Wednesday, December 17, 2014

ENLINK MIDSTREAM BEGINS OPEN SEASON FOR OHIO RIVER VALLEY CONDENSATE PIPELINE SYSTEM PROJECT


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 17, 2014 Contact: Jill McMillan, Director of Communications and Investor Relations Phone: (214) 721-9271 Jill.McMillan@enlink.com ENLINK MIDSTREAM BEGINS OPEN SEASON FOR OHIO RIVER VALLEY CONDENSATE PIPELINE SYSTEM PROJECT DALLAS, December 17, 2014 — Ohio River Valley Pipeline, LLC, an affiliate of the EnLink Midstream companies, EnLink Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE:ENLK) (the Partnership) and EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE:ENLC) (the General Partner), today announced the start of a binding open season for volume commitments for interstate common carrier transportation service on a new condensate pipeline system (the “ORV Condensate Pipeline”). The ORV Condensate Pipeline will transport condensate from points in Harrison, Belmont, Guernsey, Noble, Monroe, and Washington Counties, Ohio to Bells Run Station in Washington County, Ohio, Black Run Station in Muskingum County, Ohio, and, if Ohio River Valley Pipeline, LLC elects to construct extension(s) of
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Friday, December 12, 2014

Is Midstream Business the Answer to Dwindling Local Economies?


Midstream business provides opportunities for unskilled and highly skilled workers in large shale plays. Notably, the midstream sector is growing quickly to meet demand, and local governments have found a way to bring sustainable commerce to dwindling economies. In many instances, it is a win-win situation. Large mining operations do not have to actively relocate an entire workforce, and local workers can find jobs that require different levels of skill, especially when various subsets of midstream industry are included. The demand for ongoing transportation and new infrastructure is growing rapidly. Mining plays need to be able to quickly and easily connect with the right subcontractors across the United States. After all, recruiting and relocating an entire workforce is highly costly and almost always highly inefficient when existing semi-skilled or unskilled sources of labor can be readily utilized. States That Have Expansive Wealth Trapped Underground or Upstream Midstream operati
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Monday, December 8, 2014

Notable Challenges and Rewards in Eagle Ford


Everything about Texas seems to be big, and Eagle Ford shale is no different. The play is geographically big, and it covers about 20,000 square miles in South-Central Texas. It also covers 25 counties. Not to mention, its expenditures were approximately $28 billion as year 2013 came to a close. Similarly, the production of a play roughly the size of the country of Croatia is nothing to sneeze at. In late 2013, Eagle Ford boasted 1 MMboe/d, beating Bakken to the chase. Some experts predict Texas could become the world’s second largest producer of oil, just behind the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Texas oil enterprise has a small problem. In fact, it is so small it cannot be seen with the naked eye.
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Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Current Events: Bringing Oil Back to the United States


Currently, the State of Texas alone could shortly be the world’s second largest producer of crude oil and natural gas to Saudi Arabia. Large operations such as Eagle Ford account for over 10 percent of the state’s total economy, and statistics suggest the shale boom is not going to go away any time soon. Unlike other types of mining efforts, U.S. political activists clash over shale mining. Environmental activists are not especially fond of the idea of the amount of water used, and local political activists are especially fond of the prospect of viable jobs in local communities. Lobbyists actively represent enterprises and the idea of domestic oil and gas mining as a solution to the energy crisis and ongoing lack of gainful employment in select (and often remote) geographic areas. Politicians, Activists, Businesses, and Lobbyists All See Dollar Signs In the end, shale mining is highly profitable in the U.S. Billions of dollars are spent on operations, mergers, and new infrastructu
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Monday, December 1, 2014

Could Midstream Business Be the New “New Deal”?


The crude oil and natural gas mining industry is difficult to ignore. Shell recently sold share gas rights in shale formations in the Marcellus and Utica shale formations in addition to its gas rights in Louisiana. The two transactions were separate, and they totaled $2.1 billion. Mining crude oil and natural gas is not like trying to strike gold. The Shale Boom is well underway, and the funds are real. There is a distinct possibility that midstream business could be the next New Deal, which largely dragged the United States out of the Great Depression in the 1930s. Why Midstream Transport and Infrastructure Is Integral to Continuing Operations Safe and effective transport of products to pipelines is an ongoing necessity for mining operations. Similarly, it is almost impossible to justify the cost of building lasting pipes and other infrastructure until there is enough product to fill the pipes. In the interim, the midstream sector is directly responsible for shipping crude oil and na
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Monday, November 24, 2014

Sustainable Domestic Products Bring Funds to Rural Areas


According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the production of natural gas liquids from the Utica and Marcellus Shales is anticipated to exceed 650,000 barrels per day by year 2016. Numerous projections for wet gas production are astounding, especially in West Virginia and Ohio. The anticipated amount of oil and gas reserves in the Utica and Marcellus Shales could set new precedents for production records, but the massive growth is not only good news for energy enterprises. It is phenomenal news for midstream businesses and local communities. A Race to Take Advantage of the Shale Boom Various enterprises are quickly building new infrastructure to keep up with production, but permanent infrastructure cannot currently meet all needs. Midstream businesses have numerous opportunities to thrive when providing services for transportation and services for permanent infrastructure. There are some new players in the industry, which are mostly in the midstream sector. Rising concern
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Monday, November 17, 2014

Is OH ready to explode?


In looking at ODNR’s weekly, report there are 29 permits for building well pads. It shows that there are 51 rigs in Ohio. Baker Hughes reports that there are 41 working rigs in OH which means 10 rigs are sitting around waiting to drill. When you read further in Facts & Rumors, you’ll see that Gulfport is finding it hard to expand in the Utica. While Gulfport was making those comments, EV Energy Partners stated it will be selling all of its Utica Shale assets. Stay tuned it’s going to be an interesting year in Ohio. Joseph BaronePresidentShaleDirectories.com 610.764.1232 jbarone@shaledirectories.com www.shaledirectories.com The post Is OH ready to explode? appeared first on Shale Directories.
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Monday, November 10, 2014

The politics of fracking


The recent election has some interesting results. • In Ohio, every town that had a fracking ban on the ballot voted it down.• The voters in Denton, Texas voted to ban fracking in the city limits.  The lawsuits have already been filed to fight the ban.• PA elected a governor who wants to have a severance tax on the oil and gas companies, but they also elected more republicans into the state assembly and senate.  We’ll have to see if the severance tax is passed and how high it is.  If it’s high, will rigs start moving to OH and WV? The Republican victories should bode well for the oil and gas industry.  Here are some of the questions that may get answered: • Will the Keystone Pipeline get approved?  • Will the EPA’s attack on coal be blunted?  • Will there be drilling on federal land? • Will there be more offshore drilling?  • Will U.S. oil companies be able to sell oil overseas? • Will the government expedite the approval to ship LNG overseas?•
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Latest comments about oil price war with the Saudis


• U.S. companies in shale fields from North Dakota to Texas are talking tough in the face of Saudi Arabia s price war, believing they have more staying power than many of the OPEC partners.• “Saudi Arabia is really taking a big gamble. If they take the price down to $60-$70, you will see a slowdown in the U.S. but you’re not going to see it stop. The consequences for other OPEC countries are far more dire, says Chesapeake Energy chairman Archie Dunham.• Execs at several large U.S. shale producers, including CHK, EOG Resources, and Whiting Petroleum said as they reported earnings that they plan to maintain and even raise production.• Shale producers cite success in reducing costs as proof they can still be profitable at prices below $70/bbl; CHK says well costs at its two largest production areas Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale and Texas Eagle Ford fell 11% and 13% respectively Y/Y during the first seven months of this year.• But not all shale is alike: Bakken and P
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Monday, November 3, 2014

Shell schedules local meetings on proposed ethane cracker


Shell Chemicals is planning a pair of public meetings to discuss its proposed ethane cracker plant for western Pennsylvania. The Shell cracker continues to move forward, but is still delaying a final decision. Besides the Shell cracker plant, three other cracker plants are in various stages of development. Braskem’s cracker project in Parkersburg, West Virginia, along with Appalachian’s Resins plant in Salem Township, Monroe County, OH have identified sites and are in the planning phases. Bangkok-based PTT Global Chemical and Tokyo-based Marubeni Corp are evaluating three sites for their cracker plants. Shell’s two identical meetings will be held Thursday, November 13th at the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center in Midland, Beaver County. Both will last approximately two hours. The first one will begin at 11am; the second begins at 5:30pm. In an email to residents, Shell describes the meetings as, “a brief overview of the proposed project, a short presentation on the topics, a
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Friday, October 31, 2014

OH is catching up to PA in the rig count


According to the October 24th Baker Hughes rig count report, there are 52 rigs in PA and 44 rigs in OH. PA has 47 rigs in the Marcellus and 5 in the Utica while all the rigs in OH are in the Utica. I think the rig count in PA is under reported because E&P Companies are drilling in the Devonian Shale, but Baker Hughes is not reporting those rigs. PA could have a few more rigs. What is difficult to understand is the permitting activity in PA versus OH. There is considerably more activity in PA than in OH. PA is averaging between 30 to 40 permits per week. OH has between 5 and 15. We know that the drilling in PA has become incredibly efficient. For instance, PA is producing 20% more nat gas in 2014 than it did in 2013. Last year this time there were 57 rigs in the Marcellus and 2 in the Utica. This past week the count was 49 in the Marcellus and 5 in the Utica. One has to wonder if the election has any impact on the rig count in PA. It looks like Tom Wolf, the Democratic gubernatorial ca
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Oil Price Decline Will Not Impact Drilling until 2015


