2nd Annual Southwest Oil & Gas Awards Winners Yearbook by Marc Bridgen

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Welcome to the 2014 Southwest Oil & Gas Awards commemorative Yearbook

elcome to the 2014 Southwest Oil & Gas Awards commemorative Yearbook. These were the 2nd annual Awards for the Southwest 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 2014, 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 3rd Annual Oil & Gas Awards in the Rocky Mountain, Northeast and Gulf 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 2014 West Coast Winners

Congratulations to the 2014 Midcontinent Winners

A-Z of finalists

Oil & Gas Awards Contacts

Winners’ pages

Editorial

12 Solving the Permian Puzzle

18 The Takeaway Conundrum

Kenworth Trucks Trucking Company of the Year

Oilfield Services Company of the Year

PLH Group Midstream Company of the Year

Award for Excellence in Health & Safety – Products

New Technology Development of the Year Award - General/Products 22 Manufacturer of the Year

Consultancy of the Year

Engineering Company of the Year

VZ Environmental Award for Excellence in Environmental Stewardship

Construction Company of the Year

The Oil & Gas Financial Journal Transaction of the Year

Award for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility

Industry Supplier of the Year

Award for Excellence in Well Completion

Industry Leader

Award for Drilling Excellence

New Technology Development of the Year Award - Software 58 Application General Industry Service Award

Award for Excellence in Health & Safety – Operational

Breitling Energy Future Industry Leader

Water Management Company of the Year

The TEEMCO E&P Company of the Year

26 Down but Not Out

34 Avoiding Another Denton

42 The Race for Efficiency

50 Water is Tops

54 Drilling for Savings

62 Power to the States

70 Protecting and Recruiting Employees

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Guest of Honor Commissioner Barry T. Smitherman

uest of Honor at the Southwest Oil & Gas Awards was Commissioner Barry T. Smitherman

Some of the highlights from Commissioner Barry T. Smitherman keynote address:

Barry Smitherman is currently a member of the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC). Created in 1891, the RRC no longer regulates railroads, but oversees the oil, natural gas, coal mining, intrastate pipeline, and gas utility distribution industries in Texas. He was appointed to this position in July of 2011, by Governor Rick Perry, and was elected statewide in November of 2012. His term ends December 31, 2014. From February 2012 through August 2014, he was Chairman of the RRC. Barry is also the Chairman of the National Association of Regulatory Commissioners (NARUC) Gas Committee, a position he has held since January of 2013.

“We wanted to put in place best practices, we wanted Texas to be that place where operators use the best practice in the industry to drill for oil and gas.” “These best practices will continue to put the railroad commission and the industries that we regulate at the forefront of responsible oil and gas development, not only in Texas, but in North America and across the world.” “There is no industry like this one which is driving the Texas economy and frankly what little growth there is in America.” “Exporting natural gas is a great thing for our economy and it’s a great thing for the world.”

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Judging panel A. Daniel Hill

Arthur Roy

Benjamin Hulburt

Department Head and holder of the Noble Chair in Petroleum Engineering

Chairman and CEO

President & CEO

Texas A&M University

Liberty Energy Corp.

Eclipse Resources

Brad Holly

Brad Johnson

Brent Breon

Vice President Operations (Rockies)

Exploitation Manager

Vice President Business Development

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

Apache Corporation

Blue Racer Midstream, LLC

Brian Blount

Burt A. Waite

Celesta Miracle

VP Commercial

Board Director

VP Government Relations

Crestwood Midstream Partners LP

PIOGA

PDC Energy

Chandra S. Rai

Chris Faulkner

Chris Garner

Director

CEO

Director

Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering

Breitling Oil and Gas

Long Beach Gas and Oil

Chris Mazzini

Chris Sowyrda

Christopher Abruzzo

President

Senior Staff Operations Engineer

Acting Secretary

Memorial Resource Development Corp.

Department of Environmental Protection

David L. Henderson

David Renz

Director of Energy Services

President

Senior EHS Coordinator

PVE Sheffler, LLC

Seely Oil Company

Noble Energy

Spindletop Oil & Gas Co.

David Freudenrich

David S. Schechter

Deepak Devegowda

Douglas Wight

Associate Professor

Vice President of Exploration

Texas A&M University

Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering

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Discovery Natural Resources

Duane Wassum

Dwight Roass

Edwin Mongan

President

Vice President

Senior Manager Environment

National Fuel Gas Midstream Corporation

Creed Operating Co, Llc

BHP Billiton

Elliott Heide

Frank F. Starr

Gary C. Evans

Assistant General Counsel

President

Chairman & CEO

Occidental Petroleum Corporation

Crimson Energy Partners III LLC

Magnum Hunter Resources Corporation

Gary E. Slagel

Guy Goudy

Heather L. Lamparter

Senior Advisor for Environmental Affairs

President & Chief Operating Officer

General Counsel

Steptoe & Johnson

Austin Exploration

Exco Resources (PA), LLC

J. Ross Craft, P.E.

J. Russell Porter

Jack Lafield

President and CEO

Chairman and CEO

Approach Resources

Gaster Exploration Ltd

Caiman Energy

Jack Renfro

Jeff Fisher

Jennifer Webster

Operations and Production Manager Northern Division

Chief Operating Officer

Director of Government and Public Affairs

Forestar

American Energy Partners

Pioneer Natural Resources, USA Inc.

Jerry McGinnis

Jessie Koerner

Johan Theemat

Senior Environmental Engineer

US Communications & Public Affairs

Founder & CEO

Shell Oil Company

Enerplus Resources (USA) Corporation

First River Energy

John Benton

John Poarch

John Weihe

Vice President and General Manager

VP Commercial and Bus. Dev.

Vice President Exploration

Black Hills Exploration & Production

Access Midstream

Callon Petroleum Company

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Judging panel Johnny Jordan

Joseph Frantz

Julia (Julie) Levy

President

VP of Engineering

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

Matrix Oil Corporation

Range Resources

BP America

Kevin Brown

Kevin Leonard

Larry Huskins

Exploration Manager MidCon/Rockies

Sr. Vice President and General Manager

Operations Manager

WhitMar Exploration Company

EnerVest

Venoco Inc.

Laura Perez

Lee Martin

Lisa Winn

Regulatory Compliance Analyst

Operations Engineering Supervisor

Regional & Government Affairs Manager

Chesapeake Energy Corporation

Concho Resources, Inc.

ExxonMobil/XTO Energy

M. Cathy Douglas

Marc A. Halbritter

Marc Bokelman

Senior Vice President

General Counsel

VP Corporate Development

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

Blue Racer Midstream, LLC

Summit Midstream Partners

Mark Bilozir

Mark C. Peterson

Mark D. Casaday

Director

President & CEO

President and Chief Operating Officer

Cenovus

Bilfinger Westcon

PVR Partners LP

Mark Patterson

Mark Spears

Mark Stewart

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Asset Manager

Environmental Supervisor

Calypso Energy, LLC

Stone Energy

Questar Corporation

Mauricio Fabre

Megan Davis

Michael Miller

President

Vice President Regulatory and Senior Counsel

Chief Investment Officer

Summit Midstream Partners

Breitling Oil and Gas Corportation

CRU Trading Company

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Mikaila Adams

Mike John

Milissa Bauer

Senior Associate Editor

President

Executive Vice President

Oil & Gas Financial Journal

Northeast Natural Energy, LLC

Kriebel Companies

Mitch Duffy

Morgan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien

Nathaniel Teti

Associate Publisher

President and CEO

Head of Sustainability

Oil & Gas Financial Journal

Peoples Natural Gas LLC

Statoil

Neil M.Sullivan

Obie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien

Ola Akrad

CEO & President

Government Affairs

VP Engineering and Technology

Violet Energy

Apache Corporation

Austin Exploration

Parker Hallam

Patrick J. Noyes

Priscilla G. McLeroy

Chief Operating Officer

President and CEO

Professor of Engineering Practice

Breitling Oil and Gas

Grenadier Energy Partners LLC

Texas A&M University

Qingming Yang

Randy Brandenburg

Richard P. Crist

Chief Operating Officer

Foreman

VP Business Development & Exploration

Approach Resources Inc.

Apache Corporation

Gasco Energy

Robert Poole

Rod Eson

Ron Forth, P.Eng

Public and Government Affairs Manager

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Vice President Engineering

Santa Maria Energy

Foothill Energy LLC

Arsenal Energy Inc.

Ronald P. McGlade

Ryan A. Turner

Ryan E. M. Cunningham

Vice President Midstream

Chief Investment Officer

Principal and Operating Partner

Tenaska Resources, LLC

American Energy Partners

Cunningham Energy

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Judging panel Scott Roy

Shane Henry

Vice President of Government Affairs

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

Range Resources

Enerplus Resources (USA) Corporation

Access Midstream

Stephen W. Rhoads

Steven L. Bietz

Subhash Shah

Government Relations Manager

President and Chief Executive Officer

Stephenson Chair Professor

Shell Oil Company

WBI Energy, Inc.

Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering

Terry R. Bossert

Terry Sims

Thomas E. Clark

VP - Legislative and Regulatory Affairs

HSE Manager

Executive Land Manager

Range Resources Appalachia LLC

Buccaneer Energy Limited

Venoco, Inc.

Tom Lopus

Tommy Gaydos

Tony Gossett

Senior Vice President

Drilling Manager

Operations and Production Manager Southern Division

Pardee Resources Company

Newfield Exploration

Forestar

Walter L. Williams

William J. Hall

William J. Hlavin

Director

Executive Director

President and CEO

Cheniere Energy, Inc

Shale Gas Innovation & Commercialization Center

Bass Energy, Inc

William Robinson President

CAVU Resources

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Stephanie R. Timmermeyer Vice President of Environment, Health & Safety

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Industry Summit Editorial

Solving the Permian Puzzle Laredo Petroleum is cracking the code for success in the Permian Basin by relying on earth modeling.

There has never been any doubt that the resources in oil plays like the Permian Basin – once deemed irrecoverable – would be brought to the surface by entrepreneurial producers. According to Mark H. Elliott, Vice President of Geology and Development – Permian for Laredo Petroleum, unconventional plays like the Permian will have a long life if the right data is used to determine how to best extract the resource. “What we’ve learned in the unconventional world is that there are many, many, many more variables than there ever were in the conventional world,” Elliott said to kick off the Oil & Gas Awards Southwest Industry Summit in Dallas. “It takes a lot more data to unravel and understand the complexities and the variabilities within these shales, and these shales are usually not homogenous across a very large area acreage-wise.” Laredo Petroleum’s acreage is located on the east side of the Midland Basin, the largest of several component basins within the Permian Basin. The company has about 150,000 net acres there, and Elliott said Laredo Petroleum has between 180 million and 300 million barrels of oil in this play. According to Laredo Petroleum, the overall Wolfberry interval is the principal focus of its drilling activities. It is an oil play that also includes a liquids-rich natural gas component. The company’s production/exploration fairway extends approximately 20 miles wide and 80 miles

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long. The emphasis in the northern half of this play has been on deeper intervals, including the Wolfcamp, Cline Shale, Strawn and Atoka formations. The Permian Basin has its fair share of challenges for producers working within the Permian Basin. Elliott said Laredo Petroleum has gathered a plethora of data for its 150,000 acres. The company has incorporated over 70 different reservoir properties and attributes into an earth model of this play, which was put together by a major service provider in the Permian Basin. The data includes 3,700 feet of hole core, sidewall cores, singlezone tests, and 270 in-house petrophysical logs that are correlated to the actual rock from those cores. This earth model enhances the value of the assets by aiding in field development, giving optimum lateral lengths for drilling and helps with automation on frack designs. “The source rock is now the reservoir rock,” Elliott said. “The legacy plays in the Permian Basin in the past have targeted the conventional reservoirs, and they developed those reservoirs vertically. If you boil it down, the three main components we were concerned about in a conventional play were: was there a source, was there a reservoir, and was there a trap.” Also, Elliott said almost the entire acreage position has been surveyed using 3-D seismic, and the company also has conducted microseismic surveying.

Speaker: Mark Elliot, Vice President Geology and Development-Permian, Laredo Petrolem

“We can take this data, plug it into an earth model, and that earth model is what helps enhance the value of the asset,” Elliott said. “Most importantly, you can have all the data and you can and generate an earth model, but you need to test that model. That model needs to be tested to actual well results. We’ve done that, and we’re having success with that.”

“Obviously, drilling economic wells is important,” Elliott said. “I don’t think that it necessarily drilling the most economical horizontal well is the most important thing. I do think that developing this amazing concentration of resource that we have out there the most efficiently may be more important than drilling that single most economic well.”

Like all producers, Laredo Petroleum aims to find the most efficient way to drill its well. The company has determined the most efficient method of reaching the resource in this play is to drill two-, three- or four-stack laterals one mile wide and three miles long. The company has placed a multi-pad development down the center of the three-mile section of land, and it drills 7,500 feet to the north and 7,500 feet to south.

There may be many challenges for producers working in the Permian Basin, but with such vast potential lying beneath the surface, Elliott said learning how to best work the play always will be worthwhile. “Opportunities result in new lessons learned,” Elliott said. “Lessons learned are what drive opportunities, and there will always be opportunities and lessons to be learned in these plays continually. That’s what makes it so much fun.”

“There is efficiency to be gained by doing that,” Elliott said. “You’re going to have everything concentrated in one area.”

Laredo Petroleum couples this multi-pad method with production corridors, a section of land that is three miles in one direction and seven miles in the other. The corridor houses pipeline, takeaway capacity, an oil gathering system, centralized compression facilities, tank batteries and a water recycling plant. Drilling the most economic well possible is a top priority for every producer in the Permian Basin, and Laredo Petroleum is no exception. However, Elliott said efficiency should trump economics when it comes to horizontal drilling.

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Kenworth Trucks Trucking Company of the Year

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Lake Truck Lines, Inc. Judge’s Comments: Explained how they met or exceeded this category’s requirements. Very impressive data and truck management.

Lake’s rise within the energy sector is near meteoric. With a dedication to core values of work ethic and trust and the introduction of many services, this success is unsurprising. Clear commitment to staff and the community too. Great work!

