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Jasper 2ND nd QTR 2022 2021

30TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY JOB 427 CELEBRATION RUNNING ON EMPTY? TIME TO REFILL

Journal

Jasper Ventures

The Jasper Journal is a quarterly publication of Jasper Ventures, Inc.

Communicating, celebrating and engaging the people of Jasper Ventures, our clients and communities.

JA SPE R V E N T U R E S , I N C .

EDITORS-IN-CHIEF

101 Glenda St. Whitehouse, TX 75791 903-939-1555

Maureen Kaiser Elissa Thompson

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André Cummings Jimmy Forgy Carrie-Ann Jasper-Yearty Liz Low Jim Newberg Joshua VanBuskirk Melissa Winebarger G R A PH I C D E SI G N A R T I S T S

BW Design

TABLE of CONTENTS

3 JASPYS WINNERS Q1 2022

9 QUARTERLY MEETING SPRING 2022

14 JV’S SOLUTION TO THE SKILLED TRADES SHORTAGE

5 FARM TO TABLE

10 CELEBRATING NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH

15 SEEING GOD’S GOODNESS

7 JOB 427 CELEBRATION

13 THE JASPYS

17 RUNNING ON EMPTY? TIME TO REFILL

JASPYS WINNERS NOMINATE YOUR CO-WORKERS!

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AARON BROWN

RICHARD KILE

SANTIAGO ORTIZ

COT TER WHITE

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FARM TO TABLE BY JON ALEXANDER, CFO/General Counsel

t Jasper Ventures one of our core values is Service. This encompasses not only how we serve our clients, but also how we positively serve our community. Looking at a broader picture of our community, how does our work – our products and services – impact the global community beyond our local and Texas doorsteps? In short, why does our work matter? From our cryos to our treaters, our products and services provide equipment necessary in the processing of natural gas, and it is natural gas that supports the global agroeconomy in feeding the world’s population of roughly eight billion. Natural gas is farm fuel. FERTILIZER Fertilizer alone accounts for a considerable influence on the global food supply. A critical fertilizer used in farming is a nitrogen fertilizer intended to replenish nitrogen in the soil. Without absorbing nitrogen from the soil, plants do not grow. To get enough nitrogen in the soil to grow the crops at the scale needed to feed the world’s population, nitrogen fertilizer is required. To make this important fertilizer, ammonia is necessary; natural gas is the key feedstock used in the Haber-Bosch

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process that makes most of the world’s ammonia. The Fertilizer Institute projects that without nitrogen fertilizer, global crop yields would fall by 50 percent. With the world’s population fast approaching eight billion people, nitrogen fertilizer from natural gas is critical to feeding the world. As the world’s population continues to increase, the importance of natural gas in ensuring plentiful crop yields will continue to grow. FOOD CULTIVATION AND HARVESTING Natural gas, along with propane, powers important equipment used in cultivating and harvesting fruits, vegetables, and grains. Complex irrigation systems, especially on large commercial farms, require energy to operate. Relying on electric power alone is expensive and that expense is pushed through the supply chain to the consumer. Shipley Energy notes that “with natural gas, irrigation becomes less costly and wasteful” as well as being more dependable when electric power is down. The use of compressed natural gas (CNG) is also a less costly option for greenhouse heating. Some greenhouse agricultural products like the tomatoes grown year-round outside of

Marfa, Texas, depend on a heated environment. CNG provides a dependable and less expensive option than electric power. Propane and natural gas are also used in drying grains and other crops such as soybeans. Without the proper drying of crops, much of the world’s agricultural products would spoil before ever reaching kitchens and dinner tables. Star Rock Farms is a thirdgeneration family farm in Pennsylvania. Recently, Star Rock Farms began using natural gas to dry their corn. Using natural gas to dry over 1,200,000 bushels of corn in one season, Star Rock found they had not only lowered their fuel costs, but also natural gas burned cleaner. Often overlooked, natural gas continues to play a vital role in the world’s food supply. At Jasper Ventures, we are an important link in supporting the farming that makes possible the food on our tables.

BILLION PEOPLE

TO FEED WORLDWIDE

Natural gas is key to

Without nitrogen

making the ammonia

fertilizer, global crop

in fertilizer

yields fall by 50%

Irrigation systems powered by natural gas cost & waste less

Greenhouses heated by natural gas cost less than electric

Farmers use

Using natural gas to

popane and natural

dry crops lowers fuel

gas to dry crops to prevent spoiling

NATURAL GAS IS FARM FUEL

costs & burns cleaner

JOB 427 CELEBRATION Troup and Whitehouse employees commemorated the ship out of the final 427 modules, offering thanks for the work done and praying ahead for the work to be completed in the field.

JV TEES OFF FOR NON-PROFITS

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BIG BASS FISHING TOURNAMENT We had a great turnout and an awesome time at the Fishing Tournament in March! We had 42 teams compete, and the biggest bass caught weighed in at 8.13 pounds. The first-place stringer was more than 20 pounds. While those wins did not go to Jasper Ventures employees, former employee Jacob Stillwell and his father came in as the third-place team. Nearly $4,000 was raised and the proceeds all go to the Employee Restoration Fund. Thanks to everyone who came out. We are already looking forward to next year!