I attended Evonik’s Oil & Gas Symposium in Houston this past week. There were presentations by two companies, Spears Associates and Wood McKenzie, which track oil and gas production in the U.S. Both presentations commented on the fact that oil would have to go to $70 or below to seriously impact the production in the U.S. If cutbacks in production were to occur, it would probably be the second half of 2015 before we began to see the impact of the drilling cutbacks. I have stated in previous newsletter that the reductions in oil drilling could result in the rigs being moved back to PA for more natural gas drilling. I asked Jeff Spears of Spears Associates if that could occur. Spears stated that natural gas production is so efficient in the PA that there is no need for any more rigs. Marcellus production is up 20% over last year so there’s no need for more rigs. Joseph BaronePresidentShaleDirectories.com 610.764.1232 jbarone@shaledirectories.com www.shaledirectories.com The post Oil
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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Utica Summit II Highlights


We held our second annual Utica Summit II this last Tuesday at Kent State Stark. The key observations of some of the presenters are: The current Utica Shale production could support four cracker plants. The biggest opportunities from the Shale Play game changer are going to be downstream. The U.S. will have considerable price advantage over the rest of the world in manufacturing and chemicals/plastics. The U.S. has so much oil, gas and coal reserves it’s unbelievable. Technically Recoverable Resources* 206 Years of Oil 120 years of Nat Gas 464 years of Coal In-place Resources* 586 years of Nat Gas 536 years of oil 9,844 years of coal  * Institute for Energy Resources Analysis of U.S. Government Data Joseph BaronePresidentShaleDirectories.com 610.764.1232 jbarone@shaledirectories.com www.shaledirectories.com The post Utica Summit II Highlights appeared first on Shale Directories.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Oil down but Nat Gas holding steady


The price for oil at the start of trading today is $80 which is 20% below the June price. The two questions everyone in the energy industry is asking: How low will it go and when will it rebound. The key issue for the U.S. energy market will be the impact on drilling for oil in the major shale plays – Eagle Ford, Permian and Bakken. Will rigs be laid down or will they be moved to the Marcellus and Utica to drill for Nat Gas. The price of Nat Gas has remained steady trading in a range of $3.80 to $4.00 in spite of the somewhat mild weather in early fall. In this price range, we’ll monitor to see if rigs move from TX to the Marcellus and Utica. Joseph BaronePresidentShaleDirectories.com 610.764.1232 jbarone@shaledirectories.com www.shaledirectories.com
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Badlands Cracker


The governor of North Dakota just announced that a $4 billion dollar cracker plant will be built in North Dakota by Badlands NGL’s, LLC. With all the gas buying burned off in the Bakken, it made sense that someone would eventually make an investment to capture all that Nat Gas. The company intends to market the majority of the polyethylene products to U.S. markets, which are closer to North Dakota than a Gulf Coast PE facility, but product will also find its way to global markets, including Southeast Asia. Joseph BaronePresidentShaleDirectories.com 610.764.1232 jbarone@shaledirectories.com www.shaledirectories. The post Badlands Cracker appeared first on Shale Directories.
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Monday, October 13, 2014

Elk herd loves fracking


Nearly seven years into Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale drilling boom, wildlife officials say the state’s elk population continues to flourish despite concerns about industrial footprints, wildlife displacement and habitat degradation. “It hasn’t disturbed any habitat, in fact, it probably creates more than there was to begin with,” said Pennsylvania Game Commission elk biologist Jeremy Banfield, referencing companies who cover defunct well pads with grass, prime elk habitat. The elk population has nearly doubled since 2008, when the state’s Marcellus Shale drilling boom began, rising from 500 to more than 880 and increasing every year. The number is expected to reach 1,000 in 2015. In all the scenarios explored when fracking began, everyone predicted considerable harm to the environment. No one expected nature flourishing like the elk herd. It looks like the oil and gas companies are sensitive to the environment and work hard to protect it. Joseph BaronePresidentShaleDirec
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Friday, October 10, 2014

Boone Pickens Gives Perspective on Falling Energy Prices


As you know, I’m a CNBC junkie and Boone Pickens was on Thursday and gave his perspective on the oil and gas prices. As I’ve stated some CNBC commentators think the Saudis are trying to kill fracking in America. On Thursday, the price of oil closed at $84.06. Boone thinks the price of oil will go below $80, but not below $70.   The price below $80 will cause some consternation at the E&P Companies. Boone does not think the Saudis will do anything until the November OPEC meeting where a decision will be made as to whether the Saudis will cut production and support the price or keep production up and drive the price down. The second option to keep production up will to squeeze the E&P Companies. We’ll have to watch to see how the E&P Companies will respond. There are 1922 rigs drilling in the U.S.; around 1600 are drilling for and the remainder for gas. Will rigs be laid down or will they switch to gas or will they keep drilling for oil? Joseph BaronePresidentShaleDirectories.co
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Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Saudis trying to kill fracking


The slide in oil prices has many wondering the role of the Saudis in the price decline. An article in the WSJ on Saturday said that the Saudis are sending mixed signals. At times they are stating that they are reducing output, but many question if this is really happening. I’m a “CNBC junkie.” It’s always on when I’m in the office. It’s interesting that about 20%-30% of CNBC’s reporting is about energy – oil, natural gas and shale plays. As the price of oil has declined, all of the commentators on CNBC say that the Saudis are trying to kill fracking. The Saudis are trying to maintain market share which is becoming more difficult as more oil comes on the market and demand softens. Many CNBC commentators seem to agree that if the price of oil gets to $65 or $70 a barrel, drilling in the U.S. will decline. The Saudis in the ‘80’s drove the price of oil down to again stop drilling in the U.S. If oil prices decline to the $65-$70 range what does that mean to oil rigs in
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Friday, October 3, 2014

ExxonMobil reacts to Ebola dangers


Exxon Mobil announced today that they will be limiting their off-shore drilling in West Africa out of concern for their employees.   Its off-shore drilling is supported by those located in areas that have had Ebola cases. Exxon is prohibiting all traveling to these areas as a safety precaution for employees. It appears Exxon will be rethinking their commitment to this area. When evaluating the Ebola issue and ExxonMobil’s problems with the latest sanctions facing the Russia which impacts its drilling there.   Will ExxonMobil focus more on the U.S. with XTO’s holdings in the Marcellus and Utica where it’s been very successful? We’ll keep you informed on any moves that ExxonMobil makes. Joseph BaronePresidentShaleDirectories.com 610.764.1232 jbarone@shaledirectories.com www.shaledirectories.com The post ExxonMobil reacts to Ebola dangers appeared first on Shale Directories.
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Thursday, October 2, 2014

WV Oil & Gas Expo Big Success


The WV Oil & Gas Expo yesterday in Morgantown was a big success. There was considerable buzz throughout the day. In speaking with a number of exhibitors, everyone seemed pleased with the event. I know a number of E&P Companies and midstream company representatives were walking the aisles. Congratulations to Asayo for a great Expo! The consistent theme throughout the Expo was lack of resources for the continued drilling and midstream activity. The E&P Companies and midstream companies are looking for more companies to come into the business. Vendors are looking for qualified workers. If you are a company thinking about getting into the Marcellus and Utica Shale business, I encourage you to jump in now. The phenomenon is just beginning. Historians will look back 50 years from now and call this a “Golden Age” for the energy industry in America. Joseph BaronePresidentShaleDirectories.com 610.764.1232 jbarone@shaledirectories.com www.shaledirectories.com The post WV Oil & Gas Expo Big
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Wednesday, October 1, 2014

WV Oil & Gas Expo off to a good start


Yesterday was set up day for the WV oil and gas expo which is the Marcellus Shale expo in WV. All the booths have been sold and there was a last minute surge from companies to get a booth which indicates the importance of this event to companies working on well sites and pipelines. Based on the exhibitor networking reception last night, there is considerable buzz about drilling and midstream activity in WV. It’s tough to get data on drilling and midstream activity in WV so this event will be a good source of fact and “rumor” information. EQT is the only E&P Company with booth at the expo. It will be interesting to see if any other E&P and midstream companies will be walking the aisles. Joseph BaronePresidentShaleDirectories.com 610.764.1232 jbarone@shaledirectories.com www.shaledirectories.com The post WV Oil & Gas Expo off to a good start appeared first on Shale Directories.
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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Shell takes steps towards building the cracker plant.


