Gulf Coast Oil & Gas Award Nominations Due December 12th - Press Release

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Don't forget to have your Gulf Coast Awards nominations in before next Thursday, December 12th.

The Awards champion excellence, and whilst there are guidelines, what the Judges really want to know is what makes your company a leader in its field.

There is no right or wrong way to put an entry together.

All the categories listed below are awarded in the region:

1. Award for Drilling Excellence
2. Award for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility
3. Award for Excellence in Environmental Stewardship
4. Award for Excellence in Health & Safety
5. Award for Excellence in Well Completion
6. Award for Geophysical Excellence
7. Construction Company of the Year
8. Corporate Consultancy of the Year
9. Engineering Company of the Year
10. Future Industry Leader
11. General Industry Service Award
12. Industry Leader
13. Industry Supplier of the Year
14. Law Firm of the Year
15. Manufacturer of the Year
16. Midstream Company of the Year
17. New Technology Development of the Year
18. Oilfield Services Company of the Year
19. Operational Consultancy of the Year
20. Recruitment Agency of the Year
21. Risk Management Company of the Year
22. The Oil & Gas Financial Journal - Transaction of the Year
23. The TEEMCO E&P Company of the Year
24. Trucking Company of the Year
25. Water Management Company of the Year

Get more information at oilandgasawards.com

Conference For Excellence Planned

The awards ceremony will be preceded by a 'Conference For Excellence' during the day of each of the regional Awards Gala Dinners. Companies that are selected as finalists and attending the Gala Dinners, will be invited to attend the conference for free and have the opportunity to speak.

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PetroEd Launches Free Online Oilfield Training Program for High School Students - Press Release

PetroEd Online Oilfield Training for High School Students

For the first time, PetroEd® is providing access to the industry’s most popular on-line oilfield education courses--without cost--to qualifying students through the Open Petroleum Education Network (OPEN™).

The courses in OPEN are chalk-full of engaging multimedia, 3d animations and interactive learning that resonates with today's generation of visual learners.

“High paying petroleum industry jobs await...but you have to graduate.”

The OPEN initiative provides educational institutions and students worldwide with immediate access to best-in-class multimedia learning materials for the oil and natural gas industry at little or no cost. The OPEN program offers supplemental multimedia learning materials. In today’s frenzied market for skilled engineers, many instructors find themselves deluged with students seeking degrees in petroleum-related programs; they may not have sufficient resources and time to handle the capacity. OPEN allows students to take on-line courses before attending petroleum related classes.

About PetroEd

The OPEN initiative is PetroEd's sustainability program launched in 2010 with founding sponsor SGS in Geneva, Switzerland; the program allows selected universities access to premium quality on-line educational material focused on technical oil and natural gas operations. We are now introducing the course at the secondary school level.

To Learn More or Enroll Contact

Cameron Thompson 713-461-5200 cthompson@petroed.com

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STEER Announces Call for 2013 Eagle Ford Excellence Awards - Press Release

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The South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER), is proud to announce the inaugural 2013 Eagle Ford Excellence Awards. The awards will honor leading companies and contractors in the oil and gas community by recognizing their diligent efforts in three specific areas: community and social investment, environmental stewardship, and safety performance.

“Through these awards, STEER is recognizing companies that set the standard for the oil and gas industry. The 2013 Eagle Ford Excellence Awards will highlight companies that are implementing programs that focus on the safety, preservation and well-being of the communities in the Eagle Ford Shale region,” says Omar Garcia, president of STEER.

The 2013 Eagle Ford Excellence Awards will serve as an opportunity to recognize companies that are conducting activities based on values that are essential for the continued advancement of the oil and gas industry, and that benefit the greater South Texas region. The awards will be given to organizations that exemplify innovation, take initiative and serve the communities in which they work.

“We applaud the efforts of organizations who are dedicated to being a positive and innovative presence in their communities. Through the creation of these inaugural awards, we hope to bring attention to companies and contractors in the oil and gas industry that are concerned with improving the quality of life for those living in the shale region.”

— Omar Garcia

Companies or contractors working in or with the oil and gas sector in the Eagle Ford Shale are invited to submit an entry form.

For more information and to download the forms, visit www.STEER.com.  The deadline for entries is Friday, November 1, 2013.  The award recipients will be recognized at an awards luncheon in San Antonio, Texas on Wednesday, December 11, 2013.

