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12/07/2024

Are you crazy? Probably not, but, we all need a pulse check, get our heads back in the game, feel good about what we do, who we are, what we are worth. I know we live fast paced, stressful, often painful traumatized events in our past, overwhelmed, crisis mode, health and financial problems, grief, loss, and so much more.

I stay as stoic as possible at all times and am fortunate to continue to remind myself daily as a purposely personal opportunity to grow to remind myself daily how much of a gift everything in my life is a blessing, whatever the lesson may be. Don't let a day go by or even a moment to try to help others. This conversation is with my friend Thomas Brewer, Speaker, Author, Wellness, Mental Health, and Resiliency Consultant at TB Group LLC, a consulting company specializing in Executive Coaching, Corporate Training, and Onsite EAP Crisis Response. Feel free to call him at (405) 833-7229 - tbgroupllc.com

We hope to remind our industry that we care about each other, are a family and force for daily impressive work that creates abundance of for the world over many physical and mental obstacles. people, I hope to help you find or look for available resources to navigate through all adversity. has been on my heart often this year, hearing about desperate people feeling alone and uncared for, making choices that are permanent. We can and should do better.

If we don't want to call it seeking help then find mentors or journal or make a call and just say you want to grow professionally. You may not be where you want to be today but hope you can lift others up and be inspired to see others achievements? So much to unpack. Hope you enjoy this too.

05/07/2024

Groundbreaking (see what I did there using "groundbreaking" in this homage because Josh McCollom and scott stedman are with Pharaoh Energy Services and have frac fleets). This is epic social media content. Critics may comment, "A modern marvel masterpiece; meticulously peppered production infused with wit, wisdom, comedy, and motivational meandering covering most of life's important meanings". Yes, this must watch wonder may be the key to unlocking all of the answers to universal mysteries. We may include lighthearted, irreverent, uninhibited gaffes; however, the ideas shared here will stand as pillars to modern business development within serving our amazing industry. Each of you decide daily to get up, plant your feet on a foundation of contributing to this generation of abundant and affordable finding, harvesting, and delivering for global . You grind it out. I'm fracing impressed by you all. Thank you for what you do. Have a happy fourth of July and appreciate your contribution to our liberty and freedom we are so fortunate to be proud of here in the United States Of America. We are blessed. God is good.

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07/06/2024

Oilfield Tailgate Podcast / VLOG / SHOW with guests and friends Lyoid Fussell and special cameo cool guy to know Kyle Haustveit. Both are inspiring to me and hope you enjoy what they have to say. Take care and God bless. Hope you have a great day. Find more ways to connect at oilfieldtailgate.com

24/05/2024

Darlene Wallace, President and CEO of Columbus Oil Company, is running for election to the Oklahoma House of Representatives for District 28. She is on the ballot in the Republican primary on June 18, 2024. Appreciate her taking time to have great conversations about Oklahoma, energy, values, leadership, education, family, and freedom. Our state and industry is full of fascinating friends who have contributed to the fabric of our nation's prosperity. She has an impressive servants heart, genuine honesty, and humble kindness in her mission to serve her community. I pray God bless her endeavors and hope we all are inspired by her.

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17/05/2024

PLEASE comment below! What can our industry do to improve ! Honored to be here speaking with Adam McFadden & Chris Pfaff as they train heroes during hazmatoklahoma.com in hopes that our amazing people of continue providing resources for first responders and our own professionals to collaborate effective efforts to educate each other and mitigate disasters. This conference brings together multiple platforms, industries, government agencies, impressive speakers, emergency professionals, and more with much needed courses and certifications. So thankful to John Carpenter for being part of this team! Also please join our MCEPS chapter each month and see more resources on the national page nationalstepsnetwork.com

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09/03/2024

Tulsa IrishFest began as the family-friendly way to celebrate Irish culture around St. Patrick’s Day with authentic music, culture, art, food and so much more. With overwhelming community support, we have committed to the aspirational goal of creating the best Irish festival in the world. tulsairishfest.org

01/03/2024

Tom McCasland, President of Mack Energy Co. with me to remind you of Oklahoma Energy Producers Alliance Annual Meeting March 21-22 - Sign up to attend and sponsor at okenergyproducers.org

From OPEA - works to promote and protect the rights of vertical oil and gas producers in Oklahoma. Having been in existence for only 5 short years, we have built a significant membership base, established firm relationships at the Oklahoma State Legislature and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission as well as have engaged positively with the general public, garnering overwhelming support for many of our initiatives.

