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Dear Colleagues, This month we have featured many entrepreneurial spirited people. We start by saying our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr. George P. Mitchell, the Father of Fracking. He left a legacy that will always shine brightly not only in the Oil & Gas Industry but also on this earth. His passion for science and love is portrayed in the foundation that he and the late Mrs. Cynthia Woods Mitchell started. Look for our next issue as we journey into the passion of the Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation. Congratulations to DeLaune Drilling Services on their 50th Anniversay! Mr. RB Garza, founder of Bless Oilfield Services is a great entrepreneur who knows it takes hard work & dedication. Texas Oil & Gas Magazine is honored to know so many in the oil & gas industry with this same entrepreneurial spirit and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to reach out for your DREAMS and PASSION!!

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What is Sour Gas?

Poison in the Oilfield By Jennifer Larivey

Recently at the Permian Basin Markets Conference in Houston, Texas, I was asked what exactly is sour gas? It sounds kind of like a redundant question for those of us familiar with the oil and gas industry but for a layman who works in transportation it isn’t something that is too familiar. Most of us in the oilfield know that sour gas is H2S, which is very deadly to any human or animal in a small amount. Normally a pipeline that is carrying sour gas requires treatment and it causes corrosion in the pipes and other equipment. Sour gas is natural gas or any other gas containing significant amounts of hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Natural gas is usually considered sour if there are more than 5.7milligrams of H2S per cubic meter of natural gas, which is equivalent to approximately 4 ppm by volume under standard temperature and pressure. The Texas Railroad Commission considers a sour gas pipeline one that carries gas over 100 ppm by volume of H2S. However, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has historically defined sour gas for upstream operations – which requires permitting, reporting, and possibly additional emission controls – as gas that contains more than 24 ppm by volume. Any natural gas that doesn’t fit these H2S emissions is considered to be sweet gas. Acid gas is natural gas that is contaminated with CO2 and H2S. If the natural gas only has H2S then that is the determination of being called Sour Gas. Sour Gas, is then large amounts of H2S. Any gas that contains acidic gas is one that has a combination of CO2 and H2S. The effects of having H2S in pipelines can cause a lot of damage in the pipelines and other equipment which is called sulfide stress cracking. This can be costly for any oilfield company. Oilfield companies, like Shell, have developed ways to sweeten the natural gas. This can of course be costly but due to innovativeness and ability to be flexible and environmentally safe, they have come to find ways to remove the contaminants in the natural gas. Natural gas is abundant, accessible and its contribution as it is the lowest fossil fuel are the reasons for it being one of the contributing factors in solving the global emissions challenge. This is the reason why many companies are contributing to sweeting the sour gas that is found in natural gas production. It is also important that the safety of oilfield workers in the field is handled properly with the proper training and equipment needed to recognize H2S emissions in a timely manner. H2S Safety is necessary and we can help connect you to the safety consultants to train your safety personnel. Feel free to contact us with any questions or comments.

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Texas Oil Field Wives & Families By Liz Worley, EdS When you think of women’s groups, you probably think of women sitting around gossiping, sewing, or babysitting, but not these women. These women are Oil Field Wives and there is a difference. There is nothing typical about this group of women, which makes them a unique group. Their mission is to make a difference in each other’s lives and to help one another when no one really understands the unique stresses of being an oilfield family. Founded by Nicole Flores in 2011 on a Facebook page, which now has over 3,000 followers, saw the need to for more than a support group, she wanted to have women come together who understood what it was like to be an oil field wife. The long, lonely days and nights, having family holidays without their husbands and fathers and having family members who didn’t understand what the loneliness was like, this is what she wanted to help others with. Located in various areas of Texas such as Corpus Christi, Houston, San Antonio, Midland / Odessa, Rio Grande Valley, East Texas, the Panhandle, and Dallas / Ft Worth area, they are now able to talk and help women who need support. Texas Oil Field Wives and Families is just more than a support group for each other, they are also involved with their community and each other. They have been involved with the Christmas Angel Project, where the organization was able to help other oil field families who were in need when a majority of oil field employees are laid off. The women are also known to help other families if rides to meeting, doctors’ appointments and assistance with job resumes are needed. Questions are also posted to other wives on the Facebook page, to see if others are going through the same trials and tribulations, or just to ask advice. Other wives are quick to offer advice and assist their fellow wives. Many opportunities to become socially responsible are available through the group and you can sense the camaraderie and compassion these women have for one another. When speaking to Nicole, she says, “The purpose of this group is to empower and support other women and families in the oilfield life.” When speaking to Nicole about the future of Texas Oilfield Wives and Families, she says, “Many families need the support especially during the holidays and we will always be here for one another no matter what.”

