Volume 34, Number 3 Gusher RED RIVER DESK AND DERRICK CLUB March, 2015 The March Membership Meeting INSIDE THIS ISSUE: President’s Letter 2 Drone Technology 5 Pipeline Page 8 Calendar 9 Coming Events 10 Recipe 11 Region III 13 ADDC 15 Committees 20 Officers / Advisers 21 The Business of Oil States Energy Services Justin Spataro March Membership Meeting SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST:  Leadership Quotes  Save The Date  In the News March 17, 2015 5:30 PM The Petroleum Club, 15th Floor Mid-South Tower 416 Travis Street, Shreveport Chase Bank Parking Garage on Travis Street. $16.50 Red RiveR PResident’s LetteR Margie Steed 2015 President Independent Contractor 356 Stonehaven Drive Frierson, LA 71027 318-347-0785 (c/o) margieasteed@gmail.com Red River Desk and Derrick Club Board of Directors—2015 President Margie Steed Independent Contractor Dear Members, What a forecast for the first week of March. Monday’s high is 46, Tuesday’s high is 72 and Thursday’s… well let’s just say don’t get use to the 70s. The last week of February brought in snow and cancelled our Membership Meeting. While many yards created a postcard view, I hope everyone is making it through these dreary winter days safe and sound. This weather affects people in such various ways, so look out for each other. What a disappointment that we were not able to hear from Lisa Johnson with the Bossier Chamber of Commerce and all that she had to share with us regarding “The Changing Landscape of Bossier Parish”. I’m confident she will reschedule and bring us up to date. 1st Vice President Lauren Roberts ValveWorks USA 2nd Vice President Courtney Batts Miller Tubular Services Secretary Laura Havard Pumpworks 610, LLC Treasurer Susie Scasta Our March Membership Meeting will be scheduled earlier in the month due to our Region III meeting scheduled March 26th through 28th. You can only fit so much into one week! Be sure and join us March 17th, 5:30 pm at the Petroleum Club, and give audience to Mr. Justin Spataro and be enlightened on the business of Oil States Energy Services. And in case you haven’t heard, read or been enlisted, Red River is gearing up to host our annual Region III Meeting. It’s a three day event that offers education, great food, seminars, great food, field trips and yes, great food, not to mention, a great across the board community connection within our industry. Thanks to everyone for working so hard on this event! Williams Immediate Past President Bonnie Fish MacFarlane Company USA, LLC Director Jean Cooper Membership now stands at 38 with a big welcome to our newest member Malissa Carroll. Lauretta Randle and Cindy Murphy have sent out letters to colleges and universities regarding scholarships awarded by the Club each year. If you know of a deserving student who might benefit from this program, please them know it is available and how to get in touch with either of these ladies. And as soon as we clean up after the Region III Meeting we will begin planning the annual AOGA Ladies’s Luncheon set for May 30, 2015. Regal Plastics Director Linda Edwards Keep an eye out for the Desk & Derrick Journal, a bi-annual publication produced by ADDC and by nonother than our member Deb McCuller! Director Leigh Ann Hauser As I was standing in line at Chipolte’s Mexican Restaurant I read their mission statement “Food with Integrity”. Integrity to Chipolte’s means serving the very best sustainably raised food possible with an eye to great taste, great nutrition and great value. What is your integrity mission. Hargrove Smelley Strickland & Langley Valveworks USA Director Carol Lloyd Caddo Management, Inc. Parliamentarian Dorothy P. Semon Office of K. N. Bancroft & Est of J. Pat Beaird Page 2 Margie Steed March 2015 Drone Technology Look, up in the sky. It's a bird. It's a plane. No, it's just another unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) - drone. We are all familiar with the role drones play in the war against terrorism. Almost daily, we hear about a drone landing in someone's backyard. Even on the White House lawn. No crystal ball is needed to predict that drones will be developed for use in the private sector. Do drones have a future in the petroleum industry? The answer is absolutely, yes! Energy Applications Some energy companies are beginning to use drones to monitor and check wells at extreme underwater