AMGAS Launches Full Service H2S Treatment Operations in Texas - Eagle Ford - Press Release

AMGAS H2S Treatment Services

AMGAS Service Inc (AMGAS), a full service H2S and noxious emissions treatment company, has commenced operations in Texas in response to increases in the levels of sour shale production. AMGAS’ innovations and expertise will help ensure producers are better able to safely haul and transport crude laden with H2S by truck and rail.

AMGAS will officially launch their services at the Developing Unconventionals DUG Eagle Ford Conference in San Antonio, Texas September 17-19, 2013 and representatives from the company will be on hand at booth 2085.

Texas has over 12,000 H2S gas wells and over 190,000 oil wells with H2S creating additional challenges during production, such as increased risks to workers safety and its impact on the environment. As an industry leader, AMGAS has the equipment and expertise to remove and treat H2S while crude is in motion. Their service helps control costs and positively impacts worker safety and the environment.

“H2S is dangerous and must be handled and treated properly throughout all stages of drilling and production,” said Sheldon McKee director Business & Product Development at AMGAS. “Our aim is to proactively treat all H2S instances in the field and during transport in order to give our client the very best solutions on the market.”

At the intersection of service, chemical and equipment, AMGAS offers full service H2S treatment with dependable innovations. AMGAS offers truck loading, fluid treatment and tank venting, which are all serviced by trained professionals.

 “What sets us apart is that we remove H2S from the well all the way to market (transport) and that allows us to be multidimensional in our approach,” said McKee. “We aim to lock down emissions at the lease and remove and treat H2S from the well to the road. We want to push the industry forward and continue to work to raise the standards of H2S treatment and removal.”

About AMGAS

AMGAS is a corporation with offices across Western Canada, the US and in the Middle East and has been a leader in H2S treatment since the late 1980s. Safely handling H2S requires trained experts using dependable and innovative equipment, chemicals and processes. AMGAS developed specialized services fitting the specific needs of their different locations, operating at the intersection of chemicals, equipment and service. They take pride in working closely with their clients to ensure safety on site and provide expert assistance for all H2S treatments. For more information, please go to www.am-gas.com.

Company Contacts:

AMGAS Services Inc. Sheldon McKee Director of International Business Development [email protected] 403.507.5499

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

Aqueous Services Water Tanks

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more information contact:

Frates Seeligson [email protected] 210-716-7990

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

Trophy Oaks Entrance

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

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

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

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

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

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

About NYTex Auctions

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

Contact Information:

Linda Welsh or Leo Welsh

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

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Protecting Workers From Unforeseen Hazards - MSA Safety - Press Release

MSA Altair

Workers cannot rely on their sense of smell to alert them to odorless hazards in the workplace. Exposure to excessive levels of toxic gas or an oxygen-deficient environment can cause workers serious illness and even death. Combustible gas can lead to explosions that can be catastrophic, injuring or killing personnel and destroying property.[1]Enter the need for gas detectors. Gas monitoring instruments are designed to protect workers from unforeseen dangers by measuring, monitoring and indicating the concentration of certain gases in the atmosphere.

Gas detectors are produced as either portable or stationary devices. We will be focusing on portable gas detectors; these are hand held devices designed to detect the presence of various combustible, flammable and toxic gases, and oxygen depletion within an area. When dangerous levels of gas vapors are detected, portable gas detectors transmit audible and visiblewarning signals such as alarms and flashing lights to warn workers that a leak is occurring, giving them the opportunity to safely exit the area.

One of the most dangerous hazards occurs when the detector’s alarms are being triggered and people assume there is an instrument malfunction.  Ignoring the alarms, and worse, turning off the device, will simply lead to tragedy. When an alarm is activated, ALWAYS err on the side of caution and evacuate the area.

The Importance of Calibration and Bump Testing

It is vital to worker safety that these instruments are maintained and calibrated properly. In addition, performance of a daily bump test is  a best practice because it is the only method by which the entire system:  instrument, sensors, flow path, power source, alarms, and all electronics can be checked to ensure that it is functioning properly. However, recently, there has been much discussion among safety professionals and users of gas detection regarding the frequency of bump testing. Best practice and most manufacturer instructions recommend a daily bump test prior to operation of gas detectors.

As products continue to evolve, durability and advancements in sensor technology continue to improve detector performance and reliability.  This provided some users with a basis for abandoning the practice of daily bump tests and has resulted in some deviation from historical guidance provided by most manufacturers. MSA remains in support of a daily bump check as the best practice to ensure daily readiness of detectors.

