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O & G Festival Names 2018 Man of the Year

David Freshwater has been named the 2018 Oil and Gas Man of the Year by the West Virginia Oil & Gas Festival board.

In addition to being recognized during a luncheon on Saturday, September 15, Freshwater will serve as grand marshal of the traditional festival parade that afternoon.

The 50th annual West Virginia Oil & Gas Festival will take place September 13-15 in Sistersville. Attractions include oil and gas exhibits, entertainment, craft booths, demonstrating crafstmen and games.

David Freshwater grew up in Reedy, West Virginia, and was

introduced to the oil and natural gas industry by his father (who worked for South Penn Oil and its predecessors) at a very young age.

He graduated from Spencer High School in 1963, enlisted in the US Army and served in Viet Nam. Upon discharge from the US Army, he began his search for his work career. After working for Viscose, Purity Bakery, Hope Gas, Ayward Pursley Well Service and others, he began to recognize his career path would be in the oil and natural gas industry.

In 1970 at the age of 25, Mr. Freshwater founded David A.

Freshwater Well Service (later known as Petro Services), a conventional well servicing company. In 1974, Freshwater was David Freshwater approached by Reeves Lewenthal, a U.S. art pioneer turned oil and natural gas developer, to lease and develop oil and natural gas properties. Between 1975 and 1981, Lewenthal, Freshwater and his partner, Richard L. Mann, backed by New York Investment Bank, Allen Man of Year Continued on page 10

IOGAWV Summer Meeting Draws Leaders Nearly 400 members of the Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia (IOGAWV) and their guests enjoyed several days of sporting activities, entertainment and educational sessions at the 43rd Summer Meeting at The Greenbrier in early August.

Our members and their guests enjoyed friendly competition at the trap and skeet tournament, tennis tournaments and golf tournament.

Those not participating in athletic activities had a wonderful opportunity to learn an intuitive painting technique and take home their creation.

Monday’s business and educational sessions included: remarks from U.S.

Senator Joe Manchin; video messages from U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito and Congressman David McKinley; a presentation by Chevron Appalachia LLC President Stacey Olson; a program update from BrickStreet Insurance Senior Loss Control Specialist Mike Dragovich; remarks from TransCanada Business Manager, Commercial East-U.S. Pipeline, Shawn Tolle; and a WVDEP/EPA Update from Secretary Austin Caperton.

Tuesday’s sessions included: guest speaker West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey; Brian J. Anderson, Director, WVU Energy Institute, on the Appalachian Storage Hub; and an update on

the Shell Cracker Plant in Potter Township from Michael Marr, Business Integration Lead, Shell Chemical Company; “Standing Up: A ConvenKevin Ellis tional Natural Vice President and Gas Company Program Chair in a Low Price Environment” from Core Appalachia CEO Jim Rode; and a legislatie update from IOGAWV Executive Director Charlie Burd and Philip A. Reale, Law Office of Philip A. Reale.

Please see photos on pages 16 and 17. Our gracious sponsors are listed on pages 18, 19 and 20.

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Brett Loflin / 2 Mark Clark / 3 Charlie Burd / 4 Industry News / 5 In Memoriam / 7 Ergon / 9 Greg Kozera / 11 Mark Taylor / 13 Industry Events / 13 Hugh Byers / 14 James Crews & Jeff Isner / 15 Summer Meeting Photos / 16 Summer Meeting Sponsors / 18 Desk & Derrick / 21 Sports Weekend Sponsor Form / 22 Sports Weekend Registration Form / 23

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Brett Loflin IOGAWV President

The Team Filling Big Shoes

It is going to be difficult to follow in Marc Monteleone’s footsteps, as he did an exemplary job as IOGAWV’s president the past year. Thank you, Marc, for all of the hard work and dedication you exhibited, not only the past twelve months but your entire tenure on the board and beyond. As the immediate past president Marc will still serve on the board this upcoming year and, obviously, I will be relying on his expertise on every issue we face.

The Board members whose terms expired at the conclusion of the summer meeting are Scott Freshwater, Doug Malcolm and Jim Pritt.

As much as I hate to see their terms end, I know they will remain extremely active and will help whenever they are asked. This has been true as long as I have known them and as long as they have been in the oil and natural gas industry. Regardless, I want to thank them for all of the hours they put in during their time on the board and making all of our jobs easier. In addition, Jim Rode, Core Operating, resigned from the Board due to his extensive travel and commitment to Core Operating. I want to personally thank Jim for his efforts in chairing the Safety Committee and providing expert advise when called upon.

The new Board members whose terms have begun are: Jeff Isner, Pillar Energy; Jon Farmer, Arsenal Resources; Todd Tetrick, EnerVest Operating; Ben Sullivan, Greylock Energy; and Bob Radabaugh, S&R Gas Ventures. I am looking forward to working with all them as well as the remaining board members.