depths. Future applications for drone technology might include:  Surveying pipelines  Check safety details of operations  Inspect live flare emissions  Detect offshore oil leaks  Protect installations by patrolling  Eliminate production interruptions  Decrease HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) exposure Locating orphan well sites ConocoPhillips, granted the first-ever commercial drone flight permit in U.S. airspace, began conducting drone test flights in remote airspace over the Chukchi Sea. "Airborne surveillance is often a component of offshore projects," said Trond-Erik Johansen, president of ConocoPhillips Alaska. "The UAS (unmanned aircraft systems) could be useful in our monitoring and data collection efforts, with the benefit of improved safety and lower noise levels as compared to using manned aircraft." ConocoPhillips plans to conduct exploratory drilling in the Chukchi Sea after 2014. Alaska Clean Seas is conducting surveys to monitor the harsh Alaskan waters for any signs of oil spills or other pollution that could result from offshore drilling operations. In June 2014, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) issued British Petroleum (BP) the first commercial permit for drone use on U.S. soil. The company uses drones to survey BP pipelines, roads and equipment at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. Closer to home, Zach Lamppa, president of Energy Intelligence, hopes to utilize drone technology for pipeline monitoring in the oil fields of North Dakota, the nation's second biggest oil producer. A pipeline mishap last summer sent one million gallons of saltwater into the badlands. As a result of such events, William Semke, Director of the University of North Dakota's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Engineering Program, predicts that future monitoring standards will be increased. "Using technology like thermal infrared imagery and multi-spectral imagery, sensors attached to drones can see things the eye can't. Drones equipped with sensors to detect particles in the air could be the first indicator of a problem at a pipeline" Semke said. Page 3 Technology Drones are simply tools to collect data. The ability of UAS to increase efficiencies, reduce risk, and lower costs is increasing interest and propelling rapid growth in the UAS market. What additional technology needs to be improved for viability in the industry:     Precise, low-cost technology Launched by hand or from docking systems Ultra-silent drones (quiet enough to not disturb animals in the local environment) Miniaturization of high-definition imaging sensors equal to the quality of larger sensors (small, light and energyefficient to fit on drones without hindering flight)  Develop sensors for detection and monitoring of key gases in our atmosphere (for example - methane gas detection) Collected data conversion to data oil and gas companies can use Road Blocks to Use of Drones - Regulations    Regulatory uncertainty as to guidelines for regulating use of drones in national airspace Public concerns for privacy Cyber security threats and hacks Lack of clear regulations hinders investments The FAA has given case-by-case permission to some commercial applications, like filmmaking and off-shore oil development. The idea of increasing air traffic with drones is not going to be decided quickly and easily, but we are seeing progress. On Sunday, February 15, 2015, the FAA released its proposal for governing small commercial drones. The plan will allow remote-controlled aircraft to share the skies with passenger planes. President Barack Obama signed a presidential memorandum governing how federal agencies will use drones of all sizes. The FAA and the presidential memorandum represent the latest progress in integrating drones into U.S. airspace. Congress has set a September 2015, deadline for the FAA to establish rules and standards regarding use of drones in civilian airspace. Perhaps one day, drones flying over oil and gas fields, drill sites, the Keystone pipeline or our backyards will be completely normal. Until then, the skies the limit! Phyllis Powell, Red River Club http://powersource.post-gazette.com, by Laura Legere/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette http://www.wellservicing magazine.com Drone Surveillance in the Oil Industry, by Sharyn Alden