About South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER)

The South Texas Energy and Economic Roundtable (STEER) is the leading Eagle Ford Shale resource in the region and is the primary coordinator for communication and public advocacy surrounding the oil and natural gas industry in South Texas.  With a focus on South Texas, STEER will serve as the bridge connecting the industry and legislature, academia and the communities throughout South Texas to ensure positive collaboration and communication surrounding the activities associated with the Eagle Ford Shale. For more information about STEER, visit STEER.com.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Lisa Martin lmartin@creativecivilization.com 210.227.1999, ext. 129

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Aqueous Services Looks to Lead the Way in Eagle Ford Water Supply and Water Management - Press Release

Aqueous Services Water Tanks

Aqueous Services opened its freshwater load out facility with the mission of providing water and water management services to oil and gas companies operating in the Eagle Ford.

The Aqueous facility is unique to the region, specifically designed for maximum efficiency and ease of use.

“Water is an important topic on everyone’s mind,” said Frates Seeligson, president of Aqueous Services. “Companies needed an accessible water source to supply man camps, build roads, pads and most importantly for hydraulic fracturing. Local residents and landowners want to know their resource is used in a responsible and sustainable way. We listened to both their needs, creating a fully automated facility that is open 24/7, while laying the groundwork for expansion into recycling. Obtaining fresh water is now as simple as filling out a credit application and filling up the trucks.”

he Aqueous Services’ load out facility is fully expandable, and was built to facilitate a frac fluid recycling program.  Aqueous is focused on promoting environmental sustainability within the industry, and can work with companies to help design a water management program that minimizes the amount of water used in the drilling and hydraulic fracturing process.  This is imperative to an area in South Texas that is already facing one of the worst droughts in the State’s history.

“It is important that we continue to focus on frac fluid recycling so that we remain good stewards of the environment while exploring for the oil and gas deposits that help fuel our local, state and national economies,” said Clayton Carter, CEO of Freestone Resources, Inc. (OTCQB:FSNR), an oil and gas technology development company and a partner in Aqueous Services. “The Aqueous fresh water load out facility is the first step in promoting this effort. Only a certain percentage of the hydraulic fracturing fluids immediately return to the surface in what is known as flowback water. A viable recycling operation will have to supplement the recycled water with other water sources, such as the water source currently provided by Aqueous, to sustain a continuous hydraulic fracturing program. A recycling facility can reduce fresh water consumption by up to 40% per well. When you’re talking about millions of gallons of water used to complete each well, it’s clear that recycling can make a drastic impact in the reduction of water consumption.”

Aqueous Services has signed up numerous companies in the Eagle Ford since it first opened.  The Aqueous load out facility is strategically located near the cities of Stockdale, Nixon, and Gillette at 2200 CR 458 in Wilson County 78143. Water is provided 24/7 from the Carrizo Aquifer.  To learn more, visit Aqueous Services’ website at http://www.aqueousservices.com.

For more information contact:

Frates Seeligson frates@aqueousservices.com 210-716-7990

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Trophy Oaks Subdivision Lots Hit The Auction Block - Atascosa County - Press Release

Trophy Oaks Entrance

Thirty residential building lots in the Trophy Oaks subdivision on FM 476 in Poteet, TX, ranging in size from 1 acre to 10 acres will be auctioned on Saturday September 7, 2013, at noon by NYTex Auctions.  Ten of the twenty-two one acre lots being offered will be sold Absolute.

The development with many large oak trees is in a prime location outside of Poteet, yet within a short drive to San Antonio, the Toyota plant and the booming Eagle Ford Shale area. The lots are located less than 15 minutes from Pleasanton and Jourdanton.

The current owner has owned the property for several years and has chosen to auction off the property in 1 to 10 acre lots. The subdivision includes:

• 67 acres total divided into 30 lots
• 22 - 1 acre lots
• 8 lots ranging in size from 3.7 - 10.9 acres

Linda Welsh, Principal Auctioneer, expects that the property may sell to a local home builder or several home builders or individuals looking for a highly visible and convenient location for their home.

The lots may be inspected any time.  The auction will be held at the Holiday Inn Downtown at 318 W Cesar Chavez Blvd in San Antonio at noon on September 7, 2013. The doors will open at 11 am for registration.  For more information or to obtain a Property Information Package visit www.NYTexAuctions.com.

About NYTex Auctions

With offices in Austin, NYTex Auctions a DBA of Linda Welsh Auction & Realty Group are members of the National Auctioneers Association and the Texas Auctioneers Association.

Contact Information:

Linda Welsh or Leo Welsh

Linda Welsh Auction & Realty Group LLC 3801 No. Capital of TX Hwy, E240-412 Austin, TX 78746 Linda@LindaWelshAuction.com Office phone 512-263-1030 Linda Cell phone 512-657-4033 Leo  Cell phone 512-657-7350

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