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X ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - p 22-23

X HEALTH & SAFETY - p 20-21

X INDUSTRY INSIGHT - p 24-25

X LEGAL & REGULATORY - p 10-11

X WATER MANAGEMENT - p 6-7

NEW TECNOLOGY - Pages 2-3PHILPOTT ENERGY’S GREEN COMPLETION CHEMISTRY

NEW TECNOLOGY - Pages 14-15UTILIZING TURBINES TO CONSUME STRANDED ETHANE

THE NORTHEAST ONG MARKETPLACE • FEBRUARY 2014 • PAGE 2

by Eric DeLaney, Philpott Energy

Philpott Energy & Transportation Company operates in the Marcellus

and Utica basins to provide highly unique downhole chemical and de-

livery systems that dramatically improve horizontal well completions

and work-overs. As a proud licensee of CoilChem, LLC, a recognized

global-leader in the development of highly-engineered chemical formu-

lations in the drilling business, Philpott’s focus is delivering cutting edge

technology that has extended completion depths and improved opera-

tional processes throughout the region. In turn, the use of the CoilChem-

developed chemicals has allowed Philpott to add $ millions to its

customers’ bottom lines.

With ever increasing lateral lengths, coil tubing and work-over drill outs

must be considered as efficiency and cost saving improvement oppor-

tunities. However and in general, the industry as a whole continues to

use the same types of chemicals in completion operations that have been

used for years. Experience has proven that many of these legacy chem-

icals are typically harsh and inefficient. Until now, traditional methods

have worked to an extent, so there has been no external pressure to fa-

cilitate change. Now, concern has grown as the frac debate has expanded

to completion chemicals and processes.

Some in the industry harbor the unwarranted belief that environmen-

tally friendly or “green” chemicals cannot work as well as those used in

the past. However, case studies in practically every major basin in the

United States have proven that the Philpott provided CoilChem chemi-

cals are almost always much more efficient than those used historically.

With major advancements being made in the application of organic

chemistry, these tailored chemicals play an ever increasing role in the

successful displacement of their underperforming predecessors.

Philpott also addresses the demand for improved process control for de-

livering and monitoring the use of the CoilChem chemicals throughout

the entire completion process with its ChemTrac hydration/delivery

unit. ChemTrac’s use of the latest computerized process controllers

takes the trial and error guess-work out of the completion chemical dos-

ing process. By doing so, ChemTrac delivers the right ratios of pipe-on-

pipe, friction reduction and viscosifier chemicals while allowing near

instantaneous dosage changes as the completion processes progress.

In addition, ChemTrac’s on-board software provides chemical dosage

tracking as a function of time that allows the operator to better under-

stand the direct implications of differing chemical concentrations on the

operating efficiency and cost savings generated by using CoilChem flu-

ids. ChemTrac has provided the means for operators to substantially re-

duce the amount of chemicals being applied into the completion fluid

system and, in turn, save them money in overall chemical usage as well

as peripheral personnel and equipment costs. All of this adds up to

faster completions and added profits!

Human error, which has been a major concern in the completion

chemical application process, is virtually eliminated from the process.

Although it requires a trained field technician to operate, the

ChemTrac hydration unit and software does the “thinking”. Once the

ChemTrac unit has been appropriated spotted on location and con-

NewTechnology

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PHILPOTT ENERGY’S GREEN COMPLETION CHEMISTRYTECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENTS FOR HORIZONTAL WELLS

On-board software allows the operator to monitorand control the chemical dosage.


NEW TECHNOLOGY - Philpott Energy’s Green Completion Chemistry

nected to the coil tubing or work-over pumps, the Philpott technician

simply inputs into the ChemTrac computer the company man’s chem-

ical concentration instructions. From there, the ChemTrac does the

work. This process eliminates waste by removing the possibility of

pumping volumes of chemicals not requested by the customer.

No discussion on the topic of chemicals is complete without specifi-

cally addressing cost. On a “one-off” basis, the CoilChem material may

seem to be more expensive than conventional chemicals. Without the

input from a company’s qualified field personnel with experience in

the highly-complex completion processes, a supply chain buyer may

think he or she is doing their job by buying chemical with the seem-

ingly lowest price per gallon. Field personnel who have used the

CoilChem fluids, which often contain pipe-on-pipe, viscosifiers and

friction reducers all-in-one, understand that simply comparing costs

per gallon is a mistake. Further, when the improved drillout efficien-

cies and reduced equipment and personnel time on location are con-

sidered, the Philpott/CoilChem system provide, by far, the lowest

total cost of operation.

