Research & Development (R&D) Assessment & Data Review for the Hydraulic Fracturing Test Site (HFTS)

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1 GTI PROPOSAL NUMBER Research & Development (R&D) Assessment & Data Review for the Hydraulic Fracturing Test Site (HFTS) January 29, 2014 Submitted To: Interested Participants in the HFTS GTI Technical Contact: Mr. Iraj A. Salehi Senior Institute Scientist Fax: GTI Business Contact: Mr. Trevor Smith Program Manager Fax: Gas Technology Institute 1700 S. Mount Prospect Road Des Plaines, Illinois

2 Table of Contents Table of Contents... 1 Background... 2 Scope of Work... 2 Task 1 Identify Existing Literature and Data Sets... 2 Deliverables and Cost... 3 Relevant GTI Experience and Projects... 4 Resumes... 6 Confirmation and Order Form

3 Background Key challenges in development of unconventional resources include enhancing hydraulic fracturing efficiency, reducing costs, exemplifying safe operations, and minimizing adverse environmental impacts. Achieving next-level advancement in these areas will require effective resource recovery from each hydraulic fracturing stage while minimizing the material and energy input requirements. The Hydraulic Fracturing Test Site (HFTS) program being developed by the Gas Technology Institute (GTI) will provide clearer understanding of the fracturing dynamics that are key to controlling fracture dimensions and vital to the productivity of fracture networks created in long horizontal wells. The mission of the HFTS program is to improve shale resource recovery through the evaluation and development of new methods and technologies for increasing the efficiency of the hydraulic fracturing process that leads to fewer wells drilled while enabling higher production output per well, higher cost efficiency, superior reliability and safeguards, and minimized environmental impact. As part of the Phase I Planning effort for HFTS and as described in the HFTS Program Strategy Report to RPSEA, GTI invited a consortium of producing and service companies involved in hydraulic fracturing of shale resources to participate in a series of planning workshops. Three workshops were hosted and mediated by GTI in the first half of 2013 one in Houston, one in Pittsburgh, and a webinar to align on HFTS program scope, discuss desired experiments and site selection considerations, refine the goals and objectives, and identify hydraulic fracturing research priorities. Twenty-two participants attended each of the first two workshops, comprised of research professionals and industry representatives from major and independent oil and gas companies and service companies. Involvement in the online webinar workshop grew to over 70 participants. An important point of discussion in the industry workshops was the necessity of HFTS to be cost efficient by avoiding redundant experiments and unnecessary data collection. This can be accomplished by leveraging existing data to establish baseline parameters, to inform the design of experiments for HFTS, and to identify information gaps and where complimentary data sets are valuable. Participants acknowledged the existence of considerable amounts of data from prior hydraulic fracturing research and testing done by research institutes, universities, and industry. However, a comprehensive collection and assessment of that existing hydraulic fracturing R&D and data availability does not exist. Such an assessment would investigate what hydraulic fracturing research has been done, where and by whom, what was accomplished, what data sets are available, and what data are relevant to HFTS. It was the consensus of the workshop participants that such an assessment helps to inform the research plan, the design of experiments, site considerations for HFTS, and keep costs to a minimum. It was also determined such an assessment is a valuable reference for industry independent of the HFTS program. Therefore, participants recommended a Phase II R&D Assessment and Data Review project be conducted by GTI. Scope of Work In Phase II, GTI will conduct a comprehensive search to identify prior studies, research, and data sets relevant to advancement of hydraulic fracturing science. This step will identify existing technologies and diagnostic projects and methods in order to identify valuable information and reduce the possibility of unnecessary duplication of prior work. Gaps in technology and methods that align with participants needs will become the focus of the experiments considered for the HFTS Phase III. Task 1 Identify Existing Literature and Data Sets Steps that will be conducted under this task to develop the Deliverables include: 2

