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KELCHNER: Building AmericanEnergy Security ThroughConstruction

Kristie Kubovic, Director of Communications, Shale Media GroupChris Stroyne, Editor, Shale Media Group

Images Provided by Rob Beecham, Director of Project Development, Kelchner

Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Springboro, OH, Kelchner first be-came known for their work in heavy/civil construction. They have grown tobe one of the top 20 largest excavation firms in the country, according toan ENR (Engineering News-Record) Magazine survey.

Kelchner has been in business for 65 years, but stepped into the oil andnatural gas industry about two years ago. “We are an Ohio-based com-pany. When everything with the oil and natural gas industry started in theUtica shale play, we recognized it as a promising sector,” explained RobBeecham, Director of Project Development, Kelchner.

Now Kelchner specializes in heavy/civil construction and energy field serv-ices associated with the oil and natural gas industry. Their main focus is onsite development, well pad construction, compressor pad construction,road construction and water lines. “Our primary message is that we’re thelowest total cost and least amount of risk. We provide results through on-time delivery, competitive pricing and being a trusted partner. Kelchnerdedicates itself to the core values of safety, commitment, trust, a friendlyculture, honesty and teamwork,” expressed Beecham.

Since entering the Energy market in 2011, Kelchner has performed workon hundreds of well pads, road projects, water impoundments, com-pressor pads, gas processing facilities and soil stabilization projects andhas worked with Antero Resources, CONSOL Energy, MarkWest EnergyPartners, Chesapeake Energy and Access Midstream among others in theoil and natural gas industry. Kelchner keeps safety, health and the envi-ronment as top priorities.

The company employs around 200 workers. In addition to their Springboro,OH headquarters, Kelchner has additional regional offices in St. Clairsville,OH, Carrollton, OH and Pittsburgh, PA, along with a newly opened office inClarksburg, WV.

Beecham says, “Kelchner is committed to advancing American energy se-curity, and we believe our work is important. We are passionate about ourwork and our part in America’s energy future and all that it means for ourlocal and national economies.”

Though it may not be about building a baseball field for America’s pastime,it is about building America’s future through construction and energy fieldservices. For more information on Kelchner, check out their website atwww.kelchner.com or call their headquarters at 937-704-9890. Additionalinformation could also be obtained from Rob Beecham in the Marcel-lus/Utica Sales Office in Pittsburgh. Call 412-928-2055 or [email protected] to reach Beecham.

Kristie Kubovic is the Director of Communications at Shale Media Group.Shale Media Group (SMG) is a news, information and mapping resourcededicated to the shale, oil and gas industries. SMG’s multi-media platformsinclude Internet, publications, radio, video and events. Check out Shale-MediaGroup.com for access to all platforms. Contact Kristie [email protected]

“If you build it, they will come,” refers to the 1989 movie, Field of Dreams, but it also refersto the oil and natural gas industry. Kelchner is one of the companies building energy fieldservice infrastructure for a dream of American energy security.


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Water, aqua, H2O, call it what you like, but whatever you call it, itcovers roughly 70 percent of the planet and is one of the most im-portant compounds on planet Earth. It is essential for sustaining lifeand connects to everything from weather to energy.

In the energy industry, oil and shale natural gas producers heavily relyon water at a well site. By some estimates, water could be utilized inover a dozen different ways on just one well site. First off, there arethe obvious uses. Drinking water is often delivered in bulk for theworkers. In addition, non-potable water is required for activities suchas hand washing and general housekeeping.

However, water also plays an essential part in both the drilling andhydraulic fracturing processes, where water often acts as the primarycarrier fluid. The water is obtained from various water sources, suchas lakes, rivers, municipal supplies and/or groundwater. By some es-timates, one horizontal shale gas well could exhaust several milliongallons of water in the various stages from drilling to hydraulic frac-turing. “Drilling a typical Chesapeake deep shale natural gas or oil wellrequires between 65,000 and 600,000 gallons of water. […] Thedrilling and hydraulic fracturing of a typical Chesapeake horizontaldeep shale natural gas or oil well requires an average of 5 million gal-lons per well.”1

The amount of water used may appear substantial, but it is smallwhen compared to other water uses. “The 5 million gallons of waterneeded to drill and fracture a typical deep shale gas or oil well isequivalent to the amount of water consumed by New York City in ap-proximately 6.3 minutes. […] The largest water users are municipali-

ties (public water supply), power generation, industrial users and agri-culture. However, the magnitude of these uses varies widely from re-gion to region. The use of water in a natural gas and oil well is aone-time use, and does not represent a long-term commitment of theresource. Other water users typically consume water for years,decades or even longer.”1

The well will ultimately turn in a collection chamber for the oil andnatural gas that is released from the earth. Initially the well is drilled.During the process of drilling the well, a mud mixture of which wateris a main component, is used to lubricate and cool the drill bit. In ad-dition, the same mixture is often employed to carry the rock cuttingsto the surface.

