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Publication of the SPE-PB Section http://connect.spe.org/PermianBasin/
Upcoming Meetings
and
Conferences
August 15th
SIPES Meeting
August 16th
SPE Summer Social
August 18th
SPE YP Habitat Event
August 30th
YP Happy Hour
September 10th
SPE Distinguished
Lecturer
SPE Distinguished
Lecturer Preview
SIPES Meeting Preview
May YP Meeting Recap
SPE Banquet Recap
July C&O Meeting Recap
Energy4Me Events
SPE Golf Tournament
In This Issue:
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CHAIRMAN’S CORNER
Flo Akintunji
SPE-PB Chairman 2018-2019
What a ride!
When I moved to Midland from Houston four years ago, it was supposed to be a short stint. Sure, I would come
here, gain some valuable experience, and then quickly depart for “greener pastures”. Well, I have since gotten
married, bought a house, had a child, and my wife and I are planning our future here in Midland! My experience is
not unique. Many people I have come across in the Permian Basin share a similar sentiment: “we came kicking and
screaming, and we will leave kicking and screaming.” Out here, we have some of the best people I have come
across in my time in the oil patch. As a result, I believe our SPE-PB section is as good as any other section.
Under the leadership of our immediate past Chairman, Kyle Richter, and the section’s board of directors, we
accomplished several goals last year including the following: Inaugural Frac month in February which had over 360
people in attendance across all events; Energy4Me presentations which involved section members teaching over
400 elementary school children about Energy at four local public schools; and $91,000 awarded to deserving
students for scholarships at our awards banquet. As we kickoff this new section year, we aim to build on these
successes, as well as continue disseminating the most up to date technical information to our members. In
addition, be on the lookout for our SPE Cares Initiatives– co-founded by our very own section member, Yogashri
Pradhan. “It is a community service initiative aimed at promoting, supporting and participating in charitable,
education, humanitarian and social community services at the Section and Student Chapter’s level.” More details
are included inside this newsletter.
We start off the fall schedule with a social event at the Petroleum Club on August 16th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Please come to this free event to network, socialize, and have fun! Two free drinks and appetizers will be
sponsored by Locus Bio-Energy Solutions, Brigade Energy Services, Flotek Industries, and Cogent Energy Services.
There is limited space so RSVP here as soon as possible: https:spepbsocial.bpt.me. In September, we have the
following two events at The Petroleum Club:
 Robert Hawkes, Distinguished Lecturer presenting on “Fluid imbibition – Hydraulic fracture flowback
dynamics.” Please RSVP here: https://sep2018.bpt.me/
 Liquids-Rich Basins Conference - North America. Keynote speaker, Clay Gaspar, President and COO of WPX
Energy.
Finally, consider the following – Permian Basin oil production currently exceeds all OPEC nations except Saudi
Arabia, Iran, and Iraq. Permian Basin oil production is expected to grow to 3.7 million bopd by the end of the year,
and 5.4 million bopd by 2023. Several pipeline projects underway are expected to add 2 million bopd outbound
capacity from the Permian Basin and are expected to be completed by 2019 and 20% of the active drilling rigs in
the world are working in the Permian Basin. From these, we can surmise that we have achieved a tremendous
amount, but also have many challenges yet to be overcome. Like we have done since this shale renaissance began,
there is no doubt in my mind that the professionals working here, and across the US, will solve all these problems!
I sure am excited to be here in the Permian, the most prolific basin in the World!
Flo Akintunji
2018-2019 SPE Permian Basin Chairman
Unitex Oil & Gas, LLC
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C&O Group Lecture with Liz Percak-Dennett
September 6th
28th Annual SPE Golf Tournament
September 7th
Robert Hawkes SPE Distinguished Lecture
September 10th
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Abstract:
Multi-stage unconventional hydraulic fracturing treatments require pumping large volumes of water based fluids.
As the industry continues to develop extremely low permeability reservoirs increasingly larger water based fluid
treatments are being pumped. These large treatments also lead to varying flowback issues ranging from high to
low load fluid recoveries. In many cases, either by design or controlled by operational restrictions, wells can
undergo weeks or months of shut-in following these very large treatments. In most cases, these shut-in wells have
demonstrated significant upticks in production resulting in some operators reporting an enhancement to
hydrocarbon recovery. The reasons for the low and inefficient water recovery after fracturing are only now being
understood. Some researchers believe that low water recovery is due to water retention in secondary fractures or
unstable displacement and gravity segregation in fractures. Others believe the retained water in the reservoir can
leak-off into the rock matrix due to water imbibition. Yet, in many cases, there are no negligible effects on long
term productivity. The dynamics of shut-in time permits the imbibition process to evolve; allowing water to move
deeper into the water-wet/clay-rich formation. This results in lower water saturation and a corresponding higher
gas/oil relative permeability near the fracture surface. In contrast, if the well is not shut-in, capillary forces are
balanced by viscous forces, thereby trapping water at much higher saturations around the fractures and reducing
hydrocarbon flow potential.
Biography:
Robert graduated from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with a diploma in
Petroleum Engineering Technology in 1979. Robert has authored and co-authored over 20 papers and was co-
Author, Chapter 3 “Gas Well Testing and Evaluation” of the 2007 Modern Fracturing - Enhancing Natural Gas
Production, engineering text book. Robert’s role at Trican Well Service in Calgary is Reservoir Engineering Advisor
for their Geological and Reservoir Engineering Service group. Robert has been the recipient of numerous awards
and was a Distinguished Lecturer with SPE in 2008. In 2011, Hawkes was the recipient of the SPE Canadian
“Reservoir Description and Dynamics” award and recently was recognized for his achievement as the recipient of
the 2016 Canadian “Completions Optimization and Technology” award. Robert has served on a multitude of SPE
workshops and conferences and was the Program Committee Chairman for the 2013 Hydraulic Fracture Flowback
Workshop.
Society of Petroleum Engineers
Distinguished Lecturer September 10th, 2018
Midland Petroleum Club
11:30am—1:00pm
Fluid Imbibition - Hydraulic Fracture
Flowback Dynamics
R.V. Hawkes
Cost is $25 online & $30 at the door. Register here:
https://sep2018.bpt.me
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SPE Permian Basin Young Professionals Upcoming Events
SPE YP Community service Habitat for Humanity Build:
Saturday, August 18th
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Lunch will be provided
Email spepermianyp@gmail.com to RSVP
Visit SPE Permian Basin website for RSVP details. www.connect.spe.org/permianbasin
Happy Hour Social at Ally Gun Range:
Thursday, August 30th
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sponsored by United Safety
Visit SPE Permian Basin website for RSVP details. www.connect.spe.org/permianbasin
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Topic: Getting to Free Cash Flow: Trends in North American Oil and Gas
Development.