From Lakes beginnings in Houston in 1949 with four trucks to over 100 units at 8 locations in 2 states the company has always sought to challenge competitors, economic conditions, conventional thinking but mostly itself. By always asking itself ‘What’s the Next Step?’ Lake is always able to come up with new and innovative ways to learn about and serve the clients up and coming unmet needs. Lakes expansion into the Eagle Ford and Permian Basin oilfields just 30 months ago are what brought Lake into the forefront of the oilfield logistics industry. Lake provides dedicated or first call transportation service to three of the four largest oilfield service companies in the world. By specializing in just two vital areas of the drilling process, drilling fluids and cementing, Lake is the recognized expert in the field.

But Douglas Cain is never one to be satisfied with his present success. It has been said that Mr. Cain looks two mountains over to determine his next goal. With the development of Lake Oilfield Services and its Lake Transloading and Lake Manufacturing Divisions, Lake has been able to engineer, design, build and market the vital equipment needed for its oilfield clients

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Oilfield Services Company of the Year

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Halliburton Founded in 1919, Halliburton is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry.

Judge’s Comments: Good use of multiple case studies to support their entry submission and I appreciate the statistics that support their claims. Halliburton provide a breadth of PSL’s that are intrinsic to the development and to the life of the well. Testimonials from their clients in the Permian Basin further consolidate this entry as best in class.

In their application Halliburton not only included strong results data to demonstrate excellent operating performance, but they also shared information about their solid HSE performance and commitments to environmental excellence and strong corporate giving programs.

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With more than 75,000 employees, representing 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 product service lines (PSLs). The PSLs operate in two divisions: Drilling and Evaluation, and Completion

and Production. PSLs are primarily responsible and accountable for strategy, technology development, process development, people development and capital allocation. Over the past three years, continued successful execution of Halliburton strategies enabled the company to double in size, driving 2012 revenues to a record $28.5 billion. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.halliburton.com.

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The Takeaway Conundrum What comes first – the takeaway capacity or the production?

The combination of a well-received regulatory landscape and advanced technology in enhanced oil recovery, hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling has operators increasing their production numbers by leaps and bounds in the Permian Basin. With daily oil production already approaching 2 million barrels a day by the end of 2014 and 2.5 million to 3 million per day by 2020s, the question isn’t how to get the resource out of the ground, but rather how to get it to the markets that need it. “Regionally, maybe that number doesn’t sound huge, but it is huge,” R.T. Dukes, Senior Analyst for Wood Mackenzie, said as Moderator of a panel discussion at the Oil & Gas Awards Southwest Industry Summit in Dallas. “It’s huge on a worldwide scale. It is a big problem that is going to take real money to answer.” According to Darrel Hagerman, Vice President of Commercial Development – Central Region for Crestwood Midstream Partners LP, what vexes midstream companies and producers alike is the volatility of the crude oil commodity pricing in recent weeks. Hagerman said price swings like the one oil has experienced since the start of October is something that can throw off the balance of takeaway capacity and production. For example, the BridgeTex Pipeline – a major new vehicle that takes oil from west Texas to the Gulf Coast – began operations September 29 during crude’s price descent. The joint-venture between Magellan Midstream Partners

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LP and Occidental Petroleum Corp. has capacity to transport up to 300,000 barrels of oil per day and is still searching for shippers to reach that number. Considering oil has dropped from $94 per barrel in late September to $78.65 in early November, that is some unfortunate timing. According to a November 6 Fuelfix.com report, Occidental sold its half of the interest in BridgeTex plus its 50 percent stake in the southern leg of the system along the Gulf Coast for a combined $1.115 billion. “It puts us in uncertainty, but it also puts the producers in an uncertain situation, too,” Hagerman said. “It may straighten some of the producers up that we’re dealing with in large areas, so they may focus in certain areas as opposed to a scattergun approach and have us midstreamers try to go out and get them.” Hagerman said he believes there is enough existing capacity for the potential rise in crude oil production if operators focus their exploration on specific areas where takeaway infrastructure already exists. “In 2015, we’re going to have some blips in certain areas,” Hagerman said. “But it depends on where these producers drill. There’s capacity in places, it just depends on where the oil shows up.” If takeaway capacity can’t meet capacity due to painfully low prices of oil, midstream companies may have a new

Moderator: R.T. Dukes, Senior Analyst, Wood Mackenzie Speakers: Aubrey Harper, Vice President Business Development Pipeline Division, PLH Group, Bob Dunn, President, Prism Midstream, Robert Milam, President, EagleClaw Midstream Services, LLC, Darrel Hagerman, Vice President Corporate Development – Central Region, Crestwood Midstream Partners, LP

product to transport in its place if a June ruling by a U.S. Department of Commerce sets a precedent for future exports. According to Reuters, the department’s Bureau of Industry and Security told Pioneer Natural Resources that putting condensate through a stabilizer was sufficient processing to qualify as a refined product eligible for export without a license. “Refiners are fairly unhappy with the crude quality of what they’ve been getting, with the crude condensate that has been blended in the crude,” said Bob Dunn, President of Prism Midstream. “So I think you’re going to see more segregation of condensate.” Due to production in the Eagle Ford Shale, there is plenty of condensate to segregate. According to RBN Energy, of the 1.48 million barrels of oil produced per day in the Eagle Ford in August, about 45 percent of could be considered condensate. Dunn believes this trend will increase the API gravity discount assigned to this product by unhappy refiners.

E&P companies also are getting away from owning and operating their own midstream facilities, which was a popular practice just a couple years ago. According to Dunn, with lower oil prices and less capital available, E&P firms start backing away from the additional overhead ownership of midstream operations.

Business Development, Pipeline Division for PLH Group. With so much at stake for midstream companies, they want to get projects drawn up properly the first time. “They’re engaging us a lot quicker to get a more constructible route because when the need is there, they don’t want to go through the process of doing that,” Harper said. “They want to know they have a route to get the product moving the fastest way possible for the E&P side.” E&P companies also are getting away from owning and operating their own midstream facilities, which was a popular practice just a couple years ago. According to Dunn, with lower oil prices and less capital available, E&P firms start backing away from the additional overhead ownership of midstream operations. “You get more receptive to having a third party do the work for them, and you get approaches from E&P companies who say, ‘Would you like to buy a portion of our midstream and take it over?’” Dunn said. “It’s just a little different emphasis on how do we get the same job done.” There’s extra emphasis on “we,” according to Robert Milam, President of EagleClaw Midstream Services. He said considering how long the Permian Basin has been active relative to the Bakken and Marcellus shale plays and other oil and gas regions in the United States, operators rely on one another to make their businesses successful. “We’re not having problems staffing and getting things done, but it’s because we’ve played in the Permian Basin for 20 years and have established relationships,” Milam said. “As new companies are coming out there, they do struggle if they don’t have those relationships.”

“I suspect that gravity discount is going to get bigger rather than smaller because the amount of light crude being produced out of the Eagle Ford is enormous,” Dunn said. “As that stream lightens, the ability for that condensate to blend decreases, so I think the discounts will get bigger.” From a construction standpoint, contractors are being called upon earlier in the planning phase for projects so midstream operators can develop more precise route for pipelines, according to Aubrey Harper, Vice President of

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PLH Group Midstream Company of the Year

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Bridger LLC Judge’s Comments: Bridger showed operational excellence through benchmarking data in the top quartile and commercial strength through selection as a fastest growing company. They have excellent health and safety performance and have taken steps to minimize environmental impact through diesel exhaust fluid technology to reduce emissions. Application clearly highlights areas where Bridger has shown both operational excellence as well as commercial strength all while balancing a focus on safety and environmental stewardship. A company that has obviously been recognized by the community and industry for innovation in business approaches all while growing rapidly.

Bridger, LLC is an integrated midstream logistics business, focusing on the crude oil value chain, with an extensive and growing system of strategically located crude oil transportation assets, including pipeline terminals, state-of-the-art railcars, crude-hauling trucks, crude oil storage, pipelines, additional pipeline capacity, and Jones Act tonnage for marine deliveries. Bridger’s operations span 14 states and include all major U.S. crude oil production regions and basins, including the Permian, Bakken, Rockies, Niobrara, Mid-Continent, Gulf Coast and Eagle Ford. The company currently provides flow assurance and crude oil markets to its customers for over 400,000 barrels of crude oil per day through its logistics assets. Bridger strives to create value for its customers and achieve operational excellence by harnessing the expertise of its highly skilled

logistics teams, and creating a culture of health, safety and environmental stewardship that emphasizes integrity, teamwork, innovation, and resourcefulness. Guided by the 7 Pillars of Success, core values that permeate Bridger’s practices, products, and people, the company strives to enable personal and organizational growth, and to implement the critical initiatives required to achieve its vision of being the premier logistics and marketing service provider.

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Sponsored by: PLH Group PLH Group is a leading provider of construction, maintenance, engineering and system integrity services to major oil/gas producers, midstream companies, utilities, and renewable energy developers. Safety, expertise, and collaboration distinguish PLH Group’s diversified infrastructure services from other providers.

Award for Excellence in Health & Safety – Products

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Preferred Technology Judge’s Comments: Innovative “DustPro” resin technology silica dust-coated proppant solution offers an answer to dust control which meets and exceeds current and future silica dust exposure limits. Given the myriad set of compliance challenges surrounded by the intense political dynamic around hydraulic fracturing, this product stands to continue to have significant positive impacts going forward. Given the high visibility of silica exposure and the proposed OSHA regulations, Preferred Sands has developed an environmentally friendly way to reduce dust and control the proppant. Their work with the Tern and Plover Conservation Partnership is memorable as well.

Preferred Technology, an affiliate of Preferred Sands, is one of North America’s leading proppant technology and sand manufacturing companies, providing frac sand and technology solutions to oil and natural gas companies in the hydraulic fracturing industry. Launched in 2007, Preferred Technology is the market’s only commercial manufacturer of DustPRO, a cost-effective preventative proppant solution that limits silica dust exposure and meets all current and proposed OSHA standards, and Preferred RCS, the first non-phenolic environmentally-sensitive resincoated sand technology. With its innovative product development and reclamation projects, the company is not only committed to the protection of the environment but also the health and safety of the communities it serves.

Preferred Technology has been named to Inc. 500’s prestigious annual list of “Fastest Growing Private Companies in America” (2013) and Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ (2013), as well as one of Pennsylvania’s “Best Places to Work.” The company’s innovative RCS product line has also been recognized by the Oil & Gas Awards as the “Environmental Initiative of the Year” for 2013. Additionally, CEO, Michael O’Neill, has been named Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year® in Energy, Cleantech and Natural Resources (2012).

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New Technology Development of the Year Award - General/Products

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Energy Recovery, Inc. Energy Recovery (NASDAQ: ERII) develops award-winning, industry-leading energy recovery solutions that offer innovative approaches to global industrial challenges and the planet. Our solutions transform industrial fluid flows and pressure cycles into reusable energy, using advanced technologies that adapt to the oil & gas, chemical water, and water industries; making it possible to harness energy from almost any high-pressure fluid process.

Judge’s Comments: Showed how they were able to capture energy from highpressure fluids and transfer it to power applications, creating reusable energy from what was formerly waste energy. Good environmental benefits as well as cost savings from the energy recovery. Energy savings by being creative and cutting edge deserves the award.

Through collaboration with industry, Energy Recovery is committed to innovation to make industrial processes more efficient, profitable and environmentally cleaner. With over 15,000 energy recovery solutions installed worldwide, Energy Recovery sets the standard for engineering excellence, cost savings, and technical services to clients across the globe. Year after year, the company’s clean technologies

continue to save clients over $1.4 Billion (USD). Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Energy Recovery has offices in Madrid, Shanghai, and Dubai. You may learn more by following our blog: blog. energyrecovery.com or by going to our website: www.energyrecovery.com

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Astro Thermal Tec Inc.

Judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comments: Applicant clearly demonstrated innovation in tackling multiple environmental impacts of water heating units in the hydraulic fracturing process. The end result is a product that certainly has long-term environmental benefits as well as economic benefits to its users. Very innovative approach and product. Being nonpressurized greatly increases safety while still providing high volume and high efficiency heating. Ease of movement without concerns for road weight limits is a big advantage.

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Astro Thermal Tec Ltd. is the manufacturer of a large volume high efficiency (95%+) industrial water heater. Efficient, safe, versatile, reliable and environmentally friendly are the best descriptors of our product. Continuous research and development along with quality service and support are the hallmarks of our company culture. All design improvements can be incorporated into previous models, a commitment that ensured that early customers can take advantage of any new design features. In terms of manufacturing, Astro Thermal Tec heaters are totally North American. The basic skid mounted stainless steel vessel is constructed in Washington and shipped to Canada for assembly and testing. The burner, manufactured in Kansas, is installed at the head of the barrel. Necessary piping and pumps are added and a compressor is attached for atomizing diesel. A gas train is installed to allow natural

gas or propane to be used as an alternate fuel choice. The control system, manufactured in Oregon, is integrated into the package and a diesel generator is attached to provide power to the mobile unit. The heater is then fully tested to allow technical staff to tune the machine and for sales personnel to bring customers in to see the machine operate.

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Down but Not Out The U.S. oil industry may have taken some licks in 2014, but the potential for a turnaround still exists.

Even the usually upbeat Chris Faulkner had to admit that the U.S. oil and gas industry was in the midst of tackling some difficult potential setbacks in the near future. The CEO of Breitling Energy advised his peers at the Oil & Gas Awards Southwest Industry Summit in Dallas to begin preparing for the possibility of the price of oil to drop $70 before it rebounds, a sobering concept in oil-rich Texas. “I gave a speech two weeks ago and talked about $70 oil and how unlikely that would be, and that seems like now it’s not going to happen but it gets closer and closer to a discussion that needs to be had,” Faulkner said. When Faulkner delivered his keynote address October 23, the price of U.S. crude was $81.55 per barrel, and it slid to $77.87 on November 7. He predicted that if oil drops as low as $70 per barrel, the about 50 percent of U.S. drilling rigs would shut down at least temporarily. “That’s going to be a big problem now that we’re on the heels of Saudi Arabia as the biggest oil producer in the world,” Faulkner said. Another factor contributing to the downward spiral of U.S. oil prices is Saudi Arabia’s manipulation of the market. On October 1, state-run Saudi Arabian Oil Co. cut its oil prices to Asia and the United States. As a result of those cuts, according to Bloomberg, Brent crude fell 9 percent and West Texas Intermediate dropped 11 percent amid

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speculation OPEC won’t reduce production. On November 4, Saudi Arabia cut is sale price to the United States again, but raised its rates for Asia. Faulkner said these moves show Saudi Arabia has realized the United States is a true threat to its global market share in the energy industry after convincing itself the U.S. oil and gas business could not sustain its newfound production levels. “Saudi Arabia at first thought the United States was going to be a flash in the pan,” Faulkner said. “And now I think they’ve made it very clear that they’re watching what we’re doing. I think by price-cutting and causing price of oil to come down, they made a statement that they’re going to be the world’s swing producer and they can control the market better than any other country can.” However, Saudi Arabia’s oil strategy may not be sustainable considering how much its federal budget relies on expensive oil. In December 2013, Platts reported Saudi Arabia needed Brent oil prices at about $85 a barrel to balance state revenues with government spending in 2014 as oil production declines to 9.3 million barrels a day. Faulkner said the Saudi Arabia can withstand the decrease in revenues because of its vast foreign-exchange reserves, which is about $737 billion (US).

