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Table of Contents5 Landing String Solutions

Safety and Success

8 Quality Equals Success Frank’s® Extended Range Series of Tools

11 Frank’s International®Harmonic Isolation Tool (HI Tool™)

15 Frank’s Sponsors Cure Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

16 Frank’s Profile Employee Spotlight, Mark S. Sibille, P.E.

19 News from the Continents

20 Frank’s Casing Crew & Rental Tools, Inc.Location and Phone List

21 Frank’s International Directory

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With cautious optimism and 2010 at the halfway point, I’m encouraged tosee the market improve and business pick up as Frank’s continues to leadthe industry in customer service and safety. We are developing new tooltechnology to remain competitive within the market, while concentrating onspecific customer’s needs.

As promised in the introduction of Pilot Drilling Control in the last issue,we are excited to spotlight the Harmonic Isolation Tool (HI Tool™) in thisissue. The HI Tool™ has proven to be tremendously successful in down-

hole drilling throughout the U.S. Drilling with the HI Tool™ has saved valuable MWD equipmentand reduced bit wear.

Frank’s has recently introduced the industry’s first line of extended range series of slip typeelevators and rotary spiders. The use of this new technology saves valuable rig time to operatorswhile contributing to a safe work environment. As the industry continues to push the envelope bytargeting deeper formations in deeper water depths, existing technology used for landing heavycasing strings is being pushed to the limit. Consistent with our mission to provide reliable andtechnically superior products, a full line of Frank’s advanced high capacity drill pipe landing stringequipment is now being operated worldwide.

It is our goal to provide unparalleled service to our customers and push the envelope in an effortto exceed industry standards. We look forward to each new challenge and are constantly strivingto improve the products and services we provide.

I would like to personally thank our customers, advertisers and the entire Frank’s team; without you,we would not be where we are today.

Lastly, on behalf of the entire Frank’s family, I would like to extend my sincerest commiserationto the families of those who lost their lives on Deepwater Horizon.

Regards,

Keith MosingChairman and Chief Executive OfficerFrank’s International, Inc.

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Welcome to Frank’s International DirectFrom Keith Mosing, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Frank’s International Direct features the capa-bilities and services of Frank’s International,Inc.’s companies while emphasizing itsuncompromising commitment to safety andexcellence. Directed to domestic and inter-national drilling contractors, integrated servicecompanies, and oil-company drilling depart-ments, this magazine seeks to distinguishFrank’s International throughout the worldwideenergy service industry.

Frank’s Casing Crew and Rental Tools, Inc. andFrank’s International, Inc. both find their rootsin the entrepreneurial spirit and dedication ofMr. Frank Mosing. While each is a separate andindependent company, the two organizationscooperate (formally and informally) to meetthe challenges of a worldwide oil industry©2010 Frank’s International, Inc.

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On the cover: Frank’s® 1250 ton drill pipe elevator on a deepwater projectin the Gulf of Mexico.

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Landing String SolutionsSafety and SuccessBy Jeremy Angelle, P.E.

Deepwater drilling prospects are moving toward deeper waterdepths, and deeper reservoirs below the mud line. (See Fig. 1)Wells, such as those drilled in the lower tertiary trend of the Gulfof Mexico and in other areas of the world, require operators toset large diameter casing strings at deeper depths. The depth ofthe well not only requires long casing strings, but also requiresmore intermediate strings to be set at deeper depths. To achievethis, mixed landing strings are needed, which often incorporatethe rig’s drill string. The drill string typically has a reduced wallthickness and contains slip marks which makes the potentialfor slip crush even more critical. This has generated a need notonly for high capacity drill pipe landing strings, but also highcapacity drill pipe handling tools to safely land these heavy cas-

ing strings. Consistent with Frank’s® mission to provide the mostdependable technically superior products and services, Frank’snow offers a complete line of high capacity equipment to installheavy landing strings.

Drill Pipe Landing String SlipsWhen evaluating different slip designs for heavy landing strings,slip crushing was quickly identified as a major consideration. Tosupport the landing string in the rotary, the slips are set on thepipe and exert a radial gripping force. This induces a hoop stressin the pipe. This combined with the axial stress in the pipe andother stresses can reduce the safe working load of the slip/pipesystem well below the tensile capacity of the pipe.

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To address this issue, a new series of slips have been developedspecifically for heavy landing strings. Through ongoing research andtesting, the slips have been designed to have an increased slip crushcapacity over existing high capacity rotary slips currently available.(See Fig. 2) Research has consisted of generating computer modelsthat represent actual tool and pipe geometries and simulateloading conditions that are seen in the field. (See Fig. 3) An exten-sive test program was also initiated to validate the results of thecomputer models. To date, more than 25 slip crush tests have beenperformed with various combinations of tools and pipe. This allowedFrank’s to develop analytical models that give more accuratepredictions of slip crush for various combinations of slips and pipe,and to develop features that increase slip crush capacity. (See Fig. 4)

The Frank’s SBSs (Split Bushing Spiders) are offered in a 1000 tonand 1250 ton capacity. Both the 1000 ton and 1250 ton have anincreased slip crush capacity over traditional rotary slips, but due toadditional improvements, the 1250 ton SBS has an increased slipcrush capacity over the 1000 ton SBS.

