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WINNER Northeast

2013

Willbros Group, Inc.

Worthington Industries

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.

Worthington Industries, a leading manufacturer of oil and gas storage and separation equipment, produces oil and gas separators, GPU’s, API & standard storage tanks, controls and other accessories. Strategically located to serve, the company maintains operations in the Northeast and Rocky Mountain regions. Company-owned fleet of trucks and cranes support efficient delivery & installation services.

Judge’s comments

Start up and reorganization of New Columbus OH office.

Worthington/Westerman are industry leaders in gas field equipment.

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Phil has been effective by re-inventing, re-organizing and sharing resources. Most leaders take existing ideas and make them better. Phil has clearly done that. Also, good for Willbros for allowing him the freedom to make a difference.

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Oil & Gas Awards 2013

Oil & Gas Awards West Coast

Rocky Mountain

Tuesday, October 21, 2014 Bakersfield

Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Denver

Southwest

Gulf Coast

Thursday, October 23, 2014 Dallas

Thursday, March 19, 2015 Houston

Midcontinent

Northeast

Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Oklahoma City

Wednesday, March 25, 2015 Pittsburgh

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Oil & Gas Awards 2013