As Marc stated in his last article, all the board members either chair or serve as vice chair of at least one committee, along with other IOGAWV member volunteers.

Thank you to all of the members who have volunteered to serve. For the next twelve months, the committee chairs and vice chairs will be: • Kevin Ellis Vice President/Program Chair • Ben Sullivan Secretary/Treasurer • Marc Montelone Immediate Past President (Marc gets stuck with us for an extra year) • Ben Sullivan Finance Chair • Jim Crews and Jeff Isner Commerce Co-chairs • Kevin Ellis and Sarah Smith Government Affairs Co-chairs • Jon Farmer Government Affairs Vice Chair • Bob Radabaugh and Sam McKown Environmental and Safety Chair and Vice Chair, respectively • Mike McCown and Jeff Isner Communication/Education Chair and Vice Chair, respectively • Sam McKown and Charlie Burd Membership Chair and Vice Chair, respectively • Jon Farmer Producers Issue Chair • Bob Radabaugh and Scott Freshwater GoPac Co-chairs And last, but certainly not least, I want to especially thank Don

Nestor for volunteering to continue to chair the Tax Committee. Don has announced his retirement from Arnett, Carbis, Toothman, but has graciously volunteered to put up with us for another year! I can’t imagine how difficult it would be without Don and his tireless dedication to our association.

Big Shoes Continued on page 8

2018-2019 OFFICERS BOARD MEMBERS Brett Loflin President J. Kevin Ellis Vice President/Program Chair/Government Affairs Co-chair Ben Sullivan Secretary-Treasurer/Finance Chair Marc Moneleone Immediate Past President James W. Crews Commerce Co-chair Jon Farmer Producers Issues Chair/Government Affairs Vice Chair Jeff Isner Commerce Co-chair/Communication and Education Vice Chair Mike McCown Communication and Education Chair Sam McKown Membership Chair/ Environmental Vice Chair Bob Radabaugh Environmental Chair Sarah Smith Government Affairs Co-chair Todd Tetrick Safety Vice Chair Rick Toothman Safety Chair

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WV DEP Water Quality Certification Changes Sought

On August 8, 2018, the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection ("WVDEP") announced that it is accepting comments on proposed modifications to the West Virginia 401 Water Quality Certification for the United States Army Corps of Engineers ("USACE") Nationwide Permits.

Most of the proposed changes can be helpful to the permittees by providing the WVDEP express authority to waive certain requirements of the ยง401 water quality certification conditions. However, one of the proposed revisions is likely to dramatically increase the amount and expense of compen-

satory mitigation for linear transportation and utility projects. The deadline for submitting comments to the proposed revisions is September 17, 2018. IOGA will be reviewing input from its members for purposes of commenting on the proposed revisions.

The proposed revisions may be briefly summarized as follows: 1. To determine whether compensatory mitigation is required, the disturbed area for all stream impacts (e.g., all stream crossings on a pipeline) will be aggregated. If greater than 300 linear feet or 1/10 acre wetland, mitigation must be provided

before construction can begin.

2. The DEP will be able to waive any Standard or Special Condition if a more protective method or plan is substituted.

3. The DEP will be able to waive the requirement of an individual ยง 401 certification under NWP 12, and may waive any other NWP 12 Special Condition as long as it is done in the same waiver letter. There is no requirement that the waived requirements be replaced with more stringent environmental protections.

4. The requirement that stream DEP Changes Continued on page 6

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Charlie Burd Executive Director, IOGAWV

From the Burd’s Nest: Lots to Do and More to Get Done As we move forward from our very successful 2018 Summer Meeting, we turn our attention to traditional IOGAWV fall activities and those outside meetings that bring value to our membership.

WV Oil and Gas Man of the Year: September 15, Sistersville, WV. First up and just days away is the celebration of David Freshwater, Reserve Oil and Gas, Inc., being named as the WV Oil and Gas Man of the Year by the WV Oil and Gas Festival Board. Joined by family, friends and former winners, the luncheon in David’s honor will be held at the First Presbyterian Church at about 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 15. David’s influence can be felt across all sectors of the industry and no better individual has ever been named to receive this most prestigious award. Following the luncheon, David will serve as Grand Marshall of the annual festival parade through the streets of Sistersville. On behalf of the Board of Directors, IOGAWV congratulates David and Suzanne for an honor well-earned.

2018 IOGAWV Sports Weekend and GOpac fundraiser: September 21-22, Bridgeport and Morgantown, WV. The 2018 IOGAWV Sports Weekend and GOpac fundraiser begins in Bridgeport, WV, on Friday, September 21, with the annual golf outing and barbeque. Activities begin with registration at 8:00 a.m. at the Bridgeport Country Club. A four-person best ball scramble golf tournament features a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. For those who would prefer shooting sporting clays, arrangements have been made at A Mountain Clay, 1900 Meadowbrook

Road, Bridgeport, beginning at 9:00 a.m. A barbecue with all the fixings will take place following golf and sporting clays at the Bridgeport Country Club.