4 1) Interviews with participants to identify known research projects and available data 2) Research, review, and compile relevant literature published by the Society of Petroleum Engineers 3) Interview exploration and production companies, service companies, and academia to: a. Identify research and assess data gaps b. Inquire data availability 4) Identify prior testing and data sources useful to the HFTS project design 5) Develop a prototype database reference with links to sources of available literature or data a. Establish an agreement with the Society of Petroleum Engineers and create a link with OnePetro for purchase of referenced papers 6) Review the state of the art technology and identify technology gaps. 7) A webinar workshop with experts of the participating companies and researchers to validate data and associate technology gaps with industry needs for consideration in designing HFTS experiments. 8) Summarize information relevant for consideration of the design experiments Deliverables and Cost 1. Final report and prototype database reference a. Includes a summary assessment of data sources relevant to design of HFTS GTI is soliciting interest in the report and searchable database for the above described Phase II research. Subject to the Pre-Sale Terms below, your company ( Company ) will receive one copy of the final report and searchable database ( Deliverable ) upon completion of GTI s research. The final report will include recommendations on the next steps for the HFTS experiments and maintenance of the database for ongoing utility. Cost per company: $20, Please complete and return the attached Report and Database Pre-Sale Order Form to confirm your support of the project and purchase a copy of the Deliverables. Your order will contribute to the production costs of the report and database by GTI. The estimated availability date of the Deliverables is 4 months from commencement of GTI s work. Pre-Sale Terms: 1. In full consideration for one copy of the Deliverable, Company will pay Gas Technology Institute ( GTI ) a lump sum purchase price of US$20, GTI will invoice Company upon receipt of the attached order form or a purchase order from Company. Company shall provide payment to GTI in United States currency within thirty (30) days of Company s receipt of such invoices via the following method: Via Bank Transfer Harris N.A. 111 West Monroe Chicago, IL

5 Account Number: ACH & EFT ABA Bank Routing/Transit Number: Federal Reserve Wire Transfer ABA Routing/Transit Number: SWIFT Address: HAT RUS44 All sales are final, except if GTI receives insufficient pre-sales orders for the Deliverable and elects not to go forward with the research, then GTI shall refund amounts paid. 2. All of the rights, title and interests in copyrightable materials created by GTI as part of the Deliverable hereby vest in GTI. Copying or reproduction of the Deliverables and other materials provided by GTI for further reproduction or redistribution is expressly prohibited. Links to other web sites provided in the Deliverable are solely for the convenience of the Company, and do not constitute an endorsement, recommendation or adoption by GTI or provide Company with any rights thereto. GTI further disclaims all knowledge of and control over the accuracy, completeness or current status of such linked information. 3. The liability of GTI or Company with respect to the sale or purchase of the Deliverable shall not exceed the price paid by Company whether the remedy is sought in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, warranty, indemnity or other legal theory. Neither GTI nor Company shall be liable in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, warranty, indemnity or other legal theory for any special indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. 4. GTI expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind, express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by law, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose or non-infringement. 5. If there is a conflict between these Pre-Sale Terms and any terms contained on Company s Purchase Order or other ordering documents issued by Company the Pre-Sale Terms shall control. Relevant GTI Experience and Projects For more than 35 years, GTI successor of the Gas Research Institute (GRI) - has been a catalyst for innovation and technology development to reduce production costs, minimize environmental footprint and expand the supply of clean-burning energy. As a non-profit R&D organization, we are a trusted partner who provides an independent and reliable voice of science and reason. Since 1978, GTI has led and program managed the operations of more than 30 cooperative research wells, often in close collaboration with the Department of Energy. A sample of relevant past hydraulic fracturing programs and testing facilities includes: Advanced Hydraulic Fracturing Project, GTI and RPSEA Marcellus Shale Research Project, GTI and RPSEA New Albany Shale Research Project, GTI and RPSEA Catoosa Test Facility, GTI Underbalanced Completions Program, GTI Mounds Drill Cuttings Injection Project, Gas Research Institute (GRI), Oklahoma GRI/DOE Multi-Site Hydraulic Fracture Diagnostics Project (MWX), GRI, Colorado

6 Four-staged Field Experiments (SFE wells), Texas and Wyoming. Cotton Valley Hydraulic Fracture Imaging and Waterfrac Projects, GRI Fracturing Fluid Characterization Facility (FFCF), GRI and University of Oklahoma Established in 1941 as the Institute of Gas Technology (IGT), GTI is an independent not-for-profit organization serving the research, development, and training needs of the natural gas industry, transportation, and energy markets. GTI is dedicated to meeting energy and environmental challenges by developing technology-based solutions for consumers, industry, and government. GTI is the result of the combination in April 2000 of IGT and GRI. Located on an 18-acre site in the Chicago suburb of Des Plaines, Illinois, GTI s facility houses nearly 200,000 sq. ft. of office and laboratory space with 28 specialized labs, 250 professional and support staff (60% scientists and engineers, 44% with advanced degrees), and all of the equipment necessary to support important research programs. GTI has offices in Washington D.C.; Houston, TX; Pittsburgh, PA; Birmingham, AL; Sacramento, CA; and Needham, MA. GTI s 1200 patents, 750 licensing agreements, and 500 commercialized products with GTI technology are proof of its ability to solve customers challenges and move results to the marketplace. 5