Since 2008, more than 30 casing strings have been landedutilizing the Frank’s SBSs. With the increased slip crush capac-ity, operators have been able to save on drill pipe landing stringrentals. In one case, a major operator did not have to rent anadditional 3,800 feet of 65⁄8" x 34 pounds per foot (ppf.), S-135drill pipe simply by utilizing the Frank’s SBS 1000. In anothercase, Chevron utilized the same spider and as a result did nothave to rent an additional 6,000 feet of 65⁄8" x 50.4 ppf., S-135drill pipe. “The increased slip crush capacity of the Frank’s 1000ton slips allows us to save money on landing string rentals,which are very costly,” says Sheldon Langdon, Drilling Engineerfor Chevron Deepwater. (See Fig. 5)

Drill Pipe ElevatorsFrank’s offers drill pipe elevators in 850 ton; 1000 ton and1250 ton capacities. The 850 ton elevator can accept 750 tonor 1000 ton links. The 1000 ton elevator can accept 750 ton or

1000 ton links. The 1250 ton elevator can accept 1000 ton or1250 ton links. All of the handling equipment incorporate thefollowing features:

• Hydraulic operation• Remotely controlled utilizing a Frank’s designed control panel. The same panel is also used for casing operations, which reduces the time to transfer from casing to landing string.

• Contain Frank’s patented interlock system.• Can run drill pipe sizes ranging from 5" – 6.906" (slip proof)(See Fig. 6)

In addition to offering technically superior landing string han-dling equipment, Frank’s also provides full engineering supportfor landing string designs and operations. Complete landingstring analysis can be completed, which includes tool selection,drill pipe selection and a resulting factor of safety for everystring within the well.

Jeremy Angelle, P.E., is the Manager for Frank’s Casing Crew’sSpecial Operations Group.

Fig. 1 Lower Tertiary Wilcox Trend Well

Fig. 2 Comparison of Slip Crush Capacity for 65⁄8" x .813", S-135, 95%RBW

Fig. 3 Stress Distribution Plot onPipe with Frank’s 1000 Ton SBS

Fig. 4 Slip crush test using Frank’s 1250 SBSFig. 5 Frank’s 1000 ton SBS Fig. 6 Drill Pipe Elevator

High Capacity Rotary Slips 1,281,566 lbs

SBS 1000 1,617,549 lbs

SBS 1250 1,690,438 lbs

RKB-ML- 6,500'

310' BML6810' TVD 36" (310')

TOP OF SALT3000' BML9,500' TVD 22" x 1” (3000')

8000' BML14,500' TVD 18" x 116# (6000')

13000' BML19500' TVD 16" x 97# (12000')

BASE OF SALT17000' BML23500' TVD 13 5/8" x 88.2# (17000')

19250' BML25750' TVD 11 7/8" x 71.8# (2500')

22500' BML29000' TVD 9 3/8" x 39# (3500')24500' BML31000' TVD 8 1/2" HOLE TO TD

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In keeping with the long-standing tradition of the entrepreneurial spiritthat has made Frank’s® a success for the last 70 years, the companyhas recently introduced the industry’s first line of extended rangeseries of slip type elevators and rotary spiders. These tools havethe capability to run tapered strings with difference in outer pipediameter up to 23⁄8" with little or no adjustment. Due to this ability to runtapered strings of pipe with the same tools, instead of having to switchtools for each different outer diameter (O.D.) of pipe, valuable rig timeis saved. This contributes to a safe work environment because it meansless time the crew must spend rigging up and rigging down tools.

Why Run Tapered Strings?There are numerous reasons why operators run tapered or mixedstring of pipe. The most common tapered string of pipe run utilizingFrank’s extended range tools is 135⁄8" by 14" intermediate casingstrings. In some instances, the majority of the string of casing ismade up of 135⁄8" O.D. casing, and then crosses over to 14" O.D.casing for the last 60'–120'. This is done to mitigate excessive wearat the well head due to the rotation of the drill string as the wellis being drilled. Another configuration that is often run consists of135⁄8" casing on the bottom of the string, then 1,000' to 5,000' of14" casing spaced out over the base of the salt canopy, with the

remainder of the string comprising 135⁄8" casing. This configurationmay be necessary due to two different scenarios that occur at thebase of the salt canopy that can damage casing.

First, if the zone directly below the salt canopy is a completely “rubbleized” zone, the extensive loss of circulation into the fracturedzone may induce critically high stresses in the casing resulting in plas-tic or shear failure of the casing. The other critical situation that mayoccur is when the zone directly below the salt canopy is a tar zone.Tar flow into the annulus may induce point loading of the casing caus-ing it to collapse. In both scenarios, failure of the casing may be mit-igated by running 14" casing that allows the inner diameter (I.D.) ofthe casing string to remain uniform while increasing the overall wallthickness of the casing in this critical area.

Another common tapered casing string comprises 97⁄8" by 10¾" or97⁄8" by 11¾", with the 97⁄8" casing on the bottom of the string andeither the 10¾" or 11¾" casing on the top. This allows tubing stringsto be tapered with the diameter increasing as the string approachesthe wellhead to minimize choke potential. Another benefit of thisconfiguration is that the larger I.D. casing on top of the string allowscontrol lines to be more easily run on the outer diameter (O.D.) of the

Quality Equals SuccessFrank’s® Extended Range Series of ToolsBy Robbie Thibodeaux, P.E.

