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Innovation & Adaptability: One Manufacturers Story of Finding Success in the Oil and Natural Gas IndustryBill Polacek, President and CEO, Environmental Tank & Container and JWF Industries

The viability of the Marcellus Shale Play and other shale gas plays across the United States has allowed companies to diversify and enter an industry that, prior to the mid-2000s, had not been on the radar of most companies. It is not only the E&P

companies who are benefiting from shale gas drilling in the United States. Companies in a variety of industries are able to capitalize on the abundant opportunities provided by the shale gas boom if they are willing to innovate. Drilling is not taking place in the Johnstown, PA region, where ETC is located, but we were able to find a niche where we could adapt our existing expertise in contract manufacturing to meet the needs of the oil and natural gas industry.

ETC, like its parent Company, JWF Industries, has been built on the philosophy that we are going to find out what the customer needs and grow and change to meet those needs. The oil and natural gas industry is dynamic; environmental regulations are always changing and advancements in technology are creating more effective and efficient approaches to exploration and production. In order to keep up with the industry, businesses must be prepared to adapt. JWF Industries

was astute and quickly adapted to meet the needs of this burgeoning industry by establishing ETC. ETC’s inception was largely due to a change in environmental regulations. In 2010, Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection finalized the regulation that limits the amount of total dissolved solids that can be disposed into waterways. Oil and gas companies did not stop drilling and had to put the fluid somewhere until the certified water treatment plants could catch up with the volume. This regulation prompted the need for temporary fluid storage solutions.

When ETC started in 2011, the first product was a 500 bbl frac tank. The need for frac tanks in the market was so great that the first order was placed before the first tank was even built. Over the past three years, our product line has expanded to include flowback tanks, mud tanks, API tanks, legal load tanks, above ground impoundments, and pressure vessels. As ETC grows, we continue to look for opportunities in the market that will allow us to remain one of the leaders in fluid storage solutions. I remind my employees that we will be building things a year from now that have not been invented yet.

ASME Bullet Tanks have become our most recent undertaking. When you look at business macroscopically, it is actually a very simple concept. It is all about one group of people solving a problem for another group of people. We discovered that companies in the Northeast were purchasing bullet tanks from manufacturers located in Texas and other southern states. Bullet tanks range in size, but some can hold upwards of 80,000 gallons of liquid. Transporting tanks of that size hundreds of miles across the country was becoming quite an expense for companies. Because of the positive reputation ETC was gaining as a quality manufacturer, we were able to solve the logistical dilemma northeastern companies were experiencing.

New opportunities like the bullet tanks only scratch the surface for what is surely to come for ETC. If you compare the growth in the oil and natural gas industry to a hockey stick, we are only at the bottom of the curve. ETC has developed long-term relationships with many of the companies operating in the Northeast, and we have also started shipping products to Canada, California, Colorado, North Dakota, Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. For nearly 40 years, the Johnstown area and surrounding regions have been praying for a big industry to rain jobs down upon us, and our prayers have finally been answered. The oil and natural gas industry has brought family sustaining jobs to the region. People who fled Johnstown due to the declining steel and coal industries now have a reason to return – thanks to shale energy. ETC expects to hire 50 to 100 additional employees over the next 18 months to meet growing market demand. Thanks to innovative thinking, being committed to listening to our customers’ needs, and adapting to a dynamic industry, ETC has quickly become the fastest growing leg of JWF Industries and a leader in fluid storage solutions.

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ARTICLESTHE ONG SPOTLIGHT: Bill Polacek, President and CEO, Environmental Tank & Container and JWF Industries ............................................................... 3

WATER MANAGEMENT: Optimizing Storage for Oilfield Water Management ................................... 6

HEALTH & SAFETY: The Clear Choice. Prescription Safety Eye Wear .............................................. 10-11

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: Why a Step-Wise Approach to Regulatory Compliance ........... 12

INDUSTRY INSIGHT: Finding and Managing Orphan Abandoned Wells ..................................... 14

NEW TECHNOLOGY: Voretex Tools: Improving Efficiency in Gas Wells ................................... 16-17

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By: David Nightengale, Rockwater Energy Solutions

The most critical aspect of a successful water reuse program is finding a solution that provides an economic benefit for operators while maintaining performance with the frac fluid and formation chemistries. Rockwater Energy Solutions provides water treatment services that include a patent-pending electro-oxidation treatment that can condition produced water to a level that is compatible with both slickwater and crosslinked frac chemistry without fresh water dilution. Yet, the degree to which water needs to be conditioned varies significantly from basin to basin, or even well to well.