The fun then turns to Morgantown on Saturday, September 22, where the WVU Mountaineers will open its Big 12 season with the visiting Kansas State Wildcats. We are very pleased to announce our annual tailgate party will be in conjunction with and sponsored by Bowles Rice.

The official game time has not been announced but the tailgate party will start two hours prior to kick-off (stay tuned for the starting time!!). A block of rooms has been reserved at Courtyard by Marriott Bridgeport/ Clarksburg for Friday and Saturday nights and for those who would prefer to stay in Morgantown, a block of rooms has been reserved at Holiday Inn-University Area. Rates are posted on the IOGAWV website.

2018 IOGAWV Tax Seminar: November 13, Charleston, WV. Please mark your calendars to attend the 2018 Tax Seminar at the Charleston Marriott and hosted by Arnett, Carbis, Toothman LLC. The seminar will provide a complete and thorough review of all tax matters important to producers and others engaged in the oil and natural gas business. Complete details with agenda will soon be posted on the IOGAWV website.

2019 Legislative Session: January 9, Charleston, WV. We no sooner finish the Christmas and New Year holidays than we are off and running on January 9, 2019, with the annual 60-day legislative session. The IOGAWV Governmental Affairs Committee, Board of Directors and

lobbying team will be honing and completing its anticipated legislative agenda and getting all ducks in a row to advance items of importance and identify those efforts detrimental to your ability to explore, drill, produce and make a profit here in West Virginia. You can expect to see much more on this topic as the session draws nearer.

2019 IOGAWV Winter Meeting: January 22-23, 2019, Charleston, WV. Just entering our pre-planning, this will event will celebrate IOGAWV’s 60th Anniversary. Yes, we were chartered in 1959 and this January we turn 60 years old!! While more details will be provided soon, you can expect another great lineup of speakers and maybe even a surprise or two!!

Other meetings that may be of interest to you are listed here: o 67th Annual ADDC Convention, Evansville, IN, (September 17-22, 2018) o IOGCC Annual Conf., Coeur D’Alene Hotel, Coeur D’Alene, ID (Sept. 30– Oct. 2, 2018) o Governor’s Energy Summit, The Stonewall Resort, (October 1011, 2018) o Fall Oktoberfest, PIOGA Annual Mtg./Sports Outing, Seven Springs, PA, (Oct. 17-18) o 2018 Wheeling Area Outlook, Wheeling Island Casino, (October 23, 2018) o Shale Insight Conference, Lawrence Convention Ctr., Pittsburgh, PA (October 23-25, 2018) o IPAA Annual Meeting, RitzCarlton, New Orleans, LA (November 11-13, 2018) Burd’s Nest Continued on page 10

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Industry News

Appalachian Storage Hub Selects Parsons Corporation As EPC Partner Appalachia Development Group, LLC, (ADG) announced that it has selected Parsons Corporation as its engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) partner for the safe, effective and efficient buildout of the Appalachia Storage and Trading Hub (ASTH). Parsons will initially focus on the Pre-FEED and FEED (front end engineering and design), including project management and execution planning. Subsequent phases include the construction of the $3.4 billion project and its longterm operation.

The ASTH is a proposed regional underground storage facility for highly valuable natural gas liquids and intermediates.

As a built-for-purpose facility, the ASTH enables significant benefits in commercial activity and job creation in the region. According to the American Chemistry Council, the development of the ASTH would serve as a catalyst for the creation of an estimated $36 billion in followon petrochemical investments and more than 100,000 new long-term jobs. It will increase the probability of American energy dominance by releasing the potential of the Marcellus, Utica and Rogersville Shale methane deposits for both domestic consumption and international consumption by America’s allies.1 “After a rigorous review process of some of the most widely known

and respected EPC companies in the country, we are pleased to announce the selection of Parsons as our EPC partner,” said Steven B. Hedrick, President & CEO, ADG. “Parsons has proven and successful experience with complex infrastructure projects. I have confidence in Parsons’s ability to support the development and completion of the Hub safely, effectively and efficiently.”

“Parsons is honored to have been selected by ADG as a partner on this critically important project that will ultimately support the economic and energy security needs of so many communities and citizens, including economic revitalization of the Ohio River Valley states,” said Carey Smith, President of Parsons federal business unit.

“Identifying and selecting an EPC partner is a significant milestone in our progress to develop the Hub,” Hedrick continued. “We look forward to our partnership with Parsons and to keeping the public updated on our progress.”

On January 3, 2018, ADG announced that based on the merits of its Part I Application, it had advanced to the next phase to submit a Part II Application for a loan guarantee under the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Title XVII Loan Guarantee Program. The application is for a $1.9 billion loan guarantee from the DOE to support the development of infrastructure for the Appalachia Storage and Trading Hub. ADG is working closely with the DOE on Part II of the application process while simultaneously working to secure $1.4 billion in equity investment.