Abstract: Between 2012 and 2017, public E&Ps spent $1.40 for every $1.00 in
revenue as Wall Street provided investment to pursue production volume
growth. That era has come to an end and investors now want share buybacks
and dividends. This presentation examines a roadmap for the industry to
transition to a self-sustaining business model.
Upcoming SIPES Meeting
Bio: Richard Mason is Chief Technical Director for Hart Energy where he provides content and
editorial guidance for Hart's print, digital and video efforts, including authoring monthly columns for
Oil and Gas Investor and Hart's E&P magazines. At Hart's DUG Conference program, he provides
guidance on conference topics and serves as moderator.
Mr. Mason is the former owner and publisher of The Land Rig Newsletter from 1992 to 2009 where he
developed industry metrics that provided detailed resolution on unconventional land market
dynamics including regional utilization, rig pricing, trends in non-vertical drilling, rig efficiency,
technological evolution in drilling systems, and oil and gas operator rig employment patterns.
Mr. Mason previously served as Director of Research for PLS, Inc., an oil and gas property brokerage
firm, where he provided analysis of oil and gas property transactions published as PLS market alerts.
He also worked 10 years as a field representative for the Texas Tech University archives, collecting
historical materials on petroleum, agriculture, and irrigation development in the American Southwest.
Mr. Mason resides in Austin, Texas and is a graduate of Ohio University with a Bachelor of Arts degree,
with honors, in History.
August 15th, 2018 11:30AM Midland Country Club Upstairs Ballroom
Guest Lunch Attendees Pay $20
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On May 22, 2018, the SPE Young Professionals in Midland received a presentation from Stephen Robertson
with the Permian Basin Petroleum Association (PBPA). The PBPA is a regional trade association that advocates
for safe and responsible oil and gas development in the Permian Basin. Mr. Robertson works out of PBPA’s
headquarters in Midland, but the association also has offices in Austin and Santa Fe.
The main message of Mr. Robertson’s presentation was that along with the growing production realized in the
Permian Basin in the last decade (which includes a tripling of oil production and at least a doubling of natural
gas production), come industry created hurdles and increased threats from those opposed to oil and gas
operations. In particular, Mr. Robertson highlighted the growing infrastructure concerns including those
dealing with water, roads, electrical transmission and distribution, and pipeline takeaway capacity. He also
discussed the conservation efforts of the industry and those throughout the Permian Basin in regards to
several species touted by environmental groups as needing protection from the federal government, which
could greatly curtail any kind of development whether it be oil and gas, agriculture, the growth of
communities, or even the installation of wind and solar farms.
With the Permian Basin on pace to grow production even further, possibly to above six million barrels of crude
per day within the next five to ten years, threats to the industry, in particular from “keep it in the grounders”
who desire a hydrocarbon free world, continue to increase. Mr. Robertson left the SPE Young Professionals
with hope, however, that by working together and utilizing the tools and resources we have available, we can
not only continue to increase production in the Permian Basin, but we can do so in a safe and responsible way
that not only benefits ourselves and our communities, but the security of our nation as well.
SPE Young Professionals May Meeting Recap
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The SPE Permian Basin section held its annual scholarship banquet in conjunction with the Southwestern
North America Region Awards banquet on May 3, 2018 at the Midland Petroleum Club. SPEI President,
Darcy Spady, was in attendance to hand out the 10 SPE Regional awards to the recipients. Additionally,
the SPE Permian Basin section presented 16 college students with ties to the region with over $90,000 in
scholarships! We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the SPE Permian Basin scholarship
fund over the year, as your contributions have led to one of the highest scholarship distributions on
record from the Permian Basin SPE section. If you want to contribute to the scholarship fund contact SPE
Permian Basin today! Also, be sure not to miss out on next year’s SPE Permian Basin’s banquet.
2018 SPE President Darcy Spady with region award winners. In no particular order: David Wesson, Habib Menour,
Robert Barba, Aaron Hunter, Jesse Hernandez, Jennifer Wilser, Steve Melzer, Deborah Ingalls, Peter Shrenkel,
and Ayodeji Daramola
2018 SPE President Darcy Spady with scholarship recipients. In no particular order: Michael Johns, Grant Franklin,
Julie Nguyen, Arif Ahmed, Zane Pittman, Stephen Everett, Flo Akintunji, Christian Barajas, Meredith Bledsoe, Donovan Dengan,
Jacob Hunter, Joseph McClain, Amanda McGlasson, Luis Rodriquez, and Ashley Stroup
“Over $90,000 in
scholarships given out
this year!”
2018 Award and Scholarship Banquet Recap
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The Completions & Operations study group hosted a panel discussion on July 19th at the Midland Petroleum Club with over
100 people in attendance. The panel consisted of Ken Beattie, COO and SVP of CrownQuest, Denzil West, CEO of Admiral
Permian Resources, Steve Guthrie, SVP of Business Operations and Engineering at Concho, and Lance Robertson, COO and
SVP of Development at Endeavor Energy Resources. The panel first tackled the question of “What are the benefits of West
Texas based companies.” The consensus of the discussion was that the relationships with the community were stronger if
the company was head-quartered in West Texas rather than from out of town, and each of the panelists mentioned their
desire for their companies and employees to be involved with the community. Additionally, it was brought up that equity
markets sometimes prefer West Texas based companies.
The next question was “How do you see the future of the industry with respect to the Permian.” The panelists discussed that
while it is hard to predict the next 10 years, many signs point to an increase in USA production with Permian production
driving much of that increase. The panelists mentioned their hopes to make West Texas a place where families want to live
for a long period of time, and discussed their desire to improve the infrastructure in Midland, including schools, healthcare,
and housing. A phrase tossed around by each panelist was “corporate responsibility,” meaning that it’s up to their
companies to ensure that Midland has the infrastructure to handle their company’s presence. Interestingly, one idea that
popped up was having companies donate surface rights around town for housing developments.
The last question was “what will your company do to shape the future of Midland.” The panelists mentioned the culture of
servant leadership they foster at their companies, and encourage all their employees to volunteer within the community.
The panelists discussed their involvement with the Permian Strategic Partnership, an organization comprised of 10
companies that discusses how to overcome the challenges in education, transportation, housing, and healthcare in West
Texas. Overall the panelists were optimistic that their companies could contribute to the infrastructure of West Texas, with
one company mentioning their plans to build a daycare in downtown Midland open to the public.