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By Chandler Harvey

before BOS. They ended in collapse due to financial constraints but more importantly because of personal insolvency.”

From operations to sales, Ramsey Garza has followed in his father’s footsteps at Bless Oilfield Services, Inc. to maintain a successful business. After years of working in the government sector, Garza began working for Bless Oilfield Services, Inc. as way of being closer to his father, RB Garza. Garza also hoped to truly utilize his education and experiences in a company that provided growth. Although Bless Oilfield Services, Inc. is now a leader in turnkey operations, the company has had its hardships. Garza says, “BOS is a product of many failures and life experiences. [This Market] is [RB Garza’s] passion and is truly in his blood. He lives and sleeps the oilfield service industry but the success of this venture has not been easy. There were many companies For Advertising and Comments Call 210.853.0213

In 2001, RB Garza, once again, tried to reignite his company in hopes of proving successful. With great motivation and advice from an elderly gentleman, RB Garza was able to turn his company around and focus in on the importance of his clients, not just his products and services. Bless Oilfield Services, Inc. specializes in NDT inspection, reclamation, tubular services and maintenance; however their consistent above and beyond customer service attracts more and more clients to these services. Garza says, “One thing we pride ourselves on is the fact that we are truly here for the client. We take customer service to a whole new level where we are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If there is a service you need and we don’t routinely provide it, we will research it and offer it the next day. There are very few companies that will do that and it’s the main reason our clients keep coming back.” This customer service not only benefits the Houston area, where Bless Oilfield Services, Inc. holds its main pipe yard, but also international clients. Expansion is definitely in the works for the oilfield company, including the expansion of the pipe yard in Houston. BOS plans to operate consistently on an international level as well— Canada securing the most interest. Garza explains, “We look forward to expanding our NDT services and adding threading capabilities. This will minimize pipe movement and our clients will be able to have their tubular goods serviced, maintained and stored at one location.” The convenience Bless Oilfield Services, Inc. has provided its clients is not only superior Texas Oil & Gas Magazine Page 28

to many other oilfield service companies, but it also contributes to the growth of the company as a whole. One particular area of growth for Bless Oilfield Services, Inc. centers on the Eagle Ford Project. This project is an alliance between Bless Oilfield Services, Inc. and Lo Transport and Yard. The Eagle Ford Project has benefitted both parties in many ways. Not only has Bless Oilfield Services, Inc. provided full NDT inspections to the Eagle Ford area, but Garza and his team have been able to build connections and further establish client relationships. When asked about new client relationships he said, “For example, I have met a technology company that is currently developing a cloud-based program so we can minimize paperwork. We will be able to complete a report in the field and electronically send it up to the corporate office and the client. I know this is not an incredibly new aspect of the industry, but as a growing company, finding the vendor at the right price is essential. The amount of activity at and around the Eagle Ford Project has provided these great opportunities.” Although the Eagle Ford Project is of particular interest at this time, it is just one of the many client relationships Bless Oilfield Services, Inc. has come in contact with. Currently, Bless Oilfield Services employs 45 people and has 33 clients. These clients range from international mills to local pipe suppliers and each client is given the same sense of urgency and quality of service despite their size. The appreciation and respect Bless Oilfield Services, Inc. has for its clients is reiterated in the company mission statement which states, “Through commitment, excellence, and innovation, we will deliver operational excellence in every corner of our growing company. We strive to build long-term relationships based on trust and respect. Toward this end we will not only value and appreciate our customers but embrace and live the idea that Bless Oilfield Services, Inc. is at their service.” Garza has only been working for the company since 2011, but his hard-work and dedication to his family business is illustrated by this mission statement and continued growth and success of the company.