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DEP Changes Continued from page 3 crossings be completed within 72 hours of initiation is waived if the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or the WV Public Service Commission has approved other environmentallyprotective measures. There is no requirement that they be more environmentally protective. Traditionally navigable streams regulated by Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act are exempt from the 72 hour requirement, without exception.

Revisions to Standard Conditions 2. The applicant must provide proof of compensatory mitigation (as outlined in Standard Condition 19 below) to WV DEP DWWM prior to construction for a project with cumulative permanent stream impacts greater than 300 linear feet or causing the loss of greater than 1/10 acre of wetlands. This cumulative permanent impact determination specifically includes the total of all permanent impact from separate and complete crossings for linear transportation or utility projects.

Although not clear from the present Conditions, the DEP has a policy of requiring compensation where the total stream impacts for all pipeline stream crossings exceeded 300 feet or 1/10 acre in the aggregate. Standard Condition 2 is being revised to make that explicit.

By aggregating the project impacts, this mitigation requirement is more stringent than those imposed by USACE in the administration of Nationwide Permit 12 regarding utility line activities. * * * * * * * 22. The Secretary of the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection may, in his discretion, waive, change, or eliminate any of the Standard or

Special Conditions of State 401 Water Quality Certification Applicable to Nationwide Permits where the applicant provides proof that it will employ a method or plan that will be more environmentally protective than any of the Standard or Special Conditions of State 401 Water Quality Certification Applicable to Nationwide Permits.

This catch-all provision would allow the DEP to waive the requirements of the Standard or Special Conditions in favor of a more protective method or plan. This language has the potential for improved flexibility for project permittees to fulfill water quality certification requirements.

Special Conditions - NWP 12, Utility Line Activities A. Unless waived as provided in 33 U.S.C. ยง 1341(a)(1), individual State Water Quality Certification is required for i. Pipelines equal to or greater than 36 inches in diameter; ii. Pipelines crossing a Section 10 river (unless the bore is greater than 100 feet below the stream bed on the Ohio River mainstem, or greater than 50 feet below the stream bed on all other Section 10 waters); iii. Pipelines transporting hazardous materials/ substances as defined by the Toxic Substances Control Act; iv. Utility lines within wetlands that would use or consider the use of herbicides for right-of-way maintenance; v. Cumulative permanent impacts totaling greater than 200 linear feet. [sic] on one side, of any stream identified in WQC Standard Condition 18 A, B, and C

herein; vi. Cumulative permanent impacts on any one perennial or intermittent stream totaling greater than 300 linear feet; vii. Pipelines carrying separated natural gas liquids, unless installed with an automated system which will indicate a sudden loss of pressure.

If the State waives ยง 401 certifications pursuant to this provision, it reserves the right to waive other ยง 401 special conditions on NWP 12, but must do so in its waiver letter.

The state is allowing itself to waive individual state 401 certifications for pipelines and other utility line projects. It can also waive other NWP 12 Special Conditions (note there is no ability to waive ยง401 Standard Conditions) if it mentions them in the waiver letter. Unlike the authority to waive General Conditions, there is no requirement that the waived Special Conditions be replaced with more protective methods or plans. * * * * * * * C. Individual stream crossings must be completed in a continuous, progressive manner and within 72 hours during seasonal normal or below normal stream flow conditions; provided, however, that dry cuts and other environmentally-protective methods that require longer than 72 hours to complete that have been approved by the Federal Regulatory Commission or the West Virginia Public Service Commission are exempt from the 72-hour requirement. Crossings on Section 10 rivers are exempt from the 72-hour requirement. In any event, all stream activities shall be completed as DEP Changes Continued on page 8

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In Memoriam

Francis E. Cain: A Life Remembered Francis Cain, 93, of Big Bend, passed away on July 20, 2018.

He was a well-known as the owner of Cain Oil & Gas, farmer and civic minded citizen, known for his mildmannered kindness and optimism; his glass always "half full."

He was born in Big Bend, in Calhoun County, on January 5, 1925. He graduated from Calhoun County High School in 1941, served in the Army Air-force from 1943 to 1946, then attended Glenville State College, Potomac State College and West Virginia University. He received a BS in Agronomy and a Masters Degree in Animal Husbandry from WVU. During college, he met and married Donna Warrenfeltz before returning to Calhoun County to work with the Soil Conservation Service.

He later purchased his uncle’s busi-

ness and built Cain Oil and Gas, in addition to being a full-time farmer on the Cain Farms.

He was a member of the Brooksville Baptist Church. He served as a board member of the Calhoun County Bank. He loved “Sunny Cal” and was an eternal optimist.