7 Resumes Name: Iraj A. Salehi Title: Senior Institute Scientist Phone Number: Fax Number: Address: Summary of Experience: Mr. Salehi is an experienced geoscientist well versed in all aspects of the upstream oil and gas Gas Technology Institute 1700 S. Mount Prospect Rd. Des Plaines, Illinois operations. His academic background includes geophysics, reservoir engineering and geology with a leading-edge position in advanced exploration and production technologies. His experience in design, construction, and operation of advanced laboratories led to the development of GTI s world-unique hydrates laboratory. Education: University Degree Area of Specialization Year Stanford University M.S. Geophysics 1966 Imperial College of Science and Technology, London Tehran University B.S. Geology 1955 Positions: Gas Technology Institute, Institute Scientist, Present Mr. Salehi is responsible for planning; budgeting, implementing and managing research and development projects aimed at development of unconventional natural gas resources and/or minimizing environmental impacts of petroleum exploration and production operations. Mr. Salehi is presently the Principal Investigator and Project Manager of four major research and development projects in areas of natural gas hydrates, coalbed methane, CO2 sequestration, and LNG modeling. TechnoMatrix, Inc., Naperville IL, President, The business of TechnoMatrix was the development of AI systems for optimization of the upstream petroleum operations. Mr. Salehi s all-encompassing technical knowledge coupled with his exceptional management skills, took TechnoMatrix to a leading edge position in the petroleum exploration and development industry. Gas Research Institute (predecessor of Gas Technology Institute), Executive Scientist, Mr. Salehi planned, initiated and managed a number of novel projects in the areas of hydraulic fracturing, fracture diagnostics, borehole seismic, and exploration seismology resulting in the development of several breakthrough technologies that have become the worldwide standard techniques for these operations. Examples of results from these projects are crosswell seismic imaging, real-time fracture control, and TOMEX borehole seismic tomography. Interactive Geophysical Inc. (IGI), Principal and Director, Mr. Salehi started Interactive Geophysical Inc. (IGI) together with two other principals in The company initiated the application of image processing techniques in the seismic domain. The company was dissolved in 1985 because at that time computer costs were too high to render the technology commercial. CER Corporation, Director of Programs, Mr. Salehi developed and managed CER s research and development program in areas of production stimulation and reservoir engineering. Specifically, he developed CER s one-of-a-kind high pressure/temperature fully instrumented computer-controlled flow loop system. Fracture Technology Inc., Vice-President, Mr. Salehi planned and supervised the development of tiltmeter surveys for monitoring and mapping of DIC Petroleum Reservoir Engineering