With inconsistent inlet water quality the rule rather than the exception, sizing and operational considerations of the treatment system components must vary accordingly to make the most economic sense. Not only will one-size not fit all, but operational considerations must be connected to the treatment objectives. Acquiring reliable data on untreated water, in-process water, and treated stored water is further complicated by the method of transport and operations that require treatment to occur in real time.

Optimized storage for water treatment Operational challenges during water reconditioning and recycling programs may occur at any stage in a process comprising sourcing, transportation, storage, treatment, and disposal. Although great strides are continually being made in oilfield water treatment technologies, one of the biggest impediments to universal oilfield water reuse is water storage.

Water treatment programs stand the most to gain by incorporating high-capacity above-ground storage tanks (AST) for incoming water and treated water storage. Water stored in 80 frac tanks instead of one 40,000 bbl AST is more challenging to maintain operationally and assure the consistent quality of treated water. This is important to any field water-treatment system because water in an AST can be homogenized before and after treatment. The process of collecting and analyzing samples from 80 frac tanks requires significantly more time than evaluating four or five samples from a continuous content storage unit, whether a pit or an AST. A consistent water base before treatment means less variation requirements in the treatment process, which reduces labor and materials and also ensures more consistent water afterward.

A homogenized treated water base for hydraulic fracturing allows the pressure pumping company to maintain operations without having to change chemistries due to base-water variation, which can be the key to a successful completion. Although a more consistent treated-water quality can be achieved by improving the consistency of the incoming raw water from an AST, treated water can and does

vary. Changes in treated water alkalinity, pH, dissolved iron, oxidation-reduction potential, free available chlorine, dissolved oxygen, bacteria numbers, and biocide residuals may change as the time between treatment and use is lengthened. Changes in just one of these attributes may have a profound impact on guar hydration or cross-linked fluid stability.

Taking into account each of these variables, reliable water quality data for operational consideration appears elusive. Large-volume surface storage provides a means by which more heterogeneous untreated water can be homogenized prior to treatment.

Economics of water storageASTs were designed to maximize per-well capital efficiencies—a concept that is now field proven as horizontal wells completed on multi-well pads become more widespread. AST costs, including daily rental, set-up and tear-down, are usually lower than frac tanks for large fluid volumes and multistage wells.

Operators seeking to advance sustainability goals have turned to ASTs to reduce truck trips, associated emissions, dust, and road damage when compared with conventional frac tanks. A 40,000 bbl AST can require three to four tractor-trailers for setup vs. the 80 frac tanks requiring 80 tractor-trailers. That can amount to a reduction in more than 150 truck trips. Optimized storage also improves the efficiency of water transfer operations by reducing the number of failure points with fewer connections and valves. In many cases, the amount of labor required to monitor water levels is reduced while the number of manifolds, hoses and pumps may also be reduced.

Determining the true cost of water treatment operations may require thinking outside the tank. It is simple math that high capacity above-ground storage can have a tremendous environmental impact by reducing the number of truckloads. However, the cost of conventional storage is often overlooked in terms of supporting services such as water transfer and water treatment programs. When water management is approached holistically, and all processes and services are considered in the construction of a well instead of looking at compartmentalized services, the result can be an optimized solution with a reduced environmental footprint at a lower cost to the operator.

For more information, please contact Steven Volas, Northeast Fluids Management at Rockwater Energy Services, 724.338.2320, [email protected]

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By: Ken Herchuck, Manager Prescription Safety Glasses, Shannon Optical

We talk about safety every day. We provide our employees with proper hearing and fall protection. Boots, gloves, hard hats, respirators, fire retardant clothing and the proper training. We have that all covered. But when it comes to prescription safety eyewear, it is not always The Clear Choice.

You might be asking, “What is the difference between Dress and Safety eye wear?” Dress eye wear requirements are controlled by the Food and Drug Administration. They set the standards for frame materials and lens material thickness based on non industrial use. Dress wear still has to meet a standard for safety, but it is not

equal to the standards set for prescription safety eye wear.

Safety eye wear is controlled by the American National Standards Institute. (ANSI) Since 1918, the Institute remains a private, non profit

membership organization supported by a diverse constituency of private and public sector organization. ANSI standards for lens material thickness and impact requirements are higher than dress wear standards.

Frames are tested for lens retention failures before they can be certified. Once a frame and side shields are certified, it will be manufactured with a Z87 marking on the frame, and is considered allowable for use as safety eye wear. New frames can take up to a year of testing and documentation before they can be safety rated and approved.

In past standards, the soft tissue area around the eye was assumed to be protected by the safety eye wear. Further testing showed it was inadequate to provide proper protection. The 2010 Standard now has set a minimum coverage area of 40mm in width by 33mm in height in an elliptical shape centered over each eye.