http://www.ogfj.com Drones in Oil and Gas, by Dyan Gibbens http://bismarcktribune.com By Wesley Loy, Petroleum News http://www.adn.com Alaska Dispatch News, by Wesley Loy http://www.enaxisconsulting.com Droning On: 5 Ways Drones Could Impact IT in Oil and Gas http://dailyreckoning.com the Shocking New Use of Drone Technology, by Byron King Page 4 LEADERSHIP QUOTES “Leaders must be tough enough to fight, tender enough to cry, human enough to make mistakes, humble enough to admit them, strong enough to absorb the pain and resilient enough to bounce back and keep on moving.” Jesse Jackson “Do the hard jobs first. The easy jobs will take care of themselves.” Dale Carnegie “The secret of a leader lies in the tests he has faced over the course of his life and the habit of action he develops in meeting those tests.” Gail Sheehy “Lead and inspire people. Don’t try to manage and manipulate people. Inventories can be managed but people must be lead.” Ross Perot “A competent leader can get efficient service from poor troops, while on the contrary an incapable leader can demoralize the best of troops.” John J. Pershing Page 5 Page 6 Oil and Gas Industry Tightening Belts By Don Briggs, President LOGA An oil and gas analyst has no problem finding a job today. Similar to the weatherman, the energy sector is difficult to predict, yet everyone still wants to know the forecast for tomorrow. While different opinions can be found on any television channel, it is important to look at reality, especially right here in Louisiana. What is the lay of the land for today’s oil and gas industry in Louisiana? Layoffs are indeed occurring at the highest of levels. Operators, service companies and land companies are each taking a hard look at the 2015 budget and some have cut jobs. Why? The simple answer can be found by looking at a supply and demand chart. The United States is producing more resources domestically than it has in the past several decades. And still, OPEC member countries like Saudi Arabia are flooding the market with crude oil and have no plans of scaling back. When the massive global supply of crude oil dwarfs the demand, a downturn occurs. What are some of the positive outcomes that occur through a negative downturn in the market? For starters, the industry is working together as a team to continue production. Some service companies are even offering discounted rates to operators so that drilling can continue in the necessary areas. Additionally, companies are trimming any excess to ensure a tighter “oiled” machine. The term “tightening belts” is usually used when the state or federal budget is facing a budget short fall. However, belts can also be tightened at the corporate level as well. This current downturn in the energy market will cause financial loss at the company level and trickle down to the individual workforce. However, companies are positioning themselves to come out of this period even stronger than before the drop in oil prices. Tough times often cause us to reflect on our personal decisions, our business ventures, the excess in our budgets, and yes, our employee charts. Through this reflection, this noted excess can be seen more clearly. While no one would wish for a slowdown of the economy or a specific industry, often, these are the times that companies become leaner and stronger for the future. Again, the state of the oil and gas industry in Louisiana can be summed up by glancing at one specific data point: fewer rig permits were issued in the month of January than in the history of record keeping for such information. However, as the crude oil market slowly corrects itself over time, or if we see additional dips in the price, the task at hand remains the same. The oil and gas industry is no infant to slowdowns and boomtowns. Companies will cut where necessary; yet they will continue offering quality services and drilling U.S.