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tubing, and also allows larger safety valves to be installed within thetubing string, because of the larger I.D.

Frank’s recently ran a string of 16" by 135⁄8" casing for a major operatorin the deepwater of the Gulf of Mexico. The ability to run this casing asone string (utilizing one set of tools) instead of two separate strings savedthe operator eight to ten days of rig time. With day rates for deepwaterrigs averaging around $400,000 per day, this equates to a savings of$3.2–$4.0 million dollars for the operator. In addition to the cost sav-ings, the casing setting depth of this tapered string allows the easy in-stallation of the 11 3/4" liner where the production surface-controlledsubsurface safety valve (SCSSV) is placed during the tubing run.

In addition to running tapered casing strings, Frank’s has also success-fully run tapered completion strings. Tapered completion stringsserve several purposes in deepwater. When a field starts to deplete itssands from the reservoir, the bottom hole pressure drops which makes it

difficult to retrieve the hydrocarbons from the wellbore. By providingwater injection into the reservoir the operator is able to maintain the flowrates in producing wells. Another reason for running tapered completionstrings is when targeting multiple sands in the reservoir, sometimes onehydrocarbon reserve is larger than the other. Engineers try and extractboth sands from the wellbore by using different size tubing strings asa metering device. With today’s technology, downhole equipment iscapable of shutting off different zones from one another if one zone shouldhave a higher hydrocarbon reserve. Further, when one has a smallerproduction string on the bottom and a larger one on the top, it may allowfor easier gas and oil separation just before hitting the surface or subseatree. Additionally, these tapered production strings may help regulate thetemperature and pressure of the hydrocarbons as they flow up the stringthrough the different faults of the well.

Robbie Thibodeaux is the Senior Design Engineer for Frank’s CasingCrew, Special Operations Group.

Tool Features Frank’s current line of extended range tools can cover pipe sizes ranging from 23⁄8" up to 30" with tonnageratings of 500 Tons up to 1,250 Tons. The current line in Frank’s extended range series of tools includes:

14" 500 Ton Slip Type Elevator (STE) and 14" Split Bushing Spider (SBS) 500The 14" 500 ton tools are made to run tapered string upto a pipe O.D. difference of 1½". These tools can handle pipe sizes from 23⁄8" up to 14"nominal pipe O.D. The elevator is made to accept 500 ton and 750 tonbails, adding to its versatility. The spider will fit into any API certified 27½" rotary table.The tools can be supplied with pneumatic power orhydraulic power.The slips open to 4" over nominal pipe size, allowing largerigid centralizers to be passed through the spider withouthaving to remove the tool from the rotary. These toolsare fitted with Frank’s patented Interlock system, whichrestricts both tools from being open at the same time.

HighlightsThe most common jobs that utilize the 14" extendedrange tools are completion strings that may have asmany as six pipe diameter changes throughout thestring. One particular example of a completion string runconsisted of the following combination of pipe sizes:

48' of 3½"–9.2 lb pipe.120' of 5"–15 lb pipe.133' of 3½"–9.2 lb pipe80' of 5½"–15.5 lb pipe 345' of 3½"–9.2 lb pipe 12,022' of 4½"–15.1 lb pipe6,678' of 6"–31.5 lb pipe

Running this string with conventional tools would havemeant rigging up and rigging down different sets of toolsfor each pipe size, resulting in a total of seven “rig ups”and seven “rig downs.” By utilizing Frank’s 500 Tonextended range tools, there were a total of two “rig ups”and two “rig downs,” saving hours of rig time.

14" 1000 Ton STE and 14" SBS1000The 14" 1000 ton tools are made to run tapered stringsup to a pipe O.D. difference of 2".These tools can handle pipe sizes from 5" up to 14"nominal pipe O.D.The elevator is made to accept 750 ton or 1000 ton bails.

The spider has a universal profile that will fit into mostAPI certified 37½" rotary tables.The tools are supplied with hydraulic power.The slips open to 5" over nominal pipe O.D.These tools are fitted with Frank’s patented Interlock system.

HighlightsWith more than 60 jobs since 2007, and more thanhalf of those jobs including tapered strings, the 14"1000 ton extended range tools are the “workhorse” ofthe extended range family of tools. These tools weredesigned to withstand some of the heaviest and mostchallenging deepwater casing strings. Some of thenotable strings are listed below:

Frank’s ran 9,350' of 65⁄8"–36 lb casing, then switchedtools and ran 8,000' of 9 7⁄8"–62.8 lb casing then crossedover and ran 6,000' of 10 ¾"–81.3 lb casing and 3,000'of 99.8lb casing. The total string weight was 1.626million lbs. Normally this string would have been run withthree sets of tools. Frank’s was able to run it with twosets of tools, saving valuable time.

Frank’s ran a casing string in the deepwater Gulf ofMexico consisting of 1,264' of 135⁄8"–88.20 lb, 1000' of14"–112.60 lb, and 5,536' of 135⁄8"–88.20 lb. Once thecasing was complete, the tools were changed over toFrank’s landing string tools and the string was landedusing 8,400' of 65⁄8"–34 lb, 4,000' of 65⁄8"–40 lb, and5,300' of 65⁄8"–47 lb landing string. The casing stringweight was only 612,360 lbs. however; the total stringweight was 1,516,532 lbs.