Francis is survived by his wife of 69 years, Donna Warrenfeltz Cain; four surviving children, Juanita Cain Miller and husband Jack, David Cain, Susan Cain Hall and husband Butch, Laura Cain Stump and husband, Mark; daughter-in-law Donna Godfrey Cain; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; numerous nephews and nieces as well as greatnephews and nieces; and brother, Dr Joseph Cain.

He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister, a son and a great grandson.

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rapidly as possible.

Individual stream crossings using methods that have been approved by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission or the West Virginia Public Service Commission need not be completed within 72 hours. Crossings of streams that are regulated by Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (those larger rivers that are

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We will continue to monitor changes to the AST rules and guidelines and we will continue to educate our legislative representatives and the general public on why it makes no sense to increase severance tax on natural gas. And, as always, we will continue to monitor and respond to any state or federal initiatives that affect our industry. IOGAWV has outlined a tentative legislative agenda and I will speak to that more in the next issue of IOGA News.

I know it has been said many times before, but what makes our association so strong is its member companies and their employees.

Please continue to stay involved in all of the issues facing the oil and gas industry and continue to volunteer when called upon. Phone calls and emails to our elected representatives do have a profound effect and can make a difference in getting laws passed that help promote our industry as well as keeping potentially negative legislation from getting passed.

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Man of Year Continued from page 1 & Company, drilled several hundred wells throughout the Appalachian Basin. In 1981 they merged entities to create Allegheny Western Energy Corporation (A&W), a publicly held company. In addition to being a major shareholder, Freshwater became vice president of operations.

A&W later became larger with their purchase of Columbia Gas of West Virginia which today is known as Mountaineer Gas. With over 6,000 miles of pipeline, Mountaineer Gas became the largest gas utility company in West Virginia. Freshwater had the opportunity and re-purchased the majority of the Petro Services assets, and today continues the company as ConServ. Today, ConServ provides contracting services to several oil and natural gas related companies throughout the entire United States.

From 1975 to present, Freshwater invested and drilled oil and natural gas wells throughout west central West Virginia. In 1998, he consolidated his various oil and natural gas holdings and co-founded (with son Scott) Reserve Oil & Gas, Inc. which continues to produce and drill new oil and natural gas wells in West Virginia.

In addition to ConServ and Reserve, Freshwater is president of Essex Energy Investments, Inc., and is a managing member of Spencer Handimart, LLC convenience stores, Arbor Holdings, LLC real estate, United Gas Pipeline Company, LLC and Ajax Pipeline Company, LLC gathering pipeline companies, and Apollo Air, LLC. Freshwater served as a Board Member of the First Neighborhood Bank of Spencer for 21 years and received a Gubernatorial appointment as a Commissioner to the West Virginia Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority. Freshwater is a member of the Sons of the American Revo-

lution (SAR) and a recipient of the Boy Scouts of America’s Silver Beaver Award. He was named Roane County (WV) Citizen of the Year in 2008. His hobbies are: traveling, motorcycling, and flying his Cessna King-Katmai and is an avid reader.

David resides at Maple Hills Farm in Spencer, WV with his wife of 50 years, Suzanne. He has three children, Scott Freshwater (Sara) of Spencer, Amy Childress (Brett) of Charleston and Andrea Keaton (Quinton) of Spencer and eight grandchildren.

Burd’s Nest Continued from page 4 o Marcellus to Manufacturing Conference, Waterfront Place, Morgantown, (April 8-9, 2019) As you can see, there is quite of

bit to do and to get done as we approach 2019. We hope you will be able to join us for these activities and others that may pop up.

Register NOW for IOGAWV’s Sports Weekend, Sept. 21-22, at iogawv.com

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Greg Kozera Learned Leadership LLC

Saving People

Maybe you have heard the story of the bird that was flying south for the winter and got caught in an ice storm. Ice began to form on the bird’s wings and he fell to earth in a farmer’s field. Covered with ice, the bird knew he would freeze to death. To make matters worse, a cow suddenly covered the bird in manure. “What could be worse,” the bird thought? “Not only will I freeze to death alone here in this field, I’m covered with this nasty manure.”

Suddenly the bird realized that the warm manure from the cow had thawed the ice on his wings. He felt warm and comfortable. He was so happy that he began to sing. The bird’s song caught the attention of a large tom cat who promptly plucked the bird out of the manure and devoured him.

The moral of the story is your friends and your enemies aren’t always who you think they are. To use an analogy, in this story, the bird is the American people. The ice storm is America’s energy crisis of the past four decades. The cow is the oil and gas industry. The tom cat represents the “antis” or dark environmentalists.

The oil and gas industry (you) unexpectedly saves the public from the energy crisis. You create abundant natural gas and oil. You lower gasoline prices. The American people have lower natural gas prices. Industry and high wage jobs come back to the USA because of cheap, abundant energy. The US economy soars.

The American public gets complacent like the bird that started singing.

