Explorations- August 2015

EXPLORATIONS August 2015

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Energy Education Focus of OEIP Day OCC Top Field Inspectors Honored Oil & Gas Expo: Latest Details

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LETTER FROM THE CHAIRMAN

In this edition of our newsletter you will find a story about OERB's participation in the Oklahoma Education and Industry Partnership (OEIP), a three day teacher training workshop.

Carla Schaeperkoetter, our Education Director, did an outstanding job at presenting the OERB education program to a new group of K-12 educators that had not participated in our teacher education program before. It was one more opportunity for us to reach out to our state's teachers.

Out of the three largest industries in Oklahoma - oil & natural gas, aerospace & defense, and agriculture - our industry was still head and shoulders above the rest in developing a strong STEM curriculum. This is due to the forward thinking of our industry leaders both past and present.

The investment that we have made in educating teachers and students about our industry will continue to reap benefits in the future. As Carly Simon says in her popular song, "Nobody does it better."

Sincerely,

Danny Morgan President, Morgan Well Service Inc. & Digger Oil and Gas Co.

OERB ADDS TEAM MEMBERS Meet new OERB staff members, SOER Director Marcy Davis and Communications Director Ashley Barcum.

As SOER (Sustaining O k l a h o m a’s E n e rg y Resources) director, Davis will oversee the daily operations and coordinate activities of the SOER program such as the Oklahoma Oil and Gas Expo, the Mid-Continent Digital Oil Conference, and SOER workshops across Oklahoma.

and conferences, community outreach, and developing curriculum, trainings, and plans for federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency.

As communications director, Barcum will lead public e d u c a t i o n e ff o r t s t h a t leverage and support the OERB’s statewide work on behalf of the oil and natural gas industry.

Davis joins the OERB after serving as senior project manager for Innovar Environmental, Inc. She has more than 10 years of experience in creating marketing materials and strategies, managing diverse projects, planning events

Barcum came to the OERB f r o m O E TA / O k l a h o m a PBS, where she served as Director of Communications for almost a decade managing the PR, marketing, branding, and digital efforts of the most watched PBS station in America, winning two Emmy Awards for Community Service projects.

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STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN ROLLS OUT NEW TV, DIGITAL FEATURES The Environmental Stewardship campaign is moving forward with creative new campaign elements, including TV commercials, radio spots, digital banners and more.

Key messages of the campaign include: • Oklahoma's oil and natural gas producers are making a positive, measurable difference in the environment.

• Oklahoma's oil and natural gas producers employ the latest technologies to protect the state’s natural resources.

• A strong energy industry and a clean, healthy environment BOTH MATTER. Three new TV spots that explain and reinforce these messages will premiere across the state and online at OERB.com at the end of August - please share on your social media networks and with colleagues.

Under the universal tagline “BOTH MATTER,” the new commercials focus on Air, Water and Seismicity, with full :30 and condensed :15 versions for flexible use on various media platforms.

For more information or for access to these resources, visit OERB.com/stewardship.

CHECKOUT NEW OERB SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS The OERB recently launched a new Twitter presence to enhance promotions of restoration, education and SOER programs.

In the first 10 days alone, OERB’s new Twitter handle gained 117 followers. The platform will also be used to deepen social media connections with reporters, educators and partner organizations. Follow @OERBOK for the latest news, photos, videos and related updates from OERB. A new Google+ page was also launched to improve search engine optimization (SEO) for oerb.com. Although Google+ is considered one of Google’s less popular franchises, the platform still helps drive online traffic through searches at Google. com. With a presence on Google+, oerb. com automatically improves its ranking in search results. Bottom line: Google favors its own product, Google+, in considering what to show in search results.

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OERB SHOWCASES ENERGY EDUCATION & Careers at OEIP Day The OERB joined more than 90 K-12 and technology teachers from across the state at Devon headquarters in Oklahoma City for the Oklahoma Education and Industry Partnership (OEIP), an initiative that aligns education outcomes with workforce and economic development policy to develop a skilled workforce by 2020.

While at Devon, OERB Curricula Coordinator Dr. Gayla Wright led a workshop on viscosity, and its importance in the petroleum and mud engineering fields.

“I would like to express my appreciation to the OERB for their sponsorship and helping to make the OEIP conference a success,” Kris Brown, a teacher at Caney Public Schools, said. “ I know I am a better teacher for attending the OEIP conference, and I learned a great deal that I will share with my 5-8 grade students this year and in the future.”

OERB board members Tim Munson of Spartan Resources and Phil Cook from Devon collaborated on the planning and activities for the day-long OEIP seminar, that focused on how teachers can build pathways for their students from a STEM class to a STEM career.

Reporters from The Oklahoman and NewsOK.com were on hand to cover OERB’s workshop and learn more about STEM in the energy industry from Munson (former OERB Chair), Cook (OERB Vice Chair) and educators in attendance.