Speaker: Chris Faulkner, President & CEO, Breitling Energy

“If they drew down on that fund, they could keep the price of oil $80 for about two years and it would cost them about $20 billion of capital out of their budget,” Faulkner said. “They have the money to do so.” Faulkner said if this pricing structure lasts into 2015, small, independent oil operators will be hurt the most – especially those based in the Bakken Shale. However, since the cost of producing a barrel of oil is considerably lower in the Permian Basin, Texas-based producers should be able to maintain margins.

“The reality is if they ban fracking on the fourth of November, it isn’t going to fix people’s ability to drill close to someone’s home,” Faulkner said. “These local control issues now have become a major theme of 2014. Instead of sitting down at the table and trying to talk things out to find proper regulation to make everyone happy, it’s an all-or-nothing proposition with most of these environmentalist groups.”

“We can find and develop oil in the Permian in the areas we’re in for about $40 a barrel, so we have room to negotiate and be able to weather the storm,” Faulkner said.

Another factor contributing to the downward spiral of U.S. oil prices is Saudi Arabia’s manipulation of the market. On October 1, state-run Saudi Arabian Oil Co. cut its oil prices to Asia and the United States. As a result of those cuts, according to Bloomberg, Brent crude fell 9 percent and West Texas Intermediate dropped 11 percent amid speculation OPEC won’t reduce production. On November 4, Saudi Arabia cut is sale price to the United States again, but raised its rates for Asia. The other threat to the industry Faulkner discussed was the impending ballot measure that called for the banning of fracking in the city of Denton, Texas, which is in the heart of the Barnett Shale. The measure – which was passed November 4 and takes effect December 2 – was misguided from the start because it wasn’t over a fracking issue. Instead, citizens where upset over regulation setback with a grandfathered clause that allows companies to use an original setback and not have to drill 1,200 feet away from homes. With drilling taking place as close as 200 feet from a residence, Faulkner said he understands why residents would demand a change. However, instead of working with oil producers and local government in Denton, environmentalists rallied to ban fracking.

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Total Safety

Judge’s Comments: This company’s comprehensive offerings as a provider of integrated industrial safety services, strategies and equipment stands apart among the entrants in this category. They are clearly leaders in their field with an impressive array of the highest quality products and services across the industry and are worthy of winning this award. Their worldwide market penetration attests to this ranking. Total Safety provides numerous safety services, training. Also, they sell and rent safety equipment such as portable gas detectors and complete safety systems and technology to the oil and gas and petroleum refining and petrochemical industry throughout the world.

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Total Safety is the leading global provider of integrated industrial safety services, strategies and equipment necessary to keep your workers, your facility and the environment safe. We not only deliver complete, cost-effective safety service solutions to our customers as promised and without compromise, but we have the resources and the support to back it up. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with more than 140 locations worldwide in 20 countries, Total Safety has the people, programs and processes to deliver the industry’s best industrial safety services and equipment tailored to your specific business needs. Total Safety was formed December 1994, to serve the industrial safety needs of the oil and gas industry. Over several years, our company has transformed itself through internal growth and 21 acquisitions to become the industry leader through a comprehensive array of industrial safety services in a variety of end markets.

Now a Warburg Pincus portfolio company, Total Safety’s solutions include gas detection, respiratory protection, flare design and installation, safety training, fire protection, compliance and inspection, industrial hygiene, onsite emergency medical treatment/ paramedics, communications systems, engineered systems design, and materials management. For more information about Total Safety and its unwavering commitment to safety, and to try out our proprietary Total Safety Solutions Bundler, visit www.totalsafety.com.

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Landpoint, Inc. Landpoint is one of the largest regional land surveying and civil engineering companies that operates in all of the top oil and gas plays across the US. The company, and its subsidiaries, work on some of the leading infrastructure development projects in their respective regions. Landpoint brings scalability, efficiency, and technology enabled solutions to the land surveying industry.

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The firm consists of more than 225 professionals, 85% of which are dedicated to oil & gas infrastructure projects.

Comprehensive submission package showing impressive growth and equally impressive operation within the Permian. Already recognized numerous times, Landpoint are well colored. A clear go to firm in the region and across North America.

During 2013 the company surveyed more than 1,000 miles of pipeline and established locations for over 700 new wells. The majority of the work completed by the company was in the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford.

Good use of technology and consistent delivery of numerous projects. I was impressed with the list of commitments to many local organizations and charities. This company is deserving of its recognition.

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Newpark Drilling Fluids Judge’s Comments: Newpark’s Evolution Waterbased Fluid System highlights the innovations in the oil and gas industry, as well as being a creative way around an environmental hazard. The strength of the commitment of Newpark Drilling Fluids to innovation, safety and customer service in the provision of leadingedge drilling fluids to support oil and gas drilling activities worldwide is amply demonstrated by the company’s growth, its reputation, and the recognition it has received for customer satisfaction and engineering.

Based in Houston, Newpark Drilling Fluids (NDF) is a full-service drilling fluids company, and has expanded rapidly since its formation in 1997. Newpark has provided drilling fluid products and service excellence to thousands of wells on six continents. A leading provider in the U.S. and Canada, the company credits its rapid growth to its unique approach to customer service and efficiency improvement programs, fostered by a professional staff carefully chosen to mesh with the company’s business strategy. Newpark provides technologically advanced products and fluid systems supported by innovative project management and implementation to achieve operational efficiency in technically complex wells and harsh drilling environments. Newpark’s product development eyes performance with environmental acceptability.

fluids segment through development of proprietary engineering software and analysis systems, to foster superior customer support and interaction.

Its Evolution® high-performance, water-based drilling fluid system is a unique clay-free, polymer system, initially developed for unconventional shale horizontal sections, and is a proven alternative to oil-based drilling fluids.

Newpark’s U.S. service activity averages several hundred rigs, with supply managed through a mature network of distribution centers. The company is active in the offshore GOM market, including deepwater locations, and in most U.S. areas of drilling activity, including onshore Texas and Louisiana, the MidContinent, Rocky Mountains and in the many other unconventional shale plays of North America.

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RWI Construction Inc. RWI was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Midland, Texas, with additional operations in Monahans, Texas and in Hobbs, New Mexico. The Company operates in the Permian Basin, one of the largest and most active oil basins in the United States, expanding throughout southwest Texas and southeast New Mexico.

Judge’s Comments: A comprehensive submission package, detailing the breadth and depth of services. More than just a construction company, impressive longterm client base which seems to be thanks to their focus on their staff. Clearly a leader in the region, impressive safety record - rating for Chevron - no recordable since October 2011, running day total of 1028 days safe. Strong growth and clear investment in systems, equipment and staff.

RWI operates in the highlyfragmented oilfield services industry, comprised primarily of regional companies offering limited services and many without the scale to accommodate the increasing needs of blue-chip customers. Management believes that the Company is the largest provider of MRO services in the Permian Basin and anticipates its market share within the Permian to increase due to the quality and breadth of the Company’s service offerings. RWI has assembled a high-quality

group of well-trained employees as well as a young and aggressive Management Team with varied backgrounds providing a fresh perspective on doing business in the oil field. The Company’s over thirty years of success demonstrates its ability and commitment in being able to deliver top quality work with on time performance. In result, RWI is one of the few companies that have the infrastructure to provide services for and meet the demands of major Oil and Gas companies.

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Avoiding Another Denton Engaging with community stakeholders long before shovels hit the ground is the best way to avoid conflict with anti-fracking activists.

Hydraulic fracturing bans taking hold in liberal havens like upstate New York and California are blows to the oil and gas industry in those markets, but they can hardly be considered surprising. But when a ban is passed in the region where George P. Mitchell perfected the technique that launched the American energy revolution, it sends shockwaves throughout the industry.

not getting out in front of that and not taking proactive steps to get out and do proactive engagement. Because when a group of concerned citizens gets motivated and God forbid they have a little bit of disposable income and a little bit of time on their hands, what does that turn into? Well, it turns into what is occurring in Denton and several other cities.”

Voters in Denton, Texas – which sits atop the center of the Barnett Shale – voted to ban fracking within city limits on November 4. The measure to ban fracking earned 58.64 percent of the vote, and it will go into effect December 2. According to NPR, Denton is the first city in Texas to vote in favor of a fracking ban.

Moderator R.T. Dukes, Senior Analyst for Wood Mackenzie, reminded attendees that people fear almost anything new coming into their communities. He cited an example of a Walmart market being built about a mile from his house and the protests mounted against it.

About two weeks before the vote, the oil and gas industry discussed how to best engage the community to prevent situations like the one that developed in Denton and elsewhere in the United States during a panel discussion during the Oil & Gas Awards Southwest Industry Summit in Dallas. Panelists Chris Staffel and Stephen Lindsey agreed that proactively working with all stakeholders – residents, landowners, public officials, etc. – to determine how to minimize impact to these communities is the best course of action. “Oil and gas operations near people’s homes piss them off – that’s the short of it,” said Lindsey, Senior Director of Government and Community Affairs for Quicksilver Resources. “The industry does itself a real disservice by

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“People don’t like change,” Dukes said. “People just don’t like change and are scared of change.” For new projects, Staffel, Vice President of Administration for PennTex Midstream Partners, believes in giving the community as much information as possible before questions ever arise. Staffel even suggested including public outreach strategies in project management meetings to determine if there is a way to deliver a project with the least amount of resistance. “All too often, a lot of times public outreach is pulled when there is an actual crisis, and that is just far too late,” Staffel said. “Bring in that specialist and say, ‘We’re thinking about running this pipeline along this route. Do you see any counties that we would have a problem with? Should

Moderator: R.T. Dukes, Senior Analyst, Wood Mackenzie Speakers: Chris Staffel, VP Administration, PennTex Midstream Partners, Stephen Lindsey, Senior Director of Government and Community Affairs, Quicksilver Resources

Aside from being as transparent as possible with community members about oil operations, companies should tailor their message based on the audience, Staffel said. For example, Denton residents voted to ban fracking on existing wells, while numerous counties in California attempted to block the development of new projects.

major ties to the oil and gas industry. As a current council member and former mayor pro tem for Mansfield, Texas – a suburb of Fort Worth – Lindsey advises any company interested in working a new community to make sure its land personnel the truth and nothing but the truth. He said 30 to 40 percent of the issues he has encountered in new exploration areas have had to do with having to set the story straight with land owners after agents aren’t truthful with them.

“You have to know where you’re going into and what problems are going to arise,” Staffel said. “You can’t go in with one cookie-cutter strategic outreach plan for every single project. It has to be tailored to your target audience.”

“I would tell the operators or whoever is employing the land team not to lie,” Lindsey said. “Don’t go out and sell people on stuff that’s not true. Conduct business and operations in a forthright and transparent manner.”

we reroute it this way because of certain relationships that we currently have that we could leverage?’”

In one area where PennTex expected loud opposition during its public outreach events, the company avoided town hall meetings where activists could more easily stifle the company’s message. Instead, PennTex hosted an information session with many of its in-house experts so community members could have one-on-one discussions about their concerns.

As a current council member and former mayor pro tem for Mansfield, Texas – a suburb of Fort Worth – Lindsey advises any company interested in working a new community to make sure its land personnel the truth and nothing but the truth. He said 30 to 40 percent of the issues he has encountered in new exploration areas have had to do with having to set the story straight with land owners after agents aren’t truthful with them.

“One of these public outreach meetings was ‘criticized’ in the paper as being a healthy mix of science fair and a cocktail party,” Staffel said. “For me, that wasn’t a criticism. That’s exactly what I would like people to walk into. If you want to have a drink with this person, you want to do business with this person. Also, you want a science fair – you want to have facts.” Along with his current role with Quicksilver Resources, Lindsey also offered a unique perspective on community engagement as an elected official in a community with

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EnLink Midstream formed in 2014 when Devon Energy agreed to combine substantially all of its midstream assets with Crosstex Energy to form a leading integrated midstream company with enhanced size and scale in core operating regions. This strategic combination generates strong unitholder value, fuels innovative customer solutions and drives robust growth. We are competitively positioned with a geographically diverse portfolio of midstream assets located in the most prolific oil and gas regions in the United States. EnLink Midstream owns and operates approximately 7,300 miles of gathering and transportation pipelines, 12 processing plants with 3.3 billion cubic feet of net processing capacity, and six fractionators with 180,000 barrels per day of net fractionation capacity, as well as barge and rail terminals, product storage

facilities, brine disposal wells, an extensive crude-oil trucking fleet and equity investments in certain private midstream companies. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, we are well positioned for stable, long-term growth, enabling us to capitalize on the significant opportunities we see in the midstream industry.

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Breitling Energy Corporation

Judge’s Comments: Breitling recognized a need for continuous improvement in the methodologies surrounding hydraulic fracturing that balances the need for successful energy development activities with a “social license initiative” to ensure those activities can be done in a manner that is as environmentally sound. Their recognition that the process of utilizing their EnviroFrac methodology does not stop at the work site but should also include a significant effort around public outreach and information sharing was one of the factors that distinguished their application from the rest.

