Shale EnviroSafe 2013 Will Be Headlined By Commissioner David Porter - Press Release

July 18, 2013 R.T. Dukes

Texas Railroad Commissioner David J. Porter will deliver the Keynote Address at Shale EnviroSafe, the conference & exhibition focused on the environmental, health, safety, and regulatory considerations facing U.S. shale plays. Commissioner Porter is scheduled to kick off the first day of Shale EnviroSafe, which will be held October 14-16 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX.

Porter was elected to serve a six-year term as Texas Railroad Commissioner in November 2010. Since taking office, he’s created the Eagle Ford Shale Task Force to establish a forum that brings the community together and fosters a dialogue regarding drilling activities in the Eagle Ford Shale. In recognition of his foresight and leadership, Porter was named “Man of the Year” by the industry publication The Oil & Gas Year – Eagle Ford 2013.

“Commissioner Porter has extensive knowledge of drilling activities in the Eagle Ford shale play and is certain to bring tremendous insight and value to our attendees,” said Kayla Appelt, Conference Manager. “We are honored that Commissioner Porter has agreed to deliver the Keynote Address at Shale EnviroSafe.”

Following the Commissioner’s Keynote Address there will be concurrent conference sessions focused on surface and groundwater management, well integrity, emergency preparedness and response, occupational health and safety, crisis communications, safety in shale plays, and asset management. Along with this in-depth program, the 2nd Annual Shale EnviroSafe will include an exhibit floor that features leading service companies showcasing their latest environmental, health, and safety solutions and technologies.

For the latest updates on Shale Envirosafe, visit www.shaleenvirosafe.com. For information on attendance or exhibiting opportunities, please contact:

Carey Buchholtz Marketing Manager (713) 343-1878 careyb@tradefairgroup.com

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Texas Eagle Ford Shale Oil & Gas Expo July 16-17 - Press Release

June 25, 2013 R.T. Dukes

Don't miss the next major Eagle Ford event in Corpus Christi. The Eagle Ford Shale Oil & Gas Expo will be held July 16-17 at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi.

The event is hosted by the Texas Eagle Ford Shale Magazine and will host businesses from all across South Texas.

You can get more information about the event at our Texas Eagle Ford Shale Oil & Gas Expo page.

Eagle Ford Expo Schedule

July 15 - 8 AM Golf Tournament (North Shore Country Club); 8-5 Exhibitor Setup (AB Center); 6-8 pm Welcome Reception (Omni Bayfront Hotel)
July 16 - 10-8 Expo open, with live service & product demos (AB Center); 5-8 pm Industry & Exhibitor Reception (AB Center)
July 17 10-6 Expo open (AB Center); 7-9 pm Closing Reception (Omni Bayfront Hotel)

Driver Safety, The Law, and Cellular Based Devices In The Eagle Ford - Press Release

May 28, 2013 Kenny DuBose

The ongoing national campaign against the use of cellular devices while operating a motor vehicle has sent out a plethora of mixed messages. Nearly 1 in 5 crashes in Texas occur while using cellular devices. On January 3, 2012 the US Department of Transportation (DOT) adopted a ban to restrict the use of mobile devices while operating a commercial motor vehicle.

The “Distracted Driver” campaign has established partial or total bans on texting while driving in over forty states, and heavy fines and civil penalties will be imposed on commercial drivers who use any hand-held device that has a phone number (FCC definition for mobile telephone) while driving. Violations will incur federal civil penalties of up to $27,750 for each offense and multiple offenses can ultimately lead to driver license disqualification.

What Do The New Rules Mean?

The new rule specifies that holding, dialing and reaching for a mobile device is unacceptable. Push-to-talk mobile telephones (if it has a phone number) are also restricted under the new rule. The restriction does not include the use of Professional Land Mobile Two-Way Radio units. Two-way radios are not considered to be mobile telephones and are not affected by the legislation.

"For many years A&B Communications has operated one of the largest wide-area communication networks in the US", says Patrick Russell General Manager.