Completions and Operations Study Group July Meeting Recap
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SPE PB section members conducted eight Energy4Me presentations to 5th graders this past May. As mentioned in
the December 2017 Pipeline newsletter, “Energy4me is SPE’s global energy-education outreach program offering
factual, unbiased resources to pre-university students, teachers, and the public through speaker programs,
teacher-development resources, and the energy4me.org website. Energy4me answers such important questions
as: How much oil is left? Is petroleum engineering the career for me? How do the different energy sources
compare with each other? And how does energy impact our daily lives?”
Many thanks to all our members who volunteered their time and contributed in making this initiative a success.
Through their efforts, we were able to present to over 400 children, at 4 different elementary schools (Bunche,
Yarbrough, Fasken, and Parker). There is already significant interest from these schools, and others, for more
presentations in the near future. So, we will be calling on our members again to volunteer their time, as we play
our part in educating our young people. Know that these presentations are prepared by SPEI and Energy4me, and
can be given in about 30 minutes. The Energy4me Kit includes a speaker’s guide, ready-to-go presentations,
videos, and interactive classroom activities for primary, intermediate, and secondary students.
Below are a few pictures of the students performing some fun activities like sucking up chocolate syrup through a
long straw to illustrate concepts like viscosity!!
SPE Permian Basin’s Recent Energy4Me
Event Recap
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SPE-PB Completions and Operations Study Group
September 6, 2018
Midland Petroleum Club
5:30 – 7:00 PM
Subsurface DNA Diagnostics Aid Well Spacing Decision in the
Permian
Liz Percak-Dennett, Technology Director,
Biota Technology, Inc
Abstract:
Biota Technology mission is to deploy DNA sequencing to maximize reservoir economics. The application of DNA sequencing
in the oil and gas industry provides operators with a non-invasive, high-resolution data source to track subsurface fluid move-
ment by examining subsurface DNA originating from microbial communities within the subsurface. To date, the technology
has been applied on over 300 wells in the Permian Basin resulting in over 8500 analyzed samples and 250,000 unique subsur-
face DNA markers. Deployment of this technology has resulted in increased reservoir understanding including monitoring of
drainage heights and well:well communication over time. In this presentation Dr. Liz Percak-Dennett, Technology Director at
Biota Technology will speak to Subsurface DNA Diagnostics basics, field workflow, data analysis, and provide several case
studies of practical applications in U.S. shale.
Bio:
As the Technology Director at Biota Technology, Liz Percak-Dennett is accountable for the delivery of all technical projects to
unconventional and offshore customers. In this role, she delivers customer value through a broad skill set in geology, microbi-
ology, geochemistry, and oilfield operations. Prior to Biota, Liz worked as a geologist for Hess Corporation in the Bakken and
offshore Guyana teams. Liz holds a BS in geology from the University of Alaska Anchorage and an MS and PhD in geoscience
from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she researched geomicrobiology in subsurface environments on modern
and ancient Earth as part of the NASA Astrobiology Institute.
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The Society of Petroleum Engineers-- Permian Basin Section (SPE) is collaborating with University of Texas Permian
Basin's (UTPB) STEM Academy and Communities in Schools Permian Basin (CISPB) to kickoff the new school year
with energy education! We are calling all oil and gas professionals and students to participate in Energy4ME, SPE's
initiative to educate the K-12th graders about the importance of energy and practical STEM applications in the
energy industry. Energy4Me has lesson plans for volunteers that volunteers could immediately utilize and apply in
interactive activities and classroom discussions.
Below is the preliminary agenda:
Date: Tuesday, September 4th, 2018
Time: 9AM-4PM
Location: UTPB STEM Academy
4940 South Rd, Odessa, TX 79762
Rooms TBD
Those who are interested should sign up before Sunday,
August 26th at the following link:
https://goo.gl/forms/g3WnY6pg1UOQbFsu2
For questions, please
email Yogashri Pradhan: ypradhan.pge@utexas.edu,
Glen Fradenburg: gf@fracing.com, and
Flo Akintunji: folochi@gmail.com
Schedule:
9-10-Kickoff event information session for
elementary students
10-12- Energy4Me for elementary students (booths &
hands-on activities)
12-1- Lunch
1-2- Kickoff event information session for middle and
high school students
2-4- Energy4Me for 6th-12th graders & young
professional career/education panel
Energy4Me at CISPB & UTPB STEM Academy: Encouraging Continuous Mentorship
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Thank You to Our Clay Shoot Sponsors
Who Sponsored Our 7th Annual Sporting Clays Shoot
Title Sponsor:
Other Event Sponsors:
Food Sponsors:
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STORM™ THE MOST COST EFFECTIVE MECHANICAL ISOLATION PACKER FOR REMEDIAL AND REFRAC APPLICATIONS IN THE
PERMIAN
MorphPackers and Nine Energy Service announce first deployment of STORM™ refrac isolation packers for Chaparral Energy
in Oklahoma.
MorphPackers Limited (“MorphPackers”) and Nine Energy Service, Inc. (“Nine”) announced jointly today that they have
deployed STORM™ refrac isolation packers within a production-insert string for Chaparral Energy in Oklahoma.
Due to excessive water production from the heel of the reservoir Chaparral Energy required mechanical isolation in their 4 ½”
open-hole production tubing to return the well to oil production. A 3 ½” flush joint production-insert string fitted with full ID
STORM™ isolation packers was successfully run to TD and the packers were expanded. The well was returned to oil
production on time & budget immediately afterwards.
The patented completion system utilizes expandable steel packers specializing in isolation and includes re-frac packers and
production anchors to maximize production within existing wells. The STORM™ refrac packer provides the maximum ID in
the market to provide the most effective system to instantly isolate and re-fracture stages thus extending the life of a well.
With no moving parts STORM™ packers are easy to deploy at a fraction of the cost of expandable liners, patches and
conventional straddle systems. STORM™ packers are compatible with standard plug & perf equipment
Check out our demo https://www.morphpackers.com/isolation-packers
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Oil and Gas Professional:
Once again it is time for the Society of Petroleum Engineers Annual Permian Basin Golf Tournament.
The Golf Tournament is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 7th 2018, at the Hogan Park Golf
Course in Midland. Last year's tournament was a huge success. We had 404 players representing 175
different companies participate, making it one of the premier golf events in the Basin. This tournament
has historically been one of the primary sources of funds for the Permian Basin SPE Scholarship Fund.
This year we awarded a total of $91,000 in scholarships to 16 college students from our immediate area
seeking to enter into the petroleum industry. This was only possible due the terrific support of last year's
sponsors. This includes the Ed Runyan $15,000, Dick Prentice, Hoxie Smith, and the T Scott Hickman
$5000 scholarship awards.