Shell continues to move forward with the work on the cracker plant even though it still has not committed to purchase the land in Monaca, PA. It appears that Shell has tied up all the land around the proposed facility. In speaking with a Pittsburgh realtor, it’s impossible to buy any land near the facility. An indication of Shell moving forward is the fact that Shell has told the railroad company that will build the rail line at its cracker plant to purchase the all the track and material needed to build the line. Beaver County Commissioners are a giving tour of the Monaca site this Friday, October 3, 2014. The purpose of the tour is to give local government officials and businesses an idea of what is coming. This tour certainly is a positive sign that Shell will be moving forward with the construction of the cracker plant. Joseph BaronePresidentShaleDirectories.com 610.764.1232 jbarone@shaledirectories.com www.shaledirectories.com The post Shell takes steps towards building the cra
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Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Syrian Raids having little impact on energy prices


Twelve hours after the bombing of ISIS in Syria, there appears to be little impact on the energy prices in the U.S. and globally. Energy prices are at somewhat depressed levels and they are not impacted by world events. The Ukrainian crisis, ISIS and other world events are not impacting prices. One has to wonder what will. The only hope for natural gas prices in the U.S. is a cold winter. While no one seems to have a fix on the outlook for the winter weather, the Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting lower than normal temperatures throughout the Midwest, Northeast and Atlantic states. Since this section of country are heavy users of natural gas, a colder than normal winter could drive up natural gas prices. Will prices get above $6 like it did last year? We’ll have to wait and see. We’ll track this and report on it. Joseph BaronePresidentShaleDirectories.com 610.764.1232 jbarone@shaledirectories.com www.shaledirectories.com The post Syrian Raids having little impact on energy price
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Monday, September 22, 2014

The Marcellus Shale Hotel Market Will Get Competitive


Drilling in Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale region led to a rapid increase in both the number of hotels and hotel industry jobs, but Penn State researchers report that the faltering occupancy rate may signal that there are now too many hotel rooms. The demand is still strong, but occupancy rates are falling. While many hotels have been struggling with operations to meet demand with recent boom in drilling in the Marcellus Shale region, in the future, these hotels may have to focus on marketing and advertising. In the latest year reported 2012, demand was flat and occupancy rates were down 4.1 percent. Since most of the oil and gas workers depend on their iPhones, iPads and other smartphones for information, hotels will have to sharpen their online marketing skills. Joseph BaronePresidentShaleDirectories.com 610.764.1232 jbarone@shaledirectories.com www.shaledirectories.com The post The Marcellus Shale Hotel Market Will Get Competitive appeared first on Shale Directories.
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Friday, September 19, 2014

Keystone XL Pipeline Lost Opportunity Tour


Pipeline anxiety may be felt in the northeast, however, it s nothing like the Keystone XL Pipeline in the midwest.   To demonstrate the missed opportunities in this region the US Chamber of Commerce is facilitating a tour of the regional for everyone to hear and see firsthand stories.   You have to wonder ..    I hope the northeast continues to support the pipeline and looks to future .  Follow the tour at    Keystone XL Pipeline Lost Opportunity Tour The tour will visit the cities, towns, ranches, chambers of commerce, and businesses near the pipeline that will benefit from the construction and continued operation of the pipeline. Not only will the Keystone XL pipeline benefit these local communities, it will contribute $3.4 billion to U.S. GDP and support 42,100 new American jobs. Joseph BaronePresidentShaleDirectories.com 610.764.1232 jbarone@shaledirectories.com www.shaledirectories.com The post Keystone XL Pipeline Lost Opportunity Tour appeared first on Shale Direct
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ShaleDirectory.com-Thoughts for the week September 15th


Texas. I attended the DUG Eagle Ford Expo in San Antonio this past week. It was certainly a highly successful, high energy expo. Congratulations to Hart Energy for such an impressive event.   As I walked the aisles, I could feel the eagerness and excitement that I experienced when the Marcellus Shale was just taking off. After the DUG Eagle Ford, I spent a day in Houston meeting with the senior management of companies working in the oil and gas industry. In discussing the current drilling activity, they all commented that they have not seen anything like this in a long time. A couple commented on the influx of people into the Houston to work in the oil and gas industry. If your company is looking to increase its footprint in the oil and gas industry, Texas is the place to be. Utica Shale is going to be big in 2015. After last week’s Facts & Rumors went out, a senior person at an oil field service company, whom I hold in high esteem, sent me an email and said, “Utica is poised to
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Monday, September 15, 2014

Biochar could provide solution to water challenges in Texas


Post-production water is the fluid that rises back up to the surface during the fracking process. It is expensive to clean and transport and is considered an environmental threat. Recently, the University of Texas at San Antonio and the Southwest Research Institute have claimed to revolutionize the cleaning process by lowering its price. The team used a plant matter called biochar to remove the toxic chemicals from the frack fluid. Biochar is made out of wood chips, paper, leaves and soybean or corn oil. It absorbs hydrocarbons, organics, biocides and some inorganic metal ions. Flowback water is usually pumped down a water disposal well or cleaned in an expensive facility for the water to be reused. Post-production water is extremely toxic and usually radioactive. Joseph BaronePresidentShaleDirectories.com 610.764.1232 jbarone@shaledirectories.com www.shaledirectories.com
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Friday, September 12, 2014

ENLINK MIDSTREAM TO APPOINT ALAINA K. BROOKS TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL


DALLAS, September 11, 2014 EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE: ENLC) (the General Partner) and EnLink Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE: ENLK) (the Master Limited Partnership) announced today that Alaina K. Brooks has been selected to succeed Joe A. Davis as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, pending approval by the boards of directors. Mr. Davis is resigning following nine years of service to EnLink Midstream (formerly known as Crosstex Energy). Ms. Brooks has served in several legal roles within EnLink Midstream since joining the company in 2008, most recently as Deputy General Counsel. In her new role, she will serve on EnLink Midstream’s Senior Leadership Team, as well as lead the company’s legal and regulatory functions. Before joining the company in 2008, Ms. Brooks practiced law at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and Baker Botts L.L.P., where she counseled clients on matters of complex commercial litigation, risk management, and taxation. She is a Certified Public Accoun
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Downstream Opportunities in Ohio


The recent announcement of a cracker plant going into Monroe County, Ohio certainly will open up a wide variety of opportunities for all sorts of businesses. One of the best ways to learn about these opportunities is to attend Utica Summit II. Utica Summit IIOctober 14, 2014The University CenterKent State University StarkNorth Canton, OH 8 AM TO 3 PM An ethane crack, which can turn Utica energy into the building blocks of plastics and chemicals, is coming to Ohio. Now is the time to learn what this could mean to your business. Utica Summit II will give you the opportunity to hear from national experts in the downstream use of Utica Energy from Petro/Chemicals and Plastics Manufacturing to CNG Commercial Transportation. If you want to see to what can happen to transform American Manufacturing and Transportation in energy-rich America, you will want to be there. Register online now. www.uticasummit.com The post Downstream Opportunities in Ohio appeared first on Shale Directories.
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Thursday, September 11, 2014

Second Annual W.I.N.G. Awards


By: Kristie Kubovic, Director of Communications, Shale Media Group Edited By: Mindy Gattner, Editor, Shale Media Group Photos By: Laurel Strongosky, Chief Design Officer, Shale Media Group On Thursday, October 16th, Shale Media Group (SMG) will once again honor a distinguished group of women in the energy industry through the second annual Women in Natural Gas (W.I.N.G.) Awards. The ceremony will be held at the Holiday Inn in Monroeville, PA from 5-8 pm in conjecture with SMG’s Elite Energy Event (E³), an event that focuses on fun energy education and features great food and networking. “The idea for the W.I.N.G. Awards originally came to fruition when one of our Editors, Chris Stroyne, beat cancer. In support, we decided to celebrate Women in Energy last year during Breast Cancer Awareness month. The W.I.N.G. Awards were established at our October E³ and are now an annual event,” explained Tejas Gosai, CEO, Shale Media Group. The W.I.N.G. Awards are based off of criteria that
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Rig Counts Are Higher than Reported in PA and OH


Baker Hughes provides weekly rig counts by shale play and by state.   In the Pennsylvania and Ohio, the rig counts seems to be under reported based on two observations. First, Ohio Department of Natural Resources in its weekly permitting report shows the number of rigs in Ohio. For the week ending September 6th, ODNR’s reported indicated that there were 45 rigs in OH and Baker Hughes reported 41 for the week ending September 5th a small discrepancy. Second, in Pennsylvania, Baker Hughes shows rigs for the Marcellus and the Utica. The number of Marcellus rigs fluctuate monthly, but Utica is constant at two (2) rigs. Press releases from E&P companies drilling in Pennsylvania indicate that a few companies are drilling in the Utica and one or two are successfully drilling in the Devonian. Based on these observations, Baker Hughes is probably under reporting the rig count in Pennsylvania by about 10 or 15. We will continue to report the Baker Hughes rig count in our Facts & Rumors our
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PA: Top Energy Destination


By: Kristie Kubovic, Director of Communications, Shale Media Group Edited By: Mindy Gattner, Editor, Shale Media Group When you think of energy powerhouses across the United States, the traditional energy giant, Texas, may first come to mind. However, the tide is changing. Pennsylvania was recently named Top Global Destination of the Future for Energy-Intensive Industries by the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Association. Consequently, Pennsylvania was the only U.S. location to make the list. Ontario, Canada came in second, while Sheffield, United Kingdom and Ostersund, Sweden tied for third place.  According to fdia.com, the FDI Association is a “global association of practical use in helping governments to provide optimal conditions for foreign investors,” that create “a clear FDI dialogue between government and industry” by “raising the profile of an activity that makes a quiet but significant contribution to the global economy” and “providing an unmatched, exclusiv
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Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Second Quarter Well Production in Ohio Way Up over First Quarter