Breitling Energy Corporation (BECC) is a growing U.S. energy company based in Dallas and is engaged in the exploration and development of high-probability, lower risk onshore oil and gas properties. The company’s dual-focused growth strategy primarily relies on leveraging management’s technical and operations expertise to grow through the drill-bit, while also growing its base of non-operating royalty interests. Breitling’s oil and gas operations are focused primarily in the Permian Basin of Texas and the Mississippi oil window of southern Kansas, with non-operating investments in Texas, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Mississippi. Breitling Energy Corporation is traded over the counter under the ticker symbol: BECC. Named 2013 E&P Company of the Year by the Oil & Gas Awards for the Southwest Region, Breitling received the 2013 Aggreko Award for Excellence in Environmental Stewardship from the Oil & Gas Awards for the Gulf Coast Region, was named “Best North American

Operator” by World Finance Magazine in 2011, 2012 and 2013, and to the “Dallas 100 List” in 2013, ranking fourth among the top 100 companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Additional information is available at www.breitlingenergy.com.

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Aggreko Aggreko is a Power Management company, delivering scalable, economical power solutions to Exploration and Production customers in the Oil & Gas markets. Our services enable customers to provide power to their remote operations in multiple shale plays across the United States, achieving maximum uptime through reliable, turn-key energy systems.

Judgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Comments: Their 60 North American locations, scalability, and efforts to eliminate flaring represent strong customer focus, capability and innovation.

Comprehensive study that brings benefit to the well site and the environment. Good project examples and supporting documentation. A very strong submission.

For customers seeking project-focused temporary power support, Aggreko acts as a reliable internal consultant to analyze deployment models and recommend engineered applications that easily scale into existing oil & gas operations, such as multi-megawatt micro-grids operating on stranded gas. By employing the use of scalable temporary power system and alternative fuels, such as stranded gas found at the well site, Aggreko has been able to help operators cut costs, increase production efficiency and reduce harmful emissions levels.

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The Race for Efficiency Between dwindling oil prices and growing projects, completion companies look for new ways to get the most out of frack jobs.

Despite advances in techniques that have improved operational efficiency, hydraulic fracturing jobs in the Permian Basin require more resources than ever as projects get bigger with more stages and deeper vertical depths every year. “We’re speaking an entirely different language now than we were two years ago,” Rob Fulks, Global Director of Strategic Marketing for Weatherford International, told attendees of the Oil & Gas Awards Southwest Industry Summit in Dallas. “A frack job is a lot like invading a small country. It takes a lot of logistics, it takes a lot of fuel, and it takes a lot of water and sand to get the job done.” With margins shrinking alongside the declining price of a barrel of oil, producers want as much information about their plays as possible before attempting exploration, and 3-D seismic surveying plays a large role in the factfinding missions within the Permian Basin. At about $85,000 per square mile, according to the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, many produces elect not to pursue the technology. However, the Independent Petroleum Association of America stated producers are reporting 50 to 85 percent improvements in their finding rate when using 3-D seismic technology. Chris Faulkner, CEO of Breitling Energy, said information is vital for producers, so the cost can be rationalized in that regard. And through earth modeling, 3-D seismic data is just one source of information integrated into a single model for producers.

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“The name of this game now is visibility and data collection because these wells are so expensive to drill,” Faulkner said. “Your drilling program to develop out the rest of the acreage is vitally important by learning from what mistakes you might have made or data collected from wells Nos. 1 through 50 and utilizing that data in real time. Not that long ago, we had all these little different tools and they weren’t connected. Now they’re in one model.” Microseismic surveying is another tool producers can use in the Permian Basin to best optimize a completion program. Fulks said companies could elect to wait for production results from the first few completed wells, but that would take much more time. Also, microseismic surveying does not have to be used on every well – Fulks said it can be used early on to help make decisions on subsequent stages. “[Microseismic] is your answer to a number of issues,” Fulks said. “If you’re going to try to optimize your completion program, and you’re going to make a change – you started with sliding sleeves and you want to go to plug-and-perf – you have a couple ways of getting that information initially. If you have microseismic and you add to it oil-soluble tracers, now you’ve got several things that work together to tell you that change you made is effective.” With more information, wells are going deeper and jobs are getting larger. That means a bigger demand for fracturing-related supplies, especially frack sand.

Moderator: Pat Rau, Director of Research & Strategy, Natural Gas Intelligence Speakers: Chris Faulkner, President & CEO, Breitling Energy, Rob Fulks, Global Director of Strategic Marketing, Weatherford, Dean Prather, Area Bus Dev tech Manager, Halliburton

According to Seekingalpha.com, the Permian Basin is rapidly shifting to horizontal drilling and larger fracks that are often 10 times more sand-intensive than before. As few as 400 of the largest horizontal Wolfcamp wells can require 2.5 million tons of sand, which equates to the entire annual production of a large-scale frack sand mine, according to the website. The growing demand for frack sand has producers wracking their brains for new ways to transport it to the Permian Basin. One possibility would be to create readymade slurry of sand and water that could be transported through a pipeline, according to Fulks. “I’m sure that everybody in the industry is looking at it so you could eliminate trucking, which is one of the big safety problems that you’ve got with so many trucks going up and down the road,” Fulks said. “And we’re at the industrial size where the economies of scale probably would pay to look at slurries coming directly from mines.”

The growing demand for frack sand has producers wracking their brains for new ways to transport it to the Permian Basin. One possibility would be to create ready-made slurry of sand and water that could be transported through a pipeline, according to Fulks.

Of course, if the price of oil dips to $70 or lower, everyone operating in the Permian Basin will have to quickly determine ways to cut costs or stop production temporarily or permanently. Moderator Patrick Rau, Director of Research and Strategy for Natural Gas Intelligence, described his experience at a recent investor conference in New York City where every E&P panel for every oil play had oil prices as the main topic of conversation. “In every single one of those, the first question asked by an institutional investor was, ‘What are lower oil prices going to do to activity going forward?’” Rau said. Considering many operators contract their drilling rigs for three years at a time or longer, Dean Prather, Area Business Development Tech Manager for Halliburton, said they may have to decide whether or not to eat those costs. “They’re going to be hesitant to do that because they’ve got a lot of sunk costs and it is going to be continuing to hit them even when they shut down the rig,” Prather said. “That’s probably more profitable than drilling at $40 oil, too.”

Since the preferred proppant primarily comes from white sand mines in Wisconsin and Minnesota, the activity in west Texas doesn’t lend itself to waiting on slurry from a cross-country pipeline. However, Fulks said Pioneer Natural Resources owns a frack sand mine in Brady, Texas, which could prove to be a good place for slurry manufacturing due to its proximity to fracking activities.

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Halliburton Founded in 1919, Halliburton is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry.

Judge’s Comments: Halliburton’s portfolio of completion systems and technologies are thorough and wide ranging. The variety of tailored solutions available are commendable and this makes their submission stand out. Their safety record and commitment to CSR have seen them score well in this category. In their application Halliburton not only included strong results data to demonstrate excellent operating performance, but they also shared information about their solid HSE performance and commitments to environmental excellence and strong corporate giving programs.

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Robert Murphy industry supplier

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John Schmitz - Select Energy Services Judge’s Comments: This company’s work and accomplishments in the area of strategic water management solutions makes them stand out in this category, in large part because of the essential importance of wastewater treatment (in particular, with regard to reuse in hydraulic fracturing operations) across the entire upstream/production side of the petroleum industry. Addressing both practical (economic/technological) and political concerns related to water usage, their onsite sustainable water program utilizing Chlorine Dioxide to oxidize iron ions out of solution, destroy H2S and sterilize water fulfills the judging criteria in this category.

Today, Select Energy Services is headquartered in Houston, Texas and has grown to become a company with over $800 million in revenues and nearly 5,000 employees. We provide services to more than 400 customers in every major shale play throughout the United States and Canada. We deliver innovative and efficient endto-end water solutions to oilfield operators. At Select Energy Services, we’re dedicated to providing our customers with an arsenal of efficient and environmentally conscious water solutions to service the full life cycle of the well. We accomplish this through the unique capabilities of our three business units – Water Solutions, Fluid Handling, and Well Testing. Select Energy Services is geographically positioned to provide customized solutions to the unique requirements of every basin. Select’s robust range of services provide our customers with one

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

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Water is Tops As long as it remains affordable and in large supply, fresh water will remain the lifeblood of the hydraulic fracturing industry for the foreseeable future.

Water is a hot-button issue throughout Texas for a variety of reasons, and the oil and gas industry is just one of them. The state is home to three of the top 10 fastest growing cities in America, according to recent U.S. Census Bureau statistics, and those residents will consume a great deal of water as hydraulic fracturing continues to take place in oil and gas plays throughout the drought-stricken state. “The No. 1 issue when you think about environmental impacts – at least in the public consciousness – is always about water,” Jim Willis, Consultant at Natural Gas Intelligence told attendees of the Oil & Gas Awards Southwest Industry Summit in Dallas. “Water is really a big issue because it is a concern to everybody to make sure that water sources are not polluted and not drawn down to dangerous levels.” However, the impetus to recycle water used in hydraulic fracturing operations simply because the cost-benefit doesn’t exist for operators in Texas, according to Stephen Lindsey, Senior Director of Government and Community Affairs for Quicksilver Resources. “Those technologies are expensive, and they don’t meet the total throughput of volume that we need,” Lindsey said. “It takes R&D dollars, and when you’re operating on a margin and you’re focused on returning shareholder value, you’re looking to maximize your operations and minimize your costs in the most safe way you can.”

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The main inhibitor for the use of recycling water for fracking is current water rates, according to Rob McClain, Director of Project Development for Select Energy Services. He said the price range for the recycling of water in Texas can be as low as 25 cents per barrel or as high as $4.50. However, freshwater remains considerably less expensive, ranging from 40 cents to $1 per barrel. Due to that price difference, he estimated only about 5 percent of wastewater and brine is recycled by the Texas oil and gas industry. Considering each well job requires about 4 million gallons of water spread out over several days, according to Independent Petroleum Association of America, those costs can accumulate quickly. “We hear a lot about water being short, but water is still pretty cheap for most operators,” McClain said. “So when you compare the cost of what it takes to recycle, a lot of times it’s not competitive.” Since 60 to 70 percent of water sent down a hydraulic fracturing well returns to the surface with a 20 percent flowback rate, that leaves a great deal of produced water. According to McClain, a lot of the water is disposed into pits and tanks, and some of it evaporates upon return to the surface. Even disposal methods could be costly for operators depending on where the play is located.

Moderator: Jim Willis, Consultant, Natural Gas Intelligence Speakers: Rob McClain, Director, Project Development, Select Energy Services, Stephen Lindsey, Senior Director of Government and Community Affairs, Quicksilver Resources

Lindsey cited an example of wastewater disposal regulations in Fort Worth. The city bans disposal facilities within its borders, so Quicksilver Resources must drive its water trucks outside of Fort Worth instead of keeping tanks onsite, adding transportation costs and the risk of damaging city roads. Added costs of regulations as well as projects in remote areas far away from a freshwater source will push the drive for recycled water on fracturing sites, according to Lindsey. “Where water is scarce and the price is high, that drives the opportunity for recycling and reuse because now you’re achieving cost parity with what you’ve got to pay for it vs. what you can do with recycling,” Lindsey said.

a mixture of these gases – instead of water. Developed by Gasfrac Energy Services, wells as deep as 10,000 feet have been fracked using the technology, according to Rigzone. Even with these alternatives available and technology advancing every day, Lindsey said nothing beats fresh water for hydraulic fracturing. “Fresh water works, and when you’re investing $5 million to $6 million on a single well for drilling and completion costs, you wanna make sure you’re gonna maximize the life of that well for the next 30 or 40 years to get that return on investment,” Lindsey said. “What you don’t want to do is go in initially with an untested mixture of reuse or recycled water and potentially degrade the well.”

Some operators are turning to alternatives to freshwater for their hydraulic fracturing needs. McClain said Select Energy has seen an increased interest in brackish water in west Texas. However, operators are concerned with what will happen down hole when mixing waters. Nevertheless, McClain stated Select Energy has encountered many operators who have been pleased with the results.

“I think the key is finding sources with sufficient volume, reliability and the right composition,” McClain said. Effluent water is another option for oil and gas operators. Lindsey said Quicksilver Resources uses effluent water from the Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility in Fort Worth for its fracking needs. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) fracking is a waterless application that has gained some momentum in the last year or so. According to Rigzone, LPG fracking allows fracking to be done with propane, butane or pentane – or

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Award for Drilling Excellence

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Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Incorporated (NYSE: BHI) provides technology and services that enable the safe, affordable delivery of energy to the world. The Company has served the oil and gas industry for more than a century, and employs a diverse workforce of approximately 59,000 people in more than 80 countries.

Judge’s Comments: Developed an integrated “fit for purpose” solution for drilling in the challenging Cotton Valley formation increasing ROP by more than 36% and reducing rig time by more than 4 days. Baker Hughes application was strong in the area of innovation, new technologies (Kymera hybrid bit) and turnkey drilling solutions and their data backed it up.

Baker Hughes is a leading innovator in the design, construction and production of oil and gas wells. Today, the Company creates value by improving the conversion efficiency of well construction, integrating technology and services to accelerate and optimize hydrocarbon production, and researching new ways to increase ultimate recovery. Beyond the upstream sector of the oil and industry, Baker Hughes serves the midstream and downstream markets with

technologies and chemistries that ensure safe, reliable transmission and processing of hydrocarbons. With a clear understanding of industry challenges now and in the future, Baker Hughes combines innovative technology with superior service and dynamic business models to deliver differential value for customers and shareholders. For more information about Baker Hughes, visit www.bakerhughes.com

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Leverage the rock-crushing strength and stability of roller cone bits and the cutting superiority and continuous shearing action of diamond bits to make taking curves in challenging carbonates easier and more economical. The new Kymera™ FSR hybrid bit combines PDC and roller cone bit technology for smoother drilling, remarkable torque management, and precise steerability. In conjunction with our AutoTrak™ Curve rotary steerable system, drilling is much smoother—powering the bit to go faster, stay on target, and consistently complete the curve in one simple run. Call us or visit BakerHughes.com/FastCurve and learn how the new Kymera FSR directional hybrid drill bit tames challenging curves with high ROP, low vibration, and consistent performance. +44 2070 483646 or +1 713-268-6218 © 2014 Baker Hughes Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. 41764 11/2014

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Drilling for Savings Managed pressure drilling can save companies millions of dollars and thousands of hours on difficult wells.