In addition to the varying sponsorship levels, we are soliciting Ditty Bags and Door Prizes items. Our goal
is to have 500 participants so please take that into account when considering ditty bag items (500 need-
ed). If you are interested in donating any items or services, please give me a call.
This is one of the top tournaments each year in the Permian Basin and we truly hope that you and your
company choose to be part of it with the Permian Basin Section of the SPE.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR SUPPORT
For Sponsorship or Sponsor information call:
James Haest
Silvertip Completion Services
(432) 557-5337
Ken Krawietz
H L Brown Operating
(432) 556-0557
Jeanette Reyes
Endeavor Energy Resources
(432) 238-0780
The 28th Annual SPE Permian Basin
Golf Tournament
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Objective: To raise funds for SPE Permian Basin Section scholarships to benefit local students.
SPE is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit educational organization (FIN 75-2001539).
Date: Friday, September 7th, 2018
Place: HOGAN PARK GOLF COURSE, MIDLAND, TX
Time: 8:00 am or 1:30 pm (2 shotgun starts)
Entry Fee: $700.00 per team $725 (if paying with CC)
Includes:
1) Carts and green fees for each four-person team
2) One mulligan per player included in entry fee
3) Unbelievable food and drink
4) Tournament gift certificates and great door prizes
5) Hole-in-one, closest to the pin, putting and chipping contests
6) Goodie bags, Bluetooth speaker, small tumbler, and various other giveaways
Format: FOUR PERSON SCRAMBLE-No handicap needed-flighted after round
9-12 teams per flight
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Player Name Company Cell Phone Email Address
____________________________ ______________________ _____________ _______________________________
____________________________ ______________________ _____________ ______________________________
____________________________ ______________________ _____________ _______________________________
____________________________ ______________________ _____________ _______________________________
Credit card receipt email address: ____________________________________________
Check Preferred Starting Time:
Total Team Entry Fee Enclosed $___________ 8:00 am____ 1:30 pm_____
Team Captain _________________________________ Cell Phone ____________________
No Phone entries / Hogan cannot accept forms or payment
Make checks payable to: SPE
Team Entry forms with Credit Card information can be emailed to Gina Horton
Gina’s email ghorton@elevationres.com
Team Entries mailed with a check go to Darlene Olson:
Note: All player changes go to Gina Horton (432-640-7023) ghorton@elevationres.com
You can hold a spot with a name and payment- We expect to sell out-first come first serve
For additional Information:
James Haest (432-557-5337) email (james.haest@silvertipcompletions.com)
Ken Krawietz (432-556-0557) email (KDkrawietz@gmail.com))
Mail to:
SPE Permian Basin
Attn: Darlene Olson
P.O. 3366
(432) 682-6060 office
(432) 682-6067 fax
(432) 553-3075 cell
darlene_olson@sbcglobal.net
28th Annual SPE Golf Tournament Entry Form
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Name: ____________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________
City ________________ State ________ Zip ___________
Phone#_______________
Mastercard / Visa / American Express
Card # ________________________________
Exp. Date _________________
Card Verification on Back # (AMEX on front) _________
Billing Zip Code _____________
Signature for Approval __________________________________
Additional $25 for credit card $725 total
Credit Card receipt email address: _____________________________________________
***Please attach form with credit card payment
28th Annual SPE Golf Tournament Entry Form: Payment
This Payment Includes:
Payment for a Team
Payment for a Sponsorship
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2018-2019 SPE Permian Basin Board Members
SPE—PB Polos for Sale!
Durable, dry-fit material. Comfortable all year long! Comes in
men’s and women’s style in blue and red (and men’s black for
the YoPro version). Only $30 each, and all proceeds go to the
Young Professionals and scholarships. Cash and credit card
accepted. Look for these awesome items at our Section
Meetings and YoPro Meetings this year!
Position Member Company Member's Email
Chairman Flo Akintunji Unitex Oil & Gas LLC fakintunji@unitexoil.com
Vice-Chairman Alana Low Concho alow@concho.com
Treasurer Paul Brown Chevron PaulBrown@Chevron.com
Secretary Ayodeji Daramola Halliburton ayodeji.daramola@halliburton.com
Awards and Nominations Justin Bethancourt ConocoPhillips j.justin.bethancourt@conocophillips.com
Community Relations
Glen Fradenburg Alamo Pressure Pumping gf@fracing.com
Evan Graybill Chevron egraybill@chevron.com
PR & Advertising Boone Bajgier Anadarko Boone.Bajgier@anadarko.com
Pipeline Newsletter Michael Carey Saga Petroleum mcarey@sagapetroleum.com
Continuing Education Curtis Helms Jr. Midland College chelms@midland.edu
Golf Tournament
Coordinator
James Haest Silvertip Completion Services james.haest@silvertipcompletions.com.