The heaviest tapered string run by Frank’s was completedearlier this year for a major operator in the deepwaterGulf of Mexico. The casing string consisted of 12,100' of135⁄8"–88.20 lb and 3,000' of 14"–112.00 lb. The casingstring was landed with 8,942' of 65⁄8"–57 lb landingstring. The casing string weight was 1.4 million lbs.The total string weight including the landing string was1.99 million lbs.

22" 1250 Ton STE and 22" SBS1250The 22" 1250 ton tools are made to run tapered stringsup to a pipe O.D. difference of 23⁄8".

These tools can handle pipe sizes from 11¾" to 22"nominal pipe O.D.The elevator is made to accept 1000 ton or 1250 ton bails.The spider has a universal profile that will fit into mostAPI certified 49½" rotary tables.The tools are hydraulically powered.The slips open to 5" over nominal pipe O.D.The tools are fitted with Frank’s patented Interlock system.

HighlightsFor tapered strings in excess of 1.5 million lbs., Frank’shas designed the 1250 ton extended range tools. Thesetools were the first casing tools in the industry with aload rating of 1250 tons. In accordance with API 8C,these tools were load tested to 5 million lbs. The mostnotable string run with this tool consistedof 8,644' of135⁄8"–88.20 lb and 4,781' of 16"–109.00 casingssaving the operator eight to ten days of valuable rig time.The newest additions to the extended range tools are the22" 500 ton tools and the 30" 1000 ton tools. These toolswere designed for some of the more unique tapered strings.

22" 500 Ton STE and 22" SBS500The 22" 500 ton tools are made to run tapered string upto a pipe O.D. difference of 2".These tools can handle pipe sizes from 16" to 22"nominal pipe O.D.The elevator is made to accept 500 ton or 750 ton bails.The spider has a universal profile that will fit into mostAPI certified 49½" rotary tables.The tools are pneumatically powered.The slips open to 5" over nominal pipe O.D.The tools are fitted with Frank’s patented Interlock system.

30" 1000 Ton STE and 30" SBS1000The 30" 1000 ton tools are made to run tapered stringsup to pipe O.D. difference of 2".These tools can handle pipe sizes from 26" to 30"nominal pipe O.D.The elevator is made to accept 750 ton or 1000 ton bails.The spider has a universal profile that will fit into mostAPI certified 49½" rotary tables.The tools are hydraulically powered.The slips open to 5" over nominal pipe O.DThe tools are fitted with Frank’s patented Interlock system.

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Frank’s International®Harmonic Isolation Tool (HI Tool™)by Shannon L. Routte

What began as a simple acquisition, one man’s pipe dream, hasgrown into one of Frank’s International’s most promising divisions.The purchase of Pilot Drilling Control Ltd. has propelled BJ Latiolais(Vice President of Products and Services) and his team into theworld of downhole drilling.

One tool in particular has proven to be overwhelmingly successful.The Harmonic Isolation Tool (HI Tool™) has surpassed expectationsand silenced skeptics. Its ability to reduce vibrations while drillinghas redefined drilling norms. The HI Tool has provided unprecedentedassistance to drillers in the Barnett (Texas), Marcellus (Pennsylva-nia and West Virginia), Fayetteville (Arkansas) and Bakken (NorthDakota) Shales.

Directional Drillers (DDs) and Measurement While Drilling Operators(MWDs) are continually impressed by the vibration reductionafforded by the HI Tool. Prior to the utilization of the HI Tool, drillersfound themselves in situations where they were forced to drill blindlyoff initial tool faces. After introducing the HI Tool into their bottomhole assembly (BHA), drillers have been able to slide with reliabletool faces throughout entire course-lengths.

Prior to writing this article, I had the opportunity to speak with JohnWagnon, North American Directional Drilling (NADD) Ops TeamAdvisor for one of our most valued customers, Pathfinder Energy.Special thanks to Mr. Wagnon and Pathfinder for their contribution tothis article and for their continued enthusiasm for the HI Tool.

Pathfinder Energy’s drilling department has more than 200 years ofdrilling experience. They set drilling records in several shale plays

and have been named “top in customer satisfaction and success indrilling in North America.” Their division is fondly referred to as “Area51" because they solve problems.

Pathfinder’s directional drilling department is more than a little im-pressive! The technology they possess allows them to monitor thedrilling of numerous wells from one centralized location throughsatellite imaging.

Wagnon first learned of Frank’s Harmonic Isolation Tool in 2008 whenone of his customers contacted him about a test well in the Fayet-teville Shale in Arkansas. They wanted to test the benefits of the HITool and asked Mr. Wagnon to run Pathfinder’s vibration mitigationsub to record vibrations with and without the tool. Wagnon said thatthe results were, “very impressive.” He advised, “vibrations were wellwithin acceptable parameters within a harsh environment.” However,moments after the HI Tool was removed from the BHA, and Pathfinderrestarted drilling operations to test the difference between drillingwith and without the HI Tool, the vibrations were so extensive thatPathfinder’s monitoring sub was destroyed!