A&B Communication's is expanding its South Texas network even further. The network was built for the oilfield service industry and has supported large, medium and small fleets through good times and bad. With the dramatic growth in Eagle Ford, we have been racing to expand coverage areas and network capacity to keep up with demand from new and previously existing fleet operators. Our network has always covered the remote unpopulated parts of Texas where cellular systems don’t go.

In addition to the “distracted driver” safety concerns, our customers demand instant access to their fleets at the push of a button. They want reliable coverage, loud/clear audio that can be heard in noisy environments, convenient installations from service people who are willing to come to them on their schedules.

“If US DoT rules are affecting your company, consider a reliable two-way radio system.”

Headquartered in Corpus Christi, A&B Communications understands the unique needs of the oilfield fleet operator. The company specializes in safe, reliable, private communications systems and devices for petrochemical refining, oilfield, medical and public safety.

For media contact or more information:

Patrick Russellprussell@abcomm.netwww.abcomm.net

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Eagle Ford Regional Rig Count at 264 on May 17, 2013

May 17, 2013 R.T. Dukes

The Eagle Ford Shale drilling rig count decreased by three to 264 rigs running. That is one more rig than the average so far this year.

We spent time out at Bentek Energy's Benposium Conference this week and there were a lot of great Eagle Ford takeaways. One of those was a comparison of the company's Eagle Ford oil production forecast from two years ago to today. In short, the play is producing just as much today as the company had forecast for 2016 and is now projected to surpass 1.4 million barrels per day in 2016.

Read our highlights in the article Eagle Ford Oil Production Growing Twice As Fast - Bentek

*Note* Now quoting Baker Hughes. Baker Hughes also releases its own Eagle Ford Rig Count that covers the 14 core counties (~230 rigs). Our numbers cover a 30 county area impacted by Eagle Ford development. A full list of the counties included can be found in the table at the bottom of this article.

Eagle Ford Oil & Gas Rigs

[ic-l]A total of 37 rigs are targeting natural gas. Six began drilling this week.

Natural gas prices were up a little to more than $4 again at $4.06/mmbtu on Friday afternoon. It has been a mild May, so having a $4 price and not a $2 price is a nice gift for natural gas producers.

A total of 227 oil rigs are running in the region. WTI futures were almost unchanged from the past two weeks at $96/bbl on Friday afternoon. Eagle Ford light crude traded at $91.50/bbl on May 16th.

Karnes and La Salle counties lead development with 39 and 34 rigs running, respectively. See the full list of drilling by county at the bottom of the page.

South Texas Oil & Gas News:

Be sure to visit our South Texas Oilfield Job Listings to search openings and come back weekly for updates.

Eagle Ford Shale Drilling by County

What is the Rig Count?

The Eagle Ford Shale Rig Count is an index of the total number of oil & gas drilling rigs running across a 30 county area in South Texas. The South Texas rigs referred to in this article are for ALL drilling reported by Baker Hughes and not solely wells targeting the Eagle Ford formation. All land rigs and onshore rig data shown here are based upon industry estimates provided by the Baker Hughes Rig Count and/or Smith Service Co's (Schlumberger) Smith Rig Count.

Women's Energy Network Starts South Texas Chapter - Press Release

May 17, 2013 R.T. Dukes

The Women's Energy Network (WEN) has started a South Texas Chapter.

With the Eagle Ford oil & gas boom, there are more energy professionals than ever in the area. The group celebrated their launch this past week at Tesoro's offices and will be holding more regular events throughout the year.

Learn more about joining at womensenergynetwork.org

The Women's Energy Network is an international organization that provides networking opportunities and fosters career and leadership development. Almost 2,000 women are members of the group.

The Women’s Energy Network is an organization exclusively for women in the energy industry. Founded in 1994, WEN now has seven chapters throughout the country: Appalachia, Greater Atlanta, Houston, North Texas, South Texas, Southeast Louisiana, and Washington D.C. WEN offers the exclusive opportunity to learn from some of the field’s most experienced women, or take on a leadership role and advise others in advancing their careers. Nearly 2,000 professional women in the industry have already plugged into the resources and networking opportunities offered through WEN.

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