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Oilfield Sales

By Jennifer Larivey

One of the challenges in being new to a position in the oilfield is how do you make the right connections and establish relationships to help you become successful. How do you improve your sales calls? Being prepared is key to establishing relationships and being more confident and effective during the sales process. How do you prepare yourself?

First: Gather Key Information Get to know your client, the company, the culture, and their place in the Industry. Research key reports, like annual reports and any current information that can be found on the Company website. Look for any of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique issues and challenges. Look for opportunities to help and be a supportive vessel for them. Research their competitors, suppliers, and vendors for more insight and to make you more valuable by adding credibility to your knowledge of their industry.

Second: Make a Connection Know your company. Has your company done business with a similar company? How will your company meet the needs? Make the connection and be the Solution to their companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique challenges.

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etc to see if they can introduce you to a contact. Contacts can give you inside information and help you get past the gatekeepers and push you forward in front of the Decision Maker. Don’t forget to help those businesses connect and build stronger connections in those fields. They will see you as an asset and a master at connecting people to develop their business.

Fourth: Know Your Call Objectives Set your agenda for the call. Do you want to get more information from your prospect? Do you want them to set up an appointment with a key executive? Having a plan thoroughly thought out makes your approach more professional. You may need to visit more than once to continue to build rapport, credibility and visibility to break into a prospective company.

Fifth: Open the Call Know what you are going to say when you walk into their office. Remember you want to be concise, clear, and persuasive in your opening statement. Making jokes and friendly conversations about “the latest catch on the wall” will not build the credibility you want in today’s professional selling environment.

Sixth: Ask the Right Questions Use open-ended questions to show your genuine interest in their company. Allow your potential client to express themselves and their company’s needs. The answers to these questions will be the most useful information to position yourself as their solution. They are always looking for strategic intentions to take themselves to the next level. Questions are your elevator to moving with them to the next level.

Seventh: Quick Sales aren’t Successful Sales Make sure you are not tempted to try to “close” too soon or without understanding your client’s needs fully. The short-term sale of a product or service may help a small amount of people but doesn’t help the organization as a whole. Instead, focus on building the relationship and being a catalyst within their organization’s strategic plan. You will become the trusted advisor and help build their confidence in your products/service and knowledge. Contact us at Texas Oil & Gas Magazine at sales@TexasOilGasMagazine.com or 210.853.0213 to help you with Sales Training Classes or Networking Opportunities.

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By Jennifer Larivey As he continued to grow through the years as an innovative thinker, he became a trailblazer who was not afraid of shaking things up in the oil & gas industry through utilizing hydraulic fracturing and other technological advancements that have led to America’s Oil & Gas Boom today. He was a tenacious leader and would tell his engineers to continue to work at figuring out how to utilize hydraulic fracturing to get to the reservoir of oil and natural gas that he knew was in the shale. Even as an avid supporter of hydraulic fracturing he was also supportive of government’s role in controlling the regulations. He was quoted by Forbes in July 2012, which he was in favor of more regulation of fracking. “The administration is trying to tighten up controls. I think it’s a good idea. They should have very strict controls. The Department of Energy should do it.” On Friday, July 26, 2013, Mr. George P. Mitchell, commonly known to many in the oil & gas industry as the Father of Fracking, passed at the age of 94. The billionaire came from humble beginnings as his father, Savvas Paraskevopoulous, a goat-herder in Greece immigrated to the United States in 1901. The paymaster at the Railroad where his father was employed was tired of writing out his Greek name so he decided to take on the paymaster’s name: Mike Mitchell. While living in Galveston, he married George’s mother, who died when George was 13. George attended Texas A&M University and graduated first in his class with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science. George and his older brother began working in the oilfield when George was 17 years old. They got their first big break when they purchased a piece of land known as “the wildcatter’s grave” near Ft. Worth from a Chicago bookie. They were successful in drilling 13 straight wells. For Advertising and Comments Call 210.853.0213