Demanding the use of greener drilling and completion processes will

keep our industry moving in the right direction. Use of green com-

pletion chemicals is not just about reducing carbon emissions or even

lowering toxicity; it has also proven time and time again to improve

the company’s bottom line. Being green is not only a term that

Philpott and CoilChem use; it is a part of the culture they embrace

with their stated goal of improving health and ensuring the proud rep-

utation, longevity and vitality of our industry.

Eric DeLaney, Energy Sales Specialist, Philpott Energy & Transport,(570) 447-0030, [email protected]

1010 Industrial Parkway • N. Brunswick, OH 44212

Toll Free: (888) 267-2206

Office: (330) 225-3344

Fax: (330) 225-1999

COMPLETION SOLUTION BIOCIDE SILICONE ANTIFOAM

FRICTION REDUCER RELIQUIFICATION CPD SCALE INHIBITOR

GEL SWEEP NON HAZARDOUS ACID LIQUID PAC REPLACEMENT

COMPLETION BEADS INHIBITOR STABLIZER FRAC FLUID

DRILLING FLUID FOAMER CHEMTRAC HYDRATION UNIT

ROD LUBE CORROSION INHIBITOR COVERING ALL THE MARCELLUS & UTICA

Completion fluids are safely stored and accurately mixedon the ChemTrac hydration/delivery unit.

TESTIMONIAL: Doug M. – Weatherford Pump Operator

"I’ve been doing this for years and always see a 600 -800psi pressure drop compared to other brands. HavingPhilpott’s chemicals along with the ChemTrac HydrationUnit makes the job go much smoother compared to mehaving 5 pallets of different chemical buckets all over,which I have to apply to my batch tank, isn’t as effective."


ADVERTISER INDEX PAGE

Alpine Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

American Refining Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Bri-Chem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Cam-Tek Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

CPI Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

D&S Industrial Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

DR Well Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Ernst Seed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

ETC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Godwin Pumps - Xylem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Hart Automation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

In-Line Plastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Keystone Clearwater Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Kuhns Brothers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Lee Reger Builds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Lee Supply Co. Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Machinery Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Mansfield Crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Marcellus Safety Consulting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

McCluskey & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Mid-Atlantic Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

MJ Painting Contractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

New River Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

North American Field Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Oil Center Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

PPC Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13

PSB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Quality Bridge and Fabrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Rig Maids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

SAMCO Enterprises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Shale Media Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Shale Tec (Penn College) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Shannon Safety Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Skycasters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

ST!CK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Sunnyside Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Tank Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Unit Liner Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

V-F Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Weavertown Environmental Group . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

The Northeast ONG Marketplace will not be liable for anymisprint in advertising copy which is not the fault of TheNortheast ONG Marketplace, and if a misprint shouldoccur the limits of our liability will be the amount chargedfor the advertisement.

We do not assume responsibility for the content of adver-tising or articles herein. Any warranties or representationsmade in the advertisements are those of the advertisersand not The Northeast ONG Marketplace.

ARTICLESENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: Overcoming Remote

Access Soft Soil Challenges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

HEALTH & SAFETY: Focus On Personal ProtectiveEquipment - Eye Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Building For Energy Independence . .24-25

LEGAL & REGULATORY: PA Act 13: Time Will Tell . . . . . . .10-11

NEW TECHNOLOGY: Philpott Energy’s Green CompletionChemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3

NEW TECHNOLOGY: Utilizing Turbines To ConsumeStranded Ethane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15

WATER MANAGEMENT: Nested Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

CALENDARSAssociation Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Training and Workshops Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-18

EVENTSElite Energy Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

NAPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Oil and Gas Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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NESTED TANKWith the average Marcellus horizontal well re-

quiring over five million gallons of water1, in-

novative ways to store the water are in high

demand. One of the most cost effective and en-

vironmentally friendly ways available today

are above-ground storage tanks (ASTs). While

they are offered in many sizes, the larger ones

can hold over one-million gallons of fluid. Pic-

tured to the right is a 41,000 barrel (1.7 mil-

lion gallon) above-ground storage tank.

