Merry Christmas! December 2013
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Merry Christmas!
‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Rig Style. By Kelli Madden
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the oilfield; The bits they were turning; there were holes being drilled. While most enjoy family, church, Santa, and elves; A roughneck is working - Rigs don’t run themselves! He’s dressed up for Christmas, but not like most are, No, his suit’s a hard hat, his boots, and FR. But complain he does not - he takes pride in this life; He’s tougher than most - and so is his wife. Whether he’s home this Christmas will just depend, On when his hitch started and when it will end. Many times that are special, he does have to miss; But his family supports and respects him for this. They adjust where they can so that he can be part, Of those things that matter the most in his heart.
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They’re strong and they’re proud; they’ll play the dealt card, Rig-n-Dig And they are the reason that he works so hard. December 2013 An oilfield Christmas is different, no doubt, They’re doing a service we can’t do without. So, when you do nestle all snug in your home, Remember those roughnecks who are out there alone. They’re working for their families, yes that is true, But they’re also out there working for me and for YOU. So let’s bid them all Merry Christmas this night, As no matter what, they keep it turnin’ to the right! 2
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In This Issue ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas One Savanna/Referral Winners CAODC’s “The Hitch” Relationship Solutions What’s Happening? The Last Page
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One Savanna Award/Referral Contest
Q3 2013 One Savanna Award Winners Noel Holmes—Australia Noel was nominated for the One Savanna Award in Q3 because of his dedication, hard work, and commitment to safety. Noel works in the Maintenance Department at Savanna Australia’s Toowoomba office, and is known to be the first one to arrive in the morning, and the last to leave at night. Moreover, as Savanna is continuously working toward a better HSE culture, Noel is recognized by his peers as one who takes both time and effort to not only help fellow employees learn how to operate equipment properly, but to also lead by example. Well done Noel!
Carl Wade—United States Carl is a Field Superintendent for Savanna Drilling, and works out of the Odessa, Texas office. Carl was nominated for the One Savanna Award for demonstrating respect and integrity, and through these values, building collaborative relationships. Carl is well respected by his peers for treating all those he encounters with respect and fairness, regardless of their position or level of experience. Carl also demonstrates Savanna’s values every day, and as such, leads all those he encounters by setting an example and personifying “The path for others to follow”.
Carl (far right) and the crew of Rig 612
Referral Contest Winners We have completed the Draw for the referral incentive contest and now have 3 winners of the $2500 instant Prize: Colin Klessons—Rig 1 SWS for referring Tyler Nicholson Ryan Wyatt—Field Sup for referring Nick Deis Troy Kletzel—Rig 446 for referring Bob Werenka
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Check out CAODC’s “The Hitch” The CAODC’s great new online magazine called “The Hitch” can be found at www.caodc.ca. “The Hitch” contains articles and information for everyone in the oil patch, but caters especially to rig workers and their friends and families. Below is an excerpt from the Winter 2014 edition detailing fleet activity in Western Canada. “The Hitch” is a great way to stay connected with the drilling and well servicing industry in Canada, so check it out! Have something to say? Share what you’d like to see in the Hitch by emailing theHitch@caodc.ca.
Industry in NUMBERS Drilling Fleet (Western Canada) Distribution of Rigs by Depth Category 2451 - 3050 1851 - 2450 3051 - 3700 951 - 1850
0 - 950 3701 - 4600
4601
FLEET COMPOSITION – Drilling Heavier rigs are in high demand in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. Close to half of the rigs in the registered fleet reach more than 3000 metres. This is a significant shift from 10 years ago, when smaller equipment (rigs working between 950 metres and 2450 metres) was in favour.
RIG ACTIVITY: 2013 VERSUS 2012 Rig activity for 2013 slowed slightly from 2012. These utilization rates and accumulated operating days still qualify as healthy activity levels for the sector. Utilization for 2013 overall will average out to 41%, if the industry meets the expected activity levels for the fourth quarter. This is a softening of activity (2012 averaged out to 44%) but still well above 2009, a sub-economic period when utilization worked out to a dismal 26%.
2012 Total Number of Wells Completed (Western Canada): 11,651 2012 Total Number of Wells Released (Western Canada): 11,070 Quarter
Active Rigs
Fleet
Utilization
Operating Days*
2012 – 1st***
540
798
68%
48,079
2012 – 2nd***
177
806
22%
15,171
2012 – 3rd***
331
815
41%
30,424
2012 – 4th***
362
832
44%
30,921
Average 2012
352
813
43%
124,595 Total
2013 Projected Number of Wells Completed (Western Canada): 10,649 Quarter
Active Rigs
Fleet
Utilization
Operating Days*
2013 – 1st***
540
798
68%
48,079
2013 – 2nd***
177
806
22%
15,171
2013 – 3rd***
331
815
41%
30,424
For the most recent stats, visit www.caodc.ca
Excerpt from the Winter 2014 edition of “The Hitch” (page 11) is printed with permission and appears courtesy of the CAODC
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What’s Happening?
‘Tis the Season for Giving Back to Our Communities.
Savanna Drilling Calgary participated in a toy drive for the Salvation Army. Each year the Salvation Army asks for volunteers to come help them sort through toys that have been donated. The families that qualify, pick up their pre-selected toys for their kids for Christmas.
Top: Savanna Well Servicing’s Billy Wilson presented the Carlyle & District Food Bank with $1520 that was raised at the SWS Carlyle Christmas Party. Before they left, the SWS Carlyle team spoke to Gwen from the food bank and told her that Savanna is going to make it an annual tradition to help out, and would volunteer anytime of the year, for which she was very grateful.