Jeanette Reyes-Lara Endeavor Energy Resources jreyes@eeronline.com
Billea Karnes Concho bkarnes@concho.com
Internet Coordinator Prince Kwarteng Discovery Operating pkwarteng@discoveryoperating.com
Membership Eric Angelos Concho eangelos@concho.com
Programs
Robert Reyes Harmonia Petroleum robert.reyes@harmoniapetro.com
Yoshi Pradhan Endeaevor Energy Resources ypradhan.pge@utexas.edu
Scholarship Libby Einhorn Concho eeinhorn@concho.com
Study Group Liaison Aaron Hunter Concho ahunter@concho.com
Texas Tech Liaison Jay Young
NCS Multistage
Tracer Diagnostics
jyoung@ncsmultistage.com
Young Professionals Fumi Balogun Liberty Oilfield Services fbalogun02@gmail.com
At Large
Billy Harris
Lodestone Oil & Gas
Consulting, LLC
lodestoneogc@outlook.com
Pete Schrenkel Vision Natural Resources pschrenkel@visionnatres.com
Past Chair Kyle Richter Oxy kyle_richter@oxy.com
CO2 Conference Bill Webb Bill Webb, Inc billwebbinc@suddenlink.net
Clayshoot Committee
Aaron Galt Schlumberger Agalt@slb.com
Jace Farmer Concho jfarmer@concho.com
Bob McKitrick NCS Multistage rmckitrick@ncsmultistage.com
Stephen Arnold ConocoPhillips stephen.m.arnold@conocophillips.com
Clayshoot Committee Members
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SPE Permian Basin August 2018 Pipeline Newsletter

  • 1. PageAugust 2018 - Issue 171 Publication of the SPE-PB Section http://connect.spe.org/PermianBasin/ Upcoming Meetings and Conferences August 15th SIPES Meeting August 16th SPE Summer Social August 18th SPE YP Habitat Event August 30th YP Happy Hour September 10th SPE Distinguished Lecturer SPE Distinguished Lecturer Preview SIPES Meeting Preview May YP Meeting Recap SPE Banquet Recap July C&O Meeting Recap Energy4Me Events SPE Golf Tournament In This Issue:
  • 2. Page 2 August 2018 - Issue 171 CHAIRMAN’S CORNER Flo Akintunji SPE-PB Chairman 2018-2019 What a ride! When I moved to Midland from Houston four years ago, it was supposed to be a short stint. Sure, I would come here, gain some valuable experience, and then quickly depart for “greener pastures”. Well, I have since gotten married, bought a house, had a child, and my wife and I are planning our future here in Midland! My experience is not unique. Many people I have come across in the Permian Basin share a similar sentiment: “we came kicking and screaming, and we will leave kicking and screaming.” Out here, we have some of the best people I have come across in my time in the oil patch. As a result, I believe our SPE-PB section is as good as any other section. Under the leadership of our immediate past Chairman, Kyle Richter, and the section’s board of directors, we accomplished several goals last year including the following: Inaugural Frac month in February which had over 360 people in attendance across all events; Energy4Me presentations which involved section members teaching over 400 elementary school children about Energy at four local public schools; and $91,000 awarded to deserving students for scholarships at our awards banquet. As we kickoff this new section year, we aim to build on these successes, as well as continue disseminating the most up to date technical information to our members. In addition, be on the lookout for our SPE Cares Initiatives– co-founded by our very own section member, Yogashri Pradhan. “It is a community service initiative aimed at promoting, supporting and participating in charitable, education, humanitarian and social community services at the Section and Student Chapter’s level.” More details are included inside this newsletter. We start off the fall schedule with a social event at the Petroleum Club on August 16th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Please come to this free event to network, socialize, and have fun! Two free drinks and appetizers will be sponsored by Locus Bio-Energy Solutions, Brigade Energy Services, Flotek Industries, and Cogent Energy Services. There is limited space so RSVP here as soon as possible: https:spepbsocial.bpt.me. In September, we have the following two events at The Petroleum Club:  Robert Hawkes, Distinguished Lecturer presenting on “Fluid imbibition – Hydraulic fracture flowback dynamics.” Please RSVP here: https://sep2018.bpt.me/  Liquids-Rich Basins Conference - North America. Keynote speaker, Clay Gaspar, President and COO of WPX Energy. Finally, consider the following – Permian Basin oil production currently exceeds all OPEC nations except Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Iraq. Permian Basin oil production is expected to grow to 3.7 million bopd by the end of the year, and 5.4 million bopd by 2023. Several pipeline projects underway are expected to add 2 million bopd outbound capacity from the Permian Basin and are expected to be completed by 2019 and 20% of the active drilling rigs in the world are working in the Permian Basin. From these, we can surmise that we have achieved a tremendous amount, but also have many challenges yet to be overcome. Like we have done since this shale renaissance began, there is no doubt in my mind that the professionals working here, and across the US, will solve all these problems! I sure am excited to be here in the Permian, the most prolific basin in the World! Flo Akintunji 2018-2019 SPE Permian Basin Chairman Unitex Oil & Gas, LLC
  • 3. Page 3August 2018 - Issue 171 SPE in August 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 SIPES Meeting Midland Country Club 11:30AM 16 Summer Social Petroleum Club 5:30pm-7:30pm 17 18 YP Habitat 4 Humanity 8am-4pm 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 YP Happy Hour Ally Gun Range 5:30pm-7:30pm 31 September 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Looking Forward SPE Liquids-Rich Basin Conference September 5-6th C&O Group Lecture with Liz Percak-Dennett September 6th 28th Annual SPE Golf Tournament September 7th Robert Hawkes SPE Distinguished Lecture September 10th
  • 4. Page 4 August 2018 - Issue 171 Abstract: Multi-stage unconventional hydraulic fracturing treatments require pumping large volumes of water based fluids. As the industry continues to develop extremely low permeability reservoirs increasingly larger water based fluid treatments are being pumped. These large treatments also lead to varying flowback issues ranging from high to low load fluid recoveries. In many cases, either by design or controlled by operational restrictions, wells can undergo weeks or months of shut-in following these very large treatments. In most cases, these shut-in wells have demonstrated significant upticks in production resulting in some operators reporting an enhancement to hydrocarbon recovery. The reasons for the low and inefficient water recovery after fracturing are only now being understood. Some researchers believe that low water recovery is due to water retention in secondary fractures or unstable displacement and gravity segregation in fractures. Others believe the retained water in the reservoir can leak-off into the rock matrix due to water imbibition. Yet, in many cases, there are no negligible effects on long term productivity. The dynamics of shut-in time permits the imbibition process to evolve; allowing water to move deeper into the water-wet/clay-rich formation. This results in lower water saturation and a corresponding higher gas/oil relative permeability near the fracture surface. In contrast, if the well is not shut-in, capillary forces are balanced by viscous forces, thereby trapping water at much higher saturations around the fractures and reducing hydrocarbon flow potential. Biography: Robert graduated from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with a diploma in Petroleum Engineering Technology in 1979. Robert has authored and co-authored over 20 papers and was co- Author, Chapter 3 “Gas Well Testing and Evaluation” of the 2007 Modern Fracturing - Enhancing Natural Gas Production, engineering text book. Robert’s role at Trican Well Service in Calgary is Reservoir Engineering Advisor for their Geological and Reservoir Engineering Service group. Robert has been the recipient of numerous awards and was a Distinguished Lecturer with SPE in 2008. In 2011, Hawkes was the recipient of the SPE Canadian “Reservoir Description and Dynamics” award and recently was recognized for his achievement as the recipient of the 2016 Canadian “Completions Optimization and Technology” award. Robert has served on a multitude of SPE workshops and conferences and was the Program Committee Chairman for the 2013 Hydraulic Fracture Flowback Workshop. Society of Petroleum Engineers Distinguished Lecturer September 10th, 2018 Midland Petroleum Club 11:30am—1:00pm Fluid Imbibition - Hydraulic Fracture Flowback Dynamics R.V. Hawkes Cost is $25 online & $30 at the door. Register here: https://sep2018.bpt.me