Conventional frac tanks have worked well in

the past but also require more trucks, create a

larger environmental impact and often times

cost more than an AST. For example, one

40,000 barrel AST can be set up with as little

as three trucks per tank, whereas 40,000 bar-

rels worth of frac tanks require 80 trucks. The

physical footprint is also reduced with ASTs, as

they cover less space. Due to these factors, the

use of AST’s, especially in the Marcellus have

increased exponentially over the past few

years and new innovations continue to change

the market place.

In an effort to remain on the cutting edge of

safety assurance and innovation, Rockwater

Energy Solutions has launched a nested tank

system to minimize any risk of fluid reaching

the ground. These systems combine the struc-

tural integrity and reliability of two Rockwa-

ter ASTs each fitted with the highest quality

liner. The double tank system is just that, a

tank set within another tank making any

chance of water reaching the ground nearly

impossible.

The system pictured in figure 1, illustrates a

26,500 barrel tank erected within a 41,000 bar-

rel tank. To achieve this, Rockwater places a ge-

otextile underlayment first. This is used as a

precaution to protect the liner from any unseen

ground protrusions. Next, the 41K sized liner

is placed. The internal tank panels are erected

first, the liner is then hung on the walls and a

set of stairs are installed. The external tank is

then set up, complete with liner and another set

of stairs for maximum containment.

There are a number of advantages with the

double tank solution. Traditionally, secondary

containment would have four-foot walls where

the double tank solution has twelve-foot walls

providing full containment capability. By using

a secondary containment as strong as the pri-

mary containment, the safety and environmen-

tal factor is twice as reliable and the footprint is

three times less.

WaterManagement

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FOR OPTIMAL SECONDARY CONTAINMENTNESTED TANK

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WATER MANAGEMENT - Nested Tank

Though secondary containment is a measure

often taken for added security, Rockwater main-

tains full tank integrity through a number of op-

erating procedures and engineering standards to

minimize the chances of needing secondary con-

tainment. For example, Rockwater provides ul-

trasonic testing (UT) of the tank’s steel to make

certain the structural requirements are met. In

addition, Rockwater periodically conducts mag

particle (MP) tests to check welds. To ensure the

welds will pass, Rockwater’s welders are certi-

fied with an American Welding Society D 1.1

structural standard.

Maintaining liner integrity is just as important

as the steel structure. “We hold our liners to

high standards” explains Cliff Simpson, Vice

President of Above-Ground Storage Tanks at

Rockwater. “For example, our liners are visu-

ally inspected and stress tested before use.”

Liner quality provisions don’t stop there. If re-

pairs are required before filling a tank, they

are vacuum tested. Furthermore, Rockwater

offers liners that are black on one side and

white on the other to visibly see any blemishes

in the material.

Being safe in the field is first and foremost and

new measures are taken every day to maintain

the safety of each worker and the environment.

By using the nested tank system, operators

benefit from the preventive measures taken to

improve environmental and personal safety

performance.

Rockwater is an environmental solutions provideroffering customized products and services to thewater, stimulation, fracturing, and productionneeds of our customer’s throughout the US andWestern Canada. We provide solutions for the fullwater lifecycle from water transfer, above-groundstorage, fluid logistics, and flowback, to chemicalssuch as production chemicals and completionschemicals. Our companies have been serving the oil-field for over 35 years with reputations built onquality products and customer service. Our teamsare dedicated to performing their jobs in a safe, ef-ficient, and environmentally responsible manner,and are motivated to exceed the expectations ofevery customer.

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PRESS RELEASE

Layfield Opens New DistributionWarehouse in Weirton WV

Company Expands Again to Fulfill High Demand in Marcellus/Utica

Weirton, WV: As a leading geomembrane manufacturer to the Oil & Gas in-

dustry, Layfield Environmental Systems is pleased to announce its newest

distribution center located 2700 Harmon Creek Road, Colliers, WV.