Read the full article and watch the video on the OERB Facebook page.

OERB SUPPORT BOOSTS TULSA STEM ALLIANCE OERB recently gave $50,000 to the Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance (TRSA). The funds will expand and enrich STEM education programs targeting students in Northeast Oklahoma.

Through OERB’s contribution, TRSA will provide 20,000 hours of STEM programming, 4,000 hours of STEM professional development and 15,000 hours of STEM mentorships for students and teachers in Northeast Oklahoma. Each year, the OERB spends millions of dollars on programs designed to aid teachers and students, including curricula, free training, digital resources, materials, educational trips and in-class presentations.

STEM education is critical to providing the robust workforce that Oklahoma needs to grow its economy. Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance orchestrates rich STEM experiences in which students gain proficiency in critical and creative thinking, teamwork, AUGUST 2015

perseverance and other 21st century skills.

The Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance, an initiative of the Oklahoma Innovation Institute, encourages philanthropy, business, K-12, families, higher education, STEM rich institutions, and organizations like the OERB to work collaboratively to build broad, deep and innovative pathways for area students to access high impact STEM careers.

“We are profoundly grateful to have a strong partner like the OERB leading the charge in the important cause of STEM education for Tulsa's children,” Xan Black, Tulsa regional STEM Alliance Program Director, said. “As a petroleum engineer, I am especially proud of the remarkable work accomplished by the OERB in terms of improving STEM education for all Oklahoma students through curriculum, professional development, mentorship and funding."

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U N I O N H I G H S C H O O L T E AC H E R WINS OERB GRANT The OERB has selected Tulsa Union High School teacher Jona Ghose as the winner of the 2015 Harlan Krumme Memorial Energy Education Grant.

affects their everyday lives and then prepare a short essay and visual element.

Ghose was chosen for her innovative techniques in teaching students about oil and natural gas. She was recognized at the 2015 OERB Education Banquet in Oklahoma City on June 2. She received $500 for classroom materials and an additional $500 for personal use.

The OERB/Harlan Krumme Memorial Energy Education Grant accepts applications each year for funding of energy education programs that teach students about oil and natural gas, efficiency, conservation and its importance in Oklahoma state history.

Ghose, who teaches 11th and 12th grade Virtual English, developed a research lesson plan aligned with state education standards titled “Black Gold in Oklahoma.” For the project, students were asked to perform research on how the oil and natural gas industry

Harlan Krumme was an independent oil producer, philanthropist and one of the founders of the OERB. To date, the OERB has educated more than 1.7 million Oklahoma students and cleaned up more than 14,000 abandoned well sites thanks to Krumme’s vision and generosity.

FALL 2015 ENERGY EDUCATION WORKSHOPS September 12: McAlester High School - McAlester, OK September 19: Sayre High School - Sayre, OK October 3: Sapulpa High School - Sapulpa, OK November 7: Shawnee High School - Shawnee, OK November 14: Bartlesville High School - Bartlesville, OK

OERB Curricula Offered for K-12th Grades LITTLE BITS: Early elementary (Grades K-2) FOSSILS TO FUEL: Elementary science (Grades 3-6) FOSSILS TO FUEL 2*: Elementary science (Grades 3-6) PETRO ACTIVE: Middle school science (Grades 6-8) NEW! ROCKIN’ RATIOS: Middle school math (Grades 6-8) CORE ENERGY MATHEMATICS: Secondary mathematics (Algebra 1 & up) CORE ENERGY SCIENCE: Secondary science (physical sciences & up) CORE ENERGY LANGUAGE ARTS: Secondary English/language arts (Grades 9-12) CORE ENERGY SOCIAL STUDIES: Secondary social studies (Oklahoma History & up)

F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N OR TO REGISTER, VISIT w w w. O E R B H O M E R O O M . c o m AUGUST 2015

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OCC FIELD INSPECTORS The OERB recently recognized the work of Oklahoma Corporation Commission Field Inspectors, delivering lunch and special appreciation during a meeting of District III OCC inspectors in Duncan on August 6: • Carl Saucier, Cement • Bobby Ramirez, Comanche • Phillip Fisher, Duncan • David Landsale, Everett Olummer and Jeff Perkins, Pauls Valley “Without their dedicated service it would be very difficult to identify many of the sites in need of restoration,” Steve Sowers, OERB Environmental Director, said.

Oklahoma’s Field Inspectors represent four separate districts, with District III covering southwestern Oklahoma. In 2014, 15 percent of the well restoration projects submitted to the OERB came from District III. Since 1994, the OERB has spent more than $90 million to restore more than 14,500 abandoned well sites. The restorations, voluntarily funded by Oklahoma’s oil and natural gas producers and royalty owners, are provided at absolutely no cost to landowners. In 2014, $5.27 million was spent restoring 840 sites across the state.