  • 5. Page 5August 2018 - Issue 171
  • 6. Page 6 August 2018 - Issue 171 SPE Permian Basin Young Professionals Upcoming Events SPE YP Community service Habitat for Humanity Build: Saturday, August 18th 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Lunch will be provided Email spepermianyp@gmail.com to RSVP Visit SPE Permian Basin website for RSVP details. www.connect.spe.org/permianbasin Happy Hour Social at Ally Gun Range: Thursday, August 30th 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Sponsored by United Safety Visit SPE Permian Basin website for RSVP details. www.connect.spe.org/permianbasin
  • 7. Page 7August 2018 - Issue 171 Topic: Getting to Free Cash Flow: Trends in North American Oil and Gas Development. Abstract: Between 2012 and 2017, public E&Ps spent $1.40 for every $1.00 in revenue as Wall Street provided investment to pursue production volume growth. That era has come to an end and investors now want share buybacks and dividends. This presentation examines a roadmap for the industry to transition to a self-sustaining business model. Upcoming SIPES Meeting Bio: Richard Mason is Chief Technical Director for Hart Energy where he provides content and editorial guidance for Hart's print, digital and video efforts, including authoring monthly columns for Oil and Gas Investor and Hart's E&P magazines. At Hart's DUG Conference program, he provides guidance on conference topics and serves as moderator. Mr. Mason is the former owner and publisher of The Land Rig Newsletter from 1992 to 2009 where he developed industry metrics that provided detailed resolution on unconventional land market dynamics including regional utilization, rig pricing, trends in non-vertical drilling, rig efficiency, technological evolution in drilling systems, and oil and gas operator rig employment patterns. Mr. Mason previously served as Director of Research for PLS, Inc., an oil and gas property brokerage firm, where he provided analysis of oil and gas property transactions published as PLS market alerts. He also worked 10 years as a field representative for the Texas Tech University archives, collecting historical materials on petroleum, agriculture, and irrigation development in the American Southwest. Mr. Mason resides in Austin, Texas and is a graduate of Ohio University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, with honors, in History. August 15th, 2018 11:30AM Midland Country Club Upstairs Ballroom Guest Lunch Attendees Pay $20
  • 8. Page 8 August 2018 - Issue 171 On May 22, 2018, the SPE Young Professionals in Midland received a presentation from Stephen Robertson with the Permian Basin Petroleum Association (PBPA). The PBPA is a regional trade association that advocates for safe and responsible oil and gas development in the Permian Basin. Mr. Robertson works out of PBPA’s headquarters in Midland, but the association also has offices in Austin and Santa Fe. The main message of Mr. Robertson’s presentation was that along with the growing production realized in the Permian Basin in the last decade (which includes a tripling of oil production and at least a doubling of natural gas production), come industry created hurdles and increased threats from those opposed to oil and gas operations. In particular, Mr. Robertson highlighted the growing infrastructure concerns including those dealing with water, roads, electrical transmission and distribution, and pipeline takeaway capacity. He also discussed the conservation efforts of the industry and those throughout the Permian Basin in regards to several species touted by environmental groups as needing protection from the federal government, which could greatly curtail any kind of development whether it be oil and gas, agriculture, the growth of communities, or even the installation of wind and solar farms. With the Permian Basin on pace to grow production even further, possibly to above six million barrels of crude per day within the next five to ten years, threats to the industry, in particular from “keep it in the grounders” who desire a hydrocarbon free world, continue to increase. Mr. Robertson left the SPE Young Professionals with hope, however, that by working together and utilizing the tools and resources we have available, we can not only continue to increase production in the Permian Basin, but we can do so in a safe and responsible way that not only benefits ourselves and our communities, but the security of our nation as well. SPE Young Professionals May Meeting Recap
  • 9. Page 9August 2018 - Issue 171 The SPE Permian Basin section held its annual scholarship banquet in conjunction with the Southwestern North America Region Awards banquet on May 3, 2018 at the Midland Petroleum Club. SPEI President, Darcy Spady, was in attendance to hand out the 10 SPE Regional awards to the recipients. Additionally, the SPE Permian Basin section presented 16 college students with ties to the region with over $90,000 in scholarships! We would like to thank everyone who contributed to the SPE Permian Basin scholarship fund over the year, as your contributions have led to one of the highest scholarship distributions on record from the Permian Basin SPE section. If you want to contribute to the scholarship fund contact SPE Permian Basin today! Also, be sure not to miss out on next year’s SPE Permian Basin’s banquet. 2018 SPE President Darcy Spady with region award winners. In no particular order: David Wesson, Habib Menour, Robert Barba, Aaron Hunter, Jesse Hernandez, Jennifer Wilser, Steve Melzer, Deborah Ingalls, Peter Shrenkel, and Ayodeji Daramola 2018 SPE President Darcy Spady with scholarship recipients. In no particular order: Michael Johns, Grant Franklin, Julie Nguyen, Arif Ahmed, Zane Pittman, Stephen Everett, Flo Akintunji, Christian Barajas, Meredith Bledsoe, Donovan Dengan, Jacob Hunter, Joseph McClain, Amanda McGlasson, Luis Rodriquez, and Ashley Stroup “Over $90,000 in scholarships given out this year!” 2018 Award and Scholarship Banquet Recap