Following the test run, Mr. Wagnon has been a loyal customer,opting to run the HI Tool in his BHA in the Marcellus and BakkenShales. He stated, “from what I have seen, it does as advertised.The critical part is that it protects expensive ElectromagneticMeasurement While Drilling (EM MWD) equipment, which is apriority. The benefits of the HI Tool far exceed the costs associ-ated with its rental because it can save you a $40,000 repairjob. Anytime you reduce the amount of stress seen on a BHA, youare saving money.”

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Mr. Wagnon went on to state that he would, has and does rec-ommend the HI Tool. According to Wagnon, NADD has looked ateverything to improve drilling practices. They research the tech-nology available and bring that technology to their customers.He noted that general shock subs are used to take out somevibration as they are designed to protect the bits and motors.However, he added, “in my experience, they are not effective inthe horizontal extended reach component…the HI Tool is. It isunique because it utilizes a non-rotating stabilizer, whichtransmits the vibrations into the formation. There are othermitigation tools out there but they are too long…they are notconducive to directional drilling. The HI Tool is conducive.”

The HI Tool has been an invaluable money saving component. Thisnew technology is changing the way air sections (sections drilled withair as opposed to mud) are drilled and causing others to optimizetheir procedures. Including the Frank’s Harmonic Isolation Tool in aBHA is a key to drilling success. In some instances, it can protect bitsand expensive MWD equipment and enables drillers to completesections in half the time—saving tens of thousands of dollars!

Shannon L. Routte, Downhole Drilling Technologies, Frank’s International

Frank’s International’s Harmonic Isolation Tool (HI Tool™) is protected under Patents: US

Pats. 6,945,338 & 7,216,726; EP Pat. 0742867; UK Pat. 2,376,484.

HI Tool DescriptionThe Frank’s International Harmonic Isolation Tool (HI Tool™) is anon-bottom drilling tool designed to reduce vibrational loads. As aresult, vibration generated by the drill bit, bottom hole assembly(BHA) and drill-string dynamics may be minimized, which can im-prove both bit and BHA component life, as well as penetration ratesin hard or abrasive formations.

Features• Suitable for rotary or motor use in limiting axial, radial and torsional vibration in hard formations.

• May be utilized to protect rotary steerable tools from high bending movements via the flexible, splined connection.

• Facilitates drill bit to dynamically self-center.• Reduces dynamic interaction across it via the flexible, splined connection.

• Reduces the transfer of BHA and mud motor harmonics to the drill bit.• Can be used between the BHA and the drill-string for severedrilling applications.

• Tools with blades have a profile to accommodate cutting forcedynamic stability. •Rotational drive through patented internal involute gear spline.• Elastomeric absorbers to cushion bit tilt and axial shock.

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On Saturday, October 3, 2009, Houston hosted its annual Susan G.Komen Race for the Cure. This is the second year that Frank’s Inter-national® sponsored a team of supporters to participate in the 5kwalk. The morning started early for each of us as we dressed in com-fortable walking shoes and our matching team T-shirts designed byone of our own, Simon Flores. We met in downtown Houston at thedetermined corner near the start line among the many survivors,their family members, friends and supporters. We were a team of 12this year and at 7:45 a.m., we stood among thousands to watch theopening ceremonies and memorial birds release. At 8 a.m., thefamily walk began, followed by the timed competitive run, non-competitive run, and finally our team joined the 5k walk. This yearthere were a total of 1,349 teams, each with matching shirtsunifying them. The Race has taken place in Houston for 19 years,and the number of participants continues to grow. This year, a record31,914 people gathered downtown on the cool, cloudy morningawaiting the forecasted rain.

Emotions ran high as we were cheered on by crowds of supportersand spectators yelling chants of encouragements and thanking us forwalking. Volunteers at every mile marker passed out water andshouted for everyone to keep going. We were among families withstrollers, pets, breast cancer survivors wearing flashy hot pink featherboas and teams of co-workers supporting the cause. The race/walkwraps around Allen Parkway through downtown Houston. At thefinish line, a row of supporters created a walkway for survivorsto pass through with each collecting a rose as their names werecelebrated on the loudspeakers. It was a little emotional as each ofthem entered this tunnel of hope, knowing they had beaten thisdeadly disease as they walked across the finish line.

Nancy Brinker made a promise to her sister, Susan G. Komen, to do

everything in her power to end breast cancer. From there, the SusanG. Komen foundation has expanded across the nation and raisedmillions of dollars to help save lives through early detection, educa-tion and awareness, and pay for critical screening and treatment forthe medically underserved and uninsured.

As many as 200,000 new breast cancer cases are estimated to bediagnosed, and more than 40,000 women will die from breast can-cer in 2009-2010. More than 400 men of the 1,900 to be diag-nosed with breast cancer will die from the disease. One in eightwomen will develop invasive breast cancer some time during her life.Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, other thanskin cancer. One woman is diagnosed every three minutes.

The Komen Houston affiliate has awarded more than $19 million inlocal grants for breast cancer education, screening and treatmentfor the uninsured and medically underserved in surrounding coun-ties. In addition, it has raised more than $6 million for crucial breastcancer research to help find cures for this disease.