For small heads, the dimension is changed to 34mm by 28mm. These are referred to as small fit frames, and will have an H monogram on the frame in addition to the Z87.

All lenses are tested by means of drop ball and caliper testing for minimum thickness requirements. Once a lens is edged to fit the frame it will have a “Safety Monogram” applied to the lens based on the lens material and its ANSI Z87.1-2010 ratings.

We mentioned lens thickness as being a part of what makes prescription safety lens different than dress wear lens. The development of new lens materials has really helped to change how eye wear is manufactured and provides a wider range of products to encompass the many and varied prescription needs that we face daily.

The original lens material was glass, and at the time was the only material available for eyewear. Some of the advantages of glass lenses are clarity of vision, and durability to scratching. Some of the down sides to glass are its weight, limited ability with certain prescription ranges, and being glass, it could shatter.

To make glass safer to wear, it had to be tempered. For dress eye wear, the lenses are heat tempered to provide adequate breakage protection. Safety eye wear requires the lenses to be tempered in a chemical treatment process. Glass lenses can be weakened or have the temper broken by having hot metal bits from welding or grinding strike and imbed in the lens material. Glass was also rigid in regards to features and processing.

The first breakthrough in lens technology came with polymers. CR39, the designation for the lens we know today as plastic came along in the 1970’s. Optically equal to glass, it had more flexibility in all prescription ranges, could be tinted and had a permeated scratch resistant coating built into the lens. It would not shatter like glass, did not have to be heat treated, and had less processing steps to produce a quality optical lens than glass. For the wearer it was also lighter than its glass predecessor. CR39 also opened the door to more stylish frame offerings than could not be achieved with a glass lens.

The second lens revolution came with the invention of Polycarbonate. Polycarbonate surpassed the CR39 plastic lens in impact resistance. This made it an immediate favorite for prescription safety eye wear. Polycarbonates shatter resistance came with another benefit, being a material that blocked harmful UV light 100%. For prescription wearers, this also meant a lighter thinner lens design which impacted higher prescription ranges. Today at least 80% of prescription safety eye wear is made with polycarbonate lenses.

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appeal found in polycarbonate, as well in increasing optical quality to that of a glass lens.

Today’s prescription safety frame styles have come a long way since the old mill glasses your father or grandfather wore. Current frame trends are for more wrapped styles, that have integral side shield design and incorporate basic dust protection in the form of dust bars or full cushions. Some frames also come with a more

aggressive face seal and strap to provide higher levels of protection from flying fragments, large chips, sand or dirt.

Today’s safety frames also offer a wider selection to meet the needs of women in the work force with emphasis on not only style but sizes and fitting quality to ensure the maximum protection desired.

Beyond providing corrected vision, the main purpose of prescription safety eyewear is to protect the eye and orbital area around the eye from impact. Prescription safety eye wear is not face protection. Additional face protection might include full face shield; clean air system; or a welding helmet. You need to recognize the additional hazards your employee will face and protect accordingly.

Today’s prescription safety eye wear choices are vast in design, materials and features in both frame and lens choices. All these advancements have had one common goal, to protect your employee in the workplace. With the knowledge we have in other Protective Personal Equipment, isn’t it time to address prescription safety eye wear, The Clear Choice?

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By: Steven Eget, PE, CEM, Dewberry

Ensuring that existing operations comply with new environmental requirements can be an arduous process. In addition to the potential cost of complying with new regulations, operational impacts can be equally as challenging and more costly if operations are limited. Fortunately, getting your operations into compliance does not have to be so difficult. By taking a step-wise approach to determining compliance, companies can minimize risks and understand both capital costs and potential impacts to operations.

This approach requires a comprehensive understanding of both the new regulation and the subject operations. This knowledge is essential to determining potential impacts and could include such activities as stack testing. This comprehensive knowledge then allows for a thorough understanding of potential impacts of compliance to operations as well as how those impacts could be mitigated.

Figure 1: Step-Wise Compliance Approach

Supporting NYC TransitA good example of this approach was Dewberry’s project with New York City Transit (NYCT) to support compliance of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) compressor engines used to fuel CNG buses with the federal New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). As part of the first task, we developed a comprehensive database of engine specifications and operating procedures to assess compliance with the provisions of these regulations. A summary of the requirements was developed in a tabular format on a per engine basis to allow NYCT to understand compliance needs on a per engine basis.