In the 1990’s, Mitchell pushed the limits as the first to invest in hydraulic fracturing in the Barnett Shale. Natural gas would flow in enormous amounts through the fracked shale, and Mitchell would prove that this was just the beginning of great prosperity. EOG Resources then combined hydraulic fracturing with horizontal drilling which led to tons of billions of barrels of oil nationwide. This was the beginning catalyst of drill and frack shale formations all over the world. Mitchell Energy and Development was sold to Devon Energy for $3.5 billion in 2002, making George Mitchell the first fracking billionaire. Mitchell was always involved in energy by helping other entrepreneurs and family members to be successful in the oil & gas industry. He truly enjoyed his experiences in this industry and many will speak of his Texas Oil & Gas Magazine Page 34

inspiring work forever. Even as successful as his legacy shows, it was imperative to Mitchell to give back to the community, especially those that he and his late wife, Cynthia, were passionate about. He has donated millions to Texas A&M University to help develop and encourage the physics and astronomy departments. He also gave to the McDonald Observatory to research dark energy. He also developed a community north of Houston, commonly known as “the Woodlands”. In honor of his late wife, Cynthia Woods Mitchell, he developed a pavilion that so graciously was named after her. They also established The Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation whose mission is a grant-making foundation that seeks innovative, sustainable solutions for human and environmental problems. The Mitchells also acquired 22 historic buildings in Galveston, where George grew up. The Tremont House is considered to be one of the cornerstones of the collection of homes. It was here at Tremont where George P. Mitchell passed on surrounded by his children & grandchildren. He will always be remembered by many as someone who made this world a better place. George & Cynthia’s legacy lives on through their foundation. For more information visit www.cgmf.org Contact us today at sales@TexasOilGasMagazine.com or 210.853.0213

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demia and the communities throughout South Texas to ensure positive collaboration and communication surrounding the activities associated with the Eagle Ford Shale. “This is an unprecedented time for the South Texas region,” says Garcia. “At STEER, we know that positive growth and development depend on collaboration, active dialogue and continued education among the various stakeholders both involved in, and impacted by, the oil and gas industry. STEER will serve as the conduit between the industry, government, academia and local communities to ensure that communication and progress takes place in a productive manner.” Since its inception, STEER has been working with local community leaders, and state elected officials to collaborate in promoting long-term investment and sustainability in South Texas. With a focus on education and economic growth, STEER will dialogue with stakeholders in South Texas to assist with finding solutions that will ensure continued prosperity and economic development for the region.

STEER: The Bridge Between S.Texas and the Oil & Gas Industry The discovery of the Eagle Ford Shale in 2008 became the impetus of tremendous change in South Texas – change that has touched the lives of thousands, perhaps millions of Texans – from our small towns to America’s seventh largest city, San Antonio. The Eagle Ford Shale phenomena is history in the making and part of that history is the establishment of the region’s first oil and gas industry association The South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER) in 2012. STEER was founded by 11 of the largest oil and gas operators in the Eagle Ford Shale region in who saw a critical need to maintain a cohesive and collaborative effort surrounding the exploration of the shale. At the helm of the organization is Omar Garcia, an experienced industry leader with an impressive career in economic development, who will serve as the facilitator and coordinator for communication, education and public advocacy surrounding the production of energy resources in South Texas. With a focus on South Texas, STEER is serving as the bridge connecting the industry and legislature, aca-