They don’t realize the reason they suddenly have cheap, abundant energy and a booming economy. The

antis realize their dream of wind and solar taking over won’t happen.

They propose severe restrictions on the industry and pipelines. The public believes the antis’ lies and half- truths or simply doesn’t care.

Suddenly it all goes away. Electric rates and gasoline prices sky rocket.

Unemployment soars as manufacturing and petrochemicals move to China and Russia. Dependable 24/7 electricity becomes a thing of the past. Russia becomes the world power because we can no longer fuel our military.

This is not a world we want for our children and grandchildren The antis have done a good job of making our industry the bad guys to the public. Fortunately, in the areas we work they have been found out.

Like a lady in eastern Ohio told me a couple of years ago. “The environmentalists and the media have lied to us. All we have seen is the benefits of the oil and gas industry. We will never believe them again.” Too bad the people in New England, New York, New Jersey, Maryland and eastern Virginia haven’t figured this out.

We know that the earth’s climate is constantly changing. I’m reminded of this every time I see the mammoth tusk hanging on the wall at the Artex Oil office Marietta. The tusk was discovered near Marietta.

We know that during the last ice age 21,000 to 11,000 years ago most of Ohio was covered with glaciers.

Fossil fuels were not the reason they melted. I’m personally not convinced that humans are responsible for any climate change we may be having today. I have seen the antis bully too many climate change doubters.

That tells me the antis must be lying.

Otherwise truth and sound science would convince the doubters.

However, polluting our planet’s air and water is never good. I grew up in Pittsburgh in the 1950s and 1960s.

The air was nasty and we swam in orange creeks. Americans have changed that. We have our cleanest air and water in over 100 years.

I just read some interesting information in Forbes. A report by BP Statistical shows global CO2 emissions continue to increase and are at an all-time high. Since the Kyoto Treaty was signed in 2005, global CO2 is up 19%. In that same period of time, US CO2 emissions are down over 12% primarily due to increased use of natural gas. Emissions in Asia have sky rocketed. In spite of Europe’s movement to renewables, their emissions also increased in 2017. The USA is one of the few nations with a significant decrease in emissions; even last year we were down 0.5%. Did you get any “Thank You” cards?

If we have done so well, wouldn’t it be logical for other nations to look to us for leadership? In your business if you keep doing the same thing and a problem gets worse you would do something different or go out of business. If you want to become successful you talk to successful people.

Apparently, the antis and dark environmentalists have different ideas. The antis are working hard with some success shutting down pipeline projects that will help solve CO2 emissions and create cleaner air not just here, but in places like Asia.

Asia Pacific is responsible for 50% Saving People Continued on page 12

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Savng People Continued from page 11 of global CO2 emissions. True environmentalists and anyone who cares about people should be thrilled to send our natural gas to Asia where it can make a huge difference in global CO2 and air pollution. My pastor is from India. He told me that on his last visit to New Delhi the air was cleaner. I asked him what changed.

He thought for a moment and said, “They are using more natural gas.”

Maybe Europe has figured this out since they are using more natural gas. Russia is running a new 48-inch pipeline to Europe. The antis won’t shut that project down. A pipeline protest in Moscow would be shortlived. The antis have made it clear that their agenda is anything but environmental.

If CO2, air pollution and global warming are really a serious issue, world governments won’t solve the problem. Since Kyoto in 2005 the problem has only gotten worse except for here in the USA where the oil and gas industry is the solution, NOT the problem. We finally have people in Washington in the executive branch who understand.

We are the cow that saved the bird’s life. The bird didn’t understand.

Isn’t it time Americans know who the hero is? Unfortunately, the oil and gas industry can’t be the messenger. Someone else will need to be educated to carry that message. The truth will come out. For our planet’s sake, it needs to happen now.

These are still tough times for producers. You can take comfort in the fact you are making a difference in our economy. Manufacturing and petrochemical jobs are coming back to the Shale Crescent USA. Energy is cheap and abundant. All Americans are saving money, helping those who need it most like single moms, seniors and the poor who have a chance to finally move out of poverty.

The United States is environmentally cleaner than it has been in over 100 years. Given the chance, we can do the same for the world.

We can handle the technology. In less than 10 years we have taken the USA from energy poverty to energy

gorilla. Can we do the hard part and change hearts and minds with the truth? We will need help. We need to find friends. A lot is at stake. Failure isn’t an option.

Thanks for all you do. You are making a difference to America!

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What to Expect For Winter 2019

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A weak El Niño is expected to evolve over the next few months, with the warmest waters centered in the central Pacific. Those types of El Niños tend to bring cold and stormy weather to the eastern part of the country.

The Heating Season may begin on the warm side in November, but it is expected to turn colder by December. The most likely month to see cold and snowy weather is February, but long-range forecasts are inherently lower confidence.

Stay tuned to WeatherBELL energy services for the latest monthly and weekly forecast updates as the quickly developing situation unfolds.