Ohio’s horizontal shale wells produced almost 2.5 million barrels of oil and 88.6 billion cubic feet of natural gas during the second quarter, according to data from the state Department of Natural Resources. The numbers represented a 27 percent rise in oil and a 32 percent increase in natural gas over the first quarter. Brine production from the wells increased 20 percent to just under 1.4 million barrels. Of 562 wells listed during the second quarter, 504 reported production, while the rest waited to be connected to pipelines. The producing wells averaged: 4,895 barrels of oil. 176 million cubic feet of natural gas. 67 days in production. Antero Resources’ Myron well in Noble County produced the most oil with 78,309 barrels during 91 days. Hall Drilling’s Hercher North well in Monroe County produced the most natural gas with 1.4 billion cubic feet during 91 days. Joseph BaronePresidentShaleDirectories.com 610.764.1232 jbarone@shaledirectories.com www.shaledirectories.com The p
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Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Giuliani Comments On Natural Gas Exporting and NY Moratorium


Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani on Friday urged President Barack Obama to fast-track applications to export natural gas as a means to promote energy production domestically and influence foreign policy. If exports of liquefied natural gas had been approved five years ago, it would give the U.S. another tool to deal with Russia today, Mr. Giuliani said. “You know how President Obama is looking at nonmilitary options to solve things such as the invasion of the Ukraine by Russia?” Mr. Giuliani said. “It would have been within our abilities to export a massive amount of natural gas — possibly to Europe; if not Europe, to other parts of the world — which would then have an impact on the world price of natural gas and would deprive [Russian President Vladimir] Putin of the only strength he has left in his economy. I believe this would be stronger than any of the sanctions placed on them.” Mr. Giuliani argued that even if U.S.-sourced natural gas were shipped to custo
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Getting China’s Natural Gas Could Be a Mountainous Task


Tapping China’s vast shale-gas reserves has proved more difficult than government planners in Beijing once hoped. In 2012, China’s National Energy Administration projected that, by 2020, from 60 billion to 80 billion cubic meters (bcm) of domestic shale gas would be pumped annually. Earlier this week the country’s energy chief, Wu Xinxiong, slashed the goal in half, to 30 billion bcm by 2020. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, China’s holds the world’s largest reserves of theoretically recoverable shale gas. But much of it is locked in mountainous regions in western China. While China’s leaders—concerned about steeply rising energy demand accompanying rapid urbanization—dearly want to emulate the U.S.’s shale-gas boom, it turns out Americans have several practical advantages. For starters, the U.S. shale-gas revolution kicked off in fairly accessible regions: the flatlands of Texas, North Dakota, and Pennsylvania. Joseph BaronePresidentShaleD
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Giuliani Comments Natural Gas Exporting and NY Moratorium


Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani on Friday urged President Barack Obama to fast-track applications to export natural gas as a means to promote energy production domestically and influence foreign policy. If exports of liquefied natural gas had been approved five years ago, it would give the U.S. another tool to deal with Russia today, Mr. Giuliani said. “You know how President Obama is looking at nonmilitary options to solve things such as the invasion of the Ukraine by Russia?” Mr. Giuliani said. “It would have been within our abilities to export a massive amount of natural gas — possibly to Europe; if not Europe, to other parts of the world — which would then have an impact on the world price of natural gas and would deprive [Russian President Vladimir] Putin of the only strength he has left in his economy. I believe this would be stronger than any of the sanctions placed on them.” Mr. Giuliani argued that even if U.S.-sourced natural gas were shipped to custo
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Shell Takes another Step toward the PA Cracker Plant


Shell Chemical LP has applied for a permit to build two docks and 24 smaller structures to moor barges near the site of its proposed petrochemical plant in western Pennsylvania. Shell s application is being reviewed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which controls traffic on the Ohio River. Shell has proposed building the plant on the riverfront site of a former zinc plant owned by Horsehead Corp. Shell hasn t formally committed to building the plant, which would convert ethane from Marcellus Shale natural gas liquids into chemicals used to make plastics, tires and even antifreeze. Shell spokesman Michael Marr says getting the necessary permits is a prerequisite for Shell to make a final investment decision. Shell has said it may take years to decide whether to build the plant. Joseph BaronePresidentShaleDirectories.com 610.764.1232 jbarone@shaledirectories.com www.shaledirectories.com The post Shell Takes another Step toward the PA Cracker Plant appeared first on Shale Directories
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Monday, September 8, 2014

News from PA Energy Games


Shell The news from the PA Energy Games was the announcements from Shell last week about it Gee and Neal wells in Tioga County, PA. With the increased activity from Shell in the form of RFP’s, many people wondering how many rigs Shell will be bringing into PA. I heard a rumor that it will be bringing five (5) rigs next month. We’ll have to wait and see on that rumor. There is also considerable excitement about Shell with its purchase of the Ultra leases. Shell representatives have told local businesses that the Ultra purchase strongly positions for significant growth in the Marcellus Shale. Rex The purchase of Shell leases is seeing a pick up activity at Rex also. We’ll be looking to see in Rex brings more rigs into PA. Joseph BaronePresidentShaleDirectories.com 610.764.1232 jbarone@shaledirectories.com www.shaledirectories.com The post News from PA Energy Games appeared first on Shale Directories.
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Thursday, September 4, 2014

SHALE INSIGHT 2014


For a limited time, ShaleDirectories.com is sharing a $100 Registration Discount code AERNM4 for those wanting to  attend SHALE INSIGHT™ 2014.  The code will give registrants a $100 discount on conference registration ($875 instead of $975). Register now http://shaleinsight.com/register-now/ and visit ShaleDirectories.com booth #535 This code is valid until September 15 and is valid for MSC non-members only. The post SHALE INSIGHT 2014 appeared first on Shale Directories.
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Shell hits two big wells in the Utica in PA


Shell announced it made natural gas discoveries at two wells in the Utica shale reserve area in Pennsylvania. Last year, we refocused our resources plays strategy to select fewer plays with specific scale and economic characteristics to best suit our portfolio, Marvin Odum, Shell s upstream America director, said in a statement. The Appalachian basin is one of those areas, and these two high-pressure wells both exhibit exceptional reservoir quality. Shell said it made the discoveries in its Neal and Gee wells in the Utica shale. The company said the discoveries extend the sweet spot of Utica shale beyond southeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania into an area where it holds 430,000 acres. Gee had an initial flow rate of 11.2 million cubic feet of gas per day and Neal has already yielded 26.5 million cubic feet of gas per day, the company said. In August, the Energy Information Administration, the statistical arm of the Energy Department, said total production from Utica shale should incr
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Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Women in Energy Reception


Energy Nation, affiliated with the American Petroleum Institute, will offer free Women in Energy reception following the day s programming at Utica Summit II, Oct. 14 at Kent State University at Stark. API invites the Utica Summit II audience members and others to meet and learn more about Energy Nation and the workforce opportunities for women in the oil and natural gas industry. The Energy Nation reception is free. The Utica Summit II program should end around 3 p.m. that day. Utica Summit II, a daylong conversation with national speakers on the subject of chemical, plastics manufacturing, and transportation benefits of Utica Shale energy, is the second annual downstream conference produced by The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, The Repository and Shaledirectories.com. Downstream refers to the end-user economy in oil and gas exploration. Tickets for the event are $250 and are available at www.uticasummit.com. The website also provides information on becoming a sponsor and profi
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Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Drilling coming back to Stark County, OH


EnerVest Ltd., based in Houston, has drilled several miniaturized horizontal wells, mostly around Louisville and Alliance in northeast Stark County, to test the potential profitability of the sandstone. Another company has done the same in Coshocton County, southwest of Canton. For about a century, Clinton sandstone has been an oil and gas producer, but the wells have always been straight vertical holes into the formation that is 3,000 to 4,600 feet below the surface. EnerVest is looking for areas of Clinton that have not been over-tapped with vertical wells. The company is experimenting with the new horizontal drilling technology that allows the driller to go to a specified depth, turn 90 degrees, drill horizontally, fracture the underground rock with high-pressure water, sand and chemicals and break loose the trapped oil and gas. Joseph BaronePresidentShaleDirectories.com 610.764.1232 jbarone@shaledirectories.com www.shaledirectories.com The post Drilling coming back to Stark County
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Monday, September 1, 2014

North America’s Only Dedicated Condensate Event Returns To Houston This October


With production volumes continuing to surge and demand soaring both at home and abroad, the rapidly developing condensate marketplace is fast becoming one of North America’s most exciting energy supply chains. The unprecedented permitting of condensate exports, increasing demand for oil sands diluent, increased splitter capacity and expanding midstream supply infrastructure all contribute to the business case for increased investment, but stakeholders must investigate a wide variety of factors to maximize profitability and minimize risk. Production volumes and qualities, the quantifiable size and destination of specific condensate markets, existing midstream infrastructure, the cost effectiveness of different transportation methods, stabilization methods, blending strategies, safety requirements and more all critical factors that must be evaluated to optimize economics and maximize efficiencies across the entire supply chain. Following on from the enormous success of last yea
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James Rader Interview-CNA Speaker