Pictured: OERB Environmental Coordinator Liz Caldwell and Phillip Fisher

learn more about OERB's land restoration efforts at oerb.com

“ THIS L AND WAS MADE FOR YOU AND ME.” —Woody Guthrie Words written 70 years ago strike a chord in the heart of every American. Especially Oklahomans. As one of our country’s top producers of oil and natural gas, our state continues to drive our nation forward, while investing extensively to protect Oklahoma’s air, water and land. Water recycling technologies and green completion methods are just a few examples of how Oklahoma’s producers are protecting the land we call home.

Learn more about how Oklahoma’s oil and natural gas producers are protecting our environment.

Visit oerb.com/stewardship

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2015 OKLAHOMA OIL & GAS EXPO

Register Today!

OkOilExpo.com

Friday October 8 | 9AM-4PM | Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Register today for this year’s biggest Oklahoma Oil & Gas Expo at OKOilExpo.com!

It’s the best of the best in the industry as companies, ideas, innovations and thousands of colleagues gather to share and shape the future of the oil and natural gas industry. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity – book your spot today and enjoy a free BBQ lunch and countless opportunities.

Admission is free if you register before October 8, or pay $10 at the door.

A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information or to reserve your booth, visit OKOilExpo.com.

SOER WORKSHOP NEWS & UPDATES

Register at SOEROK.com/workshops

Bring your colleagues along for a free, productive lunch that includes demonstrations about digital automation technology specific to oil and natural gas. The first two events in the series will be hosted by WellBitz on September 24 and ProductionPro on November 11.

For more information or to sign up visit SOEROK.com/ workshops.

SOER's full-day sessions of immersive professional development on big industry topics and issues have new topics and dates. Please register early for discounted registration prices– lunch included, seating is limited.

• Water Transfer, Treatment & Reuse | August 27 in Woodward

• SPCC Rule Training & State/ Federal Air Regulations | September 3 in Ponca City

• Forms, Rules, Permits & Website Training w/ OCC & OTC | September 10 in Norman

• ESPS in the Oilfield Part 1: Function, Operation & Components | October 29 in Norman • ESPS in the Oilfield Part 2: Basic Sizing & Troubleshooting | October 30 in Norman

2016 Mid-Continent Digital Oilfield Conference NATIONAL SPEAKERS | TECH IN THE OILFIELD | LOCAL EXPERTS Mark your calendars – the 4th Annual Mid-Continent Digital Oilfield Conference will take place February 17 & 18 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Tulsa.

Join local and national industry leaders and learn how technology is changing day-to-day business throughout the industry, and discover proven and new oilfield technologies. Planning is well under way and one hot topic is already on the agenda – drones and androids in the oilfield.

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The annual event is hosted by the Committee for Sustaining Oklahoma’s Energy Resources (SOER). More details and registration will open soon at DigitalOilConference.com.

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PRESORTED STANDARD MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 2000 OKLAHOMACITY,OK

500 NE 4th Street | Suite 100 | Oklahoma City, OK 73104

OERB BOARD MEMBERS

OKLAHOMAENERGYRESOURCESBOARD

Danny Morgan / Chairman Morgan Well Services Inc.

Ronnie Irani RKI Exploration & Production

Mindy Stitt Executive Director

Gayla Wright Curricula Coordinator

Phil Cook / Vice Chairman Devon Energy Corp.

Rob Johnston Apache Corp.

Central Region

Steve Sowers Environmental Director

Dara Jones Website Administrator/ Communications Coordinator

Julie S. Musselman / Secretary JMW, LLC Rusty Johnson / Treasurer JEC Operating, LLC Terry Adamson BP America Inc. Mark Aebi Conoco Phillips Bill Gifford DCP Midstream Thomas Goresen Anadarko Petroleum David House Jireh Resources, LLC Wade Hutchings Marathon Oil Corp.

David Le Norman Templar Energy Tony Maranto EOG Resources Inc. Mike McDonald Triad Energy Inc. Tim Munson Spartan Resources, LLC Garrett Phelan Sunoco Logistics Partners John Pilkington Muirfield Resources Company Will Whitley Chevron Corp.

Carla Schaeperkoetter Education Director Ashley Barcum Communications Director Hayley Kennon Controller Cheryl Standage Assessment Auditor

Liz Caldwell Environmental Coordinator Marcy Davis SOER Director Brandi Biggs SOER Coordinator

OERB CONTACT INFORMATION: 500 NE 4th Street | Suite 100 Oklahoma City, OK 73104 (405)942-5323 ph | (405)942-3435 fx (800) 664-1301 | OERB.com Find us on:

This publication, printed by Comtech, is issued by the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board as authorized by Executive Director Mindy Stitt. One-hundred (100) copies have been prepared and distributed at a cost of $192.00. Copies have been deposited with the Publications Clearinghouse of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.

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