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QUARTERLY MEETING To mark the 30th anniversary, East Texas employees donned their best 1992 clothes for the first quarter All-Employee Meeting.

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CELEBRATING NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH BY GLENN ANDREWS

CSP HSSE Manager

When I started working for Jasper Ventures at the end of January, I was impressed by the overall culture of the company. Everyone is treated with respect and the morale is high. This type of atmosphere heavily contributes to the safety and health of everyone. It is my privilege to announce that as of May 4, 2022, Jasper Ventures has gone three years without an OSHA Recordable Injury. Congratulations to everyone on this outstanding milestone.

As we celebrate National Safety Month this June, we are placing an even greater emphasis on safety as we roll out multiple initiatives to improve safety. Complacency often sneaks up on companies that go a long time without an injury. Take a minute to pause, evaluate your job task and look for hidden hazards. A top-notch safety culture is created by everyone taking responsibility for their own safety as well as their coworkers.

I spoke with their safety trainer, Sandy, who informed me that she was very impressed with the guys and stated that we have a great group. They all showed up on time, they were all clean shaven, very attentive, and they all got up and participated in the practicals when necessary. Sandy stated that no one messed with their phones during class. She stated that this is rare, and she wanted to pass this along. Thank you to our Vulcan guys for learning with excellence.

I want to give kudos to these guys for participating in a training class at Mobile Safety in Carlsbad:

Keep in mind that safety is not defined by the absence of injury. It is the presence of controls that determine safety. Here’s to staying safe!

Hunter Brown, Chase Crawford, Ryen Lawhorn, Brady Mills, Justin Perez and Charlie Rios.

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30TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY We had a blast celebrating 30 years with all of our East Texas employees. Pictured below are JV founder Jon Jasper, his wife, Susan, and their three children, Janie Campbell, Carrie-Ann JasperYearty and Brent Jasper.

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Vulcan Field crew received hats and shirts to commemorate the 30th anniversary.

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THE JASPYS L to R: Jeremy Carrizales, Martin “Tino” Zavala, Jason Cooper, Maureen Kaiser, Quincy Jimmerson, Chase Carlyle, Chuck McDonald, Landen Booth (Vanguard) and Mike Glover.

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JV’S SOLUTION TO THE SKILLED TRADES SHORTAGE BY JOSHUA VANBUSKIRK, Human Resources Generalist

If you haven’t seen it or heard about it before, there is a major deficit of people entering the skilled trade workforce, especially compared to the number of people leaving it. We feel the pain now when hiring, but the impacts of this will be felt over the next few years as those in the baby boomer generation start to retire. There are initiatives throughout the country to remediate this, but we have our own solutions at Jasper Ventures. On April 27, Jasper Ventures invited local high school students to tour our fabrication facilities and learn why what we do is so important. More than that, we gave them the opportunity to get a real look at the type of work we do and speak to those in the industry to learn both the pros and cons of working in a skilled trade like welding, pipe fitting, or coatings. Our goal was simple: share with the community the benefits of considering a skilled trade career as an alternative to only considering college as an option. We ended our Skilled Trade Summit by giving students an opportunity to learn about internships we are offering in the summer at our Troup fabrication facility. The second step of this process will be the shop internships this summer. Students or recent high school graduates will have an opportunity to get hands-on training and exposure to trades they find interesting. Each shop will have a mentor that interns will spend time with. Students learn about the entire shop, from materials coming in to modules shipping out.

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SEEING GOD’S GOODNESS EAST TEXAS GIVING DAY SUCCESS! The generosity of Jasper employees shone brightly as part of East Texas Giving Day this April. The Beyond Business team challenged people to commit to give, with a goal of 75 givers and an old fashioned “goal thermometer” to record commitments. 53 people gave as part of Giving Day! In total: employees gave a total of $173,058 and Jasper Ventures was able to match $18,242, for a total of $191,294 coming from JV employees and the matching fund. Way to go, JV family!

NEW HIRES FOR 2022 We are excited to welcome to the family and welcome back the following as of May 31. If you see these folks, make sure to welcome them! Matthew Adams Jason Adams Octabio Alaniz Octavio Alaniz* Glenn Andrews George Brazael Jesus Ivan Cantu Santos Cantu* Santos Cantu Pena Jr.* Antonio Carabes Garcia William Brian Carlyle Jaime Castillo* Glen Ross Coleman Jeremiah Crawford Jerry Crawford* Chase J Crawford*

Aurelio Cruz* Lauren Davis Nicholas DeLaurelle Jesus G Diaz Jr.* Brody Ellis Jose Farias* Ronnie Fisher William Goad* Israel Maceda Gonzalez* Jorge Antonio Gonzalez Robert Johnson Rob Korenek Kristian Ryen Lawhorn* Jose Lozano* Brady Mills* Gerardo Pena Munoz *