8 hydraulic fractures. The technique later became a standard fracture diagnostic technology for shallow and moderate depth applications. National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), Various Positions, Mr. Salehi started his career in the oil and gas industry with NIOC as a geologist in 1957 and progressed to the position of Managing Director and Chairman of the Board of Iran Pan American Oil company in Patents or Copyrights: Rector, J., B. Marion, B. Widrow, and I. Salehi. US 5,191,557 Signal processing to enable utilization of a rig reference sensor with a drill bit seismic source. March 2, Rector, J., B. Marion, B. Widrow, and I. Salehi. US 5,050,130. Signal processing to enable utilization of a rig reference sensor with a drill bit seismic source. September 17, Rector, J., B. Marion, B. Widrow, and I. Salehi. US 4, Signal processing to enable utilization of a rig reference sensor with a drill bit seismic source. May 15, Name: Paul Branagan Title: Principal Phone Number: Fax Number: Address: p_branagan@yahoo.com Summary of Experience: 7 Branagan & Associates 2948 Vista del Sol Ave. Las Vegas, NV Mr. Paul Branagan is a physicist with over 30 years of experience in commercial and R&D technical projects primarily directed at the assessment and commercial development of unconventional oil and gas reservoirs. Principle sponsorship for many of these R&D projects was provided by the US Department of Energy (DOE), Gas Research Institute (GRI), the People s Republic of China and others. The emphasis of his responsibilities included leading technical teams in the integration of geologic data, core laboratory findings, stimulation effectiveness and reservoir testing from which to evaluate and model unconventional reservoirs. All this in support of developing the commercial design and implementation of enhanced production and field development strategies employing hydraulic fracturing, real time fracture monitoring techniques, effective use of long horizontal wells, and improved well patterning. Education: University Degree Area of Specialization Year University of Nevada-Las Vegas B.S. Physics Positions: Reservoir Engineering Consultant, Branagan and Associates Inc., June 1993 Present (20 years 6 months) Mr. Branagan has provided expert technical support to various major and independent production companies including AMOCO, Mobil, CONOCO, UPRC, PEMEX, Peoples Republic of China, Williams, Barrett Resources, and others as well as research organizations including DOE, LANL, and GRI. All were intensely involved in the economic development of unconventional oil and gas reservoirs. One major project involved assisting GRI and GRI contractors in the development, field testing and analysis of various hydraulic fracturing strategies, real time micro seismic and downhole tiltmeter monitoring systems. On behalf of Barrett resources and Williams E&P he provided reservoir modeling and expert engineering testimony before the Colorado Oil & Gas Commission that lead to reducing the effective well spacing to 10 acres in the Piceance basin. He also consults with diverse technical teams in the development of commercial horizontal well and field scale reservoir models involving naturally fractured unconventional reservoirs. The models permit the incorporation of multiple non-symmetric hydraulic fracture stages with varying lengths and azimuths employing robust analytic and non-linear numerical techniques. The models readily permit the mapping and overlay of

9 microseismic and other fracture diagnostic data to augment simulating real field production data. Technical Program Manager, CER Corporation, (18 years) Mr. Branagan directed multi-disciplinary teams in R&D and field evaluation projects funded by the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), DOE and the GRI that were designed to develop new methods and techniques to evaluate and enhance production in previously thought to be uneconomic complex reservoirs. He led a team that developed naturally fractured reservoir models for ultra-tight reservoirs that he field tested at the Multi-Well experiment (MWX) in Colorado. Mr. Branagan developed in conjunction with Sandia National Labs (SNL) high pressure stress testing equipment, field techniques and analysis designed to provide hydraulic fracture models with direct measurements of in-situ stresses. He evaluated and assessed the effects of production enhancement in lenticular tight gas sands following nuclear explosive stimulations performed by CER in Western Colorado. He designed an excavation program to determine the feasibility of emplacing a long man made channel from the Mediterranean Sea to the Qattara Depression in Egypt employing a long linear array of nuclear explosives. Sr. Scientist, EG&G Technical Services, (13 years) Mr. Branagan was assigned as a senior researcher in developing and field testing advanced diagnostic techniques and data acquisition systems to acquire specific data to evaluate the efficacy of various nuclear explosives and weapons systems as well as their adverse effects on advanced hardened delivery systems. Honors and Awards: Distinguished Lecturer Society of Petroleum Engineers 1994 Distinguished Lecturer Society of Professional Well Log Analysts Organizations: Society of Petroleum Engineers, International Society of Rock Mechanics Publications: More than 30 oil and gas related Society of Petroleum Engineers papers and numerous presentations are available upon request. Name: Jordan Ciezobka Gas Technology Institute 1700 S. Mount Prospect Rd. Des Plaines, Illinois Title: Senior Engineer Stimulation R&D Phone Number: Address: Jordan.ciezobka@gastechnology.org Summary of Experience: Mr. Ciezobka joined the Gas Technology Institute in 2010 and is engaged in well completion research across various US and international unconventional plays. Mr. Ciezobka holds a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering along with a minor in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. He began his career as a field engineer with Halliburton Energy Services in South Texas in their pressure pumping services, stimulating and cementing the S. Texas tight sands and shales such as the Vicksburg, Wilcox, Haynesville and Eagle-Ford. In 5 years with Halliburton, Mr. Ciezobka held various technical positions and progressed to the position of technical advisor to Shell Oil Company in Houston Texas. Mr. Ciezobka s current focus is on the Marcellus gas shale research project with emphasis on hydraulic fracturing diagnostics and the impact of natural fractures on gas production. In the meantime, he has an active role in GTI s international technical activities. Mr. Ciezobka s most recent international project included the execution and optimization of a complex hydraulic stimulation treatment in the Amin tight sands in Oman. Education: University Degree Area of Specialization Year 8