Along with a full-time lobbyist representing us each day at the state capitol, our board of directors and members from across the state are continuously meeting with members of the legislature to press a small business oil and gas producer agenda.

Our regulatory affairs committee works daily with the Oklahoma Corporation providing significant feedback on issues that face our industry each and every day. The impact of these efforts has already been monumental.

We work with a litigation team in place to represent producers who have lost their vertical wells to horizontal frack jobs; on a contingency fee basis.

The Oklahoma State Legislature and the Oklahoma Corporation Commission are the key regulatory and elected bodies we work with as an organization. We strive to not only educate and promote our industry through our association, but we encourage each of our members to have a strong relationship with their own Senators and Representatives. Our staff provides tools and resources to members as well as legislators. We provide various opportunities through events, meetings and general communications for our members and legislators to network. OEPA also works tirelessly to have each legislator aware of the issues our industry faces on a daily basis.

It is also important that we advocate- when we have the opportunity- for our state to provide the resources necessary to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission so they can continue to support our ever-changing industry. We value each Commissioner and the staff at the OCC.

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23/02/2024

Keynote speaker for AADE MIDCON SYMPOSIUM - Gregory Wrightstone, Executive Director, CO2 Coalition, is a geologist with his BS from Waynesburg College and MS from West Virginia Univ., bestselling author of Inconvenient Facts, A Very Convenient Warming, and an Expert Reviewer for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (AR6).

Mr. Wrightstone has authored or co-authored more than 200 papers, publications and commentaries concerning climate change and energy. He is a popular guest for media outlets on television, radio and podcasts, having done nearly 300 interviews in 2022 alone.

He had a 35-year career in the energy industry, focused primarily on the Appalachian Basin of the eastern United States, culminating in his role as a founding partner and VP of Exploration for Mountaineer Keystone.

• Four-time President of the Pittsburgh Association of Petroleum Geologists
• President of the Eastern Section AAPG
• Founder and President of the Pennsylvania Coalition for Responsible Government, a state-wide free market advocacy group.
• Co-founder of Pennsylvanians Against Common Core

Executive Director Wrightstone is a strong proponent of the scientific process and often refers to a basic tenet of English law: Audiatur et altera pars or “Let both sides be fairly heard.”

CO2 COALITION - co2coalition.org

Check out his books and more at inconvenientfacts.xyz and convenientwarming.come

05/01/2024

Our amazing industry network family members love giving back to our communities. Like 89 Energy and American Cancer Society - Oklahoma charity fundraising golf tournament and countless other events and worthwhile causes, we get involved to make the world a better place. I grabbed Rachel Stratton and Grant Sykes to highlight the story. Appreciate you both. God bless you for all you do. In Oklahoma there is something for everyone to enjoy and participate in, so check out the calendar of meetings and activities at oilfieldtailgate.com

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22/12/2023

Oilfield Tailgate with Andrew Muñoz of 4cast at AAPG Midcontinent Sectional 2023

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Andrew Muñoz, a multifaceted geoscientist with over a decade of experience, brings invaluable expertise to 4cast as the COO and sole developer. His diverse background spans geophysics, geology, and data science as well as experience across major US unconventional resource basins. Beginning his career at Newfield Exploration, Andrew honed his skills in basin evaluation and geoscience operations, eventually building data science workflows that are still in use today.

In 2019, he joined Ensign Natural Resources, leading multidisciplinary projects and spearheading the development of cutting-edge analytics tools. His contributions resulted in significant asset growth and positioned Ensign as a technology leader among small to mid-sized operators.

Now, Andrew actively shapes the development of 4cast software, focusing on enhancing various features like type curve analysis, economic analysis, and geoscience data integration while expanding the company's infrastructure and database.

4-cast.io is an advanced oil and gas evaluation tool that streamlines the assessment process into a single, user-friendly platform and eliminates the need for multiple software systems.