Industry Events

Mark Your Calendar for These Events September 13-15, 2018 WV Oil & Gas Festival Sistersville, WV September 17-22, 2018 67th Annual ADDC Convention Evansville, IN September 19, 2018 Entering the Shale Gas and Chemical Supply Chain Pierpont Advanced Technology Center Fairmont, WV September 20, 2018 ABGPA Midstream Assn. 2nd Annual Appalachian Regional Conference Doubletree Meadowlands Washington, PA Info: https://abgpamidstream. org/civicrm/event/ info?reset=1&id=67

September 21-22, 2018 IOGAWV Sports Weekend Bridgeport Country Club Bridgeport, WV Info: www.iogawv.com September 30 – October 2, 2018 IOGCC Annual Conference Coeur D’Alene Hotel Coeur D’Alene, ID Info: http://iogcc.publishpath. com/events

October 23-25, 2018 Shale Insight Conference Lawrence Convention Center Pittsburgh, PA November 7-8, 2018 Marcellus Utica Houston Conference JW Marriott Houston Galleria Houston, TX

Info: www.marcellusuticahouston.com

October 10-11, 2018 Governor’s Energy Summit Stonewall Resort Roanoke, WV

November 11-13, 2018 IPAA Annual Meeting Ritz-Carlton New Orleans, LA Info: www.ipaa.org

October 17, 2018 Entering the Shale Gas and Chemical Supply Chain Cabela’s - Wheeling Triadelphia, WV

November 13, 2018 IOGAWV Tax Seminar Marrott Town Center Hotel Charleston, WV Info: www.iogawv.com

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Hugh Byers Direct Energy

Nymex Natural Gas Futures Contract 12-Month Forward Strip Average Prices Through 8/20/2018

Jackson Kelly PLLC Attorneys Recognized Jackson Kelly PLLC is pleased to announce that 70 of the firm’s lawyers were recently named in the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Lawyers from across the firm’s 12 offices were honored in the publication.

In addition, five firm lawyers were named as Best Lawyers’ 2019 Lawyers of the Year. Only a single lawyer in each area of practice in each community is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year.” Those who received this honor are: Mark Bernlohr (Bet-the-Company Litigation), Stephen Burchett (Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants), Gretchen Callas (Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants), Samme Gee (Public Finance Law), Henry Moore (Mining Law).

Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer review evalua-

tion. For the 2019 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, 7.8 million votes were analyzed, which resulted in almost 60,000 leading lawyers being included in the new edition. Inclusion is considered an honor.

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Jim Crews and Jeff Isner Commerce Committee Co-chairs

2018-19 Commerce Committee Schedule Set

According to Commerce Committe Co-chairs James Crews and Jeff Isner, the schedule of 2018-2019 Commerce Committee meetings has been set.

The meetings are open to all IOGAWV members. Reminders are sent approximately one week prior to each meeting with more detail on meeting location.

Please mark your calendar for the following dates: 2018 • September 20 1:00 PM Bridgeport Bridgeport Country Club • October 17 9:30 AM Jane Lew XTO office • November 14 9:30 AM Glenville WACO Center • December 19 9:30 AM Charleston IOGA Office, 300 Summers St. 2019 • January 22 9:30 AM Charleston Marriott (Winter Meeting) • February 20 9:30 AM Clarksburg Location TBA • March 20 9:30 AM Charleston Greylock • April 17 9:30 AM Charleston IOGA Office • May 15 9:30 AM Parkersburg Location TBA • June 19 9:30 AM Charleston IOGA Office • July 17 9:30 AM Spencer Maple Hill Farm

Save the Date:

IOGAWV Tax Seminar

November 13, 2018 Marriott Town Center Hotel, Charleston We’re now accepting applications for producer companies that would like to be featured in IOGA News; please contact IOGAWV’s Charlie Burd at cburd@iogawv.com.

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Summer Meeting

IOGAWV Summer Meeting Photo Album Almost too cute for words, this little cowgirl stole the show doin’ the Texas Two-Step on Kate’s Mountain following the opening night buffet dinner at IOGAWV’s 43rd Summer Meeting at The Greenbrier.

President Marc Monteleone presided over his final meeting. The meeting was attended by nearly 400 people, many of whom are shown at right during Monday’s industry presentations.

The IOGAWV 43rd Annual Meeting featured industry presentations from leaders on a variety of topics. Shown above are Monday’s industry presenters including, from left, IOGAWV President Marc Monteleone, Vice President Brett Lofin, US Senator Joe Manchin, TransCanada’s Shawn Tolle, IOGAWV Executive Director Charlie Burd and DEP Secretary Austin Caperton.

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Summer Meeting

IOGAWV Summer Meeting Photo Album Attendees of all ages gathered at the outdoor pool Tuesday night and donned their leis for a luau, followed by lessons in Hawaiian dancing. The evening ended with a beautiful fireworks display.