10 Purdue University B.S. Mechanical Engineering 2005 Minor: Electrical Engineering Positions: Gas Technology Institute (GTI) Senior Engineer Stimulation R&D, 2012-Present Mr. Ciezobka is involved in multiple field based collaborative R&D projects focusing on hydraulic fracturing optimization research. His work has led to novel stimulation interpretation techniques of naturally fractured shales as well as new fracturing optimization techniques. Completion Engineer Des Plaines IL, Mr. Ciezobka joined GTI in June of 2010 as a completion/project engineer. In a collaborative approach with industry experts and various producers, Mr. Ciezobka worked on the New Albany Shale project in order to fully characterize the play so that optimal drilling and completion techniques could be developed in order to transform non-commercial wells into commercial producers. Mr. Ciezobka is currently involved in the Marcellus Shale study and various projects in developing unconventional resources in Europe as well as providing expert support in workshops and conferences. Halliburton Account Representative/Technical Advisor Houston TX, As an Account Representative in-house at Shell, Mr. Ciezobka designed and optimized over 300 hydraulic stimulation treatments in tight sands, various water conformance treatments, and acid cleanouts. Mr. Ciezobka managed the account by working closely with Shell engineers and operations on stimulating mature and exploratory fields meanwhile introducing new technology, setting up technology lunch and learns, tracking revenue and developing pricing models. Mr. Ciezobka worked with Shell and Halliburton's Duncan Technology Center on using produced water as a base fluid for fracturing fluids. In a collaborative group, Mr. Ciezobka aided in the completion design of a pilot well in the Eagle Ford Shale for Shell. Senior Technical Professional Mission TX, 2008 Mr. Ciezobka further extended his role in the hydraulic fracturing product line while showing competency in zonal isolation, where he executed and optimized conventional and acid soluble, primary and remedial cement jobs such as surface, intermediate and production strings, various squeezes and plugs. Mr. Ciezobka also executed water conformance treatments in a conventional fashion and through coil tubing. As a Senior Technical Professional, Mr. Ciezobka guided new engineers on technical training, customer expectations, and product lines. Prior to accepting a BD position in Houston, Mr. Ciezobka worked with Account Representatives and filled-in when needed. Halliburton Technical Professional (Field Engineer) Mission TX, Mr. Ciezobka executed and optimized over 300 High-Pressure-High-Temperature (HPHT) hydraulic fracturing stimulation treatments in tight sands as a Field Engineer in South Texas, including multi-stage vertical and horizontal completions. As a leader in a team environment, Mr. Ciezobka worked to upgrade/outfit frac vans with rheology and ph instruments for real time fluid property measurements. Publications: Ciezobka, J., Salehi, I. 2013, Controlled Hydraulic Fracturing of Naturally Fractured Shales - A case study in the Marcellus Shale examining how to identify and exploit natural fractures. SPE Ciezobka, J., Marcellus Shale Gas Project A Topical Report: Stimulation and Completion. Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America, < Rodriquez, R., Hall, R., Pawlik, C.M., Ciezobka, J., Successful Control of Water Production in Slimhole Completions in Tight Gas Sandstone: South Texas Case Study. SPE Ciezobka, J., New Albany Shale Gas Project A Topical Report. Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America, < 9