Water, Aqua, H2OKristie Kubovic, Director of Communications, Shale Media Group

Tejas Gosai, Editor, Shale Media GroupImages Provided by Zachary Willens, Drilling Manager, Rice Energy

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In addition, the well itself is comprised of various casings, cement,drilling mud, tubing and the well annulus. Zachary Willens, DrillingManager, Rice Energy related, “Water is one of the main componentsin the drilling mud, which is 100 percent safe and a combination offresh water and a synthetic oil, equivalent to vegetable oil, amongother ingredients. Since western PA is an environmentally sensitivearea, all components in the drilling fluid are offshore grade, meaningsafe to use in our oceans as well.”

Willens also explained the utilization and importance of water on acement job in a well. “A casing is filled with cement then displacedwith water. The water is pumped into the casing until, through a se-ries of calculations and pressure readings, we are certain that all ce-ment is displaced into the area between the outside of the casing andthe rock,” explained Willens. “The water and cement are separatedby a plug to protect the cement from being weakened by the water.In addition, it is our practice to pump 5% to 10% extra cement down-hole to ensure every nook and cranny of rock is sealed off. We thenrun tools in the hole that measure the integrity of the cement job,”added Willens.

After the well is completed, the process of hydraulic fracturing is em-ployed. Hydraulic fracturing is a technique used to drill for and re-lease natural gas and oil from subterranean rock deep under theearth’s surface. In the process, water, which is mixed with other com-pounds like sand, is pressurized and pumped into the ground to fab-ricate cracks (also known as fractures or fissures) in the rock. Thesecracks act like a vein and allow the release of oil and natural gas tothe well. Companies must be very diligent when applying hydraulicfracturing. If the oil and natural gas is removed the wrong way, it cancontaminate the groundwater supply surrounding it.

Many environmental protocols on the national, state and local levelsconfine the use of water in the drilling and hydraulic fracturingprocesses to acquire the oil and natural gas. In addition, many pre-cautions are taken before, during and after drilling to protect andavoid any contamination of the surrounding ecosystem, especiallylocal water sources.

Before any drilling begins at a site, the company drilling the wellneeds to apply for various permits. These permits ensure that thewater used for drilling and hydraulic fracturing does not interferewith the local ecosystem or the water in it. This applies to items, likeanimals, sensitive environments and streams, including how theyflow. Willens expressed, “We must be conscientious of our water. Itis incredibly valuable; and we can’t live without out it.”

Willens explained, “When you apply for the permits to drill a well, thereare various steps that must be taken. To pull from a stream for a frac,we must stay in the bounds of a healthy stream, which means the per-mit regulates the streams usage during different times of the year. Fora drilling permit, we have a survey team go out into the field, wherethe future well head site will be. They must find anybody

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with a water source, like a well, within 3,000 feet of the projected wellsite. They then notify everyone via certified letter that the company willbe drilling there and give them the option to test that water source, whichis done long before any drilling is ever done. In addition, Rice Energykeeps testing every six months in order to compare the samples and makesure no changes have occurred.”

Willens also says what makes Rice Energy different is that they contactanyone up to 3,500 feet. “This is important because we give people peaceof mind and use a third party independent contractor through the entireprocess to do so. Safety and the environment (protecting our water table,both fresh water and underground) are at the top of our list. We go aboveand beyond to protect our water. If you do it right, there is no way to con-taminate the supply or harm people and the environment,” expressedWillens.

If water is not readily available at a well-site or not permitted, compa-nies will truck in the necessary water. In an effort to cut back on theamount of water trucked on and off of a well site, there is a growingtrend to reuse, recycle and process water on site. Companies are de-veloping new treatment technologies to take water that is used in oneform of drilling and filter or purify it, so that it may to utilized for otherfunctions.