-produced resources to help power this great nation. No downturn has lasted forever, and neither will this one. The oil and gas industry is made up of a group of resilient men and women who are eager to keep to task. While belts are being tightened, the industry will only grow stronger. Page 7 I heard it through the Pipeline… Our friend and dedicated Desk and Derrick member, Mandy Inez Ward Harwell passed away on February 23, 2015. Sympathy Cards can be mailed to her sister: Ms. Joy Rodrigues 905 Oak Ridge Road Many, LA 71449 And Rick Roberts have been nominated for 2014 Business and Businessperson of the Year by the Bossier Chamber of Commerce. Williams bought out Access Midstream January 1, 2015. Headquartered in Tulsa, OK, Williams is one of the leading energy infrastructure companies in North America. March 23rd, they will move from the Harry Patterson Tower to 8051 Shrevepark Drive in Shreveport. The new office facility will house 51 local employees, with the remaining 63 Haynesville staff working in the field. These locations include North Desoto, Converse, Springridge North, Springridge South and Pines Compressor Facilities. LaVerne Broussard just cannot stay retired. She is going to try it again after working in Matairie for a while. We wish you luck!!! Val Blanchard (2015 Region III President) on having 8 people signed up for the first time Certification being offered on the region level!!! Please continue to keep our soldiers and country in your thoughts and prayers Page 8 March 2015 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 27 28 Membership Meeting Leigh Ann Hauser 22 23 24 29 30 31 Gusher Deadline Page 9 25 26 MARCH IS DESK AND DERRICK AWARENESS MONTH MARCH 26-28TH REGION III MEETING HOSTED BY RED RIVER March 17th: March Membership Meeting March 26-28th: Region III Meeting May 30th: AOGA Ladies’ Luncheon LAGNIAPPE One of the secrets of life is that all that is really worth the doing is what we do for others Lewis Carroll Page 10 Spinach Rice Casserole Ingredients 9 or 10 ounces fresh spinach leaves 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon dried onion (or 2 tablespoons fresh, minced onion) 1 cup cooked rice (measurement is after cooking, not before) 1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese 1/3 cup milk 2 eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, optional Directions Place spinach and water in a large pan or skillet. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until spinach leaves wilt. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the other ingredients. Add the wilted spinach and stir. Pour into a greased 8” x 8” square baking dish. Bake @ 325 deg for 35-40 minutes, until set in the middle (test with fork). Page 11 RED RIVER DESK AND DERRICK CLUB STANDING RESERVATIONS Advisers and their wives are welcome—Dutch Treat WHEN: Fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PM WHERE: 15th Floor, Petroleum Club, Mid-South Towers, 416 Travis Street COST: $16.50 (Checks payable to the Red River Desk and Derrick Club) Reservations and cancellations MUST be made by 12 noon on the Monday prior to the meeting on Tuesday. Call for Reservations and Cancellations LaVerne Broussard PetroTemp Services LaVerneJB@aol.com 318-622-2095 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Unpaid reservations must be submitted to Susie Scasta, Club Treasurer, within ten (10) days after the meeting. MEMBERS are responsible for any unpaid reservations of their guests. Members with standing reservations who are unable to attend a meeting and do not cancel their reservations will have to pay for their dinner reservations. Complete the section below and mail to the Reservation Chairman at Red River Desk and Derrick Club, P. O. Box 1863, Shreveport, LA 71166-1863. Please record a Standing Dinner Reservation in my name for the 2015 Club Year (January—December). I understand the Cancellation Procedure and that my Standing Reservation does not apply for the May and December meetings. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Signature Date Telephone # Permanent cancellation of a Standing Reservation must be made in writing. Standing Reservations expire at the end of the calendar year. Page 12 Val Blanchard 2015 Region III President Page 13 Page 14 Lori Landry 2015 ADDC President Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 2015 Red River Desk and Derrick Committees STANDING COMMITTEES Bulletin By-Laws Education/Seminars Field Trips Handbook Hospitality Membership/Orientation Procedures Manual Programs Public Relations/Publicity Reservations Deb McCuller Dorothy Semon Amy Hollenshead Phyllis Powell/Sheryl Cole Courtney Batts LaVerne Broussard/Laura Duskey Courtney Batts Margie Steed/Phyllis Powell Sheryl Cole Lauren Roberts Phyllis Powell LaVerne Broussard/ Becky Hutchings Bonnie Fish Dorothy Semon Linda Edwards