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On December 9, Cory Patience (Right, Field Supervisor), Harry Clarke (relief Field Supe/ Rig Manager Rig 3), and Trudy Atwell (Crew Coordinator-not shown) from the SWS Brooks office volunteered to help put together Christmas Hampers. It was a great way Savanna could give back to the community during the holiday season and to help families in need at this time of the year. A total of 11 hampers were assembled to feed 11 families.
What’s Happening? The 2013 Savanna Australia Christmas Charity Collection ended on Thursday 12th December when food, home wares and fuel vouchers to the value of $4,800 were delivered to Ozcare’s Bush Connections team in Toowoomba. With the assistance of a team of dedicated volunteers, all goods donated to Ozcare were used to create hampers for farming families in need of a helping hand to make Christmas Day an enjoyable time for all. On Wednesday 18th December our Logistics team collected two light vehicle loads of Christmas wrapped hampers from Ozcare’s office. The hampers were then transported by truck to Roma, a four hour drive west of our Operational base in Toowoomba, and distributed throughout the community by local non-for profit organisations in partnership with Ozcare. Mike Bill, GM, Australia, kindly matched the initial donation of $2,400 - dollar for dollar - boosting the support for Ozcare to help meet demands from families involved in the Bush Connections program. Ozcare Business Operations Manager Gay Skuse says the non-for-profit organisation was extremely grateful to Savanna Energy Services for the generous donation of Christmas hampers and fuel vouchers. “The generosity of corporate supporters like Savanna Energy helps maintain our essential service and means that we can help make life a little easier for our rural families at Christmas time,” said Ms. Skuse. Operations Manager Don Goldade expressed his gratitude with a very special thank you to everyone who generously supported this initiative, making it a happy Christmas for people less fortunate than us. Every little bit counts, when it comes to giving; one of our mechanics donated a week’s worth of lunch money so that our country cousins could benefit. Bush Connection Coordinator Pam Bryce said that the support of Savanna Energy Services will go a long way towards helping Ozcare’s Bush Connection clients. “Savanna Energy’s kind support means that our families can relax and enjoy Christmas without worrying about having money for life’s basic necessities like food and petrol.” In the words of someone famous, “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” ― Winston Churchill Good job, Team Australia! Cadence Page, HR Administration Assistant temp
Christmas Cheer!
The gang at SWS Nisku had a Potluck lunch to celebrate the season.
Savanna Australia Rig 65 Showing off their Santa Hats!
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What’s Happening? Savanna Australia enjoyed a Christmas celebration as a team!
Anita Hindle—HR Team Lead, Angela Karere—Contracts Administrator, and Anita’s husband Mike Hindle
Enjoying some downtime! Left: Chris Oilver and Dion James BBQ up a storm. Top: Jeff Fraser, Cam Joyal, Jason Walter, and Ken White are happy to be off hitch and headed for some well deserved R&R!
Taryn Ashton—Training Coordinator, Claudia de Beer— HR Manager, and Lizzie Ballinger—HR Coordinator
Cadence Page—HR Administration Assistant, and Thomas Ingledew—General Manager, Logistics
Rosanne Steen-Meijers—Contracts Manager, John Cooper—EVP Operations & COO, Claudia de Beer
The Grinch stopped by Rig 624’s lease to lend a helping hand and watchful eye for the holidays!
Rig 449 was up in the Toowoomba yard in December Left: Chris McInnes, Jonathon DeBressac, Clint Jenkins, Ken White, Brad Whalen, Matthew Mutch Right: Steve Kitzul and Ken White
Don Goldade—Operations Manager, Don’s wife Ilca Goldade, and Mike Bill—General Manager
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What’s Happening? Savanna Milestones!! Another bumper crop of long term service awards. We must have set a record in 2013 for five and ten year employees. Congratulations to all! 5 Year Rings! Albert Little Owl (Dickinson)
Chuck Daniels (Houston)
Brad Meidinger (Dickinson)
Receives his ring from Wayne Olheiser
Receives his ring from Evan Russell
Receives his ring from Wayne Olheiser
Myles Blackwater (Nisku)
Doyle Wandler (Dickinson)
Rebecca Sue (Houston)
Receives his ring from Darren Smith Receives his ring from Wayne Olheiser
Jordan Steffens (Nisku)
Receives his ring from Jason Bonnell
Loren Juelfs (Dickinson)
Receives his ring from Wayne Olheiser
Receives her ring from Evan Russell
Jon Binstock (Dickinson)
Receives his ring from Wayne Olheiser
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What’s Happening? Donald Cook and Charles Love (Haughton)
Bill Francis (Nisku)
Travis Sadowsky (Dickinson)
Received their 5 year rings Receives his ring from Greg Newell
Samuel Tomme (Odessa)
Receives his ring from Wayne Olheiser
Tyler Narveson (Dickinson)
Sherry Herrington (Odessa)
Receives his ring from Wayne Olheiser
Receives her ring from Dustin Brown
Receives his ring from Dustin Brown
Tony Laughren (Odessa)
Receives his ring from Samuel Tomme
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Toby Messer (Dickinson)
Receives his ring from Wayne Olheiser
Wayne Olheiser (Dickinson)
Receives his ring from Tom Morris
The Last Page Christmas Cracker Jokes In case you didn’t get enough of that Christmas Cracker humour over the holidays, here is a fine selection of cracker classics to enjoy! Q. Why did the turkey cross the road? To prove he wasn't chicken Q. What is the best Christmas gift in the world? A broken drum, you just can't beat it! Q. What do crackers, fruitcake and nuts remind me of? You! Q. Why don't penguins fly? Because they're not tall enough to be pilots! Q. Who is Santa afraid of? The Elf and safety officer Q. What happened to the man who stole an Advent Calendar? He got 25 days Q. How do snowmen get around? They ride an icicle.
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