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Garcia and Dr. Thomas Tunstall, director of the UTSA Center for Community & Business Research in The University of Texas at San Antonio Institute for Economic Development, have been traveling throughout South Texas energy triangle between Laredo, Corpus and San Antonio, to educate communities on what this impact means for economic development and the future of communities that sit in and around the shale. “The Eagle Ford Shale has proven to be one of the most important economic engines in the state,” says Tunstall, the study’s principal investigator. “In 2012 alone, the play generated over $61 billion in revenue and supported 116,000 full-time jobs in the area.” The 11 founding members of STEER have invested more than $12 million in 2012 for a variety of infrastructure needs in South Texas. Wood Mackenzie Ltd. has calculated that the oil and natural gas operators active in the Eagle Ford Shale will spend $28 billion in 2013, up 68 percent from the $19 billion spent in 2012. “STEER is going to be a tremendously helpful resource and advocate for South Texas as it relates to the Eagle Ford Shale,” says Karnes County Judge Barbara Najvar Shaw. “It is great to see STEER already present in the community. We look forward to their continued work in bridging communities with the oil and natural gas industry so that we can prosper together.”

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Oilfield Housing Solutions... A Great Need in Texas By Pearl Lestrade

Since 2008, the Eagle Ford Shale area has gone through significant change and growth. Some of the past and current concerns is the rapid growth in areas that were once very small in populations. Accommodating this growth has been the greatest challenge for these towns. At the recent Oilfield Housing Solutions Conference held in San Antonio, Texas, several experts and speakers like Omar Garcia, President of STEER, spoke of the growth and needs of this area. A city manager from the Bakken Shale explained how his city had to provide incentives for developers to invest in building apartment complexes and other amenities that the city needed for their growth. Many shale plays are continuously going through the “growing pains”. There is a need for roads and new transportation routes, and the population growth has affected the need for bigger schools to accommodate the children of these families. We hear much about the growth of the Bakken and Eagle Ford but the Permian Basin Shale is much bigger and the needs are greater. Most hotels are booked before they are completely built and if you want to visit you have to find a hotel that is usually 2 to 3 towns away from the Midland/Odessa area. Speaking to many oilfield workers, some have mentioned that owning their own RV has made it somewhat easier for them because if they are moving from different locations they can take their home with them. Recently, the RV parks are even running out of rental space. Bill Kight, Manager of Ron Hoover RV in Corpus Christi, Texas is someone who is willing to help our oilfield workers with a solution. When discussing the Eagle Ford Area, Bill speaks of their ability to provide a wide variety of RV’s from a very luxurious Winnebago to a slightly used unit that will meet anyone’s budget. He is hoping to help many of these oilfield workers by providing them with a RV that will suit their needs. As one travels the oilfield areas of Texas, you can see RV parks, hotels, and apartment complexes being built in these once small town communities. The Eagle Ford Caucus has discussed these issues many times in how to help these communities grow with the overpopulation of workers and their families. The question is when will we catch up to this extreme growth? Our hopes is that one day these issues will have been resolved with the leadership of our Texas legislation and community leaders like Omar Garcia, President of STEER. For more information about Ron Hoover RV & Marine visit www.ronhoover.com and more information about STEER visit www.STEER.com Contact us at Texas Oil & Gas Magazine at sales@TexasOilGasMagazine.com or 210.853.0213