Once the applicability analysis was completed, preliminary emissions testing in compliance with ASTM standards was performed to determine individual engine emissions profiles. A detailed protocol for each test was established to verify the accuracy of test results as well as for comparison with later performance testing. We used emission testing with handheld equipment per these ASTM standards to save the client in excess of $50,000 in additional costs associated with other approved stack testing methods. Stringent procedures were developed in conjunction with equipment vendors as well as field oversight by Dewberry personnel to verify the accuracy of results. Because of the nature of operations, we coordinated carefully with facility management to schedule bus fueling to facilitate requisite testing runs. For equipment not meeting specific emission limitations, a control technology analysis was performed to evaluate the feasibility, budget, and schedule for installation of necessary pollution controls. The results of the emissions testing provided invaluable information for vendors when designing the controls. In addition, the logistical planning required to perform the tests also prompted design changes to make performance testing easier and have less of an impact on bus fueling.

Minimizing ImpactsAfter funding was approved and permits were secured from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the equipment was installed and performance testing completed with minimal impact to operations. The data gained from the performance testing helped make this project a success, allowing NYCT to comply with the regulations with minimal impact on their operations. By taking a step-wise logical approach, the comprehensive knowledge gained allowed NYCT to minimize impacts to operations.

Steven Eget is an Environmental Group Manager with Dewberry. Steve has a masters in Environmental Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology and is both a professional engineer and Certified Energy Manager. He has over 20 years of experience in air quality engineering for energy concerns

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Understand The Regulation

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Determine Impacts

Mitigate Impacts

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4 SafeLand USA Orientation Monroeville, PA www.shalemarkets.com

5-6 ShaleNet Workforce Forum Washington, PA www.shaleworkforce.org

6 Fundamentals of Shale Development Monaca, PA www.pioga.org

6 IADC Rig Pass SafeLand/SafeGulf Dunbar, PA 724-603-2702

6 Medic First Aid/CPR/BBP/AED Dunbar, PA 724-603-2702

6 Fall Protection User/Rescue Dunbar, PA 724-603-2702

6 PEC Basic Orientation - SafeLand USA Washington, PA www.rjrsafety.com

7 PR Confined Space-Entrant,Attendant, Supevisor Dunbar, PA 724-603-2702

8-9 Landman Seminar Mars, PA www.pioga.org

10 PIOGA Conventional Producers’ RoundtableGreensburg, PA www.pioga.org

11 Oil & Gas Operation Basic Seminar Canonsburg, PA www.pioga.org

11 PEC Basic Orientation - SafeLand USA St. Clairsville, OH www.rjrsafety.com

11-14 OSHA 511 – Standards for General IndustryPittsburgh, PA www.safetyandhealth.ext.wvu.edu/osha_ed_center

12 Oil & Gas Operation Basic Seminar Canonsburg, PA www.pioga.org

13 USACE & PA DEP Pipeline Permitting & Restoration Training Hershey, PA www.marcelluscoalition.org

18-21 OSHA 510 – Standards for the Construction Industry Charleston, WV www.safetyandhealth.ext.wvu.edu/osha_ed_center

18 IOGAWV Tax Seminar Charleston, WV www.iogawv.com

20 SafeLand USA St. Clairsville, OH [email protected]

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By: Morgan Abele, President of Operations, PULS, Inc.

Orphaned Wells: What they mean for the Oil and Gas IndustryOrphaned wells pose serious safety, environmental and financial risks to oil and gas producers. An orphan well is a well in which no one is legally or financially responsible to deal with its abandonment and reclamation. Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) estimates that 325,000 oil and gas wells have been drilled in Pennsylvania since the first one was drilled in 1859. It was not until 1956 that permitting was required for these wells, and not until 1985 were gas operators required to register old wells. So, of the 325,000 wells drilled, 180,000 are still unregistered and undocumented in the state of Pennsylvania.

Challenges for the Oil and Gas IndustryIt is difficult to locate and identify orphan wells, which is a pressing liability issue for producers. Prior to

the 1960’s, there were no regulations for safely plugging and abandoning wells that were no longer producing. Many wells were improperly plugged, had their casings removed or where simply abandoned in place. These orphan wells represent a significant hazard for drillers and producers because of the potential to create migration path for gas to escape into surrounding atmosphere, soil or water tables. When this occurs, there are considerable safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance risks.

New PADEP Regulations ProposedThe PADEP has produced new oil and gas regulations to address orphan wells under Section 78.52 of the Oil and Gas Act. This would mandate that all producers locate and identify orphan wells on their drilling sites. Under the proposed regulations, operators must locate and identify orphan wells within 1,000’ radius from the vertical bore and 1000’ across the path of a horizontal bore. This will be accomplished by: • Review of PADEP’s Orphaned and Abandoned Well database • Review of applicable farm line maps and • Submitting a questionnaire on PADEP provided forms to landowners with the affected areas regarding potential orphaned or abandoned wells. • Prior to hydraulically fracturing a well, a plat shall be furnished to the DEP showing location and GPS coordinates of any identified orphan or abandoned well.