Managed pressure drilling (MPD) is gaining traction as a method of drilling that can dramatically decrease nonproductive time and reduce drilling days to cut costs on wells where wellbore mechanics prevent the use of conventional techniques. According to Energy Global, Shell has commissioned Norwegian offshore technology provider Enhanced Drilling to conduct a front-end engineering design to explore the use of Enhanced’s EC-Drill MPD system on a number of new drill ships it has under construction. Through its Sperry Drilling division, Halliburton offers the GeoBalance MPD service for clients. “MPD is starting to shine due to the difficulties we’re seeing out in the field,” Mike Harvey, Regional Sperry Manager for Halliburton, told the audience at the Oil & Gas Awards Southwest Industry Summit in Dallas. As defined by the International Association of Drilling Contractors, MPD is an adaptive drilling process used to precisely control the annular pressure profile throughout the wellbore. The objectives are to ascertain the downhole pressure environment limits and to manage the annular hydraulic pressure profile accordingly. By creating only a minimal overbalanced annular pressure, MPD uses a closed-loop fluid system that avoids the regulatory restrictions on underbalanced operations while

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providing faster penetration rates, reduced fluid loss and reservoir influx, and excellent wellbore integrity. According to Halliburton, a typical MPD system contains several key components. The rotating control device serves to divert flow away from the rig floor, complementing the rig standard blowout preventer stack. The rotating control device forms a friction seal around the drill pipe, which creates a closed-loop drilling system. The choke controls the well head pressure to a set point. The choke opening is constantly open to account for changes to flow rate through the choke to maintain the desired bottom-hole pressure, Halliburton states. Typical MPD utilizes a backpressure pump to provide fluid supply and adequate flow for maintaining the chokes. Halliburton’s rig pump diverter replaces the backpressure pump. With a rig pump diverter, Halliburton says, there is no need to stop the rig pumps during connections because this device serves to reroute the mud flow from the stand pipe to the chokes. Once the well has reached target depth, the system employs a tripping process specifically developed by Halliburton for managed pressure drilling environment. For trip outs, Halliburton places a heavier drilling fluid into a section of the well to displace lighter drilling fluids.

Speaker: Mike Harvey, Regional Sperry Manager, Halliburton

Harvey said there is a simple formula to use to accomplish successful MPD. It is achieved by using a combination of hydrostatic pressure (drilling mud), friction (circulating dynamic pressure) and applied pressure (from the choke system at surface) to keep a controlled bottom-hole pressure at the desired pressure. Bottom-hole pressure should be kept slightly above core pressure. “It’s that simple,” Harvey said. “Just keep your hydrocarbons where they belong while drilling, and they’ll be there to produce at a better level with less skin damage at the end of the well.”

As defined by the International Association of Drilling Contractors, MPD is an adaptive drilling process used to precisely control the annular pressure profile throughout the wellbore. The objectives are to ascertain the downhole pressure environment limits and to manage the annular hydraulic pressure profile accordingly.

821 drilling hours with 633 hours of nonproductive time. “That was really tough on them, and that’s why there were about to abandon the field,” Harvey said. When Halliburton applied its MPD system to the third well, the production numbers dropped to 131 drilling hours and just 15 nonproductive hours. The company whittled it down to five hours of nonproductive time for the fifth well. “It generally takes an operator and his crews and the rig crews to get acclimated to working with managed pressure drilling about three wells before you really start to see the value,” Harvey said. “Everyone becomes a welloiled machine working together out there.” By cutting down the time required to drill wells, MPD also drastically reduces costs. For this project, gross cost per foot for the 22,000-foot depth came out to $1,481 before applying MPD. Halliburton brought that price down to $320 per foot through MPD, which became the norm for subsequent wells, according to Harvey. “When you cut the cost to a quarter of the cost overall, that’s a wonderful thing,” Harvey said.

Halliburton brought its MPD capabilities to the job site of a large producer working in a remote location – an island off the northern Canadian coast in the Beaufort Sea – that couldn’t get a string of casing into the ground due to wellbore instability. These wells were about 6,000 feet at true vertical depth with 22,000 feet of extended reach. After experiencing so many issues, the producer finally turned to Halliburton’s MPD system and has experienced success in the ensuing six years. “It’s just one of those fields that just required this type of drilling,” Harvey said. “They’ve obviously found the value in this.” The producer drilled its first two wells using conventional before switching to MPD for the next three wells. For the first well, the producer needed 912 drilling hours and 672 hours of nonproductive time during the drilling interval. The numbers for second well didn’t improve much – it required

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New Technology Development of the Year Award - Software Application

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Enbase Solutions Enbase engineers advanced electronics, mobile applications and predictive analytics for the oil and gas industry to leverage data and operate at maximum efficiency.

Judge’s Comments: This company’s development of mobile applications in oilfield electronics and analytics software delivering closed-loop “operate by exception” functionality uniquely stands out among the other entrants in terms of developing and providing technological solutions with ever increasing efficiencies. Their Enbase SCADA, Mobile and Analytics software’s combine to make an exceptional entry for the New Technology Development award. Remote monitoring capabilities are especially important as infrastructure grows. Nice detailed submission.

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Headquartered in Houston, Texas and serving E&P, midstream and energy service companies world-wide, Enbase is the company that Powers the Digital Oilfield. • Chemical Treatment Automation

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Enbase Mobile promotes “operate by exception” by automating all safety, work and data collection activities performed by field workers and contractors. Exclusively oil and gas focused, Enbase Mobile comes in specific configurations for E&P, midstream and energy service companies – each designed with “out of the box” functionality to drive your business forward in short order.

Enbase Analytics applies statistical techniques, rules and algorithms to identify patterns in raw data in order to predict future outcomes and drive predictive operations and maintenance of assets. • Comparative analytics to determine superior vendor performance • Plot, map and chart all activities • Drive compliance, reduce LOE and operate by Exception

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General Industry Service Award

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Cotton Logistics Cotton Logistics provides worldwide operational support and infrastructure for the shortages of resources and workforce housing associated with complex and ever-changing work environments. The in-house team of executive management, construction managers, operations coordinators, hospitality directors and culinary artists can deliver tailored solutions for even the most challenging of scenarios.

Judge’s Comments: Their temporary housing and associated services enable the rapid growing of manpower needs while maintaining solid quality of life for the workforce. A service provider of increasing importance for all oilfield operations ensuring workers maintain a decent work/life balance.

Whether the task involves a remote geographic region, extreme climate, stringent timeline or other unique problem set, Cotton Logistics pairs subject matter expertise with innovation and flexibility to provide the best possible solution that satisfies each clients’ specific requirements. As a full-service, turnkey lodging provider, Cotton Logistics is committed to supporting our clients’ goals by creating an efficient, safe and inviting community atmosphere for the workers who keep their enterprise moving forward. From initial concept and design, through engineering, permitting and installation, no detail during the

construction process is overlooked. But it doesn’t end there; the attention to detail goes far beyond the initial build. At Cotton Logistics, we believe temporary housing should feel like a home away from home. The commitment to quality is apparent across each OneLodge camp, from the food services to housekeeping, guest relations and recreational amenities offered. We implement a seamless camp management system so everything functions at optimum levels, allowing our clients’ workforce to focus solely on their operational responsibilities.

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Award for Excellence in Health & Safety – Operational

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FTS International

Judge’s Comments: FTS has a robust safety system and aggressive training, as do most of the applicants. What makes them the stand out in my view is the attention paid to innovation that removes the workers from the highest risk areas. The Remote Actuated Manifold and testing of a Remote Activated Valve are important safety innovations that will produce a safer work site, changing the whole dimension of risk from highpressure operations.

FTS International (www.ftsi.com) is one of the largest well completion service companies in North America, with 1.6 million hydraulic horsepower deployed in major U.S. shale basins. Exploration and production companies leverage FTSI’s expertise and pressure pumping, wireline and reservoir optimization technologies to enhance recovery rates from oil and gas wells, primarily in unconventional plays. FTSI is focused 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 (R&D) activities, where FTSI’s team of experienced scientists and engineers work to provide solutions for the complex puzzles found in diverse shale plays. Safety is one of FTSI’s core values. Engineering and manufacturing teams are continuously exploring

ways to improve safety. One recent innovation is the Remote Actuated Manifold (RAM), which improves safety and control by remotely isolating high pressure pumps. FTSI is very proud of the safety record it has achieved and boasts one of the leading safety records in the well completion industry, currently notably below the industry average of 1.0. FTSI is a partner in the communities where its employees live and work — charitable giving and community volunteerism are part of the corporate culture.

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One Compounding 3 Force Field Trained. Service Strong. Safety Focused. CDM Resource Management understands steady growth can only be successful with a strong foundation. CDM has worked hard to build that. Training programs focused on technical basics and hands on approaches coupled with the significance of safety awareness create a team prepared to deliver the best service in the industry. 98% runtime guarantee on all equipment has been and will always be the CDM way of life.

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Power to the States Texas gets back control of air permitting years after initially refusing EPA orders.

One of the many complaints the oil and gas industry has about regulations is having to file the same information to federal and state governments permitting practices, essentially doubling administrative costs by requiring twice the paperwork. In October, the EPA cut Texas operators a break by approving the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s (TCEQ) greenhouse gas (GHG) permitting plan. “Our agency is still taking a very firm stance regarding the legal requirements and the legal position regarding greenhouse gas emissions,” Erin Selvera, Air Permits Division for TCEQ, announced at the Oil & Gas Awards Southwest Industry Summit. “We feel that EPA has made some missteps in the way they have chosen to regulate GHGs. But because we want to make sure that we are not hampering industry in the state of Texas, and that we are doing our part to protect human health and the environment, we want to take over this program so we can be the drivers of the program itself.” Although Selvera announced the approval at the summit on October 23, the EPA didn’t reveal its decision until over a week later. Through this decision, EPA announced its approval of the state implementation plan and the rescinding of the federal implementation plan, making TCEQ the primary GHG permitting authority in Texas. According to the EPA, TCEQ worked closely with the federal agency to write federal GHG permits over the last

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several months through a work-share agreement. EPA said the action eliminated the need for businesses to see air permits from two separate regulatory agencies in Texas and moves the permitting program to TCEQ. This action ends about a year of friction between TCEQ and the EPA over air permitting. According to the Dallas Morning News, the Texas state legislature voted to end a standoff over greenhouse gas permits, forcing TCEQ to take the process over for EPA. The EPA had launched the permits in 2010, but Texas refused to join in resistance to controlling global-warming-related emissions, according to the Morning News. Selvera said despite the good working relationship her agency had with EPA Region 6 over the last few months, the state was not going to authorize GHG emission regulations because it didn’t feel the basis for those regulations was sound legally. Selvera also said the oil and gas industry had reason to celebrate a U.S. Supreme Court decision this summer regarding EPA’s reach. By upholding the “tailoring rule” added to the Clean Air Act in 2010, the Supreme Court spared operators from having to pursue air permits for each individual well. “When you’re talking about a drilling site, you’re talking about a relatively small amount of greenhouse gas emissions in the grand scheme of things,” Selvera said.

Moderator: Jim Willis, Consultant, Natural Gas Intelligence Speakers: Erin Selvera, Air Permits Division, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Greg Lorson, CEO, TEEMCO

“Most of those facilities will not need to get a greenhouse gas permit from TCEQ. By and large, the amounts of greenhouse gasses that are emitted from a single well-pad site do not rise to the level of needing a permit from us.” Greg Lorson, CEO of environmental engineering firm TEEMCO, reminded Selvera that not requiring a permit also can add costs to operations. One such rule going into effect January 1, 2015, is the subpart 0000 for fracking. The rule states if fracking a well, there must be zero-emission flowback on that well. Aside from the question of whether or not zero-emission flowback from a fracked well is possible, Lorson wasn’t certain if there will be enough equipment available to prevent pollutants by the beginning of the year.

“When you’re talking about a drilling site, you’re talking about a relatively small amount of greenhouse gas emissions in the grand scheme of things,” Selvera said. “Most of those facilities will not need to get a greenhouse gas permit from TCEQ. By and large, the amounts of greenhouse gasses that are emitted from a single well-pad site do not rise to the level of needing a permit from us.”

estimated that 97 percent of laboratories are calculating emissions using an outdated standard. “I’m optimistic as this new technology is deployed on a wider basis, we’re going to wake up and find out our industry doesn’t emit anywhere near the amount of pollutants that we thought it did,” Lorson said. Based on what TCEQ monitoring systems have measured, Selvera said the industry in Texas has nothing to fear regarding its GHG emissions. “None of it is indicating there is a problem, that the oil and gas industry as a whole is creating some air emissions concern,” Selvera said. “The only times we’re really seeing an issue is when you have a particularly bad actor, or you have some piece of equipment that has a malfunction. But as a whole, the process, when it’s done well, is not resulting in any air emission that is of any concern as far as human health and the environment.” Oil and gas operators in Texas and beyond should get used to ongoing evolution of the regulatory arena. As moderator Jim Willis, Consultant at Natural Gas Intelligence, reminded the audience, changes will be coming from the both federal and state governments for some time. “The federal EPA and state agencies are clamping down on carbon methane emissions because of concerns about global warming,” Willis said.

“Some companies have developed technology that will enable that to be accomplished,” Lorson said. “The industry in the state that it’s in right now can’t do it, and is not required to do it. We’ll see what happens on January 1 to see if the industry is able to deploy enough zeroemission equipment to meet that regulation.” Also, technology is required to monitor operations to ensure compliance, Lorson added. Whenever a new regulation takes effect, new equipment often is necessary to adhere to the mandate. Operators run into expensive problems when technologies like computer modeling systems produce inaccurate results. TEEMCO has performed studies on existing models, and the company has found gross overestimation of emission across the board. Also, Lorson said, he

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Breitling Energy Future Industry Leader

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Randy Kurek - Iron Fox Trucking

Judge’s Comments: Impressive young entrepreneur. Started his first business at age 19. Has helped double the revenues at Iron Fox trucking and not stopping there. Randy appears to have a bright future ahead of him. In addition, Randy’s philosophy is to give back to the community, which is a desirable trait in a successful leader.

Iron Fox is unique in the fact that the core of this business involves a merged corporate mindset with a trucking operation; ensuring that marketers’ transportation needs are met on time, every time. Iron Fox Trucking has a background founded on strong principles with leadership that has led to significant growth in a short period of time. Consistent excellent services and cost effective solutions have resulted in not only transformational positive changes for the company, but the industry at large as well. Iron Fox Trucking sets itself apart from competitors by combining operational efficiency and an emphasis on safety which has given the company a competitive edge to grow quickly and meet customer’s needs while being profitable in a

competitive market. The company focuses on 3 main pillars, which enable the company to consistently meet these standards and perform on an exceptional level of efficiency/ success.