Layfield specializes in manufacturing and fabrication of high quality frac

tank liners and pads, oil pit liners, and well pad liners for the upstream oil

& gas sector. We also provide a full line of geogrids, geotextiles and other

geosynthetics used for soil reinforcement of access roads and lease sites. To

better serve the Marcellus and Utica shale plays, our new Weirton distri-

bution facility can provide 24 hour shipment service in the Marcellus /

Utica region. The Weirton distribution center is one of several new distri-

bution centers opened in North America and globally within the last year.

Hydraulic fracturing technology has created a need to safely store large

amounts of fresh water, recycled and produced water. Layfield’s Enviro

Liner® brand is the leading geomembrane used for frac tank liners. Lay-

field provides both stock frac tank liner sizes and custom fabricated liner

sizes. Layfield has been servicing the Oil & Gas sector in North America for

over 35 years.

For more information please contact:Steve Valero / 404-557-5884 /[email protected]

2700 Harmon Creek Road, Colliers WV 26035

About Layfield: Layfield is recognized as a leading North American manufacturerof geomembranes and a major supplier of environmental, construction and indus-trial packaging products servicing the Oil & Gas, Mining, Water / Waste Water,Transportation & Civil Construction markets. Our products and services are usedacross Canada, the United States, South America and in Asia.

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ethane one can reject.

Expanded drilling programs and no new demand for ethane on the hori-

zon are putting additional downward price pressure on the commodity

for the foreseeable future. With no home for sub-spec gas or excess

ethane, operators will not be able to dispose of the commodity and may

be forced to limit gas production.

Faced with not being able to sell ethane into the market has the knock-

on effect of the stripping facilities not being able to process gas, leading

to shut-in wells and reduced drilling programs. As a result, owners of

stripping plants are looking at new ways to utilize ethane and in the

process, optimize their operations.

With ethane at $0.23/gallon ($3.45/mmBTU), it is on par with that of

natural gas, making it attractive as a fuel. Using ethane as a fuel at the

point of stripping it from the gas stream for onsite power generation

has numerous benefits including the ability to operate without being

impacted by restrictions in the ethane disposal market.

Ethane is a ‘hot’ gas, with an energy content of 1,783 BTU/scf. It has a

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prime movers, and their ability to burn ethane to produce power and

heat finds few available options:

Reciprocating Engines. Gaseous-fueled reciprocating engines are built

in a wide range of power outputs. Using ethane as a fuel in reciprocat-

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Combustion Turbines. The majority of combustion turbines config-

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pressure ratios between incoming air and the combustion stage. The

use of high-energy fuels, such as ethane, can rapidly damage combus-

tion components within a high compression-ratio turbine.

Developments in Combustion Turbine Technology. Low compression-

ratio turbines are able to operate on a wide range of fuels up to 1,900

BTU/scf. Recent developments with low pressure ratio turbines include

the use of a recuperator to improve thermal efficiency. A recuperator

is a heat exchanger mounted in the exhaust stream that transfers heat

energy to combustion intake air.

A low compression-ratio turbine with a recuperator can operate on

ethane or natural gas, whichever is more economical. Low com-

pression-ratio turbines can be fueled with ethane, allowing them to

be a power source at gas processing facilities. Two turbine plat-

forms that utilize these technologies are the FlexEnergy MT and

Dresser-Rand KG2.

To benefit from using surplus ethane as a fuel, one will need to match

power and heat requirements of the gas processing facility with the tur-

bine package, identify a suitable location for the turbine and determine

routing for fuel, electrical and (optional) hot water lines.

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NEW TECHNOLOGY - Utilizing Gas Turbines To Consume Stranded Ethane

Installation costs can vary from site to site. For this reason, it is recom-

mended that the turbine package be designed for outdoor operation and

skid-mounted. A skid-mounted turbine package will allow for placement

on a level gravel pad. Should operational requirements change, the skid-

ded turbine can be hoisted onto a trailer and transported elsewhere.

Turbine connections include a primary gas supply of ethane, a secondary

of natural gas, electrical and hot water. Electricity can supply facility

loads, while hot water can connect into existing hot water systems to pro-

vide process heat. Fuel system components are dependent on the frac-

tionation process and where in the system the fuel supply is tapped to fuel

the turbine. In extreme instances, a fuel heater may be required to bring

the fuel temperature above minimum turbine requirements. Hot fluid sys-

tems can connect into the existing facility hot water loop. In some in-

stances, a heat exchanger may need to be used to isolate systems.