11 Name: Patrick M. Findle Title: Senior Business Development Manager, Corporate Development, Director, Pittsburgh Office Phone Number: Address: 10 Gas Technology Institute 800 Old Pond Road Suite 706 B Bridgeville, PA Summary of Experience: Comprehensive understanding of the energy industry and extensive business development and collaboration capabilities including stakeholders, communication, outreach, strategy, new technologies, services, marketing, production, assets, transportation, customer relationships, solution development and implementation. Education: University Degree Area of Specialization Year University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA M.E.R. Interdisciplinary degree combining energy, geology, business, technology and engineering studies Thiel College, Greenville, PA B.A. Geology and Business Administration Positions: Gas Technology Institute (GTI) June Present, Senior Business Development Manager, Corporate Development, Director of the Pittsburgh, PA Office Building a strategic GTI beachhead in Pittsburgh to enable GTI to: - Identify and pursue strategic business opportunities and partners. - Build key relationships that facilitate new business. - Create effective intelligence channels to gather and communicate market/customer needs. - Become an active player in the region s energy industry through relationships and performance. - Create a material business to position GTI for long-term impact in the regional energy industry , Strategic Account Manager, Des Plaines, IL - Headquarters Managed the Mid-Atlantic and Mid-West regional R&D business development, key customer relationships and partnerships. Established effective liaison between company R&D personnel, partners, program participants and program funding entities including natural gas utilities, pipelines, electric utilities, universities, industrial energy users and DOE. KeyLogic Systems, Pittsburgh, PA, Principal Scientist, January 2011 June 2011 Supported DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory in their mission to advance technology through a broad spectrum of energy and environmental research and development programs including coal, natural gas and oil technologies; industry collaboration and business development support provided to NETL Regional University Alliance. Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., Pittsburgh, PA, Supported DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory in their mission to advance technology through a broad spectrum of energy and environmental research and development programs including coal, natural gas and oil technologies; contract and project management; analysis of energy systems; and environmental issues. Performed work for the U.S. Air Force to leverage energy asset development and utilization on Air Force properties. Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC), Pittsburgh, PA, Senior Energy Advisor, 2006

12 2009 Supported DOE National Energy Technology Laboratory by leading efforts to develop alternative sources of funding, project management and various technical studies. Played an important role as a catalyst to capture new business opportunities including university collaboration and leadership of efforts to create solutions and partner with the Department of Defense (DoD). McCarl s Inc., Beaver Falls, PA, Manager, Distributed Generation, Led the distributed generation business segment responsible for on-site power generation solutions for energy users. Marketing and sales efforts included application of energy consulting, efficiency, conservation, retrofits, and competitive power quality and reliability solutions. Allegheny Energy Solutions, Bridgeville, PA, General Manager, Pittsburgh Regional Office, Opened and managed all aspects of regional office that provided on-site distributed generation solutions, products and services. Responsible for sale and service of on-site power generation equipment. Columbia Energy Services, Canonsburg, PA, Director, Energy Management Services, Designed and implemented customized energy services programs to provide solutions for industrial, power generation and commercial natural gas end user accounts. Managed energy services team that achieved customer objectives and met annual corporate goals including margin generation to become one of the company s most profitable business segments. C.C. Pace Resources, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA, Director of Marketing, Northeast Region, Opened a Pittsburgh office to direct this national consulting firm s northeast region marketing efforts. Provided comprehensive natural gas and electricity consulting and management services to utility, industrial, and commercial clients. Industrial Energy Services Company, Pittsburgh, PA, Manager of Marketing, Increased revenue by designing and implementing innovative and effective marketing and service programs for one of the nation s first natural gas marketing companies. Generated over one third of the company s sales by providing natural gas marketing and consulting services to a large group of industrial, commercial and utility clients. Moody and Associates, Inc., Meadville, PA, Geologist, Managed geological consulting, feasibility, monitoring and development projects involving oil, natural gas and environmental issues. Publications: The Geology of Pennsylvania Contributor to this comprehensive 888 page state geology works published by the Pennsylvania Geologic Survey and the Pittsburgh Geological Society, The Natural Gas Industry in the Appalachian Basin Drilling and production history, geologic formations, consumer issues, marketing, transportation, deregulation and economic considerations, The Natural Gas Industry in the United States Industry evolution, geology, marketing, transportation, deregulation and economic considerations on a nation-wide scope, Name: Trevor Smith Title: Program Manager Unconventional Gas Sustainability Phone Number: Address: trevor.smith@gastechnology.org Summary of experience: Gas Technology Institute 1700 S. Mount Prospect Rd. Des Plaines, Illinois