  • 10. Page 10 August 2018 - Issue 171 The Completions & Operations study group hosted a panel discussion on July 19th at the Midland Petroleum Club with over 100 people in attendance. The panel consisted of Ken Beattie, COO and SVP of CrownQuest, Denzil West, CEO of Admiral Permian Resources, Steve Guthrie, SVP of Business Operations and Engineering at Concho, and Lance Robertson, COO and SVP of Development at Endeavor Energy Resources. The panel first tackled the question of “What are the benefits of West Texas based companies.” The consensus of the discussion was that the relationships with the community were stronger if the company was head-quartered in West Texas rather than from out of town, and each of the panelists mentioned their desire for their companies and employees to be involved with the community. Additionally, it was brought up that equity markets sometimes prefer West Texas based companies. The next question was “How do you see the future of the industry with respect to the Permian.” The panelists discussed that while it is hard to predict the next 10 years, many signs point to an increase in USA production with Permian production driving much of that increase. The panelists mentioned their hopes to make West Texas a place where families want to live for a long period of time, and discussed their desire to improve the infrastructure in Midland, including schools, healthcare, and housing. A phrase tossed around by each panelist was “corporate responsibility,” meaning that it’s up to their companies to ensure that Midland has the infrastructure to handle their company’s presence. Interestingly, one idea that popped up was having companies donate surface rights around town for housing developments. The last question was “what will your company do to shape the future of Midland.” The panelists mentioned the culture of servant leadership they foster at their companies, and encourage all their employees to volunteer within the community. The panelists discussed their involvement with the Permian Strategic Partnership, an organization comprised of 10 companies that discusses how to overcome the challenges in education, transportation, housing, and healthcare in West Texas. Overall the panelists were optimistic that their companies could contribute to the infrastructure of West Texas, with one company mentioning their plans to build a daycare in downtown Midland open to the public. Completions and Operations Study Group July Meeting Recap
  • 11. Page 11August 2018 - Issue 171
  • 12. Page 12 August 2018 - Issue 171 SPE PB section members conducted eight Energy4Me presentations to 5th graders this past May. As mentioned in the December 2017 Pipeline newsletter, “Energy4me is SPE’s global energy-education outreach program offering factual, unbiased resources to pre-university students, teachers, and the public through speaker programs, teacher-development resources, and the energy4me.org website. Energy4me answers such important questions as: How much oil is left? Is petroleum engineering the career for me? How do the different energy sources compare with each other? And how does energy impact our daily lives?” Many thanks to all our members who volunteered their time and contributed in making this initiative a success. Through their efforts, we were able to present to over 400 children, at 4 different elementary schools (Bunche, Yarbrough, Fasken, and Parker). There is already significant interest from these schools, and others, for more presentations in the near future. So, we will be calling on our members again to volunteer their time, as we play our part in educating our young people. Know that these presentations are prepared by SPEI and Energy4me, and can be given in about 30 minutes. The Energy4me Kit includes a speaker’s guide, ready-to-go presentations, videos, and interactive classroom activities for primary, intermediate, and secondary students. Below are a few pictures of the students performing some fun activities like sucking up chocolate syrup through a long straw to illustrate concepts like viscosity!! SPE Permian Basin’s Recent Energy4Me Event Recap
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  • 14. Page 14 August 2018 - Issue 171 SPE-PB Completions and Operations Study Group September 6, 2018 Midland Petroleum Club 5:30 – 7:00 PM Subsurface DNA Diagnostics Aid Well Spacing Decision in the Permian Liz Percak-Dennett, Technology Director, Biota Technology, Inc Abstract: Biota Technology mission is to deploy DNA sequencing to maximize reservoir economics. The application of DNA sequencing in the oil and gas industry provides operators with a non-invasive, high-resolution data source to track subsurface fluid move- ment by examining subsurface DNA originating from microbial communities within the subsurface. To date, the technology has been applied on over 300 wells in the Permian Basin resulting in over 8500 analyzed samples and 250,000 unique subsur- face DNA markers. Deployment of this technology has resulted in increased reservoir understanding including monitoring of drainage heights and well:well communication over time. In this presentation Dr. Liz Percak-Dennett, Technology Director at Biota Technology will speak to Subsurface DNA Diagnostics basics, field workflow, data analysis, and provide several case studies of practical applications in U.S. shale. Bio: As the Technology Director at Biota Technology, Liz Percak-Dennett is accountable for the delivery of all technical projects to unconventional and offshore customers. In this role, she delivers customer value through a broad skill set in geology, microbi- ology, geochemistry, and oilfield operations. Prior to Biota, Liz worked as a geologist for Hess Corporation in the Bakken and offshore Guyana teams. Liz holds a BS in geology from the University of Alaska Anchorage and an MS and PhD in geoscience from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she researched geomicrobiology in subsurface environments on modern and ancient Earth as part of the NASA Astrobiology Institute.
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  • 16. Page 16 August 2018 - Issue 171 The Society of Petroleum Engineers-- Permian Basin Section (SPE) is collaborating with University of Texas Permian Basin's (UTPB) STEM Academy and Communities in Schools Permian Basin (CISPB) to kickoff the new school year with energy education! We are calling all oil and gas professionals and students to participate in Energy4ME, SPE's initiative to educate the K-12th graders about the importance of energy and practical STEM applications in the energy industry. Energy4Me has lesson plans for volunteers that volunteers could immediately utilize and apply in interactive activities and classroom discussions. Below is the preliminary agenda: Date: Tuesday, September 4th, 2018 Time: 9AM-4PM Location: UTPB STEM Academy 4940 South Rd, Odessa, TX 79762 Rooms TBD Those who are interested should sign up before Sunday, August 26th at the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/g3WnY6pg1UOQbFsu2 For questions, please email Yogashri Pradhan: ypradhan.pge@utexas.edu, Glen Fradenburg: gf@fracing.com, and Flo Akintunji: folochi@gmail.com Schedule: 9-10-Kickoff event information session for elementary students 10-12- Energy4Me for elementary students (booths & hands-on activities) 12-1- Lunch 1-2- Kickoff event information session for middle and high school students 2-4- Energy4Me for 6th-12th graders & young professional career/education panel Energy4Me at CISPB & UTPB STEM Academy: Encouraging Continuous Mentorship
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  • 18. Page 18 August 2018 - Issue 171 Thank You to Our Clay Shoot Sponsors Who Sponsored Our 7th Annual Sporting Clays Shoot Title Sponsor: Other Event Sponsors: Food Sponsors:
  • 19. Page 19August 2018 - Issue 171 STORM™ THE MOST COST EFFECTIVE MECHANICAL ISOLATION PACKER FOR REMEDIAL AND REFRAC APPLICATIONS IN THE PERMIAN MorphPackers and Nine Energy Service announce first deployment of STORM™ refrac isolation packers for Chaparral Energy in Oklahoma. MorphPackers Limited (“MorphPackers”) and Nine Energy Service, Inc. (“Nine”) announced jointly today that they have deployed STORM™ refrac isolation packers within a production-insert string for Chaparral Energy in Oklahoma. Due to excessive water production from the heel of the reservoir Chaparral Energy required mechanical isolation in their 4 ½” open-hole production tubing to return the well to oil production. A 3 ½” flush joint production-insert string fitted with full ID STORM™ isolation packers was successfully run to TD and the packers were expanded. The well was returned to oil production on time & budget immediately afterwards. The patented completion system utilizes expandable steel packers specializing in isolation and includes re-frac packers and production anchors to maximize production within existing wells. The STORM™ refrac packer provides the maximum ID in the market to provide the most effective system to instantly isolate and re-fracture stages thus extending the life of a well. With no moving parts STORM™ packers are easy to deploy at a fraction of the cost of expandable liners, patches and conventional straddle systems. STORM™ packers are compatible with standard plug & perf equipment Check out our demo https://www.morphpackers.com/isolation-packers