Most utilities, and the state public utilities commission they operate under

have ‘net metering’ rules – regulations and guidance for interfacing with

the grid. To properly interface with the grid, a utility paralleling

switchgear may be required. A switchgear in this configuration will allow

the turbines to power the facility and if needed, draw any additional from

the grid. In the event of excess power and a resell agreement is in place,

it can be configured to allow export to the grid. Additionally, some states

offer incentives for distributed power generation and CHP. Depending on

the state, the turbine and its configuration, the CHP system may qualify

for tax credits, renewable energy credits or both.

For the foreseeable future, the glut of ethane will place continued price

pressure on the product. Transportation costs of moving the product to

market rapidly negate any expectation of revenue when it is sold. Using

stranded ethane as a fuel in select combustion turbines at the point of ex-

traction from the gas stream is a viable solution and supports upstream

development activities.

When properly configured, these turbines are cost-effective, add value and

provide multiple benefits including lower electrical costs, increased elec-

trical security, higher-efficiency energy systems, and improved manage-

ment of a stranded product.

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Alpha Hunter

Anadarko Petroleum Corporation

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Cartasite

Cathedral Energy Services

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Eclipse Resources

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Environmental Service Laboratories, Inc.

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Noble Energy

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Worthington Industries

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For this month’s installment of my series on Personal Protective Equip-

ment, I have decided to focus on the importance of, and different forms

of eye protection. The following article will outline some of the regu-

lations surrounding eye and face protection, as well as a few options

that are available, and what the best option for certain environments

might be.

According to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

(NIOSH), approximately 2,000 workers have a job related eye injury

that requires medical treatment every day in the United States. Almost

one third of these injuries require a trip to the emergency room, with

100 of these injuries resulting in one or more days of lost work. The

majority of eye injuries are not a result of large objects striking the eye,

but smaller particles or objects hitting and scratching the eyeball.

These smaller objects, trauma from larger objects striking the face/eye,

workers running into objects causing blunt force trauma, and exposures

to chemicals or high temperatures can damage the eyes and surround-

ing tissues, resulting in a permanent loss of vision. The following arti-

cle will outline the OSHA regulations surrounding eye protection, how

to assess the risks on your job site, and what preventative measures

can be taken to keep workers protected.

Under 29CFR 1926.102, OSHA requires that employees be provided

with eye and face protection equipment when machines or operations

present potential eye or face injury from physical, chemical, or radia-

tion agents. The eye and face protection equipment required by 29CFR

1926.102 must meet the requirements specified in American National

Standards Institute (ANSI) Z87.1-1989. All safety glasses meeting this

requirement will be marked with Z87 (or Z87+ if prescription lenses)

by the manufacturer so that there is never any question as to whether

or not the requirement is being met. The OSHA requirement also stip-

ulates that the face and eye protection equipment shall be kept clean

and in good condition, and any eye protection showing structural or op-

tical defects will not count as meeting the requirement.

As is the case with most job related injury issues, the first step in keep-

ing workers safe is to assess what risks exist on your job site. The two

most important questions to ask yourself when assessing potential risks

on your job site are what are the most dangerous jobs (by task or tools

used) and what are the most hazardous areas (by location) for the eyes.

A few potential eye hazard examples are areas where hammering or

grinding takes place, wherever chemicals are handled, areas where

welding is done and anywhere people are underneath other workers

above them. It is important to remember that windy or dusty condi-

tions can lead to particles in the eye and that simply passing through an

area where work is being performed can result in a serious eye injury.

NIOSH recommends a 3-Part Eye Safety Strategy for reducing the eye

injury hazards at your site. The three part strategy consists of engi-

neering controls, administrative controls and the use of appropriate

protective eyewear. The best practice is to use engineering controls,

such as machine guards that prevent the escape of particles, welding

curtains for arc flash protection and toe kicks on elevated platforms

and scaffolding. Examples of administrative controls include making

certain areas of the site “off limits”, unless that is the worker’s assigned

work area, and simply relocating passage ways out of active work

zones. The final part of your 3-part strategy should always be the use

of appropriate PPE. This may come in the form of safety glasses, gog-

gles or face shields, and every worker on site should be required to

carry and use this protection at all times.