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Sponsored by: Breitling Energy Corporation Breitling Energy Corporation (BECC) is a growing U.S. energy company based in Dallas and is engaged in the exploration and development of high-probability, lower risk onshore oil and gas properties. Breitling Energy Corporation is traded over the counter under the ticker symbol: BECC.

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Water Management Company of the Year

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Halliburton Judge’s Comments: Halliburton’s Water Management Solutions approach not only facilitates the reuse of frac flowback but it is also adaptable to produced water and a wide range of other wastewaters. Thus, it enables operators to maximize their source water selection options to avoid the use of freshwater. Therefore, they delivered the whole package of needs, in addition to facilitating reduced truck traffic. In their application Halliburton not only included strong results data to demonstrate excellent operating performance, but they also shared information about their solid HSE performance and commitments to environmental excellence and strong corporate giving programs.

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 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 product service lines (PSLs). The PSLs operate in two divisions: Drilling and Evaluation, and Completion

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Protecting and Recruiting Employees Avoiding exposure to respirable silica and maintaining staffing levels are two issues the southwest oil and gas industry must address.

It has been just over two years since the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announced the dangers it had discovered for workers exposed to crystalline silica during hydraulic fracturing, and the oil and gas industry is still working to keep workers out of harm’s way. Carol Van Zandt Jones, Owner of VZ Environmental, believes progress is being made in an area of human health that was long overdue. “NIOSH has brought to the forefront the health issues the silica sand presents in the oilfield,” Van Zandt Jones told attendees at the Oil & Gas Awards Southwest Industry Summit in Dallas. “It was actually kind of overlooked for a long time and has now been brought to the forefront. Our customers come to us looking for an effective and costefficient way to minimize the airborne silica particles. We provide one method, but there are many other methods out there now that handle the sand in different ways.” The concern about exposure to crystalline silica took hold in May 2012 when NIOSH published its report assessing chemical exposure risks to gas and oil workers. In the report, NIOSH stated initial hazard assessments had identified exposure to crystalline silica during hydraulic fracturing as the most significant known health hazard to workers. Each stage of a fracking operation typically involves hundreds of thousands of pounds of crystalline silica, also

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known as frack sand. NIOSH stated in 2012 that moving, transporting and refilling thousands of pounds of sand onto and through sand movers, along transfer belts, and into blenders generates considerable dust, including respirable crystalline, to which workers can be exposed. Those who inhale fine dusts of respirable crystalline silica can develop silicosis, an incurable but preventable lung disease. Soon after OSHA/NIOSH issued a hazard alert focused on silica exposure, the National STEPS Network – an association of regional E&P safety networks – started the Respirable Silica Focus Group to determine the best way to share and spread information about silica exposure. James Senger, Director, Corporate HSE for FTS International, said there are plenty of methods his company has incorporated into its operations to protect employees from extended exposure to respirable crystalline silica. Today, FTS has a high-silica zone marked off at every location with entry restricted to employees wearing respirators, and those respirators are fit-tested to ensure functionality. Senger also said FTS International has added engineering controls and sand silos to limit the length of fall of the sand to the belt as it is loaded for distribution. It has added a ventilation system to its most exposed areas, and the company has hired industrial hygienists to conduct sampling of the system.

Moderator: R.T. Dukes, Senior Analyst, Wood Mackenzie Speakers: Clint Palermo, Vice President Upstream, Total Safety, Carol Van Zandt Jones, Owner, VZ Environmental, James Senger, Director, Corporate HSE, FTS International

“For engineering controls, I don’t think anyone has come out and said, ‘This is the system’ yet,” Senger said. “I feel pretty good about being in compliance with our PPE [personal protection equipment], but engineering out the hazards is definitely the best way to go, so we’re working on that.”

As a smaller service company, VZ Environmental often is forced to hire candidates with no previous exposure to the oil and gas industry. With that in mind, Van Zandt Jones understands that her company typically serves as a stepping stone toward a career with larger players in the industry.

Overall, the oil and gas industry is light years ahead of where it was in its Wild West days in terms of safety for employees, according to Moderator R.T. Dukes, Senior Analyst for Wood Mackenzie.

“We’re very proud to do that,” Van Zandt Jones. “Being a small company, we don’t have a career ladder – we have a career stepstool.”

“The industry has really gotten ahead from where it has to be from a requirement perspective,” Dukes said.

Overall, the oil and gas industry is light years ahead of where it was in its Wild West days in terms of safety for employees, according to Moderator R.T. Dukes, Senior Analyst for Wood Mackenzie.

In order to enhance its attractiveness to potential employees, VZ Environmental has partnered with other organizations to coordinate with their HR departments to trade candidates. Van Zandt Jones said her company also offers her employees to these larger companies once they’re ready to move on. “That gives us an opportunity to provide a career path for our employees and still stay very specialized in what we do,” Van Zandt Jones said. “I think it has a good bone structure to really be successful. Our employees are really excited about it.”

Like most oil-and-gas-related companies working in Texas today, safety and environmental firms are struggling to find and retain personnel. Clint Palermo said his company, Total Safety, determined it would have to launch its own training program in order to maintain appropriate staffing levels. In fact, Total Safety’s training program is so admired, the company continues to lose employees to other employers. “Down in the Eagle Ford three or four years ago, they very quickly used up all the good folks that were already in the business,” said Palermo, who serves as Vice President of Upstream for Total Safety. “When the activity expanded, people became scarce. We simply had to do the university to train those folks. It’s good that people come and work for us a while and they go out into other things.”

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Proven performance in North American shale From our roots in conventional deepwater, BHP Billiton has rapidly become a major player in onshore shale. We measure our success not only in terms of economic performance, but also in terms of our operational safety record and our ongoing contributions to community and environmental sustainability. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all part of BHP Billitonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to having a positive impact in all of the places we call home.

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BHP Billiton We are a leading global resources company. Our purpose is to create long-term shareholder value through the discovery, acquisition, development and marketing of natural resources.

Judge’s Comments: An impressive submission. BHP have addressed the criteria thoroughly and provided figures to support their statements of achievement. They have clearly profiled their expertise and for this reason have scored well. BHP seems well placed to continue the development of their increasing North American shale oil and gas portfolio. Established themselves as a significant shale operator with a keen eye on safety and environmental stewardship. Thoroughly responded to the elements requested, providing specific safety incident rates.

We are among the world’s largest producers of major commodities, and have substantial interests in oil and gas. Our unrivalled portfolio of high quality growth opportunities will ensure we continue to meet the changing needs of our customers and the resources demand of emerging economies at every stage of their growth. We are committed to the health and safety of our people, the environment and the communities in which we operate. The long-term nature of our operations allow us to establish long lasting relationships with our host communities where we work together to make a positive contribution to the lives of people who live near our operations and to society more generally.

Our corporate strategy is based on owning and operating assets diversified by commodity, geography and market. Embracing openness, trust, teamwork, diversity and relationships that are mutually beneficial, reflects our core value of respect and is the focus of our people strategy. In all our efforts, we aim to be inclusive and build pride and loyalty in our workforce.

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Sponsored by: Teemco TEEMCO is a registered professional engineering firm specializing in environmental engineering and regulatory compliance for the oil & gas industry. We are a mission-driven, employee owned enterprise that’s pro-oil & gas and pro-environment. TEEMCO has nine regional offices (both domestically and internationally). Oil & Gas Awards 2014

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ABB is one of the largest automation suppliers in the world, with over 300,000 flow computers and RTUs installed in oil and gas worldwide. The hardware and software within our flow computers and RTUs works seamlessly with ABB instrumentation and valve control for a complete solution to your measurement and automation needs.

Aggreko

Air Energi

Allied Equipment

Aggreko is a Power Management company, delivering scalable, economical power solutions to Exploration and Production customers in the Oil & Gas markets. Our services enable customers to provide power to remote operations in multiple shale plays across the United States, achieving maximum uptime through reliable, turnkey energy systems.

Air Energi is a global workforce solutions company operating exclusively in the oil and gas industry. With over 30 years experience, we have delivered Talent Acquisition solutions, Global Mobility Services and Integrated Project Solution to Exploration & Production and Oil field service companies both in the US and internationally.

Allied Equipment, Inc. is located in the heart of the Permian Basin. Over the past 25 years, our equipment division, Allied Equipment, Inc. has built the business to focus on natural gas storage, treating, processing and conditioning. We do this through three primary business segments: ASME Vessel Manufacturing, CNG Storage, and Process Systems. Process Systems is built around design, engineering, manufacturing and construction gas processing, treating, and conditioning facilities.

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The company has demonstrated leadership by practicing ethical business practices, this has been the key to their long term success. Customers expect efficient, safe and profitable operating solutions from ABB and that is what the company provides.

Remote well sites call for more automation and well control. ABB uses established methods and improves them.

Their 60 North American locations, scalability, and efforts to eliminate flaring represent strong customer focus, capability and innovation.

Comprehensive study that brings benefit to the well site and the environment. Good project examples and supporting documentation. A very strong submission.

I like the PREP tool and the case studies used by this company were succinct and informative.

A true consultative approach to evaluating the needs of their clients and addressing their acute needs. It seems they deliver on their promises. Well done.

Allied Equipment demonstrates innovative leadership and a strong customer focus in its drive to create and expand its role in the growing gas processing and alternative fuels marketplace. In addition to state-of-the-art equipment to meet its customers’ NGL and CNG demands, it offers a comprehensive package of design, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, installation, start-up, training and follow-up services to ensure that its installations operate safely and efficiently.

Obviously an industry leader with a wide variety of product to meet a wide variety of needs. Seem to be able to anticipate the needs of the industry and move to meet those needs. Expanded products in the CNG area are a key example of moving promptly to meet a growing market.

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Apache Corporation

Astro Thermal Tec Inc.

Apache has made material discoveries throughout our history that have contributed significantly to our growth. One core strategy at Apache is to be both a competent explorer and acquirer; we believe any company must excel at both to prosper through the long-term cycles of our industry.

Astro Thermal Tec Ltd. is the manufacturer of a large volume high efficiency (95%+) industrial water heater. Efficient, reliable, safe, versatile and environmentally friendly are the best descriptors of our product. Continuous research and development along with quality service and support are the hallmarks of our family centered company culture.

Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Incorporated (NYSE: BHI) provides technology and services that enable oil and gas companies to deliver safe, affordable energy to the world. Operating in the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry, the Company combines differential technology with superior service and business models to create solutions designed to deliver differential value for customers. Baker Hughes has been in business for more than a century and employs approximately 59,000 people in more than 80 countries.

Benzol Group

Oil companies did not get into the oil business to worry about regulatory compliance. The Benzol Group did. Through technology, automation and expertise, your burden of regulatory compliance is put on us. We are a licensed professional engineering firm that can handle all state and federal regulatory compliance needs.

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Steady producer with reliable management and focused business delivery. Reputation improvement well underway from prior years’ leadership and strategy decisions.

Large operator with diversified assets. Achieving growth while improving focus on safety and the environment.

Applicant clearly demonstrated innovation in tackling multiple environmental impacts of water heating units in the hydraulic fracturing process. The end result is a product that certainly has long-term environmental benefits as well as economic benefits to its users.

Very innovative approach and product. Being non-pressurized greatly increases safety while still providing high volume and high efficiency heating. Ease of movement without concerns for road weight limits is a big advantage.

Developed an integrated “fit for purpose” solution for drilling in the challenging Cotton Valley formation increasing ROP by more than 36% and reducing rig time by more than 4 days.

Full service environmental consulting. Small group of employees but provide a wide variety of services. Provided software solution to meet real needs of the markets they provide services for.

Baker Hughes application was strong in the area of innovation, new technologies (Kymera hybrid bit) and turnkey drilling solutions and their data backed it up.

Benzol’s field-based “Enzone” inspection software providing automation through technology via a cloudbased compliance mgmt. system is deserving of this high ranking. Highlights of this software include being custom-built for specific operators, flexible, adaptable and fully integrated with their “ECG Classroom” online learning mgmt. software for training and safety.

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Bluewater Industries

We are a leading global resources company. Our purpose is to create long-term shareholder value through the discovery, acquisition, development and marketing of natural resources that will ensure we continue to meet the needs of our customers and the resources demand of emerging economies at every stage of their growth.

Our mission is to promote health, safety and environmental stewardship in all industries. Bluewater Industries primary focus is providing the safest superior performing precision cleaning solutions available. The main target markets we are involved in is Oil and Gas exploration, production and refining.

Breitling Energy Corporation

Breitling Energy Corporation (BECC) is a growing U.S. energy company based in Dallas and is engaged in the exploration and development of highprobability, lower risk onshore oil and gas properties. Breitling Energy Corporation is traded over the counter under the ticker symbol: BECC.

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Bridger LLC

Bridger, LLC is an integrated midstream logistics business focusing on the crude oil value chain. Based in Dallas, Texas, Bridger has strategically located operations in all major oil basins in North America, and currently provides flow assurance and crude oil markets to customers for over 400,000 barrels of crude oil per day.

Judge’s comments

An impressive submission. BHP have addressed the criteria thoroughly and provided figures to support their statements of achievement. They have clearly profiled their expertise and for this reason have scored well. BHP seems well placed to continue the development of their increasing North American shale oil and gas portfolio.

Established themselves as a significant shale operator with a keen eye on safety and environmental stewardship. Thoroughly responded to the elements requested, providing specific safety incident rates.

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This entrant’s aqueous-based line of cleaning solutions provide proven biodegradable cleaning and pollution containment options with no health risks not available with conventional solvent-based products. By affording a wide range of applications to reduce waste streams across all aspects of the petroleum industry, Bluewater clearly deserves to be recognized for their innovative contributions.

Safety and the environment are top priorities for Bluewater’s product development team. They are concerned about the burdens we are placing on our next generation so they have eliminated all carcinogens and health issues from their cleaners.

Bluewater’s efforts to develop safe and environmentally friendly cleaners should be well-received by an industry that historically as lagged in utilizing the “safer alternative.” They appear to give their customers confidence in their products by truly delivering a safe and environmentally friendly choice.

Breitling’s EnviroFrac program is a fantastic way to show the constant improvements and innovations in hydraulic fracturing. I see this being a model for other fracking fluid providers in the future.