Below is a glimpse into the fun of the buffet Sunday night on Kate’s Mountain. The nearly 400 attendees enjoyed an evening of great food and dancing to the westernthemed music of the Josh Stewart Band.

Below, Dr. Brian Anderson met with the media following his presentation on the Appalachian Storage and Trading Hub. Below right, Montelone is joined by (from left), Shell Appalachia’s Michael Marr, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, Chevron Appalachia’s Stacey Olson and IOGAWV Executive Charlie Burd.

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Summer Meeting Sponsors

Thanks to Our Summer Meeting Sponsors 2018 Summer Meeting Diamond Sponsors

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Summer Meeting Sponsors

Thanks to Our Summer Meeting Sponsors 2018 Summer Meeting Platinum Sponsors

2018 Summer Meeting Gold Sponsors

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Summer Meeting Sponsors

Thanks to Our Summer Meeting Sponsors 2018 Summer Meeting Silver Sponsors Homestead Communications

2018 Summer Meeting Bronze Sponsors

Bob Bickel

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WV Desk and Derrick

The West Virginia Desk and Derrick Club (WVDDC) will be hosting our Eleventh Annual Industry Appreciation Luncheon in Charleston, WV, on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, on the 17th floor of the Chase Building in the Steptoe and Johnson conference room. Our speaker for this evening will be Don Nestor, CPA. NEW INFORMATION—WITH DONATIONS OF $100 OR MORE WE WILL GIVE SEATING FOR THE EVENT SPONSORSHIP DONATION FORM

AMOUNT

$1,000 AND ABOVE – PLATINUM

10 SEATS

$500 - GOLD

5 SEATS

$250 - SILVER

4 SEATS

$100 – BRONZE

3 SEATS

OTHER Recognition for sponsorship.

Company Name or Individual: Address/Phone/Fax/Email:

Contact:

Please return to: West Virginia Desk and Derrick Club 2018 Industry Appreciation Luncheon P. O. Box 734 Charleston, WV 25323

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Sports Weekend Sponsors Form

2018 Sports Weekend Sponsor Form Bridgeport Country Club and Mountaineer Field September 21-22, 2018 ____________________________________________________________ Company Name ____________________________________________________________ Contact Name _____________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________ City State Zip ____________________________________________________________ Telephone Email

Sponsorship opportunities:

______ Diamond Event Sponsor $5,000 and up (call for availability • Banner hung at sponsored event • Specific signage at sponsored event • Listing on Diamond Sponsor board • Logo and name listed in event PowerPoint presentation • Logo listed in event program, web site page and newsletter ______ Platinum Sponsor $3,000 • Listing on Platinum Sponsor board • Logo and name listed in event PowerPoint presentation • Logo listed in event program, web site page and newsletter ______ Gold Sponsor $2,000 • Listing on Gold Sponsor board • Logo and name listed in event PowerPoint presentation • Logo listed in event program, web site page and newsletter ______ Silver Sponsor $1,000 • Listing on Silver Sponsor board • Logo and name listed in event PowerPoint presentation • Logo listed in event program, web site page and newsletter ______ Bronze Sponsor $500 • Listing on Bronze Sponsor board • Logo and name listed in event PowerPoint presentation • Logo listed in event program, web site page and newsletter Please return this form to IOGAWV, address below, by August 31, 2018. Be sure to email a high resolution (300-dpi minimum) version of your company’s color logo to lmillersmith@iogawv.com.

Thank you for your continued support! www.iogawv.com

300 Summers Street | Suite 820 | Charleston, WV | 25301 P: (304) 344-9867 F: (304) 344-5836

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Sports Weekend Registration Form

2018 Sports Weekend Registration Bridgeport Country Club and Mountaineer Field September 21-22, 2018 Please mail this registration form

___________________________________ with payment by August 31, 2018 Company Name to: 300 Summers Street, Suite 820

___________________________________ Charleston, WV 25301 Address

Early registration ends Aug. 31; ___________________________________ after that, add $25.00 per person

City, State, Zip

No Refunds after Aug. 31, 2018

___________________________________ For additional information call Telephone Lori Miller Smith, (304) 344-9867.

Name

Employer

Member Y/N

Golf

Sporting Clays

Contact person for foursome:

Registration Fees

__________ @ $ 80.00 per member/ __________ $150.00 per non-member Golf - Greens fees and cart __________ @ $ 70.00 per person Sporting Clays __________ @ $ 55.00 per person Tailgate Party __________ @ $ 20.00 per person TOTAL $ __________ www.iogawv.com

300 Summers Street | Suite 820 | Charleston, WV | 25301 P: (304) 344-9867 F: (304) 344-5836

300 Summers Street, Suite 820 Charleston, WV 25301 Phone (304) 344-9867 Fax (304) 344-5836

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