13 Mr. Smith has fifteen years of program management experience in a business development role with expertise in international marketing, direct investment, and economic development. Education: University Degree Area of Specialization Year University of South Carolina and Vienna IMBA Int l Business, 1998 University of Economics Marketing/Finance Ball State University BUPD Urban Planning & Development 1993 Ball State University BS Environmental Science 1993 Positions: Gas Technology Institute, 2008-present Program Manager Unconventional Gas Sustainability, 2011-present Mr. Smith is responsible for identifying and initiating new research and technology development opportunities for increasing the economic and environmental sustainability of natural gas development from shale. His significant focus is produced water management. In this role, Mr. Smith launched a collaborative initiative in Europe to establish Sustainable Operating Practices through environmental road mapping and technology demonstrations and completed a project for the Polish Operators Association to benchmark best industry practices in the Marcellus Shale for minimizing the environmental impact of developing shale gas resources in Poland. He developed a RPSEA supported, multi-client Hydraulic Fracturing Test Site for Efficiency, Safety, and Environmental Sustainability to be launched in Mr. Smith won a service contract with the US Trade and Development Agency and executed the first of a series of four Shale Gas Training Workshops in China in He also initiated, negotiated, and secured a Framework Cooperation Agreement with a Chinese oilfield service company to develop and execute a Joint China Shale Gas Training and Consulting Center in Mr. Smith program managed GTI s 3 rd Annual Global Unconventional Gas Conference and Technology Workshop in Beijing, China in He created and is currently managing the Global Unconventional Gas Group on LinkedIn with members and the Gas Technology Institute Network on LinkedIn with 500+ members. Mr. Smith frequently presents at industry conferences on technologies and practices that reduce the environmental impact of shale gas development. Business Development Manager, Mr. Smith assisted in securing a multi-million dollar, multi-year confidential technology development contract with a major energy service company. He developed and negotiated a technology demonstration and deployment joint venture with a major energy service company and a coiled tubing drill rig manufacturer and operator. He initiated, developed, and led an international joint-industry project of 22 companies that assessed the technologies and economics of shale gas water management over the full life cycle of resource development. He helped launch GTI s international unconventional gas business in 2010 by developing and executing a new Global Unconventional Gas conference in Amsterdam, NL in 2010 and then in Beijing, China in 2011 and Consulate General of Canada, Trade Commissioner, Mr. Smith directed the trade and investment program for the Canadian federal government office in Chicago; responsible for business matchmaking and advocacy in the energy, environmental, building and manufacturing sectors. His energy sector work included sourcing for Alberta Oil Sand related capital investments and identifying residential and commercial markets for fuel cells and renewables. North of England Investment Agency, Vice President, Mr. Smith led the branding and marketing effort of the North of England region in the US, positioning it as the preferred location for European business expansion. He developed A Coordinated Approach to Inward Investment a marketing strategy focusing on the mitigation of business risk, which won Business Facilities Gold Award for Achievement in His work attracted six investment projects delivering over $150 million of capital investment and 2,000 jobs. Peace Corps Czech Republic, Environmental Management Consultant,

14 Mr. Smith implemented grass-roots, strategic planning tools at the CHKO Ceske Stredohori, a national protected area authority undergoing transition. He won the support of private sponsors and a USAID grant to complete three environmental improvement projects in North Bohemia. Mr. Smith taught ecology at Jan Evangelista Purkyně University and english at Josef Jungmann High School. Publications: Smith, T. Environmental Considerations of Shale Gas Development, Chemical Engineering Progress. An AIChE Publication, August Smith, T. Collaboration and Technology, World Petroleum Council Guide, August Lewis, G., K. F. Perry, T. Smith. Unconventional Gas: The North American Experience, Unconventional Gas a Chance for Poland and Europe? Analysis and Recommendations. The Kosciuszko Institute, July Lewis, G., K. F. Perry, P. Poprawa, T. Smith. Environmental Impact of Unconventional Gas Exploration and Production, Unconventional Gas a Chance for Poland and Europe? Analysis and Recommendations. The Kosciuszko Institute, July Hayes, T., T. Smith. Synergies that Transform Risk into Opportunity, Petroleum Technology Transfer Council (PTTC). June Hayes, T., J. Hershell, S. Hughes, G. Lewis, T. Smith, R. Vidic, J. Zubak. Techno-economic Assessment of Water Management Solutions, Gas Technology Institute, May Smith, T. Collaboration and Technology Usher in an Era of Global Unconventional Gas, IGU Magazine. International Gas Union, October Hayes, T., T. Smith. Collaboration key to enabling water management solutions, E&P Magazine. Hart Energy Publishing, March Smith, T. Manufacturers Profiting from International Trade, Independent publication. April, Smith, T. Chicago s growing Hispanic demographic untapped, CanadExport. January, Professional Affiliations: Member, Illinois Chamber of Commerce Energy Council Associate Member, Marcellus Shale Coalition Board Member, Young Professionals in Energy, Chicago Chapter ( ) 13

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