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15/12/2023

Oilfield Tailgate talks with Rachel Grande, Manager of Geologic Development and Operations at ROGII rogii.com, providing software solutions for geology, drilling, and completions teams to use on a customized cloud-based platform.

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Molly Turko AAPG AAPG Europe American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) The American Petroleum Institute American Geophysical Union (AGU) American Association of Geologists American Association Petroleum Geologists OU Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy The Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering OSU College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology Oklahoma Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association AAPG - Oklahoma State University Chapter Oklahoma City Geological Society Oklahoma Geological Survey

08/12/2023

Check out the great time at Oklahoma Industry Collective Christmas event!

Special thanks to Phil Owens and his wife for Santa and Mrs. Clause.

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Geree Wald Morton Chuck Henkes Caleb Padilla Jeremy Whalen Scott Witt Jamey Morton Daniel Stancliffe, MBA Cody Bannister Bryson Varner Dillon Bellamy Mike Avery John Ungerecht Misty Hill

AADE MIDCON - American Association Of Drilling Engineers Mid-Continent Chapter
Society of Petroleum Engineers - Oklahoma City Section
OCAPL (Oklahoma City Association of Professional Landmen)
The Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma
The Pipeliners Club of Oklahoma City
Natural Gas and Energy Association of Oklahoma
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API OKC - AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE OKLAHOMA CITY CHAPTER
Mid-Continent Exploration & Production Safety (MCEPS) Network
OKC OCF - Oilfield Christian Fellowship Oklahoma City Chapter
Oklahoma City Geological Society
Society of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers
Energy Workforce & Technology Council
IADC Oklahoma Texas Panhandle Chapter
Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden

08/12/2023

Susan Nash Director of Innovation & Emerging Science and Technology for American Association of Petroleum Geologists AAPG with me at Midcontinent Sectional.

Thanks again also to Molly Turko, PhD and her team!

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AAPG - Oklahoma State University Chapter
Oklahoma City Geological Society
Oklahoma Geological Survey
Oklahoma Geological Foundation
Okstate Geology Alumni
Mid-Continent Geological Library
The Mewbourne School of Petroleum and Geological Engineering
Petroleum Geology
Canadian Society of Petroleum Geologists International Division

01/12/2023

Oilfield Tailgate with Waleed Nasir of Qult Technologies QULT.AI adding artificial intelligence to and

Optimization of Plunger Lift Systems

Over time, gas wells can experience a phenomenon known as liquid loading, where the accumulation of liquid becomes substantial enough to completely seal the tubing, leading to a cessation of gas production. If left unaddressed, this issue can permanently render the well unproductive.

Plunger Lift, a form of artificial lift, utilizes gas pressure to remove the accumulated liquid from the well’s bottom. Plunger Lift systems have gained widespread popularity due to their cost-effectiveness and efficiency. The typical operation of a Plunger Lift involves a continuous cycle that is repeated to lift the accumulated slug. Presently, plunger cycles are managed using trial-based trigger systems and manual inspections, resulting in suboptimal operation.

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Maximize Gas Production
Through the utilization of our AI trigger, we can accurately predict the impact of liquid loading on gas flow rate, resulting in optimized plunger cycles. Compared to standard trial-based triggers, our AI-trigger achieves a remarkable 20% increase in gas production.

Minimize Equipment Damage and Downtime
Equipment failure and damage often stem from the velocity of the traveling plunger. Swiftly moving plungers tend to cause more harm. With our AI trigger system, we effectively eliminate 90% of undesired velocity cycles, leading to an impressive 88% reduction in costs associated with plunger breakages and resulting downtimes.

Nearly Eliminate Scope-1 Emissions
Venting, which is typically employed to facilitate plunger arrival at the surface, contributes to Scope-1 emissions. However, our AI trigger system significantly diminishes the occurrence of slow velocity cycles, thereby minimizing the need for venting. As a result, Scope-1 emissions are drastically reduced by 98%.

Decrease Labor Costs
By implementing our automated monitoring and trigger system, labor costs can be reduced by up to 66%. Experience the benefits of streamlined operations and increased efficiency while optimizing your budget.