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Friday, August 29, 2014

Gas Drilling Permit Activity last week. August 30, 2014


August 30, 2014 Gas Drilling Permit Activity last week. PA –53 permits; Chief active in Bradford and Sullivan Counties; Talisman back in Bradford; Hilcorp getting more permits in Lawrence County; and Rex in Butler County OH –15 permits; Chesapeake in Harrison County; Hess getting more permits in Belmont County Expo/Industry events for the next few months PA Energy Games September 6, 2014, Hughesville, PA  The #1 event in Northern PA; well attended by E&P companies drilling in the five county area.DUG Eagle Ford September 15 – 17, San Antonio, TX Shale Insights September 24 – 25, Pittsburgh, PA  PA’s only Expo where all the E&P companies will be in attendance from Access Midstream to XTO Energy. Come visit us at booth 535. We’ll make introductions wherever we can. The Fourth Annual West Virginia Oil & Gas Expo October 1, 2014 Flash-Fire-Workshop October 8th Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton, OH Bill Radford, Safety Basin Coordinator, Eclipse Resources will be the featured
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Marcellus Shale Play Now the Largest Gas Shale Play in World


The Marcellus Shale play is now the largest natural gas shale play in the world – with roughly $90 billion to be made tapping the play’s reserves, according to a new study by consulting firm Wood Mackenzie. The Marcellus produced roughly 15.6 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) during August, about 38% of total domestic production for the month, according to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA), which expects no slowdown to the boom in the near future, Shale Media Group learns. Wood Mackenzie predicts the top 20 operators in the Marcellus will earn nearly $86 billion over the life of the play, after costs to find the gas are subtracted. That compares to Wood Mackenzie’s estimate there’s roughly $118 billion to be made by extracting fossil fuels from North Dakota’s Bakken play, but most production from the Bakken is higher-priced crude oil compared to natural gas which dominates the Marcellus. Joseph BaronePresidentShaleDirectories.com 610.764.1232 jbarone@sha
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

2nd Annual Oil & Gas Awards Finalists Announcement for Southwest Oil & Gas Awards


Monday, August 25, 2014 The results for this year’s finalist companies in the Southwest Oil & Gas Awards have been collected and counted. The awards judging panel have made their selections and the awards producers are pleased to share news of the companies that have been shortlisted for this year’s Southwest Oil & Gas Awards. Southwest Oil & Gas Awards Finalists: ABB Aggreko Air Energi Allied Equipment Apache Corporation Astro Thermal Tec Inc. Baker Hughes Benzol Group BHP Billiton Bluewater Industries Breitling Energy Corporation Bridger LLC C&J Energy Services CDM Resource Management LLC CheckPoint Pumps & Systems Cinco Energy Management Group Clear Fork Royalty Contek Solutions LLC Cotton Logistics Crestwood Midstream Partners LP DeGolyer and MacNaughton Drillmec Enbase Solutions Energy Recovery, Inc. EnLink Midstream EV Energy Partners Exclusive Energy Services Fountain Quail-Select FTS International Halliburton Iron Fox Trucking JC Fodale Energy Services Lake Truck Lines, In
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2nd Annual Oil & Gas Awards Finalists Announcement for West Coast Oil & Gas Awards


Monday, August 25, 2014 The results for this year’s finalist companies in the West Coast Oil & Gas Awards have been collected and counted. The awards judging panel have made their selections and the awards producers are pleased to share news of the companies that have been shortlisted for this year’s West Coast Oil & Gas Awards. West Coast Oil & Gas Awards Finalists: ABB AllenCo Well Servicing Anterra Energy Services, Inc. Baker Hughes Brown Armstrong CPA Chevron Clearsign Combustion Corporation Commercial Global Insurance Services of California, LLC E&B Natural Resources Management Corporation EIU of California Inc. Energy Recovery, Inc. Ensign United States Drilling(California) Inc. ERG Operating Company Halliburton Hawk Industries, Inc. JD Rush Company, Inc. JH Kelly Macpherson Oil Company Metal Supply, Inc. MTS Solutions Optellios Inc. Preferred Sands Prometheus Energy Ramsgate Engineering, Inc. RLS Industries Roberts Companies Santa Maria Energy Scientific Drilling Signal Hil
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Metro Consulting Associates, LLC Appoints Christina Mckenzie To Project Development Manager


Metro Consulting Associates, LLC (MCA), a full service consulting firm, has announced the appointment of Christina McKenzie to Project Development Manager. McKenzie will lead the firm’s new business initiatives as well as business development marketing for MCA’s land development clients in the Marcellus and Utica Shale areas. She will be based at MCA’s Plymouth, Michigan headquarters. McKenzie has an extensive business development and marketing history. Prior to joining MCA she worked for IBI Group where she worked in business development and marketing for seven years. According to MCA CEO Jeff Evans, “Christina’s focus on this initiative will be a huge asset for MCA. As we continue to expand and diversify our client base around the region, we need a seasoned leader to help provide seamless integration for both our clients and our firm.” For more information call 800-525-6016 or visit www.metroca.net Joseph BaronePresidentShaleDirectories.com 610.764.1232 jbarone@shaledire
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Metro Consulting Associates, LLC Appoints Michael Quirk To Title Examiner/Land Agent


Metro Consulting Associates, LLC (MCA), a full service consulting firm, recently expanded its title support service offerings within the land acquisition and development divisions. The firm will handle all critical title work for clients with the exception of insurance support. To support this newly expanded service area, MCA announced the appointment of Michael Quirk to Title Examiner/Land Agent. Quirk will work closely with MCA’s senior project managers while serving as a liaison between clients, land owners and land agents to provide title, tax and real estate property research, document preparation and acquisition of land rights in the Marcellus and Utica as well as other areas in the region. Quirk, an Indiana native, brings 25 years of operational management, residential appraisal, government permitting and surveying to MCA. He will be based in Ft. Wayne while supporting all MCA clients and offices. According to MCA CEO Jeff Evans, “To better serve and support our clients’
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Winter Equipment Company announced the launch of their new runners


Willoughby, OH — August 14, 2014 —Leveraging their expertise in wear part technology and leadership within the snowplow industry, Winter Equipment Company announced the launch of their new runners designed specifically to fit Caterpillar® Road Reclaimers, RM 350 and RM500. The new product allows the construction industry to benefit from Winter products’ unmatched life cycle and performance. These new runners are another example of our commitment to quality and premium manufacturing capability, said Kent Winter, owner. Our proprietary hard facing weld technology provides long-term solutions while maximizing profitability for these unique runners. Manufactured in the USA, Winter hardfaced runners are double the thickness of any OEM product so customers can gain up to two to three times the life against any other competitive piece; minimizing time consuming change outs, saving both operational and material costs. In addition, both the ½ front and rear angle plate are heated with
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2nd Annual Oil & Gas Awards Finalists Announcement for Midcontinent Oil & Gas Awards


Monday, August 25, 2014 The results for this year’s finalist companies in the Midcontinent Oil & Gas Awards have been collected and counted. The awards judging panel have made their selections and the awards producers are pleased to share news of the companies that have been shortlisted for this year’s Midcontinent Oil & Gas Awards. Midcontinent Oil & Gas Awards Finalists: ABB Access Midstream Aggreko Apache Corporation Astro Thermal Tec Inc. Baker Hughes Benzol Group BHP Billiton Bluewater Industries Breitburn Energy Partners L.P. Butler and Cook, Inc. C&J Energy Services CDM Resource Management LLC Chaparral Energy Cinco Energy Management Group Eagle Rock Energy Partners, L.P. Energy Recovery, Inc. EnLink Midstream Evolution Petroleum Corp FTS International Gastar Exploration Inc. Halliburton Hammer Construction, Inc Hearn Trucking, LLC JC Fodale Energy Services Katch Kan Ltd. Kerr Pumps Newpark Drilling Fluids Packers Plus PetroPower, LLC Pipeco Services Preferred Sands Prometh
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Monday, August 25, 2014

Range Resources Hits a Super Well


Range Resources (driller) just hit a super well.  A Marcellus super-rich well tested at 24-hour rate of 6,357 boe per day, or 38.1 Mmcfe per day (65% liquids), with a 7,065 foot lateral and 36 frac stages. This is the highest rate Marcellus well in the southwest portion of the play drilled to date by any operator. At $100 per barrel of oil that s $635,700 per day coming out of the ground and per year (x365) = $232,000,000 gross revenue on a cost of about $10 million for the drilling and fracking effort. This lateral is much longer than their typical well. They seem to be experimenting with newer frac spacing, both in the lateral and between each. While its true there are no gushers in the gas industry, this yield shows what might be possible into the future with more clever drilling, spacing and fracking stages and technologies. There are likely to be hundreds of new improvements in the fracking process alone in the coming years. Joseph BaronePresidentShaleDirectories.com 610.764.123
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Friday, August 22, 2014

Condensate Markets, Export & Takeaway Capacity Summit


The Condensate Markets, Export & Takeaway Capacity Summit remains North America s only forum dedicated entirely to condensate, providing the focus necessary to comprehensively determine steps to capitalize on the rapidly growing opportunities, as well as being the industry’s foremost learning and networking opportunity.Industry leaders from across the supply chain including Grizzly Oil Sands, Watco, Oak Point Energy, BlueKnight Energy, the US Chamber of Commerce, Groundstar Resources and more will meet to share knowledge and insight. For more information, please visit the website: http://www.condensate-markets-2014.com/ or email Rebecca Drake at rebecca.drake@lbcg.com The post Condensate Markets, Export & Takeaway Capacity Summit appeared first on Shale Directories.
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Shell’s Big Move in PA