In conjunction with regulation 78.53, PADEP has proposed new oil and gas regulations under Section 78.73, to address construction and operation procedures. This provision requires that orphaned and abandoned wells that likely penetrate a formation intended to be stimulated, shall be visually monitored during stimulation

activities. The operator shall immediately notify PADEP of any change to the orphaned or abandoned well being monitored and take action to prevent pollution of waters of the Commonwealth or discharges to the surface.

A SolutionSince orphan and abandoned wells are difficult to identify and locate, a phased approach can be in which the result of each phase drives the actions of the following phase, this greatly simplifies the process and at the same time meets all regulatory compliance requirements.

Through collaboration between PULS, Inc and EarthRes Engineering and Science, we have developed a process that offers a direct solution to the challenges that orphan wells and the proposed PADEP regulations create for producers.

A Summary of the Process:Phase I: ResearchThe research phase will be in compliance with the proposed PADEP regulations using the PADEP Orphan and Abandoned Wells Database and will include the following additional resources: • Recorded Wells • Farm line Maps • Warrants • Third party maps (where applicable) • Imagery Analysis (historic aerials, lidar, infrared, etc.) • Questionnaires and surveys to landowners within the site boundaries

Phase II: Field DeploymentBased upon the findings of Phase I, field crews will follow up by interviewing survey respondents, especially those indicating knowledge of well sites or well drilling activities. The site of the proposed well bore and horizontal drill route will be walked and information from the Phase I research and site visit will help to eliminate areas where wells are unlikely to exist. If it is determined by the results of Phase I the site conditions allow, a geotechnical survey of the site will be conducted using electromagnetic (EM), magnetic and ground penetrating radar (GPR). Known wells and potential well locations will be plotted and GPS coordinates taken.

Phase III: MonitoringAfter determining the location of, and documenting all known and potential wells, their condition (plugged, open, unknown) will be evaluated. In this phase, wells will be monitored during the drilling and stimulation processes. Any orphan or abandoned wells within the regulated space will be plugged.

Phase IV: Documentation and Maintenance A thorough documentation process will be in place for all phases of the project.This will include a summary section with a simple and clearly written documentation of what steps were taken, results, outcomes and any issues found on site. This will allow regulators, site operators and company personnel to quickly understand the project and its outcomes.

Orphaned wells impose a significant safety and financial risk to producers and developers. This process has been developed with the combined effort of the teams at PULS, Inc. and EarthRes Engineering to fill a need in the gas and oil industry. Our team has the skills, knowledge and resources to mitigate the risk to Operators and Producers. This phased approach meets all the PADEP regulations and provides additional measures to better understand, document and manage the risks.

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By: Colin McKay Miller, VP Marketing, Vortex Tools, LLC

The Vortex technology is a simple to use, proprietary process that can be added to gathering lines and pipelines, utilized at the wellhead operations as an easy retrofit, or adapted for a new well. With significant elevation changes in gathering lines in the Marcellus and Utica formations, and wide temperature variances between summer and winter, Vortex can help efficiently move gas while preventing liquids drop-out at low spots.

Technology Overview In simple terms, the Vortex tool develops a “tornado in a pipe.” This patented, proven process forces heavier liquid-bearing fluids to the outside of a pipe in a helical

pattern while lighter gas is pulled to the center of the spinning vortex and travels at substantially higher velocities. This development of efficient two- or three-phase flow improves pipeline efficiencies and reduces pressure loss.

In long gathering lines with significant changes in elevation, Vortex prevents liquid drop-out at low points, thereby reducing freeze-ups in winter and

eliminating the need for drips or pigging. The organized Vortex flow also reduces slugging, which improves capacity at the gas processing plant. In paraffin-prone lines or those where chemical treatments are in use, the helical flow can improve chemical effectiveness, substantially reducing their use.

In addition to these optimization benefits, the deployment of the Vortex technology also enables the recovery of condensates and up to 10 times more natural gas liquids (NGLs) than conventional methods (see image 1). This increase in condensates and NGLs increases production revenues, especially important as oil prices dipped below $80/bbl for the first time in a year in October 2014 (see image 2).

Vortex at the Wellhead Vortex can be utilized to address freezing, hydrate formation, and reduce water vapor, as well as increasing values including NGL recovery, turning vapors to liquids, etc.