Enviro Spud and Drilling started utilizing another drilling method, calledreverse circulation drilling, which takes some of the water and the risk ofcross contamination out of the equation. “Rather than forcing all cuttingsand encountered fluids up the annulus, or back side, reverse circulationuses an internal return and dual-wall drill pipe to control all down-holedebris without agitating the annulus or aquifer. This allows Enviro to drill

and to case oil and gas wells in a much more environmentally responsiblemanner,” explained Chase McCarthy, Vice President Marketing, EnviroSpud and Drilling, LLC.

Applying this method, Enviro has worked with several large producers inthe Marcellus and Utica shale plays, including Rice Energy, CONSOL En-ergy-CNX Gas, Chesapeake Energy, Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation and WPXEnergy. McCarthy says, “Sometimes when drilling the well, the hole itselfcould, but rarely makes water, which trickles in slowly from a nearbyaquifer. In a situation like this, the water could be removed through re-verse circulation.”

Oil and natural gas wells are drilled thousands of feet deep and are com-prised of various casings that get narrower, the deeper the well goes. Cer-tain companies, like CNX, require Enviro to take the first casing, thesurface casing, 50 feet below the deepest domestic well within a mile. Inaddition the industry uses steel casings and cement to enclose the oil/nat-ural gas well as an extra layer of protection.

Not only is water essential for life, but it is also a requirement for the en-ergy industry. Oil and shale natural gas producers heavily rely on its useat a well site to unlock the power source from deep within the earth andbring it to the doorsteps of homes. Numerous precautions are taken toensure that this process operates safely for the environment and ourwater supply.

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Are you getting your money’s worth out of your filtration? Who doesn’tlove to save a few dollars? If you’re using cheap[er] filters for separatingresidual waste, you may not be saving as much as you think. Cheap filtra-tion costs you in the long run. Just because the initial cost is less expen-sive, your savings may not add up.

With flowing brine water, suspended solids can clog filters easily and leadto an influx in demand of product. Is a dime hanging up a dollar? Ulti-mately, you have to ask yourself, “What do you want to accomplish?” Isthe longevity of the well and investment a priority? Without the right fil-tration, the suspended solids can plug up the operations and degrade thedurability of the well. This can increase the amount of chemicals neededin the disposal or recycling process. Protecting your investment is key. Thefiltration that was operative six months ago might not be the right fit nowwith alterations in water, proppants, and the well itself. With the rightsystem in place, this opens the door to a more effective and money savingoperation.

With the new innovations in filtration, you may need to take a step backand view your operations with a new set of eyes. Going forward with theidea of “if it ain’t broke…” might not be the right approach. Old methodsmight work because they are familiar, but why limit your productivity andefficiency because you don’t want to leave your comfort zone. By sam-pling the new products, you have nothing to lose with potential of indus-trious and monetary gains.

Cartridge filters (spunwound polypropylene)are an effective and lowcost method of watertreatment. We canmanufacture these fil-ters to completely cus-tomize each filtrationzone and provide a sim-ple solution to cleanwater. If you are run-ning a 25 micron filterbecause your salesmansays, “That’s the best fitfor your operation,” youneed to stop and ask,“Are the zones of thedepth filter best set upto handle the sus-pended solids of my op-erations?” If you haveto ask yourself, “What’sa Frasier test?” we needto talk.

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Bag filtration is the most basic form ably separating waste for 25 micronsand greater. The biggest complaint is the constant change with the tradi-tional single layer of material. This is another area where filtration can beimproved. Ideas such as staging bag systems in tandem can work to anadvantage by making a system that uses varied microns to extend theturnover rate of the bags. This promotes a decrease in insular expensesand overhead costs as it leads to reduced down time. They maintain a con-sistent pressure and flow to catch the particulates.

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A new innovation is our redesigned high volume filter bag (cartridge). Theseare incredibly durable with a new configuration that increases their filteringcapacity. The improved pleats increase the surface area and can withstandmore solids to filter more liquid. This means more elapsed time betweenchange outs! Fewer product is required because less product is used. Notonly can you save money in materials, consider the reduction in labor costs. Let’s take a minute to think about the long term needs of a disposal well or

recycling system. There are several things we need to consider: (1) whathappens with all of the filter waste, (2) does introducing a new filtrationmethod that is reusable make sense economically, and (3) if recycling is thekey, how do you clean the filtration elements? We may have the answer.We have filter elements that are durable and reusable. We can even offer away and means of cleaning them that will result in savings.