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DeLaune Drilling Service

Celebrating 50 Years of Service

By Jennifer Larivey

Starting in 1963, DeLaune Drilling Service is the oldest company providing its services in Texas. Three generations deep into this business, their management team includes Founder, Bernie DeLaune, his sons, Mark & Lee DeLaune, his daughter Brenda Timmons, Mark’s two sons, Mark Wayne Jr. and Chad, Brenda’s husband John and their son, Nathan. Skeeter Tinney and his family have been part of this team since 1974 and is considered family by the DeLaune’s. Mark DeLaune says, “I think we have four most important characteristics: Honesty, Quality, Integrity, and We are Family-Owned.” A Proud Marine serving in the Korean War and honorably discharged, Bernie DeLaune worked as a salesman for Homco, and Superior Iron Works. He gained extensive knowledge of the industry and prior to starting his company he worked as a salesman and first truck pusher for Mo-Vac Service Company, a well-known company in the South Texas Oil and Gas Industry. Mark DeLaune, attended Texas A&I and worked during the summers as a roughneck for Harkins & Co. In 1976, he became a full-time employee for DeLaune Drilling. Prior to that Mark says, “Being that this is a family owned business starting from scratch, Bernie would be on a job somewhere unable to be at the office to unload pipe, or get new equipment rigged out, etc, he would call the high school and get me out of class to get these things done. This continued throughout my college years.” When asked why he wanted to start his own business Bernie states, “During my years of being a salesman in the industry, I was always looking for something I could get my hands into. After a few years and many questions to drilling contractors and operators, I came to the conclusion that this type of service was needed. I jumped at this opportunity.” The mission of DeLaune Drilling is to strive to continue to provide the oil and gas industry with the safest, best, and most experienced conductor pipe installation service available. Mark excitedly states, “I am excited about the future for the Oil & Gas Industry here in South Texas, we are fortunate to be sitting on top of large reserves of natural gas. Natural gas will be the fuel of the future and the need for our type of services will grow and we need to continue to upgrade our equipment and keep our employees updated on all new safety requirements. I think we will continue to grow, we just have to remember to grow the right way.” Trials and tribulations of starting a business from scratch are not uncommon to Bernie and he says originally he had a partner, Roy Moore, and the company was called DeLaune-Moore Drilling Service, but when he decided to relocate the business to Alice, Texas, Bernie bought out Roy’s share and they parted on very friendly terms.

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He says one of his challenges was a trip to California. “In the summer of 1963, I drove with my wife and 4 kids to California to pick up my first rig and drove back to McAllen. Can you imagine how hot it was driving across the deserts of California, Arizona, New Mexico and West Texas with no air-condition, no freeways-either, just a two lane highway? “ Bernie shares. One of the biggest challenges early on was the fact that the demand for their services quadrupled from 1973 to 1981 because of the oil embargo of 1973. “Being able to grow and not lose the quality of service was a big challenge during that time.” states Bernie. In 1986, many of us remember those hard times in the oil & gas industry and DeLaune Drilling Services had to downsize their employees from 30 to 5 employees. Mark says, “Some of these employees had been with us for quite a few years, letting them go was extremely stressful.” Expanding into the international market was a challenge as well. Mark states, “They do not call Mexico “the land of manana” for nothing, it took a great deal of patience but it has turned out to be a plus. Mexico has great people! We look forward to many years of service there.” When asked about the Eagle Ford Shale boom, Mark tells us, “To grow and grow the right way due to the Eagle Ford Shale is our latest challenge. The challenge has not been getting enough equipment, it has been getting qualified people to operate the equipment. On the job training takes time, doing our job correctly demands doing it safely, doing it on a timely manner and doing it correct the first time. We are very fortunate to have experienced people, like Skeeter Tinney, Lee DeLaune, Nathan Timmons, and Chad DeLaune to train the many new employees the correct way. The knowledge these guys have of our particular service that we provide is unmatched.” This speaks highly of the leadership of DeLaune Drilling Service and the management team currently manages over 40 employees. Their growth is significant, they have 11 drill units in operation and 2 new drill units on order, one to be delivered in October and the next in November. In Texas, DeLaune Drilling Service covers from Carthage to Austin to Del Rio south to the Gulf and to the Rio Grande River, along with the Midland/Pecos areas. In Mexico, they cover from Vera Cruz north to Acuna, basically northeast Mexico. Right now, DeLaune is growing in the Midland/Pecos area, Mexico and still some growth in South Texas with the Eagle Ford Shale play. When asked about the future of DeLaune Drilling Service, Mark states quickly, “I have been doing this for so long I have learned that this industry can have major changes in a month much less than ten years. Being a family operation, first I hope that the younger generation of family members will still be active in this company and that our company is still considered the premier provider of conductor pipe installation to the oil & gas industry. If that is so, then they younger generation has been successful. We would still be able to financially support hospitals, churches, different county fairs, children camps, boys & girl clubs, little league baseball, & girl’s kickball, etc. South Texas has been very good to our family and as long as we can, we will continue to give our financial support for the Great South Texas!” 0

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