Breitling recognized a need for continuous improvement in the methodologies surrounding hydraulic fracturing that balances the need for successful energy development activities with a “social license initiative” to ensure those activities can be done in a manner that is as environmentally sound. Their recognition that the process of utilizing their EnviroFrac methodology does not stop at the work site but should also include a significant effort around public outreach and information sharing was one of the factors that distinguished their application from the rest.

Bridger showed operational excellence through benchmarking data in the top quartile and commercial strength through selection as a fastest growing company. They have excellent health and safety performance and have taken steps to minimize environmental impact through diesel exhaust fluid technology to reduce emissions.

Application clearly highlights areas where Bridger has shown both operational excellence as well as commercial strength all while balancing a focus on safety and environmental stewardship. A company that has obviously been recognized by the community and industry for innovation in business approaches all while growing rapidly.

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C&J Energy Services

C&J Energy Services, Inc. is an independent provider of premium hydraulic fracturing, coiled tubing, wireline, pressure pumping and other complementary oilfield services with a focus on complex, technically demanding well completions. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we operate in some of the most active basins in the United States.

CDM Resource Management LLC

CheckPoint Pumps & Systems

Cinco Energy Management Group

CDM Resource Management LLC provides contract natural gas compression and treating services with 98% runtime guaranteed per month on all contracts, including first-call response, preventative maintenance and preemissions testing, all with no hidden charges. Our Cat® Gas Engine / Ariel Compressor fleet exceeds 1.2 million horsepower, and our gas treating fleet utilizes our patented MQC® design technology.

CheckPoint Pumps & Systems is a single source for Best Practices in concept, engineering, manufacturing, testing and field service. We design, manufacture, and market the world’s most reliable chemical injection pumps and pump packages, control panels, pressure test systems, green energy solutions, and process components.

CINCO delivers comprehensive solutions to complex land, asset management, due diligence and contract negotiations by partnering with our clients to maximize their shale investment. We provide a tailored approach with advice and insight developed from our over 25 years of experience in the North American oil & gas industry.

Judge’s comments

This presentation showed a genuine commitment to safety innovation at the highest levels of the company. Root cause analysis and real time sharing of incident information are not unique to C&J but seem to have been implemented well in order to earn a 100% grade in customer safety audits, including audits by some very thorough customers. The tablet based driver log is another innovation that would seem to have good acceptance prospects.

C&J has concentrated on emphasizing HSE auditing and training to improve its safety record, particularly through its Root Cause Analysis Program. All non-compliances with company driving safety and driver qualification standards are treated as audit incidents and are subjected to a root cause investigation and corrective actions. Uniquely in the industry, C&J supplies all its drivers with an electronic log tablet so that employees operating a company vehicle are in direct contact with their vehicle and management, enabling personal responsibility and supplying all with an HSE tool.

Like all the applicants they have a robust safety system. However, there are two items that stand out. First the anticipation of EPA regulatory requirements and pro-active steps to meet those requirements. Secondly, the insightful recognition of the age gap between baby boomers and Gen X created by the recent surge in oil and gas development and tailoring training that recognizes this gap.

CDM demonstrated great innovations and improvements on emissions controls.

The products Checkpoint offer stand out in this category - from their approach to market to their outstanding services and excellent customer support, Checkpoint have a product that contributes significantly to the region.

With the introduction of a turnkey fabrication facility Checkpoint Pumps can now deliver custom engineered solutions for their clients. With well known chemical injection solutions as their bedrock, low cost of ownership and proven after sales service and support, Checkpoint are a worthy entry into the Manufacturer of the year category.

This entrant’s longstanding and impressive list of client accomplishments over the last 25 years providing comprehensive solutions in the critical areas of land and asset mgmt., due diligence and contract negotiations clearly qualifies them for recognition in this category.

Experienced firm providing quality services to a broad range of clients. Impressive book of business/deals cited.

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LLC

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Clear Fork Royalty

Contek Solutions LLC

Cotton Logistics

Clear Fork Royalty was formed in 2010 by oil and gas professionals with over 100 years of experience in the oil and gas business. Company executives have been in the exploration and production side of the business for many years. They have experience in oil and gas property evaluation and reserve determination, as well as geological review of nonproducing properties and prospect creation.

Contek offers professional services focused in technical, environmental, safety and related management systems and regulatory compliance. We offer our clients cost-effective solutions through a uniquely high level of expertise, innovative technical approach and disciplined project management. We are flexible and adaptive to our clients’ needs.

Cotton Logistics provides worldwide operational support and infrastructure for the shortages of resources and workforce housing associated with complex and ever-changing work environments. The in-house team of executive management, construction managers, operations coordinators, hospitality directors and culinary artists can deliver tailored solutions for even the most challenging of scenarios.

Crestwood Midstream Partners LP

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

Judge’s comments

Joseph was nominated by a peer in industry and clearly meets the qualifications for recognition as outlined in the category criteria. He has an impressive resume that includes engagement not only in professional organizations in a leadership capacity, but also in several community related efforts, and it appears that he has been able to balance the demands of all of these efforts while simultaneously running a successful business himself.

Built a respected and successful mineral acquisition company, demonstrating tremendous leadership. Served on numerous government committees showing his strong reputation in this area.

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Good firm with a concise and well delivered entry, meeting all criteria. Good involvement with the community.

Developing long term relationships by focusing on individual client needs.

Their temporary housing and associated services enable the rapid growing of manpower needs while maintaining solid quality of life for the workforce.

A service provider of increasing importance for all oilfield operations ensuring workers maintain a decent work/life balance.

Crestwood showed commercial strength through their investment commitment to expansion projects and also indicated a good balance of regional services.

A solid company that clearly embodies some of the core criteria for recognition in this category with a vision toward delivering on new demands for energy producers in the future.

Crestwood makes their environmental stewardship a priority.

Superior Service

Superior Strategy

Pipeco Services provides premium service and support to our valued customers through high quality products and competitive pricing. Our long-term partnerships with our manufacturers are a perfect fit for maintaining and expanding our relationships with leading oil companies. Pipeco Services, Inc | Since 1982 20465 State Hwy 249, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77070 281-955-3500

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Total Safety Safety. Everywhere. Although our logo has evolved, our mission is steadfast. Wherever you encounter safety, health and environmental challenges, Total Safety HEROES (Helping Everyone Reach Operational Efficiency Safely) are there and ready to help.

We are making a change to serve you better. When it comes to serving our customers, nothing but the best will do. And when it comes to allencompassing safety expertise, no other safety company offers the range of services, global reach or comprehensive experience that Total Safety brings. Over the last two decades we brought together more than 20 of the best safety service companies around the world. You might say that safety is our DNA and it has defined who we are today â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one smart solution called Total Safety to meet your most complex safety requirements in hazardous environments.

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DeGolyer and MacNaughton

Drillmec

DeGolyer and MacNaughton is one of the most respected names in the upstream segment of the oil and gas industry, providing reserves consulting services, resources evaluations, field studies, reservoir simulation studies, and many other services for energy and financial services companies worldwide. The firm employs more than 150 professional petroleum engineers, geologists, petrophysicists, statisticians and energy economists. D&M works with hundreds of clients worldwide each year.

Drillmec is an international leader in design, manufacturing, and distribution of drilling and workover rigs for onshore and offshore applications, also supplying a wide range of drilling equipment. Drillmec conventional and unconventional drillings rigs currently are working from North and South America to Russia, from the United Arab Emirates to Australia, from Italy to Iceland, in more than 40 countries on the 5 continents.

Enbase Energy Technology

Enbase engineers advanced electronics, mobile applications and predictive analytics for the oil and gas industry to leverage data and operate at maximum efficiency. Headquartered in Houston, Texas and serving E&P, midstream and energy service companies world-wide, Enbase is the company that Powers the Digital Oilfield.

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Energy Recovery, Inc.

Energy Recovery manufactures awardwinning clean energy solutions for the oil & gas, water, and chemical industries. Through collaboration with industry, Energy Recovery’s innovative solutions make industrial processes more efficient, profitable and environmentally cleaner. Headquartered in the Northern California, Energy Recovery has offices in Madrid, Shanghai, and Dubai.

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Virginia’s background as both a petroleum engineer and a lawyer is interesting. She’s involved in not only her position with DeGolyer and Macnaughton, but in the industry as a whole.

Well educated indeed with a petroleum engineering and JD degree. Virginia brings both a technical and legal perspective to the projects she works on. Additionally, Virginia is involved in various professional organizations and within the community.

Using fully automatic technology to increase safety on the well pad is very important.

The rig AHEAD system meets many of the challenges for rig transport, assembly and use in a fully automated format. Transport of all components by standard truckloads and ground level assembly are big advantages in both public acceptance and costs. The fully automatic pipe storage and assembly reduce injury potentials.

This company’s development of mobile applications in oilfield electronics and analytics software delivering closedloop “operate by exception” functionality uniquely stands out among the other entrants in terms of developing and providing technological solutions with ever increasing efficiencies. Their Enbase SCADA, Mobile and Analytics software’s combine to make an exceptional entry for the New Technology Development award.

Remote monitoring capabilities are especially important as infrastructure grows. Nice detailed submission.

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Showed how they were able to capture energy from high-pressure fluids and transfer it to power applications, creating reusable energy from what was formerly waste energy. Good environmental benefits as well as cost savings from the energy recovery.

Energy savings by being creative and cutting edge deserves the award.

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EnLink Midstream

EV Energy Partners

Exclusive Energy Services

FTS International

EnLink Midstream is a leading, integrated midstream company with a diverse geographic footprint and a strong financial foundation, delivering tailored customer solutions for sustainable growth. Our expansive gathering, processing, fractionation, transportation and logistics assets are located in the most prolific oil and gas regions in North America, including North Texas, the Gulf Coast, Haynesville, Permian, Utica, Marcellus, Eagle Ford, Cana and Arkoma-Woodford.

Essentially, success requires two things: a good plan and the discipline to stick to it. We utilize our significant experience and resources to invest in lower-risk oil and gas producing properties in North American onshore basins. As always, we strive to provide stability and growth in distributions over time.

When you think of Exclusive Energy Services we want you to think of a family-friendly and environmentally considerate company! In and out of the field we constantly strive to better ourselves and be the best! Everything we do today impacts all of us for generations to come.

FTS International is one of the largest well completion service companies in North America. The company provides well completion services, including pressure pumping, wireline and reservoir optimization technologies. Exploration and production companies use FTSIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s products, services and expertise to enhance recovery rates from oil and gas wells, primarily in unconventional plays.

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EnLink has displayed a commitment to not only growing their business, but to demonstrating their commitment to CSR values, and preparedness. I appreciated the inclusion of their emergency management plan.

What a great combination of assets to truly create synergy. This new entity will have the stability, asset base and the ability not only to compete but also to become a dominant player in the midstream sector.

Acquisition shows a desire to capitalize on their demonstrable and proven expertise in exploitation in the Barnett. Provides long-term development opportunities.

The DAS unit provides real-time data acquisition that provides a live view of operations maximizing product and fluid efficiencies.

High quality gas properties with significant production estimates per acreage section.

Good to see an example of the job analysis report and a comprehensive write up of their services and commitments to safety.

The innovation of the Remote Actuated Manifold (RAM) is an example of solving an industry risk. Without the RAM, the iron boss (worker) goes in to shut the valve to isolate the pump. He / she would be exposed to high pressure, trip hazards, etc., with this new innovation, this would eliminate the need of the worker from entering this high pressure area to shut off and isolate the pump, thus significantly reducing the risk of injury.

FTS has a robust safety system and aggressive training, as do most of the applicants. What makes them the stand out in my view is the attention paid to innovation that removes the workers from the highest risk areas. The Remote Actuated Manifold and testing of a Remote Activated Valve are important safety innovations that will produce a safer work site, changing the whole dimension of risk from high-pressure operations. Oil & Gas Awards 2014

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Halliburton

Iron Fox Trucking

JC Fodale Energy Services

Lake Truck Lines, Inc.

JC Fodale Energy Services began operations in 2010 as a service provider in the Haynesville Shale. The company’s primary focus, at the time, was secondary spill containment and trucking. Operations quickly expanded into Arkansas, Texas, Colorado, Wyoming, Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Lake Truck Lines is the leading oilfield logistics service provider in the Eagle Ford Shale and Permian Basin. By learning how our clients serve their clients Lake’s able to not only provide unique, ‘Ahead of the Curve’, solutions to their logistics problems but also equipment through Lake Oilfield Services/ Lake Manufacturing.

Judge’s comments

Halliburton’s Water Management Solutions approach not only facilitates the reuse of frac flowback but it is also adaptable to produced water and a wide range of other wastewaters. Thus, it enables operators to maximize their source water selection options to avoid the use of freshwater. Therefore, they delivered the whole package of needs, in addition to facilitating reduced truck traffic.

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Successfully grew a regional trucking operation as Chief Operating Officer. Led his company to grow revenues by 100%. Randy’s entrepreneurship shows initiative and promise for the future.

Impressive young entrepreneur. Started his first business at age 19. Has helped double the revenues at Iron Fox trucking and not stopping there. Randy appears to have a bright future ahead of him. In addition, Randy’s philosophy is to give back to the community, which is a desirable trait in a successful leader.

Well known for their commitment to safety, their efforts to relentlessly improve their processes are commendable. Having worked with some of the big players in the major shale plays across the USA, JC Fodale are on the right track. Respectable efforts across the board. I would have liked to find out more about their commitment to local communities.

Showing great commitment to their clients, their staff and the industry. Expansive range of services, good coverage in major plays.

Explained how they met or exceeded this category’s requirements. Very impressive data and truck management.

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Landpoint, Inc.

LINN Energy

Landpoint is one of the largest providers of Land Surveying and GIS mapping services in the Southwest region. The company operates more than 65 survey crews in 11 different offices across the nation, with a strong focus on oil and gas related activities.

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

M-L Holdings Company Crane Group

M-L Holdings Company Crane Group consists of three operated crane rental divisions: Crane Service, Marks Crane and Rigging, United Crane and Rigging. We have over a thousand years of experience within our companies. We specialize in heavy hoisting and heavy hauling. We are you go to crane rental company.