The eye protection chosen for specific work situations will depend on

the nature and extent of the hazard, the circumstances of exposure,

other protective equipment used, and personal vision needs. The eye

protection should be fit to the individual or adjustable to provide ap-

propriate coverage, as even a small gap in the wrong place can lead to

a serious eye injury. It is important to remember to account for the

user’s comfort, and to make sure that the protection provides an unob-

structed view and sufficient peripheral vision. The selection of protec-

tive eyewear appropriate for a given task should be made based on a

hazard assessment of each activity and any regulatory requirements.

Several options are available for the different hazards that may exist

on the job site, and making sure the appropriate equipment is used is

extremely important. Safety glasses are most commonly used in situa-

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tions where the worker may be sawing, hammering or drilling and

should offer ample protection for small impacts. Most safety glasses

manufactured today are designed as “wrap around” and do not require

side shields, but it is important to keep in mind that many eye injuries

occur because there is not adequate protection on the sides of the

glasses. If you feel as though your safety glasses do not offer enough

side protection, side shields can be easily attached to any pair of glasses

for added protection. Newer models of safety glasses also offer the

ability to change out the standard lenses, usually made of polycarbon-

ate, with steel mesh to keep larger pieces of flying debris from injuring

the user.

Goggles are stronger than safety glasses and should be used when there

is a need for higher impact protection, greater particle protection,

chemical splash protection and welding light protection. Goggles being

used for splash or particle protection should have indirect venting,

where vents are not located on the face of the goggle. Goggles with di-

rect venting, a mesh of small holes around the lenses, will not have as

much fogging, but should not be used with liquid or fine dust hazards.

When welding with goggles, it is important to make sure that the cor-

rect shade number is being used. This shade number will be printed on

the lens and will let the user know how dark the lens is. A list of min-

imum shade numbers for different welding applications can be found

by visiting www.OSHA.gov.

Face shields are used for even higher impact protection, and to add ad-

ditional protection for the wearer’s face. The important thing to re-

member about face shields is that they should always be used in

addition to goggles or safety glasses. Small particles can easily go

around a face shield and the curve of the shield can direct the particles

into the eyes. Also, face shields are frequently lifted, which would leave

the wearer’s eyes unprotected without safety glasses or goggles. Face

shields are most commonly used for tasks such as spraying, chipping

and grinding.

Now that there is an understanding of the potential hazards for eye in-

jury, and the protection products available, the last piece of the puzzle

is to stress the importance of using eye protection to everyone on the

job site. Making sure that worker’s put on their protective eyewear as

they enter the site, and do not remove it until they leave is one of the

easiest ways to ensure everyone’s safety. NIOSH also recommends

daily or weekly “toolbox talks” where supervisors can promote dis-

cussions on any and all safety topics. For more information on, and

guides to leading these talks, please visit www.CDC.gov/NIOSH.

By Chris Chadwick, Safety Products Coordinator at SunnySide Sup-ply, Inc. www.SunnySideSupply.com

References:

“Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.” (n.d.). Web. 18 Janu-

ary 2014. http://www.CDC.gov

“National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.” (n.d.). Web.

18 January 2014. www.CDC.gov/NIOSH

“Occupational Safety and Health Administration.” (n.d.). Web. 22 Jan-

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Roads originally built for horses and buggies are now groaning under

the weight of the massive trucks needed for hydraulic fracturing and

the construction throughout the Marcellus and Utica Shale plays.

Where only small-town infrastructure used to be needed, energy com-

panies now require some of the most sophisticated industrial real es-

tate on the planet.

So it begs the question: why are there so few real estate options?

While new horizontal drilling technologies promise to keep shale de-

posits in production for up to 30 years, many still don’t believe the pro-

duction will remain active that long.

The first step toward building sustainable infrastructure is changing

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strating their commitment through significant investments such as the

proposed multi-million dollar Shell Petrochemical Facility in Monaca,

PA expected to create more than 10,000 new jobs.

Speed-to-Market SolutionsOnce an energy company makes a decision to invest, they need to act

fast; some land leases require active production within as little as three

years. Communities and energy companies can clear roadblocks to this

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InfrastructureTo build strong infrastructure at speed, energy companies are often

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perts that identify and execute construction on their behalf. In this re-

gion, the collaboration has generally been smooth. They have been

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and have been making and funding their own repairs, to a new, im-

proved standard.