We are constantly looking for product improvement. In addition to thealready available products, have you given a second thought to centra-fusing, cavitation, or flocculation? They may seem too far left or costly,but they might be worth it. Even anaerobic digestion (a cleaning methodthat can eliminate some COD’s and BOD’s) may be an addition for yourdisposal well.

If I made you stop and think about your filter consumables situation,this article is just the beginning of conversations we need to engage in.We have just scratched the surface on the possibilities. Consider thisthe take away brochure. A product that has proved compatible still hasroom for improvement. We may not have all of the answers, but wedo offer an opportunity for you to take advantage of the new innova-tions available. Essentially, you have nothing to lose with a chance ofvaluable gains.

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In the oil and gas industry, most jobs are full team effort, but thereare several jobs and tasks that leave workers alone in the field, oftenfor extended periods of time. Often overlooked by the worker is thefact that, in the event of even a minor accident, he or she could beleft helpless and alone without any way to call for help. The follow-ing article will outline some of the risks of working alone, ways to beprepared in the event of an emergency while working alone, and fewtips for employers on how to ensure the safety of the lone worker.

A person working “alone” can be defined as someone working wherethey cannot be seen or heard by another person, and when they can-not expect a visit from another person for the duration of the specificwork task. It is important as an employer, and a worker, to look atevery situation carefully and asses the hazards associated with thetasks being performed. For example, a mechanic servicing a remotecompressor station should be considered “higher risk”, and thereshould be a plan in place to ensure that the worker is just as safe asothers working in groups.

Some of the risks associated with working alone include, but are notlimited to, pre-existing medical conditions, animal/insect attack, in-juries associated with weather conditions, and injuries associatedwith slips and falls. Keeping these risks I mind will help employersand workers assess conditions to determine if the task should be at-tempted alone, especially when dealing with high risk activities.Some examples of high risk activities are tasks done at height, workdone in confined spaces, working in areas containing hazardous ma-terials, tasks involving heavy machinery or power tools, and work in-volving materials at great pressure. In the event that any of thesehazards exist, employers and workers should work together to de-termine if the task should be attempted by a lone worker.

As an employer, there are several things that can be done to help alone worker stay safe. As I mentioned above, the first step shouldALWAYS be to carefully asses the hazards associated with the taskbeing performed. Investigating previous incidents and talking to em-ployees often about their work will help to recognize risks so thatthe proper training or corrective action can be taken to ensureworker safety. Establishing a check-in procedure or different way toaccount for people, either visually or verbally, while they are work-ing will also help to make sure no one is missed and left strandedwithout access to someone who can help them.

The most important thing to do when working in the field alone, orsending an employee into the field alone, is to have a check-in pro-cedure in place that is appropriate for regular business hours as wellas after hours. An example of a check-in procedure is:

• Prepare a daily work plan so it is known where the loneworker will be and when.

• Identify one person to be the main contact, as well as abackup.

• Clearly define to all workers under what circumstances andhow often they should check in when working alone.

• Stick to the visual check or call-in schedule, and keep a logof all check-ins.

• Have a contact person call or visit the lone worker periodi-cally to make sure they are okay.

• Develop an emergency action plan to be followed if a loneworker does not check in when expected.

Even when the best plans are laid out, and every precaution is takento ensure worker safety, accidents will happen. As an employee, itis important to assess your situation and determine whether YOUfeel that the task should be attempted alone. If you feel that the taskis too dangerous, request that a coworker be present while the jobis done. It is also important to know your own limits. It does notmatter what type of procedures are in place, if workers put them-selves in situations that they cannot handle they are at serious riskof becoming hurt without a way to call for help. Always make surethat the vehicle you are driving is well maintained to avoid a break-down, and if you are working in remote wilderness areas always packa survival kit and plenty of water.

The most important thing to remember is to constantly be awareof your surroundings and don’t take unnecessary risks. You don’twant to wind up stranded or injured without access to help becauseof something as silly as reaching too far off of a ladder, forgettingto fill your gas tank, or leaving your radio or cell phone in the truck.

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