Royal Dutch Shell is set to acquire more drilling rights in northern Pennsylvania later this year – 155,000 acres in Potter and Tioga counties. Last week, the company decided to leave its Pinedale and Haynesville onshore gas assets in exchange for about $2.1 billion, plus additional acreage in the Marcellus and Utica shale areas in Pennsylvania. The company has focused on Marcellus gas in northeastern and Central Pennsylvania as part of a joint venture with Houston-based Ultra Petroleum Corp., according to a story in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Royal Dutch Shell’s subsidiary SWEPI LP also controls about 900,000 acres in Pennsylvania, according to that news report. “The deep-pocketed Shell became the first operator to make a serious attempt to harvest gas from another shale layer, the Utica, found even deeper. Discovery of a gusher, yielding eye-opening gas flows, in Tioga County has been the talk of the industry,” according to Potter County Today. In one agreement with Ultra
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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

2nd Annual Northeast Oil & Gas Awards Winner’s Yearbook


The 2nd annual Northeast Oil & Gas Awards were held in Pittsburgh, PA on Thursday, March 20, 2014 in the Allegheny Ballroom at the Westin Convention Center. The finalists and winners were announced and their achievements celebrated by more than 500 industry guests in attendance. Today the Northeast Winner’s Yearbook is published, recognizing all of the Award finalists and winners. The Winner’s Yearbook also contains content from the Industry Summit, which was held during the day of the Awards gala dinner. To read the Northeast Oil & Gas Awards Winner’s Yearbook now please visit: http://www.oilandgasawards.com/2013-winners-yearbooks/#NE If you would like to receive a beautifully bound hard copy of the Winner’s Yearbook please contact Marc Bridgen at the Oil & Gas Awards on 210 591 8475 or email marc@oilandgasawards.com. The Oil & Gas Awards champion best practice and recognize organizations operating in the upstream and midstream sectors of the industry. The Oil & Gas Awards ar
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Registration Open for Morgantown’s Fourth Annual Oil and Gas Expo


CONTACT: Brittany DickContent StrategistBrittany@asayocreative.com304-777-8160 MORGANTOWN, W.Va- The persistent growth of the natural oil and gas industry continues to bring exciting new opportunities to West Virginia’s residents, businesses and economy. To celebrate and promote this growth, the West Virginia Oil and Gas Expo will return to Morgantown in fall 2014. The Expo will be held on Oct. 1, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mylan Park. Vendors and attendees will have the opportunity to speak face-to-face with business owners and industry leaders during the daylong business-to-business event, hosted by Asayo Creative, Inc., and WVONGA (West Virginia Oil and Natural Gas Association). According to Asayo Creative president and Expo founder, Damian Ferek, event attendance has continued to grow with the addition of each Expo. With more than 2,000 attendees and more than 300 exhibits last year, this year’s Expo is expected to be the largest of its kind in the state for the fourth year
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Tuesday, August 19, 2014

2014 Unconventional Well Production Data in Pennsylvania


DEP released the most current data for unconventional wells in Pennsylvania and once again the production figures have shown a dramatic increase. According to the data, wells termed unconventional in PA produced 1.9 TCF of natural gas, 1.8 MM barrels of condensate and little over 200,000 barrels of oil. It is important to note these figures typically are updated as operators update their production reports due to reporting errors that may include missing wells, incorrect data and in some cases there are operators who have not submitted their data prior to DEP releasing the data. Compared to the last 6 months production data (July 1 – December 31, 2013) operators in PA produced just under 1.7 TCF natural gas, 1.7 MM barrels of condensate and 182,000 barrels of oil. Looking at the oil production, Chesapeake reported 204,000 BBL in Washington County and Halcon reported 4,695 BBL in Mercer County. Condensate production was primarily reported by Range Resources with 1.7 MM barrels in Was
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Monday, August 18, 2014

Dawood Welcomes New Director of Information Technology


Harrisburg, PA, August 18, 2014:  Dawood Engineering, Inc. (Dawood) is proud to welcome Mr. Brian Ham as the new Director of Information Technology. Mr. Ham will oversee the IT services group throughout all of Dawood s ten locations. His responsibilities will include infrastructure architecture and engineering and strategic planning of new technologies. Mr. Ham has an extensive technical and leadership background, with over 20 years of experience in IT. In his previous role for HP, he was responsible for the delivery of Infrastructure Architecture and Engineering for all Healthcare, Government and State/Local accounts within the US Public Sector Organization. He also provided strategic planning directly related to the operations of HP. We are excited to have Brian join the growing Dawood team. Brian’s experience and expertise will be of critical importance as we continue to add new locations and efficiently incorporate new technologies into our projects, so that we can continue to
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New Midstream Infrastructure Provides Access to Premium Market Outlets for Utica-Focused Producers


ENLINK MIDSTREAM ANNOUNCES NEW 45-MILE CONDENSATE PIPELINE IN OHIO RIVER VALLEY; ADDS COMPRESSION AND STABILIZATION FACILITIES   DALLAS, August 18, 2014— The EnLink Midstream companies, EnLink Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE:ENLK) (the Partnership) and EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE:ENLC) (the General Partner), today announced plans to construct a new 45-mile, eight inch condensate pipeline and six natural gas compression and condensate stabilization facilities that will service major producer customers in the Utica Shale, including Eclipse Resources. The total investment for the expansion project is over $250 million, roughly doubling the capital EnLink Midstream has invested in the Ohio River Valley to more than $500 million. “This new expansion project is a major step forward for EnLink, as it enables us to build upon our existing asset platform and take advantage of the tremendous growth opportunities in the Utica Shale,” said Barry E. Davis, EnLink Midstream’s President and C
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Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Rex Energy buys 208,000 acres from Shell


Rex Energy has entered into a definitive purchase agreement with SWEPI, LP, an affiliate of Royal Dutch Shell, plc ( Shell ) to acquire a 100 percent interest in approximately 208,000 gross (207,000 net) acres prospective for the Marcellus, Upper Devonian/Burkett and Utica Shales in Pennsylvania and Ohio for approximately $120 million in cash, subject to customary closing adjustments. The transaction is expected to close in September 2014. The assets to be acquired are located in Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Lawrence, Mercer and Venango counties in Pennsylvania and Columbiana and Mahoning counties in Ohio. The additional acreage, combined with recent leasing, will bring Rex Energy s position in its Butler Operated Area to approximately 298,000 gross acres. This acquisition by Rex will probably lead to more drilling in the NW PA. People in the industry have spoken about oil in NW PA and the fact that it’s close to the surface. We’ll have to see if this is a good deal for Rex. Joseph
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Utica Shale has significant growth potential


Ohio only has seen the tip of the iceberg when it comes to developing the Utica Shale, said Rayola Dougher, senior economic adviser for the American Petroleum Institute. Across the county, shale oil development is reducing the nation’s dependence on foreign oil and fueling the economy, said Dougher, who is one of several speakers slated for the Utica Summit II program Oct. 14 at University Center on the Kent State University Stark Campus. Utica Shale drilling — currently focused in a half dozen southeastern Ohio counties — should complement Ohio’s existing manufacturing base, especially the steel and chemical industries, Dougher said. “It’s just only the beginning of the journey,” she said. Utica Summit II has been organized by the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce, Shale Directories and The Repository. Dougher and other speakers will lead discussions on what Utica Shale development can mean for manufacturing, transportation, job creation and more. Joseph BaronePreside
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STICK, LLC Continues to Support the Oil and Gas Industry


A leading provider of vehicle wraps in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Maryland, STICK, LLC has been partnering with local oil and gas companies in the Marcellus Shale and Utica Shale territories since its inception. “STICK knows how vital the oil and gas industry is to the economy and our people,” said STICK Owner and President, Damian Ferek. “So the team works hard to ensure our clients are well represented whether it’s with an oversized wrap, wall wrap, jobsite sign or tradeshow display.” Known for its motto, “We STICK Anything,” the company provides oil and gas companies with an edgy, aggressive approach to transforming company fleets, vehicles, trucks and more into mobile advertisements that translate into real ROI. In fact, according to STICK’s vehicle wrap infographic, the average budget for traditional newspaper advertising for seven years is $7,665,000, compared to the small expense of a well-maintained $3,500 vehicle wrap that lasts seven years or longe
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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

EnLink Midstream Partners, LP Financial Results


The EnLink Midstream companies, EnLink Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE:ENLK) (the Partnership) and EnLink Midstream, LLC (NYSE:ENLC) (the General Partner), reported results for the second quarter of 2014. Second Quarter 2014 — EnLink Midstream Partners, LP Financial Results The Partnership realized adjusted EBITDA of $111.6 million, distributable cash flow of $93.8 million and net income of $41.4 million for the second quarter of 2014. The Partnership s second quarter of 2014 gross operating margin was $262.1 million and operating income was $93.1 million. Adjusted EBITDA, distributable cash flow and gross operating margin are explained in greater detail under “Non-GAAP Financial Information”, and reconciliations of these measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures are included in the tables at the end of this news release. “We are pleased to report outstanding second quarter results,” said Barry E. Davis, EnLink Midstream President and Chief Executive Officer. 
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Dawood Wins National Marketing Award