* Indicates rehire

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Juan R Pena* Juan Pena Jr* Juan Pena Gonzalez* Justin Moices Perez* Christian Perez* Raul Perez Frances Radar* Travis Saizan* Heriberto Sanchez* Jose Sanchez* Arthur Charles Scavona Benjamin Lane Schroeder Eduardo Soto* Tristan Stroud* Stephen Raul Tapia

PROJECTS UPDATES:

JOB-427

J-427 is deep into construction. In April one of the big tasks completed by Vulcan was receiving and installing the residue compressors. The balance of the major equipment and modules are installed, and the crew is working heavily on installing interconnecting piping. The next few months will be the busiest as Vulcan and the other subcontractors’ staff up to complete the tasks in front of them. The field construction team has done an excellent job so far and are continually growing and adapting to fit the needs of the project. Design, engineering, and the shop are also working diligently to finish up final items on the project and continue supporting the field as needed to make this project a success. DARRELL PETTY, Manager of Projects

JOB-444 J-444 has moved full force into the field. All modules have arrived on site and are being tied into the J-427 Plant. Remaining equipment will have arrived by the end of June, with July and August dedicated to getting ready for a Mechanical Completion date of Sept. 1. The remaining months will keep our Vulcan crews very busy and they’re doing an outstanding job with preparation and planning for the remaining work. There are only a few remaining items left for the engineering and design groups to complete. Civil, insulation and electrical contractors are also onsite to assist with completion. September will be very busy for construction and engineering groups as the Tornado II plant works towards commissioning by Oct. 1. DAVID LONGAR, Project Manager

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Running on empty? Time to refill By Carrie-Ann Jasper-Yearty, Vice President of People and Culture

t is not surprising that the last couple of years has taken its toll on many of us. In a recent podcast, pastor Craig Groeschel stated that we have not even realized how emotionally exhausted, mentally depleted, and spiritually fatigued we have become. Each of us has faced our own challenges over the last two years, most of us experiencing personal loss – loved ones, health, relationships, financial security, peace, and purpose. We are depleted and need to refill but we may have not even taken time to assess our current situation.

How are you physically? Emotionally? Relationally? Spiritually? We are different than we were two years ago, and we need to acknowledge, accept, and perhaps even mourn that, but then we must move forward. This may look different for each of us, and it is important to understand what fills us so we can make these activities a priority. I spoke to a couple of employees about the hardships they have faced in the last couple of years, what they have learned, and how they are refilling from a state of depletion to a place of fullness.

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Maura Humphrey shared about the challenges her family faced with online school. Having two additional college students at home disrupted normal routines and created turmoil. On top of that, her dad had a major health issue resulting in an extended hospital stay and she is still coping with her mom’s struggle with dementia and seeking care for her. She has felt pulled in many directions and has experienced guilt for not being able to be everything to everyone. God has revealed to her that she cannot control everything, and she sees that connecting with others, especially in a support group for caregivers, has helped her to feel less isolated in her struggles. Maura knows that what she has been through has given her empathy for others going through similar situations with their own parents. She believes it is important to find someone to talk to – a friend, coworker, pastor, counselor, or support group – rather than trying to do things on our own. Jason Crawford was newly married when his wife lost two siblings, one in a road rage incident and another to sudden heart failure. He wanted to remain strong for his wife and

allow her time to mourn, but he also felt a need to try and fix things. When Jason’s mom had routine knee surgery, he was not anticipating the complications that resulted. She developed intestinal issues that threaten her way of life, mentally and physically. The problems she experienced with the medical system left Jason feeling frustrated, especially since he is a self-proclaimed “mama’s boy.” His experiences during this time have made him realize how precious time is and that we cannot take those we love for granted. Jason leaned into the Lord during this time because he realized if he did not make time for his relationship with God, he was going to be completely overwhelmed. He finds ways to serve others and spend more time with loved ones, which help him to refuel. He shared that God has shown him how to be a better husband and son during this season and that he has experienced joy and peace even during the difficult times because he is doing what God has called him to do.

and to strengthen us. We must be intentional to tap into that promise, just as both Maura and Jason have been. “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10)

REFLECTION Questions •

What are some ways you can refuel?

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What steps do you need to take to make sure you are not “running on empty?”

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How can you contribute to refilling those around you?

If you’re running on empty and feeling depleted, it’s important to take time to be refilled. God promises to be with us, to help us,

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Jasper Ventures

GAS PROCESSING

FIELD CONSTRUCTION

PROCESSING SOLUTIONS

DEW POINT CONDITIONING

KINGDOM PURPOSE Building people and products for God’s purpose.

VISION Delivering solutions. Impacting lives.

MISSION Offering the oil and gas industry an unmatched service experience through world-class turnkey solutions.

INTEGRITY Behaving honorably, even when no one is watching.

SERVICE Considering others’ interests as more important than our own.

EXCELLENCE Doing our best work efficiently and safely and expecting the same from those around us.

RESPONSIVENESS Meeting needs and solving problems in a timely and professional manner.

INNOVATION Encouraging and applauding the exploration of new ideas and creative solutions.

Faithfully managing what God has entrusted to us.

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