This year was no different for all who walked, ran and cried with sur-vivors and families who’ve lost loved ones to this deadly disease.After crossing the finish line, we were greeted with hundreds of spon-sors passing out waters, fruit, yogurt and granola bars. The day wasgratifying and moving. We are hoping to expand the Frank’s teameach year, and to be more involved in our local communities andsupport the fight against breast cancer.

Amanda Warner is Sales and Commercial Management Coordina-tor for Frank’s International.

For more information: www.cancer.org/docroot/STT/STT_0.asp

Frank’s Sponsors CureSusan G. Komen Race for the CureBy Amanda Warner

Back row L to R: Michele Szabo, Megan O’Connell, Ramona Hoogeveen, Crystal Gates, Jessica Maerz, Christine DeCosterFront row L to R: Amanda Warner, Paul Cudahy, Jenny Smith, Nichole Dailey, Amy Monroy, Ashley Sartor

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Frank’s Casing Crew and Rental Tools® has worked for manyyears to earn a place at the forefront of the oil industry, pro-ducing quality products, utilizing state-of-the-art technology andelevating industry standards. One of the many contributors tothis impressive reputation has been Senior Technical Advisor,Mark Sibille. A member of the Frank’s® team since 1981, hehas worn a variety of hats including engineer, inventor, educator,technical advisor and industry advocate.

Sibille introduced the first digital computer to the engineeringdepartment in 1982. A homebuilt system that he jokingly comparesto the computing power now found in many wrist watches, itprovided the only computer aid to the department for several years.

During his 28 years at Frank’s Mark designed a number of “firsts”for the company, including the first casing handling tools built byFrank’s. Sibille designed the 26" Hinged Casing Spider (1983)and 500T 30" Pneumatic Elevators and Spiders, introduced in1984. He also designed the company’s T2000/T2001 tubingtong, specifically aimed at gentle make up of CRA tubing, butbeing robust enough to routinely handle 27⁄8" and some 3½" drillpipe at torques to 15,000 ft-lb. The Frank’s hydraulic tong doorsafety interlocks were also originally designed by Sibille. In1996, he designed the first Frank’s power tong capable of300,000 ft-lbs break out torque: the Frank’s 24/20HT, whichwas followed by the XT21, a lighter weight and higher torqueversion of Frank’s 21" Power Tong. He contributed to the designof the XXT22 (double extra torque 22" Tong) with the designof the hydraulic motor system. Sibille has been listed as aninventor on a half dozen U.S. and international patents.

In addition to his contributions as a design engineer, Mark Sibillehas also strongly promoted industry standards and education. Forthe past 26 years, Mark has contributed to API and ISO standardsdevelopment, serving in various capacities including API UpstreamStandards Subcommittee 8 Chairman and ISO Project Leader. Inaddition to recognition for his seven years as chairman of the API

drilling structures and hoisting equipment subcommittee, Mark isa recipient of the API Citation for Service, as well as the ISO Cer-tificate of Appreciation for his work as project leader for the firsteditions of ISO 13534, 13535 and 14693 standards. Experienceand networking gained from this work were instrumental when heand Vice President of Engineering, Mike Webre, establishedFrank’s-Lafayette as a manufacturer’s authorized repair facility fortwo of the major suppliers of equipment to Frank’s. In the early1990s, Sibille established Frank’s in-house continuing educationseminars for the engineering staff. A few years later, when theLouisiana licensing board for engineers added a requirement forContinuing Professional Development (CPD) hours to be completedprior to each license renewal, he sought and acquired approvedsponsor status, which certifies Frank’s to provide this training inhouse. This reduced the cost and time required for engineers tomeet the 30-hour requirement for each biannual period, whileensuring that the training is pertinent to the work of those involved.

The varied and challenging work is one reason why many ofthe engineers have remained with Frank’s for a long time.When asked about his start with Frank’s, Mark points out that hehad only intended to be with the company for three or fouryears—and said as much to current CEO, Donald Mosing, duringhis second interview. According to Sibille, when he cautionedMosing that he would likely be training him, only to see himleave in a few years, Mosing responded with, “I’ll take thatchance.” Obviously that confidence impressed Sibille. As to whyhe remains with Frank’s, he often comments, “I still have threeor four years of work that I’d like to do.”

Despite the breadth of his professional accomplishments andcontributions, Sibille primarily identifies himself as a husbandand proud father. Mark and his wife of 29 years have twodaughters: one, a high-energy physicist working in Switzerlandas a Marie Curie Fellow while she completes her Ph.D.; the other,a biomedical engineering graduate and medical student at theUniversity of Cincinnati Medical School.

Employee SpotlightSenior Technical Advisor Mark S. Sibille, P.E.

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Frank’s International Aberdeen reaches another milestone. In early 2009,Aberdeen’s Quality, Health, Safety and Environment (QHSE) department em-barked on a program to control its impact on the environment. This resultedin the Aberdeen facility gaining the internationally recognized ISO 14001Environmental Management System (EMS) accreditation certificate.

Certification, achieved in November of 2009, was due in large part to Han-nah Wilson, the QHSE department’s environmental coordinator. Hannah hasa strong environmental background and a Masters of Science (MSc) de-gree in Environmental Management. She is an Associate Member of the In-stitute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), anenvironmental professional organization. Hannah facilitated the system de-sign and its full implementation. It took a year of hard work by Hannah andher small committee of dedicated staff to implement EMS.