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Housing and RetailSo far, real estate investors and developers have been hesitant to invest

in housing and retail. After all, who wants to build an apartment com-

plex that would be a ghost town in five years? But solutions are emerg-

ing as demand is becoming sustainable.

Washington County Pennsylvania provides a microcosm of the types of

developments happening in the Marcellus and Utica shale regions. More

than eight hotels have broken ground in the past year in a less-than-two-

mile corridor between Interstate 79 and Route 19. Overall economic

growth in the County has surpassed $1 billion in less than a decade. Sev-

eral mixed use projects offer new gas stations, convenience stores and

convenience restaurants. Other retail and commercial new enterprises

include the investment firm Waddell & Reed, Tender Care Learning Cen-

ter, Napoli’s Restaurant, a dry cleaners, yogurt shop, and other retail and

medical office enterprises. And to address the housing needs of energy

companies and others, a 200-unit-plus apartment complex is under con-

struction. Also in process of completion, a Town Center project com-

prising a 34-acre campus of restaurants, retail, offices and apartments,

long seen as a community focal point.

Offices and Production FacilitiesEnergy companies have driven a revival in the real estate market in the

Pittsburgh area. One new office park hosts the regional headquarters for

Consol Energy, Schlumberger, Halliburton, MarkWest and Range Re-

sources. Several million square feet of additional space has been leased

since 2009 and is directly attributable to the energy industry, including

a significant expansion by support services such as law firms. The Pitts-

burgh office market rents are at their highest in more than a decade and

the market is outpacing national growth. Likewise, vacancies in the Pitts-

burgh-area industrial facilities have fallen dramatically and unconven-

tional reuse solutions are being found. In one suburban town, for

example, a former elementary school has become an operations center.

However, near to rural and small town production sites, developers are

essentially starting from scratch for both office and industrial facilities.

Many of the operations facilities require ceiling heights up to 60 feet,

triple a traditional warehouse—and facilities must also meet critical

health, safety, security and environmental regulatory requirements to

ensure employee and environmental safety. While energy companies

typically prefer to lease rather than purchase office space, they build

their own in small towns where little is available.

Commercial developments in the shale zones tend to feature a mix of of-

fice, community-serving medical office, and technical facilities for both

oil companies and their supply chain partners. For example, In the

Zenith Ridge area of Pennsylvania, engineering simulation software de-

veloper Ansys Inc. has committed to moving to a 186,000-square-foot

building, and Burns & Scalo erected a second. Southpointe II also bene-

fited from the arrival of Consol Energy and Range Resources and their

supply chain partners.

In another case, Pennsylvania’s Alta Vista Business Park sold a 9.2-acre

parcel of land to Scientific Drilling International, a Houston-based com-

pany that expects to employ 150 to 200 in the park. Houston-based

Waukesha-Pearce Industries is also creating around 50 jobs.

Maximizing production in the Marcellus and Utica shale requires a team

approach involving energy companies, local municipalities and real es-

tate developers. And as horizontal drilling operations expand into re-

mote areas, more advance-planning will be needed to meet

infrastructure and real estate needs.

Average rent for space (energy transactions) NA

Average asking rent for space (Q1 2013) $4.09

Average annual escalation or bump (market) 3.0%

Availability rate (Q1 2013) 15.1%

Number of facilities under construction 15

Average facility size (s.f.) 385,000

# of owner-user purchases (last 12 months) 34

Avearge price per s.f. purchase $42.00

Philadelphia Industrial/Production Facility Market Snapshot

Average rent for space (energy transactions) $5.00 NNN

Average asking rent for space (Q1 2013) $4.47

Average annual escalation or bump (market) 2.5%

Availability rate (Q1 2013) 9.0%

Number of facilities under construction 2

Average facility size (s.f.) 37,000

# of owner-user purchases (last 12 months) 30

Avearge price per s.f. purchase $22.28

Pittsburgh Industrial/Production Facility Market Snapshot

Bruce Rutherford is an International Director of Jones Lang LaSalle and aspecialist in Tenant Representation. He is also a Global Energy Practiceleader for the firm. He works with clients to create real estate solutions tocomplex business problems.

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