Optimizing Plunger Life

Plunger Lift systems are extensively utilized in gas wells due to their cost-effectiveness and similarity in lifting accumulated liquid slugs at the well’s bottom. Various plunger types are available from different vendors.

The selection of an appropriate plunger for a specific well depends on multiple factors, including internal well conditions, path geometry for the plunger’s travel, gas amount and pressure, chemical conditions, and more. It is crucial to make an informed decision when choosing the plunger type and manufacturer for a particular well. Failing to do so can result in a significant increase in plunger breakages and a reduction in plunger lifespan, leading to revenue loss in the form of maintenance and downtime costs.

Optimize plunger performance and minimize replacements with our Data & AI-driven solution. Our solution recommends the most suitable plunger type and manufacturer based on the specific conditions within the well.

Benefits

Assists in determining the most suitable plunger type for a specific well, reducing the risk of premature wear and frequent replacements.

Identifies optimal conditions to maximize the lifespan of plungers.

Our AI-powered solution leverages historical data from wells to predict when a plunger is approaching its breaking point, enabling timely replacement.

24/11/2023

Future of reliable ! Geology students from Oklahoma State University and The University of Oklahoma during AAPG MCS focus on upcoming careers and innovation to find, explore, and harvest abundant natural resources for our amazing industry and .

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17/11/2023

The Great Gutowsky

10/11/2023

Bill Burch running for Texas Railroad Commission during the Fin Feather Fur Food Festival hosted by the American Association of Drilling Engineers in Humble Texas.

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27/10/2023

TALKING ENERGY SHOW BY OILFIELD TAILGATE - oilfieldtailgate.com in the Tres Management studio with host Matthew Hill and guests Ryan Wiesner, Mica Morehead, and Shawn Barnett of SGB Solutions

06/10/2023

Oilfield Tailgate presents another episode of with guest Joe Hoepfl, co-founder of and Partner with PPHB LP. He previously had a leadership role in CIBC World Markets’ Investment Banking Group providing financial advisory services to the oilfield service, midstream and exploration & production sectors of the energy industry. Prior to joining CIBC World Markets, Mr. Hoepfl was in the oilfield services investment banking group at Raymond James & Associates. He also spent several years in the energy industry performing various financial advisory services at Pool Energy Services Co. and Apache Corporation. Mr. Hoepfl has lead numerous mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt offerings, and other financial advisory assignments. He received his BBA in Accounting and Finance from Texas A&M University and MBA from Rice University. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant.

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24/09/2023

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22/09/2023

KEVIN SORBO - MIRACLE IN EAST TEXAS sorbostudios.com / miracle-in-east-texas

Let's help put butts in seats for this movie!
Pro and so much more! This is a true story! So so good!

Thanks to The Petroleum Alliance of Oklahoma and The Cedar Gate for all you do!

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15/09/2023

LARRY RICHARDS - PRESIDENT OF THE 2023 PBIOS

Larry has served in many leadership roles throughout the industry over his 35-year career and has built entrepreneurial teams and companies that have made a lasting impact. In the early 1990’s Continental Emsco was the second largest rig manufacturer and oilfield supply store in North America. Over the years Richards held several executive roles, from starting the well servicing division to VP of sales and marketing for the overall company.

Richards left Emsco in 1999 to join Key Energy in a newly created role where he became the VP of Operations Support. In this role, Richards led the rig and trucking equipment teams, standardization and refurbishment programs, vendor agreements and asset utilization. In 2003 Richards had a chance to run a company and he took it.

Over a 12-year period he and his team grew Midland based Hy-bon Engineering from a regional supplier of v***r recovery units to a globally recognized leader in vent gas management; building revenues from $4.5M to over $75M and driving the lost time incident rate from 6.98 to 0.64.

After the successful sale of Hy-bon, Richards and two other PBIOS board members backed a young entrepreneur from Odessa in 2017. They were successful in building a great team of people, specializing in automated valves, flow meters and instrumentation. Van Zandt Controls grew from $6M revenue to over $50M in less than 5 years, and Richards retired following the successful sale of the company last year.