Dawood Engineering, Inc. (Dawood) is proud to announce that our Marketing Department received a Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) National Marketing Communications Award in the category of Media Relations Campaign. Dawood was awarded Third Place for our campaign as we became one of the first small businesses in Pennsylvania to drive a vehicle with a factory-installed dual-fuel compressed natural gas (CNG) system. The Media Relations Campaign of the Unveiling of a new CNG Vehicle included print, broadcast, and digital media outreach and coverage, as well as events that showcased an environmentally friendly alternative fuel vehicle. Heather Sweitzer, CPSM, Manager, Marketing and current SMPS Central PA President was on hand to accept the award on Dawood s behalf during the Awards Gala in San Antonio, Texas. We are very proud of the CNG Truck unveiling and the coverage it has received since the ribbon cutting last September. Not only was the campaign a success, but the r
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Monday, August 11, 2014

Exploration and Production companies working in the Eagle Ford Shale


Many Companies Reaping the Benefits of Early Action in Eagle Ford The Eagle Ford shale encompasses 30 counties in South Texas, and projections for the output of oil in the Eagle Ford Shale continue to grow as companies lay pipeline and increase the number of active wells. In fact, last October the Eagle Ford output reached the 1 million barrel per day mark before the Bakken Shale in North Dakota, and in the next six years that number is expected to double. EOG Resources The current front runner with the best position in the Eagle Ford region is EOG Resources. Because of their foresight, leasing before predictions identified Eagle Ford as a productive region, their holdings include around 650,000 acres. EOG Resources recovers oil using extended reach horizontal wells, and Wood Mackenzie, the energy consulting firm, estimates the value of EOG’s position at $22 billion. ConocoPhillips Conoco Phillips, who also got in on the action in the days before the area began showing real promise,
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

MSC Issues Annual Workforce Survey Results


Pittsburgh, Pa. – Today, the Marcellus Shale Coalition (MSC) released the results of its annual workforce survey [click to open the report 2013 MSC Year End WF Survey Overview]. The findings – based on 2013 data – were provided by a large majority of MSC member companies, representing nearly 95% of Pennsylvania’s shale production. “Shale development represents a generational opportunity for our Commonwealth. Since day one, our industry has focused on fostering the growth of a skilled and well-trained local workforce to ensure that lifelong opportunities are being fully realized,” said MSC president Dave Spigelmyer. “These collaborative and ongoing efforts – industry groups, member companies and other key stakeholders working closely with a host of educational institutions as well as trade schools – continue to deliver strong results in the form of new jobs for our region’s workforce, as reflected again in this survey data.” Key survey highlights include: 26.5 per
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Monday, July 21, 2014

Dawood Welcomes New Director of Civil Engineering


Canonsburg, PA, July 21, 2014:  Dawood Engineering, Inc. (Dawood) is proud to welcome Brian L. Fischbach, PE, LEED AP as the Director of Civil Engineering. Working from the Dawood Pittsburgh Regional Office in Canonsburg, Mr. Fischbach will be responsible for the oversight and strategic planning of land and site development projects across all Dawood offices. Mr. Fischbach has more than 24 years of project management and leadership experience in the civil and municipal engineering, solid waste, energy, and site development sectors. He has worked closely with clients, municipalities and communities on projects throughout Pennsylvania, New York, West Virginia, and Maryland. Brian brings a wealth of experience and local knowledge across multiple sectors to Dawood. His background and project history fits well within the Dawood footprint. We know Brian will serve our current and future clients well and welcome him to the Dawood team, stated Bony R. Dawood, PE, President. Dawood, founded i
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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Exploration and Production companies working in the Permian Basin


Spraberry/Wolfcamp Oil Field Produces Heavy Returns for Companies Investing in the Permian Basin A new and improved oil and gas boom has developed in several key areas in the Lower 48 states of the U.S. These areas are primarily shale plays, and the development of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and horizontal drilling technologies has made these areas not only viable options, but some of the best areas of production. Within the Permian Basin, the Spraberry/Wolfcamp field has become one of the most important for exploration and production companies. The three top companies in average daily production in the Spraberry/Wolfcamp are Pioneer Natural Resources, Apache Corp., and Concho Resources. These three hold major land resources in this area and have planned to devote even more of their investing capital into the Spraberry/Wolfcamp oil field over the next few years, including additional investments in the remainder of this year. Pioneer Natural Resources Pioneer Natural Resources, the
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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Exploration and Production companies working in the Niobrara


Promising Future for Companies Working in the Niobrara Shale Play The Niobrara shale is a hydrogen-rich play located primarily in northeastern Colorado, spreading into parts of Wyoming, Nebraska and Kansas. Oil is the main resource extracted from this play in the Denver-Julesburg (DJ) Basin. This area has produced both oil and gas for years, but as companies have begun exploring and developing the Niobrara, it has gained the reputation of being the next Bakken formation. EOG Resources EOG holds 400,000 acres in the Niobrara shale play which have begun to generate high return rates with consistent well results. The holdings are primarily in the DJ Basin in Laramie County, Wyoming, and Weld County, Colorado. In 2013, the company completed three horizontal wells. These initially produced an average rate of about 700 barrels per day. Over the next several years, EOG expects their rigs in the Niobrara to make significant contributions to their crude oil production. Anadarko Petroleum  As
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Monday, July 7, 2014

Exploration and Production companies working in the Bakken


Oil Companies Develop New Technologies to Drive Production Costs Down in the Bakken Located primarily in North Dakota, the Bakken shale is near the top of oil field production in the United States. Even though it was discovered decades ago, the oil did not become economically accessible until the development of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and horizontal drilling. Estimates on oil yields for the shale play range from a relatively conservative 4.3 billion barrels all the way up to as much as 40 billion barrels. The remaining value of the region is projected at close to $118 billion. Recent technologies and developments have significantly decreased the costs to drill and complete a well. Before 2011, the average well cost more than $10 million, which has dropped to between $7 to 8 million per well. Many companies are engaged in development and testing of new technologies and techniques in order to reduce costs and increase production even further. Continental Resources, Inc. As the t
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Monday, June 30, 2014

Midstream activities in OH


Second Quarter Acquisitions and Midstream Developments in Ohio The development of hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling has opened up the massive natural resources of the Utica shale play in Ohio. This play is now producing at a rate that makes it difficult for midstream companies to keep pace. Two recent transactions in the second quarter of 2014 represent midstream activities designed to increase infrastructure through gathering and stabilization, pipelines and trucking transportation. Rose Rock Midstream Purchases Trucking Assets From Chesapeake Energy A subsidiary of Chesapeake Energy Corp. has sold some of its crude oil trucking assets to Rose Rock Midstream, L.P. This transaction includes 200 employees, as well as 125 trucks, 122 trailers and related equipment currently operating in Texas, Oklahoma and Ohio. The acquisition also includes an agreement for term transportation at market rates with Chesapeake Energy Marketing, Inc. Once the acquisition closes, Rose Rock’s f
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Friday, June 27, 2014

Tight oil in the Permian Basin


The Permian Basin Provides the Ideal Environment for Horizontal Drilling News of oil in the Permian Basin is not new, as that area has been an arena for commercial exploration since the 1920s with over 30 billion barrels of oil produced since then. At this time, the output hovers around 1 million barrels per day. This output has been greatly augmented by the discovery of new methods for extracting light crude oil from the shale play of the region. The Permian Basin contains many layers of this light oil, also called light tight oil or tight oil. Hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and horizontal drilling technologies have proven successful in other shale plays for extracting tight oil. In the past, many of the resources such as oil, natural gas, and crude oil were not considered economically recoverable because of the cost to implement and maintain horizontal wells. Even though the costs have come down considerably as technology advances, many of the companies already successful with vert
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Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Midstream activities in PA-Texas Eastern Transmission Pipeline to Double in Capacity


Texas Eastern Transmission Pipeline to Double in Capacity A huge influx of oil and natural gas production has been the result of new technologies that make extracting resources from shale plays economically feasible. These plays are located across the country, and the growth has been so rapid it has created serious infrastructure issues for midstream companies across the country. Those in the East are experiencing the most change due to the success of the Marcellus and Utica shale plays. The region around these plays is seeing 88 percent of the projects underway to increase the capacity of transportation pipelines. The production of gas from the Marcellus alone has seen a substantial increase, rising from 1.2 billion cubic feet per day to around 14.8 billion cubic feet per day in the past seven years. By the year 2020, experts speculate that this amount could increase even more, to between 23 to 25 billion cubic feet per day. The ability to process and transport these natural resource
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Friday, June 20, 2014

Innovations in Eagle Ford Reduce the Environmental Impact of Fracking and Drive Texas Economy Forward


The Eagle Ford shale play is located in south Texas, and stretches northeast from the Mexican border 400 miles to east Texas. Its width is about 50 miles, and depths of production vary between 4,000 and 14,000 feet. It is best known for its production of oil, condensate, natural gas liquids, and wet and dry gas. Because hydraulic fracturing (fracking) and horizontal drilling have been so successful, Eagle Ford has played a significant role in the economic development and job growth of the counties directly affected by its presence, as well as the current boom the oil and gas industry is enjoying. Even though natural gas prices are currently low and the infrastructure does not have the capacity to support the amount of gas in the shale, the Eagle Ford region has a high liquid yield to compensate. Since the prices of oil, condensate, and natural gas liquids have risen, low natural gas prices do not adversely affect well economics. The first successful recovery of Eagle Ford resources is
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Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Natural Gas in Eagle Ford Promises to Provide Massive Returns for Investors


Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, has proven to be one of the most successful ways of retrieving natural gas reserves within shale. Nine of every ten natural gas wells in the United States use fracking to access the deposits. Several shale plays in the Unites States are currently producing natural gas at an unprecedented rate. Of these, the Eagle Ford shale play is considered one of the most promising. The Eagle Ford shale is an area beneath South Texas that extends 400 miles in length and 50 miles in width. The plentiful liquids and low drilling costs give this region the potential to be one of the most productive natural gas reserves in the nation. Projections far exceed any other shale play, primarily because of the heavy liquids the area contains. It is one of the only regions that have high levels of oil as well as both wet and dry gas. Rapid development is likely in this type of geological domain. Eagle Ford has several advantages over the other shale plays. One is an advantage
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Monday, June 16, 2014

Rig counts in the Texas-Permian Basin, Eagle Ford, and Barnett Shale


Innovations Reduce Effectiveness of Rig Counts as Industry Barometer, but Numbers Still Climbing Since 1944, Baker Hughes, the oilfield services company based in Houston, TX, has produced a weekly report of rig counts for the United States and Canada, adding international sites in 1975. In their report for the month of May, 2014, the total oil rig count for the U.S. has risen by six, bringing the total from 1,528 to 1,536. In the first five months of the year, oil rig counts have seen an increase of 158, which is about 11 percent. Shale plays in Texas have been a major contributor to the rise in oil rigs, with the Permian Basin leading these. The drop in oil prices since the high of $110 per barrel last September has not been significant enough to affect drilling. The current level of around $90 per barrel is supportive of an increase in drilling and a high rig count, demonstrating the confidence oil and gas producers have toward growth in the industry. Permian Basin Rig Counts As one
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Friday, June 13, 2014

Midstream (pipeline) business in the Marcellus and Utica Shale in 2014


Increased Output in the Marcellus and Utica Shale Plays Create a High Midstream Demand in 2014 and Beyond Hydraulic fracturing (fracking) in the Marcellus and Utica Shale plays have created an oil and natural gas boom for the United States that has midstream companies who provide the processing and pipelines for these products working hard to keep up. Production of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids has climbed significantly since oil and gas producers have begun using fracking techniques, and early projections say they will get higher even without the new technologies that should increase efficiency and raise production. Many midstream service providers are moving quickly to build and open processing and storage facilities and pipelines for transportation. MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P.MarkWest Energy Partners, L.P. is a company that offers midstream services for producers of oil and natural gas. Midstream services include the gathering, processing and transporting of nat
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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Midstream (pipeline) business in the Marcellus and Utica Shale in 2014


The Marcellus and Utica Shale Provide Booming Opportunities in Midstream Development There are three basic stages of development in the shale oil and gas industry. Exploration and production is called upstream, which is the first stage. Next is midstream, involving the processing, storage, transportation and marketing of natural gas. The final stage is called downstream, and this is where the finished product is taken through the sale. The Marcellus and Utica Shale plays have already produced enough natural gas to cause an upstream revolution of sorts. This overwhelming production has far surpassed the midstream capacity. The result of this disruption is an urgent push to construct processing plants, storage facilities and pipeline to get the new supply of natural gas to market. The oversupply on the upstream end comes from new hydraulic fracturing technologies at work in both shale plays. The current technologies are not even meeting the production potential, and the race is on upstr
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Monday, June 9, 2014

Increased drilling activity in the Marcellus and Utica Shale in 2014


Projected Growth in the Marcellus and Utica Shale in 2014 Many exploration and development companies involved in drilling in the Marcellus and Utica Shale region had record earnings for 2013, which is driving an increase in investments in 2014. The United States Energy Information Administration has estimated that the Marcellus shale play holds more than 100 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. It is one of the biggest producers of natural gas in the country. The three biggest investors in the Marcellus and Utica Shale region are Chesapeake Energy, Anadarko Petroleum and Southwestern Energy. Prime locations and record low temperatures helped these investors to gain a substantial return on their investments this past winter as customers on the East Coast drove up the demand for fuel used for power and heating. These are not the only companies exploring the regions by a long shot, though. EQT Corp.EQT Corp. hit record numbers in 2013, and 73 percent of the sales volume was due to the act
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Friday, June 6, 2014

Increased drilling activity in the Marcellus and Utica Shale in 2014


Marcellus and Utica Shale: A Positive Outlook for 2014 2014 continues to look promising for drilling activity in the Marcellus and Utica Shale region. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources forecasts an estimated 1,180 Utica wells will be drilled in 2014. Already over 1,000 Utica wells have been approved, with 737 drilled and nearly 400 more in production. Projections will become more accurate as the Ohio Department of Natural Resources completes the change to quarterly well results in 2014 from the annual reports of previous years. As new technologies for tapping the shale’s crude oil are developed, this number has the potential to go even higher. For now, some efforts have gone unrewarded, but companies remain optimistic about the future, intending to do some experimental drilling for crude oil soon. Other high-energy natural gas and liquids found within the “oil window” include ethane, butane, and propane, and drillers in Ohio are considering the Washington County and Morga
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Wednesday, June 4, 2014

MSC Statement on Impact Fee Tax Disbursements


Pittsburgh, Pa. Marcellus Shale Coalition president Dave Spigelmyer issued the following statement regarding the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s disbursement of 2013’s nearly $225 million in shale impact fee tax revenues for local governments: “Responsible shale development continues to be an economic lifeline for communities across the entire Commonwealth. These disbursements, which have increased more than 10 percent year-over-year, are providing critical revenues streams directly to local governments as well as for important environmental-focused programs. “Act 13, a commonsense bipartisan law, aimed to strengthen our environmental regulations and ensure that local governments would realize these broad-based benefits, all while keeping Pennsylvania competitive and an attractive state to invest, grow jobs and do business. These tens of millions of dollars in increased tax revenues are proof positive that this law is working. “While we’re making meaningful, share
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Bakken Shale Region Brings Opportunity and Prosperity to North Dakota


Occupying more than 200,000 square miles in the northern United States and Canada, the Bakken shale region is currently proving itself to be one of the biggest oil production resources in North America. Oil reserves in the Bakken Shale region are believed to rival those in Saudi Arabia. Oil was originally discovered in North Dakota in the 1950s, and the area boomed again in the 1980s. Particularly in the northwestern corner of the state, the Bakken Shale yield has created a new boom that is changing the face of the local job market and economy. While vertical oil wells were able to tap into some of the energy resources located in the Bakken Shale region, horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing (fracking) technologies have brought some of the Bakken Shale’s true potential to light and are bringing oil companies flocking to the area. Other industries are following closely on their shirttails, and with good reason. The boom this technology has created is more than five times the s
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Monday, June 2, 2014

Pad Drilling Increases Bakken Shale Growth Predictions for 2014


Oil and natural gas industry analysts predict that investments by operators in the Bakken shale will exceed $15 billion for drilling and completions this year. If so, Bakken would hold second place in the United States Lower 48, with Eagle Ford in the number one spot. As with other large shale regions, infrastructure problems are continuing to constrain production, but operators still believe they will be able to recover at least 20 billion barrels of oil over the life of the plays. Analyst predictions for Bakken and Three Forks are an average of 1.1 million barrels of oil per day in 2014, with growth exceeding 1.5 million barrels of oil per day in 2020. At the same time, costs for wells continue to decrease, in part due to pad drilling. Three years ago, the average well cost more than $10 million, but with pad drilling techniques, the average well costs between $7 and $8 million. This significant price reduction is not the only benefit pad drilling brings to the table. It also reduce
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Friday, May 30, 2014

US supporting Ukraine with shale play development


Shale Play Development in the US Poised to Decrease Need for Russia’s Natural Gas Supply  Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, is an extraction technique for oil and natural gas that has created opportunities for producers in the United States to become major players in world politics. Using vertical rigs, oil and natural gas pockets in shale plays were primarily unrecoverable. With fracking, though, extraction has been so successful in areas such as the Bakken, Eagle Ford and Marcellus Shale regions that the United States has become one of the leading oil and natural gas producers in the world. This has been a critical political factor in the United States as the boom has helped to ease the effects of the recession and start back up the path toward a healthy economy. Most European nations have banned fracking due to concern over environmental concerns that the process could affect water supplies. These bans have created a heavy dependence on the natural gas provided by Russia. With
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Pipelines adjusting to Marcellus Shale Nat Gas Growth


The Marcellus Shale natural gas formation remains at the center of fundamental changes to pipeline infrastructure east of the Mississippi River, as operators send more domestic gas to East Coast markets. Three of the region s major interstate gas pipelines — Williams Cos. Transcontinental Pipeline, Kinder Morgan s Tennessee Gas Pipeline and Spectra Energy s Texas Eastern Transmission — have been debottlenecking their networks in the East as gas production has increased. The Marcellus is producing about 15 billion cubic feet a day, a lightning increase since 2007 when the shale formation produced about 1.2 bcf a day. Consequently, these eastern pipelines enjoy the best organic growth opportunities in North America, according to Moody s Investors Service, as they develop the next round of projects that will take Marcellus gas to new markets further afield to the North, West, and South — a reversal of how gas has traditionally flowed east of the Mississippi. Thank you Energy Wire.
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