EMS covers a range of environmental initiatives such as reducing theamount of resources consumed in energy and materials, and directing it torecycling, thus decreasing the amount of waste going to landfill. Other fo-cuses include raising environmental awareness, informing subcontractors

of Frank’s environmental expectations and complying within regulatoryrequirements; and reducing the number of environmental site incidents.

For 2010, Hannah’s next challenge is for Frank’s International to achieveEMS accreditation at the location in Norway while maintaining the requiredstandard for the Aberdeen facility.

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Frank’s International would like to announce the retirement of Glenn Kelly. Be-fore he joined Frank’s, Glenn Kelly was a Chief Master Sergeant in the UnitedStates Air Force. In 1981, he started at Frank’s as a field salesman in Bryan,Texas and quickly moved into Houston City Sales in 1982. From there hewas promoted to Houston Sales Manager in 1985. From 1990 to 2000, Glennworked as the Operations Manager for Frank’s Casing Crew and Rental Tools,Inc. for all Texas locations while also directing Frank’s International Mexico.

In 2000, Glenn became Executive Vice President of Frank’s Tubular Inter-national, Inc. In 2003, Glenn was appointed Vice President of Frank’s

International All Points, Inc. and then in 2005, he wasappointed Vice President of Frank’s International, Brazil.Glenn held the title of Executive Vice President and ChiefOperating Officer of Frank’s International Brazil, Ltda.until he retired in October 2009. Glenn had a long anddistinguished career with Frank’s companies worldwide.Much of the success of the companies can be attrib-uted to Glenn’s hard work and dedication. Glenn andhis wife Joann have built a retirement home in the Texas Hill Country wherehe now spends his days fishing and golfing.

Retirement: Glenn Kelly - 10/15/09

Frank’s celebrates twin boys!Marshall Gregory Mosing, March 5, 2010 - 6 lbs 13 oz at 8:13 pm

Nicolas Bradford Mosing, March 5, 2010 - 7 lbs 6 oz at 8:14 pm

“Alice and I are thrilled at the birth of our beautiful twin sons, they have brought us tremen-

dous joy and happiness. It’s unbelievable how such tiny little boys can make the strongest

man feel helpless, protective and overwhelming love at the same time.”

—Keith Mosing, Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerFrank’s International, Inc.

Left to Right: Derek Brown, Paul Finley, Hannah Wilson and Mike Nicol

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Advanced Maritime Transports Inc. ............................................................. 17

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP......................................................... 18

Analytic Stress Relieving Inc. ........................................................................ 7

Aquaocean Transport Inc............................................................................ 22

Azonix ........................................................................................................ 10

Blohm+Voss Repair GmbH ........................................................................... 2

Digital Machining Systems ......................................................................... 13

Dutch Gosnell Manufacturing and Supply Inc. ............................................ 18

Dwight Andrus Insurance............................................................................ 23

Franklin Electrofluid1325 FullertonShreveport, LA 71107800-365-2925Fax 318-424-1640www.frankelectro.com

Frisco Welding & Fabrication3361 Highway 741Port Barre, LA 70577337-351-8860Fax 337-585-1008

GHX Industrial LLC ..................................................................................... 13

Holloway Drilling Equipment Inc. ................................................................ 17

Hydradyne Hydraulics LLC .......................................................................... 22

Industrial & Marine Equipment Co. Inc. ........................................................ 7

Industrial Screw & Supply .......................................................................... 14

IntegriCert LLC ........................................................................................... 17

Jim Miller Aircraft Painting Inc..................................................................... 13

Magnon Electric Inc. .................................................................................. 10

Matthews, Lawson, Johnson & Payne PLLC ................................................. 14

MC Tubular Products Inc............................................................................. 22

Northwestern Mutual.................................................................................. 13

Phoenix Machine Shop .............................................................................. 22

PROforma Brand PROformance .................................................................. 18

Ralph’s Industrial Electronics Supplies ....................................................... 10

Western Airways ........................................................................................... 7

Workstrings LLC.......................................................................................... 24

Frank’s Casing Crew & Rental Tools, Inc.Corporate Headquarters:

Lafayette, LA ......................................................337-233-0303

Alvin, TX ............................................................281-331-1501

Bryan, TX ...........................................................979-778-8700

Burleson, TX.......................................................817-447-6000

Corpus Christi, TX ...............................................361-289-1955

Greensboro, PA ..................................................724-943-3245

Houma, LA.........................................................985-876-2392

Houston, TX........................................................281-966-7300

Kilgore, TX ..........................................................903-984-0261

Laredo, TX ..........................................................956-717-8500

Laurel, MS .........................................................601-649-9555

New Orleans, LA ................................................504-525-3421

Frank’s Tong Service, Inc.Elk City, OK ........................................................580-225-0027

McAlester, OK ....................................................918-423-0688

Oklahoma City, OK .............................................405-672-8064

Frank’s Westates Services, Inc.Casper, WY.........................................................307-234-1796

Evanston, WY .....................................................307-789-1801

Grand Junction, CO ............................................970-245-5365

Rock Springs, WY ...............................................307-382-0930

Vernal, UT ..........................................................435-789-1698

Oilfield Services, LLCBakersfield, CA ..................................................661-589-6941