  • 20. Page 20 August 2018 - Issue 171 Oil and Gas Professional: Once again it is time for the Society of Petroleum Engineers Annual Permian Basin Golf Tournament. The Golf Tournament is scheduled to take place on Friday, September 7th 2018, at the Hogan Park Golf Course in Midland. Last year's tournament was a huge success. We had 404 players representing 175 different companies participate, making it one of the premier golf events in the Basin. This tournament has historically been one of the primary sources of funds for the Permian Basin SPE Scholarship Fund. This year we awarded a total of $91,000 in scholarships to 16 college students from our immediate area seeking to enter into the petroleum industry. This was only possible due the terrific support of last year's sponsors. This includes the Ed Runyan $15,000, Dick Prentice, Hoxie Smith, and the T Scott Hickman $5000 scholarship awards. In addition to the varying sponsorship levels, we are soliciting Ditty Bags and Door Prizes items. Our goal is to have 500 participants so please take that into account when considering ditty bag items (500 need- ed). If you are interested in donating any items or services, please give me a call. This is one of the top tournaments each year in the Permian Basin and we truly hope that you and your company choose to be part of it with the Permian Basin Section of the SPE. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR SUPPORT For Sponsorship or Sponsor information call: James Haest Silvertip Completion Services (432) 557-5337 Ken Krawietz H L Brown Operating (432) 556-0557 Jeanette Reyes Endeavor Energy Resources (432) 238-0780 The 28th Annual SPE Permian Basin Golf Tournament
  • 21. Page 21August 2018 - Issue 171 Objective: To raise funds for SPE Permian Basin Section scholarships to benefit local students. SPE is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit educational organization (FIN 75-2001539). Date: Friday, September 7th, 2018 Place: HOGAN PARK GOLF COURSE, MIDLAND, TX Time: 8:00 am or 1:30 pm (2 shotgun starts) Entry Fee: $700.00 per team $725 (if paying with CC) Includes: 1) Carts and green fees for each four-person team 2) One mulligan per player included in entry fee 3) Unbelievable food and drink 4) Tournament gift certificates and great door prizes 5) Hole-in-one, closest to the pin, putting and chipping contests 6) Goodie bags, Bluetooth speaker, small tumbler, and various other giveaways Format: FOUR PERSON SCRAMBLE-No handicap needed-flighted after round 9-12 teams per flight -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player Name Company Cell Phone Email Address ____________________________ ______________________ _____________ _______________________________ ____________________________ ______________________ _____________ ______________________________ ____________________________ ______________________ _____________ _______________________________ ____________________________ ______________________ _____________ _______________________________ Credit card receipt email address: ____________________________________________ Check Preferred Starting Time: Total Team Entry Fee Enclosed $___________ 8:00 am____ 1:30 pm_____ Team Captain _________________________________ Cell Phone ____________________ No Phone entries / Hogan cannot accept forms or payment Make checks payable to: SPE Team Entry forms with Credit Card information can be emailed to Gina Horton Gina’s email ghorton@elevationres.com Team Entries mailed with a check go to Darlene Olson: Note: All player changes go to Gina Horton (432-640-7023) ghorton@elevationres.com You can hold a spot with a name and payment- We expect to sell out-first come first serve For additional Information: James Haest (432-557-5337) email (james.haest@silvertipcompletions.com) Ken Krawietz (432-556-0557) email (KDkrawietz@gmail.com)) Mail to: SPE Permian Basin Attn: Darlene Olson P.O. 3366 (432) 682-6060 office (432) 682-6067 fax (432) 553-3075 cell darlene_olson@sbcglobal.net 28th Annual SPE Golf Tournament Entry Form
  • 22. Page 22 August 2018 - Issue 171 Name: ____________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________ City ________________ State ________ Zip ___________ Phone#_______________ Mastercard / Visa / American Express Card # ________________________________ Exp. Date _________________ Card Verification on Back # (AMEX on front) _________ Billing Zip Code _____________ Signature for Approval __________________________________ Additional $25 for credit card $725 total Credit Card receipt email address: _____________________________________________ ***Please attach form with credit card payment 28th Annual SPE Golf Tournament Entry Form: Payment This Payment Includes: Payment for a Team Payment for a Sponsorship
  • 23. Page 23August 2018 - Issue 171 2018-2019 SPE Permian Basin Board Members SPE—PB Polos for Sale! Durable, dry-fit material. Comfortable all year long! Comes in men’s and women’s style in blue and red (and men’s black for the YoPro version). Only $30 each, and all proceeds go to the Young Professionals and scholarships. Cash and credit card accepted. Look for these awesome items at our Section Meetings and YoPro Meetings this year! Position Member Company Member's Email Chairman Flo Akintunji Unitex Oil & Gas LLC fakintunji@unitexoil.com Vice-Chairman Alana Low Concho alow@concho.com Treasurer Paul Brown Chevron PaulBrown@Chevron.com Secretary Ayodeji Daramola Halliburton ayodeji.daramola@halliburton.com Awards and Nominations Justin Bethancourt ConocoPhillips j.justin.bethancourt@conocophillips.com Community Relations Glen Fradenburg Alamo Pressure Pumping gf@fracing.com Evan Graybill Chevron egraybill@chevron.com PR & Advertising Boone Bajgier Anadarko Boone.Bajgier@anadarko.com Pipeline Newsletter Michael Carey Saga Petroleum mcarey@sagapetroleum.com Continuing Education Curtis Helms Jr. Midland College chelms@midland.edu Golf Tournament Coordinator James Haest Silvertip Completion Services james.haest@silvertipcompletions.com. Jeanette Reyes-Lara Endeavor Energy Resources jreyes@eeronline.com Billea Karnes Concho bkarnes@concho.com Internet Coordinator Prince Kwarteng Discovery Operating pkwarteng@discoveryoperating.com Membership Eric Angelos Concho eangelos@concho.com Programs Robert Reyes Harmonia Petroleum robert.reyes@harmoniapetro.com Yoshi Pradhan Endeaevor Energy Resources ypradhan.pge@utexas.edu Scholarship Libby Einhorn Concho eeinhorn@concho.com Study Group Liaison Aaron Hunter Concho ahunter@concho.com Texas Tech Liaison Jay Young NCS Multistage Tracer Diagnostics jyoung@ncsmultistage.com Young Professionals Fumi Balogun Liberty Oilfield Services fbalogun02@gmail.com At Large Billy Harris Lodestone Oil & Gas Consulting, LLC lodestoneogc@outlook.com Pete Schrenkel Vision Natural Resources pschrenkel@visionnatres.com Past Chair Kyle Richter Oxy kyle_richter@oxy.com CO2 Conference Bill Webb Bill Webb, Inc billwebbinc@suddenlink.net Clayshoot Committee Aaron Galt Schlumberger Agalt@slb.com Jace Farmer Concho jfarmer@concho.com Bob McKitrick NCS Multistage rmckitrick@ncsmultistage.com Stephen Arnold ConocoPhillips stephen.m.arnold@conocophillips.com Clayshoot Committee Members
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