A challenge for the operator is to recover higher value hydrocarbons from the gas without creating delays in custody transfer. Refrigeration methods such as J-T skids or cryogenic processes are banned in most pipeline contracts. However, the rich NGLs entrained with the natural gas can be problematic when these liquids drop out in low spots in gathering lines. When temperatures reduce, liquids tend to drop out of the gas and as velocities reduce (as the well depletes), the problems with stagnant fluids in pipelines increase.

In many cases, the drop-out of liquids (water, NGLs, condensates, and light oil) cause spikes in flowline pressures, requiring increased compression and creating

intermittent production. The use of pigging or pressure spikes to evacuate liquids creates challenges at the process plant in terms of managing slugs of liquids. Vortex eliminates these challenges by delivering a constant flow of liquids, reducing slugging, and smoothing surface line pressures.

Vortex Removing Entrained Gas from Oil – Reducing Vapors at Production Tanks Deploying Vortex on the liquid leg of the high-pressure separator helps reduce entrained gas from oil production and the fugitive vapors from production tanks. In a typical oil well, full-flow production (oil and gas) co-mingle at the tree and are conveyed to the high-pressure separator. At the separator, gas is removed and sent to sales. Oil (with residual entrained gas) passes from the high-pressure separator on the liquid dump line. By adding a Vortex tool prior to the low-pressure separator or Heater Treater, Vortex spins the remaining entrained gas out of the oil, thereby reducing gas in the production tanks.

Vortex (at High Temperatures) Replace Vapor Recovery UnitsWith Vortex, operators are able to spin volatile organic compounds (VOCs) back into oil. By spinning vapors back into oil and condensates, Vortex surface tools (see image 3) allow the operator to cost-effectively replace vapor recovery units with an environmentally responsible and low-cost solution. The stable spinning flow creates less turbulence, better separation of fluids and vapors, more volume/more value, and the (flash) gas can go back through the low-pressure separator to be compressed and sent to sales (if available). Vortex reduces vapors (by making them liquids) so there is minimal gas to flare. What little does go to the flare is cleaner.

Vortex is ideal for higher temperature locations where managing gas vapors is more problematic. In one such hot-climate install, according to the customer, even with 103 °F ambient daytime temperatures, the vapors off the production tanks were negligible (and in air quality compliance) on every install with Vortex.

Vortex Tools to Recover Condensates and NGLs from Pipeline GasBy adding a Vortex tool after wellhead separation, rich natural gas passes into the gas pipeline where the gas, condensate and NGLs are separated in the organized flow. The liquids and gases can be separated at the plant by conventional separation.

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Vortex can be installed at the beginning or end of the gas pipeline, maintain organized flow over long or short distances, and can be installed horizontally or vertically without impairing performance.

Operators have seen benefit (in terms of increased hydrocarbons like NGLs, condensates, etc.) in lines as long as 6.5 miles and as short as 8 feet. Vortex separation occurs immediately downstream of the device and the co-flow (of liquids and gases) continues for long distances without significant drop-out of liquids at low spots due to differential temperatures/elevation changes.

At the gathering line discharge, NGLs discharge to a bullet tank under pressure (120 PSI minimum to maintain NGLs as liquid), and the gas goes to the processing plant or pipeline

To the gas processor, the biggest benefit in using Vortex may be to maintain a constant flow of liquids. With the organized Vortex flow, liquids are delivered to the processing plant in a continuous stream as opposed to the intermittent slugs seen with conventional flow. Reduced Freezing with VortexHydrate formation in gathering lines is also reduced with Vortex. Production gas is typically 130-210 °F at the tree in E. Texas, but gas will freeze at only 55 °F. We have seen benefit in preventing hydrate formation on lines with Vortex during winter in Wyoming and seen a reduced need for methanol and pigging.

The Texas operator confirmed he is getting 70% more liquids with Vortex, along with reduced emulsion, reduced de-emulsifier, chemicals use, and no freezing. Lines with Vortex have not frozen since install, whereas lines downstream (without Vortex) have continued to show freezing problems during cold weather.

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NOVEMBER5-6Great Lakes Oil and Gas Environmental ConferenceAnn Arbor, MI | www.awma.org/greatlakes

5-7Eastern Unconventional Oil and Gas SymposiumLexington, KY | www.euogs.org

18Midstream PA 2014State College, PA | www.midstreampa2014.com

2-3OSHA Oil & Gas Safety Conference Houston, TX | www.oshasafetyconference.com

2-42014 Oilfield ExpoCleveland, OH | www.ooga.org

7-11AAPG/SEG/SPWLA Hydraulic Fracturing Conference Austin, TX | www.aapg.org

27-29Marcellus-Utica MidstreamPittsburgh, PA | www.marcellusmidstream.com

3-5SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology ConferenceWoodlands, TX | www.spe.org

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By: Kevin Gillespie, SVP Business Development, Integrity Factoring

The oil and gas boom in the United States has brought many hardworking Americans in the Marcellus, Devonian, and Utica shale’s from rags to riches. While some oilfield service companies have begun to take on additional work, add more crews, and buy more equipment, other companies are left waiting for up to 90 days to get paid on their invoicing. The reason is clear: invoice factoring. Companies

that achieve fast growth in the oil and gas sector typically use invoice factoring to manage their cash flow needs.