Larry is an avid outdoorsman and conservationist, and most enjoys time with his wife of 34 years Sondra and their two sons, Parker & Weston. He currently serves as a board advisor for Bold Production Services and the Endowment Board for Casa de Amigos. His past board positions include Renovar Energy (landfill gas), Gradiant Energy (water recycling), Ro-flo (compression) PBPA and chairing the West Texas Export Council.

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15/09/2023

Dr. James Duncan and Colby Tiffee with me at Natural Gas & Energy Association of Oklahoma

Dr. James Duncan distinguished career has led him to be a great speaker, advisor, mentor, and teacher. He is currently working with amongst many things at Center for ESG and Sustainability and Advisor to the Director, International Research Institute, Columbia University

In addition to 21 years as a trading economist building teams that monitor and predict financial market shifts for two Fortune 500 companies, Dr. Duncan has 30 years experience in engineering, science and the arts. He spent his first 20 years in the industry as an engineering manager in process design and process troubleshooting, where he designed and built patented petrochemical processes before returning to teach as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry. In 1998, Wall Street came knocking during a period when classical scientists were being hired to design and build the financial models; giving a new eye and applying new methodologies to business acumen.

A popular speaker in the commercial space, Dr. Duncan has spoken to audiences in several countries, across the continent and across many different sectors. His broad background and experience in troubleshooting problems has led to a wealth of solution-based strategies.

Colby Tiffee is VP Commercial Optimization at Presidio A career energy marketing professional with an energy-focused education, commercial mindset, and passion for maximizing the value of every hydrocarbon produced. Colby has a more than 22 year career of consistently surpassing expectations in a rapid growth and fast paced environment including vetting the marketing and midstream arrangements for more 800 opportunities across the US that have resulted in a purchased value of more than $19 billion.

At his core, Colby is a collaborative team and industry leader, selfless contributor, and continuous learner that has been credited with adding more than $1 billion of incremental value during his career. Colby specializes in the design, implementation and ex*****on of upstream and midstream business strategies specifically related to marketing natural gas, crude oil, helium and natural gas liquids.

An effective communicator with an distinctive southern draw, whether in the office or the field, he has a niche in connecting with others. The energy marketing principles of 1) move the molecules; 2) add value; and 3) get paid; have guided him throughout his career. Colby often speaks at different energy industry events across the US delivering one of his entertaining and informative messages about energy marketing, the state of the energy industry and where the markets are headed.

A fifth generation Oklahoma family man, Colby is a huge OU Sooner supporter, avid comic book and trading card collector, and always willing to have an impromptu conversation about energy markets, X-men, and/or Sooner football.

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01/09/2023

LARRY RICHARDS - PRESIDENT OF THE 2023 PBIOS

Larry has served in many leadership roles throughout the industry over his 35-year career and has built entrepreneurial teams and companies that have made a lasting impact. In the early 1990’s Continental Emsco was the second largest rig manufacturer and oilfield supply store in North America. Over the years Richards held several executive roles, from starting the well servicing division to VP of sales and marketing for the overall company.

Richards left Emsco in 1999 to join Key Energy in a newly created role where he became the VP of Operations Support. In this role, Richards led the rig and trucking equipment teams, standardization and refurbishment programs, vendor agreements and asset utilization. In 2003 Richards had a chance to run a company and he took it.

Over a 12-year period he and his team grew Midland based Hy-bon Engineering from a regional supplier of v***r recovery units to a globally recognized leader in vent gas management; building revenues from $4.5M to over $75M and driving the lost time incident rate from 6.98 to 0.64.

After the successful sale of Hy-bon, Richards and two other PBIOS board members backed a young entrepreneur from Odessa in 2017. They were successful in building a great team of people, specializing in automated valves, flow meters and instrumentation. Van Zandt Controls grew from $6M revenue to over $50M in less than 5 years, and Richards retired following the successful sale of the company last year.

Larry is an avid outdoorsman and conservationist, and most enjoys time with his wife of 34 years Sondra and their two sons, Parker & Weston. He currently serves as a board advisor for Bold Production Services and the Endowment Board for Casa de Amigos. His past board positions include Renovar Energy (landfill gas), Gradiant Energy (water recycling), Ro-flo (compression) PBPA and chairing the West Texas Export Council.