Instrument inaccuracy due to improper or irregular calibration can lead to serious accidents. Over time, the accuracy of gas detection instruments can diverge from their calibration settings in several ways. According to OSHA Safety and Health Information Bulletin 05-04-2004 following are the potential failure modes which can be identified during a bump test.

1. Gradual chemical degradation of sensors and drift in electronic components that occur naturally over time.
2. Chronic exposures to, and use in, extreme environmental conditions, such as high/low temperature and humidity, and high levels of airborne particulates.
3. Exposure to high (over-range) concentrations of the target gases and vapors.
4. Chronic or acute exposure of catalytic hot-bead LEL sensors to poisons and inhibitors. These include: volatile silicones, hydride gases, halogenated hydrocarbons, and sulfide gases.
5. Chronic or acute exposure of electrochemical toxic gas sensors to solvent vapors and highly corrosive gases.
6. Harsh storage and operating conditions, such as when an instrument is dropped onto a hard surface or submerged in liquid. Normal handling/jostling of the equipment can create enough vibration or shock over time to affect electronic components & circuitry.
7. In addition to these, any general component failure

In addition to good maintenance practices, safety practices also need to be reinforced regularly.  Far too often, as previously mentioned, gas alarms are viewed as a nuisance or an error and are ignored by workers.  It is critical that workers comprehend that the detector is utilized for their safety.  Following safety protocol when alarms are triggered is a vital safety practice and could prove to be lifesaving.

More About MSA

MSA, is a maker of sophisticated safety products that help protect workers who may be exposed to a variety of hazardous conditions. MSA was started in 1914 and in the decades that have come and gone, MSA has continued to lead the charge for workplace safety. We’ve led the way with small first-aid kits and portable methane detectors, and harnessed new technologies to produce state-of-the-art thermal imaging cameras, ballistic helmets, and leading edge systems for gas and flame detection.

For more information contact: Amy C. Puff Office Phone: 724-776-8738 Mobile Phone: 724-719-7175 MSA - The Safety Company 1000 Cranberry Woods Drive Cranberry Twp, PA 16066

[1] U. S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Verification Of Calibration for Direct-Reading Portable Gas Monitors, (05-04-2004), www.osha.gov/dts/shib/shib050404.html

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Grand Opening For Koontz McCombs Workforce Housing Property - Thursday, July 25th in Dilley - Press Release

Sendero Ranch Grand Opening Invitation - 300 px

Award-winning commercial real estate firm Koontz McCombs has announced the grand opening of Eagle Ford Shale’s newest workforce housing community, Sendero Ranch in Dilley, TX.

Located in the heart of the fast-growing Eagle Ford Shale, the grand opening party is scheduled for Thursday, July 25th from 6pm-9pm and will feature cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and live music from highly acclaimed San Antonio musician Thom Shepard. All industry executives are welcome to attend and complimentary accommodations may be provided with advanced notice (24 hours notice). Kindly RSVP online HERE or call 830.220.1670.

esponding to oil companies’ demand for higher quality housing for their on-site employees and contractors, Koontz McCombs developed Sendero Ranch with the same high standards, attention to detail and quality-of-life amenities for which they are known in all their developments and construction projects.

Historically, workforce housing standards have been quite low, contributing to poor health and high attrition rates for workers. With the North American shale-gas boom in full swing, and expectation of continued growth over the next 20 years, companies are scrambling to provide affordable, quality living conditions for temporary and permanent field workforce, allowing them to attract and retain the skilled staffing they need.

Koontz McCombs is leading a paradigm shift away from the previously accepted low standards of workforce housing.

“We’ve worked very hard to create top-tier private communities with the “home away from home” feel”, says company representative Loren Gulley. “We take great pride in providing the highest quality living standard in the market. It gives us great satisfaction that our clients and their people are happy, healthy and safe.”

The new Sendero Ranch is a gated community with on-site management, private driveways, covered porches, flat-screen cable TV, high speed internet, maid service, recreation and laundry facilities. The Dilley location also offers commercial and industrial lots ranging in size from 1.3 acres up to 50+ acres available for sale, lease, or build to suit.

About Koontz McCombs

The firm of Koontz McCombs was formed in 1997 by Bart Koontz and Red McCombs to pursue the creation of distinctive, high quality properties throughout the state of Texas. Today, Koontz McCombs is a respected leader in commercial and multi-family real estate, producing high profile properties in San Antonio, Austin and Houston. With two locations in the Eagle Ford Shale oil and gas formation, Koontz McCombs has developed the Sendero Ranch properties in centrally located Dilley and Pearsall, available for daily, weekly, monthly and yearly rental. For more information, please visit www.senderoranch.net or call Loren Gulley directly at 210-841-9262.

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