What is Invoice FactoringInvoice factoring is the selling of your completed work invoices, or accounts receivable, for immediate cash.

Instead of waiting for 30, 60, or even 90 days to receive payments, oil and gas service companies can get immediate cash which gives them the ability to grow without incurring debt or diluting their equity.

Why Invoice Factoring Can Provide Cash and a Bank CannotBanks are constrained by internal credit philosophies and federal regulations, which makes it hard to lend to oil and gas service companies. A bank has to examine a company’s strength, while invoice factoring companies focus more on the quality of the collateral rather than credit ratings. This gives them the ability to provide much more cash than a bank can.

How Factoring Works for Oil and Gas Service CompaniesIn the oil and gas industry, invoice factoring companies quickly offer oilfield businesses cash for completed work. For example, a crude hauling company has completed a job for their customer and creates an invoice for the work. A factoring company will purchase the invoice and pay the crude hauler up to 90% that same day. While waiting for payment, the factoring company will hold the remaining 10% (the reserve) in an escrow account until they receive payment from your customer (the debtor). Once the factoring company receives the payment, you’ll receive the remaining funds less the factoring fees.

What to Look For in an Oil Factoring CompanyIt would be nice to say that all factoring companies are equal and that any factoring company can be experts in all industries, but that is simply not true. To understand the oil and gas market, a factoring company needs to understand the billing processes and cycles, many of which are accustomed to 30-day payment terms. However, this is not the case when it comes to oil and gas. It’s important to ensure that the factors account manager won’t go into collection mode on day 35 when payment terms are 60 days. This bad practice can jeopardize your relationship with your customer.

It’s also important to realize the benefit of industry knowledge and the ability to adapt to common industry accounts practices to ensure a low increase of workload. It’s healthy for your business to talk to someone who can speak your language. It’s crucial that the factor can think outside of the box and be flexible with accounts payable/receivable processes.

“You have to watch out when selecting an oil & gas factoring company,” says Jens Shkade, President at Integrity Factoring. “There are many factoring companies trying to enter into the oil and gas business claiming their years of experience is transferrable. The truth is, oil and gas factoring is different, the factor should be able to understand the different forms of job approvals. Many industries have a large amount of documentation supporting an order or job approval. Oil and gas service companies often get called in by the company men requiring fast action, yet there’s no bid, proposal, or email chain to support the request. The job is completed before A/P is even aware it needed to be done, sealed by a handshake on site, a scribbled signature on your invoice, and a stamp if you’re lucky! You need to know that your factoring company understands what makes these invoices good and that they will stand behind you!” I’ve Chosen a Factor. Now What?After a short underwriting period, the factor will welcome you and build your portfolio. You’ll be assigned a new account manager and will now have the time to focus on your work and start growing. A good oil and gas factor will provide excellent back office services such as underwriting a new customer, handling billing issues, and helping with collections. By factoring your receivables, you’ll be able to meet payroll, buy supplies, and pay your bills on time. You can hire more staff to take on more jobs and grow your business as fast as you’d like. While you grow your business you will also benefit from a decrease in your factoring fee – because the more you factor, the better the rate.

Invoice factoring applies to all business sizes and there are many different programs to choose from. A factor should work hard to earn your trust. Watch out for low rate and long-term contract providers. Above all, choose a company that makes you feel comfortable and gives you the ability to completely focus on your work and peace of mind.

Since 2006, Integrity Factoring quickly evolved to be 100% focused on oil and gas receivables. With dedication and hands-on knowledge, we have established a reputation for fast, honest, and reliable service. We have become a leading funding source for many professions in the energy sector. We provide excellent customer service no matter the size of your company. Our goal is to help you grow your business to its fullest potential. If you would like to learn more about products or just have general factoring questions, please call Kevin today at 412-88-0802, or email him at [email protected].

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By: Karen Teslovich, CNG One Source, Inc.

CNG ONE SOURCE INC announces advanced piston technology for natural gas engines. CNG engines operate at higher temperatures, and the engine components must therefore be more durable. The latest piston improvements introduced by CNG One Source reduce friction, reject heat, and reduce the time excess oil is in contact with the cylinder walls. These subtle improvements go a long way towards increasing durability.

