American Oil and Gas Reporter - August 2015 - 5

Contents
AUGUST 2015

Volume 58 No. 8

THE ISSUE
With independent operators zeroed in on optimizing
performance, the Hydraulic Fracturing Technology
Hydraulic
cover story reports focus on best-in-class techFracturing
nologies such as deploying composite plugs,
customizing frac stages, and on-the-fly changes to
frac operations. The August issue special reports
begin with part two of Horizontal Well Operations,
which reveal the promising results of using
lightweight aluminum drill pipe in tight oil plays and
offer key take-aways from early operator experiences
in refracturing shale gas wells. The Production
Automation reports detail how mission-critical functionalities built into
automated measurement and wireless sensor solutions are helping operators
boost bottom lines. Then, the Rockies Activity Profile shifts to full-scale
development in the best Bakken and Niobrara sweet spots. Association news
includes Official Convention Sections for COGA, PAW, EKOGA and NDPC,
as well as coverage of VOGA and KOGA annual meetings. Cover photo by
Weatherford International Inc. Issue photography courtesy of Flow-Cal Inc. and
Continental Resources Inc.

YOU DON'T GET A
SECOND CHANCE
TO FRAC IT RIGHT
THE FIRST TIME

AUGUST
AUGUST 2015
2015

The
T h e ""Better
B e t t e r Business"
B u s i n e s s " Publication
P u bl i c a t i o n Serving
S e r v i n g the
t h e Exploration
E x p l o r a t i o n / Drilling
D r i l l i n g / Production
P r o d u c t i o n Industry
Industr y

Allan Harrison
A
Chairm
man COGA
"The leadership
COGA provides our
industry
y starrtts with
outstanding supportt
and encouragement
from our members."
Page 117

Page 58

Randy Harris
Chairm
man PA
AW
portts
"Declining imp
mean geopoliticall
events imp
pact oil
prriices faar less than
they used to."
Page 125

Steve Stanfield
Preessident EKOGA
"In the current
market, all of
us producers and
serv
vice companies
alike-hav
ve to find
innovative new way
ys."
Page 130

W. Perry Pearcce
Chairm
man NDPC
"Whenever the
industrry
y dealls with
multiple jurriisdictions
enforcing di
different
rules, the results arre
seldom positive."
Page 136

NEWS

16 | Cookie Cookson Passes On: A tribute to The American Oil & Gas
Reporter's founder
18 | State Regulation: California unveils SB 4 standards; Oklahoma expands
order restricting water injection; Illinois court upholds frac rule; Ohio
releases final well pad rule; PIOGA tries to stop unconstitutional law
21 | New York: DEC finalizes frac ban; Landowner files lawsuit against
DEC rule
38 | Iranian Nuclear Accord: Deal adds uncertainty to crude markets
43 | Federal Legislation: Energy bills built on bipartisanship
151 | Liaison Committee: Pre-emption and species issues are top topics
153 | IPAA Midyear: Changing public perception joins traditional issues;
U.S. shales transform world crude markets
156 | WOTUS Lawsuits: States challenge Washington over WOTUS definition; Business groups join efforts to block rule
158 | Mercury Rule: U.S. Supreme Court orders review of EPA order
159 | Conventions: NMOGA offers insights on state, federal issues; AIPRO
considers role of geopolitics in oil

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OFFICIAL CONVENTION SECTIONS
117
125
130
136

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COGA: COGCC leads discussion on local control
PAW: Wyoming oilmen unbowed by lackluster market
EKOGA: Eastern Kansas sees positive signs
NDPC: Old and new challenges loom large

CONVENTION COVERAGE

141 | KOGA: Operators adjust to regulatory environment
146 | VOGA: State's industry can help meet energy needs

COLUMNS

33 | Tech Connections

35 | Washington Watch
37 | Market Matters

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