Bossier City, LA ..................................................318-747-6119

Elk City, OK .......................................................580-225-5833

Hobbs, NM ........................................................575-392-7636

Longview, TX.......................................................903-758-7200

Odessa, TX .........................................................432-332-5908

Perryton, TX........................................................806-435-2335

Woodland, CA ....................................................530-666-2641

Joe’s Casing & DrillingWilliston, ND......................................................701-572-6487

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United StatesCorporate Headquarters:Frank’s International, Inc.Houston, TXPhone: 281-966-7300Frank’s International, Inc.Lafayette, LAPhone: 337-233-0303Antelope Oil Tool & Manufacturing Co., Inc.Mineral Wells, TXPhone: 940-325-8989

AlgeriaFrank’s International West Africa (BVI)Ltd. — Algeria BranchHassi MessaoudPhone: (see Dubai)

AngolaFrank’s International West Africa (BVI)Ltd. — Angola BranchLuanda and SoyoPhone: 244-2-399-793 & 244-2-310-359

AzerbaijanFrank’s International Middle East(BVI) Ltd. — Azerbaijan BranchBakuPhone: 994-12-497-7858

BrazilFrank’s International Brasil, Ltda.MacaePhone: 55-22-27-63-4250

BruneiFrank’s Oilfield Services Ltd.Seria Brunei DarussalamPhone: 673-3-333835

CameroonFrank’s International West Africa (BVI)Ltd. — Cameroon BranchDoualaPhone: 237-3342-6224

CanadaFI Canada Oilfield Services, ULCServices ULCEdmonton, AlbertaPhone: 780-463-3333Calgary, AlbertaPhone: 403-261-1995Dartmouth, Nova ScotiaPhone: 902-481-8880Edson, AlbertaPhone: 480-723-2880Fort Nelson, British ColumbiaPhone: 250-233-8867Grande Prairie, AlbertaPhone: 780-539-9313Mount Pearl, NewfoundlandPhone: 709-745-3330

ChinaFrank’s Oilfield Services Ltd.Shenzhen, GuangdongPhone: 86-755-2685-1271

ColombiaFrank’s International Sucursal Colombia.BogotaPhone: 057-1-321-4275 or 057-1-211-8705 or

057-1-211-4112Congo

Frank’s International West Africa (BVI)Ltd. — Congo BranchPointe NoirePhone: 242-667-6737

EcuadorFrank’s International Equador C.A.QuitoPhone: 593-2-333-0100

EgyptFrank’s International Middle East (BVI) Ltd.CairoPhone: 2022-758-1497

FranceFrank’s France S.A.LescarPhone: 33-559-323810

GabonFrank’s International West Africa (BVI)Ltd. — Gabon BranchPort GentilPhone/Fax: 241-56-5871

GermanyFrank’s International GmbHMuhlenPhone: 49-549-296400

HollandFrank’s International B.V.Den HelderPhone: 31-223-670000

IndonesiaP.T. Selaut InsaniJakarta and Kalimantan TimurPhone: 62-21-7224437

IndiaFrank’s International Middle East (BVI)Ltd. — India BranchMumbaiPhone: 91-22-6702-8900

ItalyFrank’s International SRLRavennaPhone: 39-0544-501-592

JapanIntegrated Services (Intl) Ltd.TokyoPhone: (see Singapore)

LibyaFrank’s International West Africa (BVI) Ltd. TripoliPhone: 218-914628268

KazakhstanFrank’s International Ltd.AtyrauPhone: 7-7122-58-6158 & 7-7122-58-6886

Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaFrank’s Rawabi S.A. Ltd.Al-KhobarPhone: 966-3-859-1494

MalaysiaSelaut Oil Tool Services Sdn Bhd.Kuala Lumpur and LabuanPhone: 60-3-7842-8010

MexicoFI MEXICO de R.L. de C.V.VillahermosaPhone: 52-993-339-0287

NigeriaFrank’s International Oilfield Services(Nigeria) Ltd.Port HarcourtPhone: 234-84-231-482Frank’s International West Africa (BVI) Ltd.LagosPhone: 234-01-461-9416

NorwayFrank’s International A.S.StavangerPhone: 47-51-819550

PeruFrank’s International Peru S.R.L.LimaPhone: 511-421-5434

PhilippinesFrank’s Oilfield Services Ltd.Makati CityPhone: (see Singapore)

Sakhalin IslandFrank’s Oilfied Services Ltd.Yuzhno-SakhalinskPhone: 7-4242-450-545

SingaporeFrank’s Logistic Singapore Pte. Ltd.Loyang CrescentPhone: 65-6542-8948

Trinidad W.I.Frank’s International Trinidad, Ltd.San FernandoPhone/Fax: 868-652-8411

United Arab EmiratesFrank’s International Middle East (BVI) Ltd.DubaiPhone: 971-4-321-1775

United KingdomEnglandFrank’s International Ltd. Great YarmouthPhone: 44-1-493-443044Pilot Drilling Control LtdLowestoft44 (0) 1502-588422Paramode LimitedGreat Yarmouth44 (0) 1493-412940ScotlandFrank’s International Ltd.AberdeenPhone: 44-1-224-248-200

VenezuelaFrank’s International Venezuela, C.A.Anaco, AnzoateguiPhone: 58-282-4251395

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