An internal combustion engine is a heat machine. Chemical energy (the fuel) is converted to thermal energy (the heat) and is then converted to mechanical energy to perform work. The heat either performs work, goes out the exhaust or creates a heat sink. In attempts to comply with ecological standards, modern engines are developing more heat and higher pressures. Piston design, including material choice for the piston is important in order to achieve durability and reliability, however there are many other reasons pistons fail. Assembly errors, improper air/fuel ratios, inadequate cooling, exhaust restrictions as well as poor maintenance continue to plague engine performance and exposes itself through piston failures. The new piston technology improves the piston to operate under harsh conditions, but it is still important for a trained technician to properly assemble and tune the engine. These pistons provide superior protection against heat and friction, and we can provide this technology for many different applications that continue to suffer failures from heat and friction.

It’s still important to not overlook the obvious. Natural gas engines must utilize the proper engine oil and proper engine coolant. CNG One Source Inc works directly with oil manufacturers and coolant manufacturers to offer a coolant that doesn’t

boil until reaching 375°F. The coolant temperatures will not boil until reaching such a high temperature, which gives added protection when the machinery is running hard. The operator still should not run at elevated temperatures as oil coking and thermal growth become significant factors against the machinery. In addition, failure to adequately control the heat can lead to thermal fatigue, and other failures within an engine.

While leaders in the engine industry are looking for additional ways to improve components within the engines, it will always remain important to focus on good lubricants and adequate cooling systems. The new pistons offered through CNG One Source Inc are just a small part of the company’s technology advancements. Just as technology from the aerospace program has enhanced aviation and other industries, this technology is expected to ultimately be used in other engine applications as well.

Engines and machinery are typically designed for normal use, not tough duty. When an operator is seventy-five miles away from the repair shop, problems

become more complicated. Of course, everyone wants the machine up and running, but replacing parts with similar parts just doesn’t make good sense. One of CNG One Source Inc’s core philosophies is to design the toughest, most durable parts to keep down time to a minimum. Further, when parts fail prematurely, they often take out other parts with them, and time and labor becomes a race. Often times disassembly and reassembly include the original failed parts, additional parts, possibly machining parts, and more time and labor is spent than planned. If the company is experiencing premature parts replacement, it is important to analyze why the failures have occurred, and what types of improvements will work best for the company.

Whether running heavy machinery or managing a fleet, CNG and LNG are both great options, but the decisions to use natural gas engines should not be based strictly on fuel cost savings alone. Choosing the proper natural gas engine, components, and fluids can be more costly than with the diesel engines. However, utilizing improper or inferior components will cost the company far more when the engines become inoperable. To avoid unnecessary costs and downtime, choose the proper components and fluids in conjunction with adhering to a proper maintenance schedule. Remember, the engine is a system, not a collection of parts. Everything works together.

In addition to advanced piston design, CNG One Source recently announced new spark plug wires and coil over plug designs as well. The improved spark plug wires were designed for natural gas applications at the request of an OEM, and considering the environment where the spark plug wires are housed, they needed to withstand the added heat and perform reliably. CNG One Source will continue to announce product advancements to serve the existing CNG market in advance of introducing its new natural gas engine.

To have a superior engine, you must first have superior parts. CNG One Source takes every component, compares it to existing technology, and decides how advanced technology can improve it. CNG engines require superior designing to ensure the vehicles and equipment spend more time on the road and in the field, and spend less time in the shop.

To learn more about CNG One Source, the company’s products, and discuss how their technologies can be used in your applications, feel free to contact CNG One Source directly at [email protected] or 814-835-0200. Karen TeslovichCNG One Source, Inc.1620 Harper DriveErie, PA 16505USA814.835.0200www.cngonesource.com

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The nation’s largest natural gas-producing region just keeps getting bigger. Surging production from the Marcellus and Utica shale plays is nothing short of staggering, and virtually every expert predicts continued growth. By 2018, Marcellus production is expected to reach 20 Bcf/d. And with recent “monster-well” announcements by Magnum Hunter Resources and Shell, analysts predict the Utica could be even larger than the Marcellus. Operators are spending $18 billion in CAPEX for Northeast shale production growth in 2014 alone.

Billions of dollars are being invested on new gathering, processing, storage and transportation capacity for the region. And major pipelines like the Rockies Express (REX) are reversing course to carry natural gas from the Northeast to new markets across the country and around the world.

The Marcellus-Utica Midstream conference and exhibition puts you at the center of the action this January. Hear directly from top midstream analysts and executives about the latest production estimates from the Marcellus and Utica and learn about major midstream projects in the works. Secure your seat today!

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