Newpark Drilling Fluids

Newpark Drilling Fluids is a leading provider of customized and integrated drilling fluid solutions. Its effective and environmentally sound Evolution® high-performance, water-based drilling fluid system for unconventional shales exemplifies Newpark’s unique technological vision. Newpark serves North America and numerous international markets.

Judge’s comments

LINN continues to grow its revenues and production through a series of strategic acquisitions. This bolt on acquisition is creating a core area for them and should drive down overall cost and will give the company numerous low risk PUD location to develop.

Sensible strategic addition to the company’s already impressive portfolio.

Good entry. Impressive testimonials. This company provides crane and rigging services and is committed to its customers.

Strong production and reserve growth. Great safety record. Outstanding commitment to employees and community.

Newpark’s Evolution Water-based Fluid System highlights the innovations in the oil and gas industry, as well as being a creative way around an environmental hazard.

The strength of the commitment of Newpark Drilling Fluids to innovation, safety and customer service in the provision of leading-edge drilling fluids to support oil and gas drilling activities worldwide is amply demonstrated by the company’s growth, its reputation, and the recognition it has received for customer satisfaction and engineering.

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Nova Hard Banding, LLC

Oil Works, Inc.

Nova Hard Banding headquartered in Hobbs NM was formed by Ken Bromley October 2010. Hardbanding is the process of depositing hard facing alloys onto drill pipe tool joints, collars and heavy weight pipe in order to protect both the casing and drilling assets from wear associated with drilling practices.

Based in Odessa, Texas, Oil Works, Inc. (â&#x20AC;&#x153;OWIâ&#x20AC;?) is a leading manufacturer of oil and gas drilling rig equipment. OWI was founded in 1991 and has functioned as a fullscale manufacturing facility since 2008. The Company manufactures and distributes a comprehensive line of rig equipment, including full AC/DC rig packages.

Packers Plus Energy Services Inc.

Packers Plus is the innovator of open hole, multi-stage completion systems and provides solutions for technically challenging applications in horizontal, vertical, multi-lateral, and high pressure/high temperature (HPHT) wells. The company has operations in Canada, the United States, and internationally to maintain an influential role in key markets.

Petro-Hunt LLC

Petro-Hunt, L.L.C. and its related entities are owned and operated by the William Herbert Hunt Family and are commonly referred to as Petro-Hunt, a privately held independent oil and gas company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Through PetroHunt, its subsidiaries and affiliates are actively engaged in various industries with the primary focus being the exploration and production of oil and gas worldwide.

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Good growth in the region. Clearly addresses criteria. Pleasing commitment to staff, the community and customer service.

Great to see companies like Nova HB participating in recognition programs such as this. Having been established some 20 years ago their growth in recent years reflects an aggressive appetite for growth in line with the buoyancy of the energy market. Whilst under the correct stewardship, which it seems they are, Nova should continue to enjoy further successes in years to come. Implementation of key quality management systems is imperative and good to see these systems already being rolled out.

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Strong product line and reputation sees this company continue to grow. The introduction of an in-house sales team, this should see this company continue to grow along the same trajectory.

Clear expertise, strong customer relations and a well established market reputation made Oil Works stand out and looks like a good investment for Lone Star Investment Advisors.

This was a strong application. The StackFrac HD system for well completions demonstrates increased well productivity while reducing costs using open-hole technology. Good case study of the Permian basin with side-by-side comparison showing a clear advantage of the StacFrac system versus conventional cemented liner method with confirming data.

From drilling and completing many wells in the Permian, the results from utilizing this system make a strong case on using the technique where the plug and perf method are normally standard. The costs are one reason that this method is not normally used, but if the formation that is being completed is studied and picked out correctly the returns will outweigh the costs as seen from the paper.

Impressive resume. Managed reserves on over 500 operated properties. Worked on acquisitions in excess of $200MM.

Strong start early in his career and supporting the industry through a range of industry bodies/ associations.

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A-Z of finalists

PetroPower, LLC

Pinnergy

PetroPower is an innovative oil field monitoring company whose focus is to empower field personnel through the use of real time monitoring. We specialize in providing turnkey solutions for E&P companies throughout the MidCon. Our offering, Well IQ®, combines best of class wireless telemetry, hardware consultation, a fully hosted cloud based operating system, hardware installation, and technical support.

Pinnergy is a professionally managed energy services company with operating locations throughout Texas and Louisiana. Pinnergy provides a complete suite of fluid management services, drilling services, oil and gas waste disposal services and rental services, enabling its customers to reduce costs, manage fewer vendors and operate more efficiently and safely.

Pipeco Services Since its creation in 1982 Pipeco Services has been a leading oilfield products distributor. Primarily focused on the supply of OCTG, PIpeco has grown into a globally recognized company continually evolving as changes in the industry dictated. Pipeco’s commitments to customers along with the willingness “to follow them where they lead”, has led to our establishing over 45 OCTG stocking locations across the US. This customer service provides our partners with a competitive advantage and maximizes our total value to the customer.

PLH Group

PLH Group is a leading provider of construction, maintenance, engineering and system integrity services to major oil/gas producers, midstream companies, utilities, and renewable energy developers. Safety, expertise, and collaboration distinguish PLH Group’s diversified infrastructure services from other providers.

Judge’s comments

Distinguishes itself by focusing on field personnel as target customers. This monitoring system enables real-time awareness of critical data inputs, and its talking systems help mold purchasers all on a table.

An impressive entry that uses technology well and leverages the expertise of the field personnel so important to ensure the continued streamlining of a company’s operations.

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PinnergyShalewater’s “one-stop shop” provides producers with an efficient third-party resource for water sourcing, transfer and storage, and wastewater management and disposal. Its “total water management service” is supplemented by innovative ShaleApps software to manage water resource logistics, accounting and regulatory reporting.

PinnergyShalewater’s patent-pending water tracking and mgmt. software solution and mobile app called “ShaleApps” ranks here in large part because of the real-time accounting and regulatory compliance features it affords. This software clearly can help enable more cost-effective decisions regarding fluid mgmt.

Strengths includes supplier relationships, ability to work with customers to forecast inventory needs as well as adapt to spot market needs, and complete handling, transportation, and processing services.

Ability to meet customers’ requirements through stock program or mill to site shows dedication to customers.

PLH Group’s program of annual corporate giving is a model of targeted social responsibility that supports communities in need, promotes the general public welfare and demonstrates an exemplary corporate ethos. Organize numerous charity events including for the Wounded Warrior.

The Wounded Warriors Program is a great example of how corporates can make a difference.

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Preferred Technology

Prometheus Energy

Renzenberger

RWI Construction Inc.

Preferred Technology is one of North America’s leading proppant technology companies. Committed to innovation and sustainability, the company is the market’s only commercial manufacturer of DustPRO, a costeffective preventative proppant solution that limits silica dust exposure and meets OSHA standards, and Preferred RCS, the first non-phenolic environmentallysensitive resin-coated sand technology.

Prometheus Energy is one of the largest and fastest growing suppliers of LNG to the industrial sector in North America. Prometheus provides turnkey fuel solutions to convert industrial users of diesel, propane and other crude-derived fuels to clean, domestic, secure LNG, resulting in reduced fuel cost and environmental footprint.

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

RWI Construction is a leading provider of recurring well head production and upstream infrastructure services to blue-chip producers and natural gas producers operating in West Texas and New Mexico. RWI provides essential above-ground maintenance services for oil and natural gas well-sites, including the associated production gathering facilities and pipeline infrastructure.

Judge’s comments

Innovative “DustPro” resin technology silica dustcoated proppant solution offers an answer to dust control which meets and exceeds current and future silica dust exposure limits. Given the myriad set of compliance challenges surrounded by the intense political dynamic around hydraulic fracturing, this product stands to continue to have significant positive impacts going forward.

Given the high visibility of silica exposure and the proposed OSHA regulations, Preferred Sands has developed an environmentally friendly way to reduce dust and control the proppant. Their work with the Tern and Plover Conservation Partnership is memorable as well.

Prometheus delivered LNG fuel solutions for remote locations to replace conventional diesel. The result was significant emissions reductions as well as fuel savings. Good case study of the successful application with Apache Corporation.

Fills a market void and enables some of the biggest names in the Upstream E&P to take advantage of inexpensive gas prices in fueling their operations with LNG.

Safety First – Always! Is their motto and safety is what they practice based on this entry. Driven top to bottom through the organization and supported through comprehensive training.

Full commitment to safety. So important in Renzeneberger’s line of work. Screening, training, inspections and monitoring ensure high standards.

A comprehensive submission package, detailing the breadth and depth of services. More than just a construction company, impressive longterm client base which seems to be thanks to their focus on their staff.

Clearly a leader in the region, impressive safety record - rating for Chevron - no recordable since October 2011, running day total of 1028 days safe. Strong growth and clear investment in systems, equipment and staff.

Prometheus has provided the necessary link between cheap fuel and the end user. It makes perfect sense to start this process with the end users within the O&G industry. Well done…

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A-Z of finalists Southwest 2014

Ryder System, Inc.

Scientific Drilling

Select Energy Services

Shalewater Solutions

Ryder is a $6.4 billion, FORTUNE 500(r) fleet management and supply chain solutions company. Through its transportations solutions, Ryder helps oil and gas industry customers increase production and reduce their environmental footprint to safely move oilfield and offshore shipments from the wellhead to the marketplace.

Scientific Drilling International is an independent service provider offering a complete high accuracy navigation and drilling solution. We are globally positioned to support a wide range of markets including O&G, CBM/CGS, Geothermal and Mining Industries. For more than 40 years we have focused on delivering a customer experience that makes it easy to do business.

Select Energy Services delivers innovative, efficient end-to-end solutions and well-site services to producers in an environmentally conscientious manner. We effectively source, transport, test, treat, and dispose of water and fluids within every major North American shale play. Select provides solutions necessary to unlock the vital energy resources of our country.

Shalewater Solutions is an innovative and respected water management company delivering integrated solutions for water treatment, storage, transfer and hauling, fluid logistics management, as well as ShaleApps™ water tracking & accounting technology. Shalewater can help your company implement a customized water strategy to support the most aggressive hydraulic fracturing program.

Judge’s comments

Significant organization providing turn-key fleet and fleet management solutions. Interesting case studies and impressed by strong CSR - with particular note of support for United Way. Corporate Sustainability is a top down commitment.

A very strong showing in operational excellence and use of new drilling technologies. Scientific’s other strong points were around HSE, minimizing environmental impact and community service. Clearly experts in Drilling Excellence.

Serving the upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas gives insight to the breadth and depth of this organization. The broad range of it’s services are unparalleled.

This year’s most technically driven company with the best products I’ve seen this year.

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This company’s work and accomplishments in the area of strategic water management solutions makes them stand out in this category, in large part because of the essential importance of wastewater treatment (in particular, with regard to reuse in hydraulic fracturing operations) across the entire upstream/ production side of the petroleum industry.

Addressing both practical (economic/technological) and political concerns related to water usage, their onsite sustainable water program utilizing Chlorine Dioxide to oxidize iron ions out of solution, destroy H2S and sterilize water fulfills the judging criteria in this category.

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Sun Coast Resources

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

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Supreme Service & Specialty Co, Inc

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

TEEMCO

Total Safety

TEEMCO is a registered professional engineering firm specializing in environmental engineering and regulatory compliance for the oil & gas industry. We are a mission-driven, employee owned enterprise that’s prooil & gas and proenvironment. TEEMCO has nine regional offices (both domestically and internationally).

Total Safety is the world’s premier provider of integrated safety and compliance services and the products that support them. We offer the industry’s broadest spectrum of safety services at 142 locations in 20 countries, ensuring the safe Wellbeing of Workers Worldwide (W3). Experience Total Safety’s proprietary service bundler online to maximize operational efficiency.

Judge’s comments

Their focus on safety, mitigation of environmental impact, and sharing their time and money on community service and charitable organizations is a positive.

An amazing story for Kathy Lehne and an impressive entry detailing their success. I would have liked to see a case study or two.

Covers a huge area of supply from the day to day to the specialized. Very impressive.

Significant inventory of services, good commitment to maintenance and quality and committed to H&S and the community. A standout entry.

This company is making a true strong effort to have a positive impact on its employees and communities around it. They had many examples where you could gauge the benefit by the volunteer hours or the dollars a charity event raised. I was impressed how they have used simple means to give back to community such as 18,000 T-shirts that they gave away to fans attending playoff games. To me this was reminder that not all gestures that can help build positive relationships need to be grand.

This company’s comprehensive offerings as a provider of integrated industrial safety services, strategies and equipment stands apart among the entrants in this category. They are clearly leaders in their field with an impressive array of the highest quality products and services across the industry and are worthy of winning this award. Their worldwide market penetration attests to this ranking.

TEEMCO has clearly committed to creating an ethic and corporate culture that values engagement. Through their programs they not only engage employees but also enhance relationships with the States and communities where they work.

Total Safety provides numerous safety services, training. Also, they sell and rent safety equipment such as portable gas detectors and complete safety systems and technology to the oil and gas and petroleum refining and petrochemical industry throughout the world. Oil & Gas Awards 2014

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Tutle & Tutle Trucking, Inc.

Tutle and Tutle Trucking, Inc. is the largest frac sand carrier in the Barnett Shale; however, our services extend throughout the continental US with ten locations. Tutle and Tutle strives to promote their strong family values within the company and extends those values to each of our customers with the dedication and service we provide every day.

Well Checked Systems International

Well Checked provides sensor-based, remote well site video monitoring, recording, data storage, alerting and retrieval. Well Checked’s end-toend solutions not only monitor and alert for unexpected activity, but also routinely patrol & record all activity for user-defined periods and these videos are securely stored offsite for playback and review at any time.

Willbros

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.

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Innovative concept using today’s technology for oilfield use. It’s taking “pump by exception” to the next level. Good examples of how the company’s service saved their clients’ money.

Equally applicable to both larger scale field operations and small field maintenance, its cost-effective availability to even stripper well operations offers low budget operators access to monitoring previously only affordable to larger operators. Thus, it provides monitoring capabilities to those that can ill afford more expensive SCADA telemetry.

Recognized for completing construction projects under challenging circumstances, in remote locations and in difficult environments. Wide array of construction capabilities in oil and gas, the addition of Intergra Link is a smart way to further support clients and manage the future construction and maintenance business.

Remote monitoring capabilities are important as infrastructure grows. Good to know that the usability of the product requires little to no training with experience of far more complicated systems.

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