Linda Edwards Courtney Batts Courtney Batts Margie Steed Lauren Roberts Lauren Roberts Scrapbook SPECIAL COMMITTEES Activity Books Advisers AOG Ladies’ Luncheon Chili Cook-Off Clay Shooting Tournament Community Projects Convention/Regional Decorations Essay Contest Golf Tournament Nominating Scholarship Ways & Means Kay Warziniack Anna Rachal Courtney Batts Mary Godwin Susie Scasta/Patti Hartley Arlys Milan/Linda Edwards Carol Lloyd Bonnie Fish Carol Lloyd Dorothy Semon Lauretta Randle/ Cindy Murphy Bonnie Fish Bonnie Fish Courtney Batts Margie Steed Susie Scasta Linda Edwards Carol Lloyd Bonnie Fish Carol Lloyd Dorothy Semon Bonnie Fish SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS AIMEE E-Mails Parliamentarian Photographer Web Page Page 20 Bonnie Fish Deb McCuller Dorothy Semon Bonnie Fish Margie Steed Dorothy Semon Sarah Russell Linda Edwards 2015 RED RIVER DESK AND DERRICK CLUB OFFICERS President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President Secretary Treasurer Immediate Past President Directors Margie Steed Lauren Roberts Courtney Batts Laura Havard Susie Scasta Bonnie Fish Jean Cooper Linda Edwards Leigh Ann Hauser Carol Lloyd Independent Contractor ValveWorks USA Miller Tubular Services Pumpworks 610, LLC Williams McFarlane Company USA,LLC Regal Plastics Hargrove Smelley Strickland & Langley Valveworks USA Caddo Management, Inc. Chris Aymond Greg Hall Lynn Higginbotham Larry Hock Louise Pearce Robert Stroud Brammer Engineering, Inc. Chippewa Investments Argent Property Services Petro-Chem Operating Company, Inc. Hargrove, Smelley, Strickland & Langley, Attorneys at Law Stroud Production, LLC Terms Expiring in 2016 Bill Chaney Mark Heacock Holly Hollenshead Jonathan Matkins TDX Energy, LLC Heacock Investments Team Spirit Petroleum JP Energy Honorary Rick Hailey John Harrell Dickie Jester Steve Moran Jim O’Bannon Pinnacle Operating Company Geological Drafting ADVISERS Terms Expiring in 2015 Brammer Engineering, Inc. Plains Marketing, L.P. PAST PRESIDENTS Bonnie Fish Jan Soderstrom Dorothy Semon Mary Godwin Dee Hilliard Virginia Calhoun Phyllis B. Powell Sabrina Guillory Bobbie Trust Linda G. Presson Carol Lloyd Jean Chappel Cooper 2014 2013 2012/1989/1993 2011/2010 2009 2008 2007/2001/1991 2006/2005 2004/1997/1996 2003/2002 2000 1999/1998 *Served 6 months of term prior to transferring out of state. **Deceased Page 21 LaVerne Broussard* Charlotte Mulford Mary Frizzell Sandra Causey Jane Johnson Claudine Rosett Betty Ross Kathy Trower Eleanor W. Brown Juanita Griffith** 1995/1983 1994 1992 1990 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1982 OUR MISSION Red River Desk and Derrick Club P.O. Box 1863 Shreveport, LA 71166-1863 “To enhance and foster a positive image to the global community by promoting the contribution of the petroleum, energy and allied industries through education by using all resources available.” Club Contact: Courtney Batts Phone: 318-455-4564 Email: cbatts@millerts.net RED RIVER DESK AND DERRICK CLUB Greater Knowledge. Greater Service. WWW.REDRIVERDANDD.COM OUR PURPOSE The Association of Desk and Derrick Clubs (ADDC) is a non-profit, international organization. Its purpose is to promote the educational and professional development of individuals employed in or affiliated with the petroleum, energy, and allied industries and to educate the general public about these industries. Thank You to Our Employers & Advisers ABCD GIS Mapping Anderson Feazel Management, Inc. Brammer Engineering, Inc. Bulldog Oilfield Services Caddo Management, Inc. Chippewa Investments, LLC Donner Properties Exco Resources Falco Energy Transportation Geological Drafting Hargrove, Smelley, Strickland & Langley, Attorneys at Law Heacock Investments, LLC Heard, McElroy & Vestal, LLC Marietta H. Jones Marmick OilCompany MacFarland Company USA LLC Miller Tubular Services, LLC Nelson Energy Office of K.N. Bancroft Page 22 & Est of J. Pat Beaird Padco Energy Services LLC Palmer Petroleum, Inc. Petro-Chem Operating Company PetroTemp Services Phillips Energy Partners, LLC Pinnacle Operating, Inc. Plains Marketing, LP Premier Land Services LLC Pumpworks610 Red River Land Services Reeves, Coon & Funderburg Regal Plastics Sklar Exploration Company Stroud Production TDX Energy, LLC Team Spirit Petroleum Valveworks Vector Investments Will-Drill Resources, Inc. William C. Rasberry Williams