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"You're very helpful and respond quickly. I appreciate you being patient with me."
Lisa Wright
Okaloosa Gas
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Operator Qualification (OQ) Services
Pesado Energy Services
Mize, MS
Bond Brothers, Inc.
Everett, MA
Cross Inspection Group, LLC
Louisville, TN
Rast Construction
Birmingham, AL
Lobo Plumbing & Utilities
Farmington, NM
Onshore Quality Control Specialists, LLC
Austin, TX
Davenport Roustabout Service
Chandler, OK
TC Underground
Independence, KS
Cornerstone Risk Management (CRM)
Crystal Springs, MS
William Terihay
Diamond, OH |
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New Course Player...Coming Soon!
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Coming soon, ENERGY worldnet, Inc. is delivering a new training experience like never before.
Keep an eye on your inbox for more details on when eli - EWN's enriched learning initiative -will be ready for you.
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H.L. Hunt and the East Texas Oilfield
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Discovered in 1930, the East Texas oilfield remains the largest and most prolific oil reservoir ever found in the contiguous United States. The adventurous story of Haroldson Lafayette "H.L." Hunt, his companions and competition, along with some trial and error, and successes help support this great, historic oil discovery.
It was on October 3, 1930 that a production test was being conducted that resulted in the eruption of an oil gusher from the Daisy Bradford No. 3 well. Many were gathered on the scene that day, hoping and waiting to witness such a sight. "Thousands crowded their way to the site of Daisy Bradford No. 3, hoping to be there when and if oil gushed from the well, to wash the misery of the Great Depression away," notes one Kilgore, Texas, historian.
H.L. Hunt was not an overnight success, however. His previous endeavors include taking on the role as a former dishwasher, mule team driver, logger, farmhand, and even a semi-pro baseball try-out. Hunt's drive to be a successful oil tycoon paid off with hard work and perseverance, and eventually lead him to paint much of the petroleum industry's colorful history, which spanned through Arkansas and East Texas.
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August 2, 1938 - New Petroleum Product Debuts in Toothbrushes
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 Did you know the first toothbrushes were made using animal hair bristles?! The Weco Products Company of Chicago was the first to introduce nylon bristles to the dental-hygiene market. Those nylon bristles are actually a bi-product of petroleum. So thanks to petroleum and Weco, we no longer have to worry about animal hairs getting stuck in our choppers! For more details on this story, visit aoghs.org |
August 2, 1956 - Missouri Begins First U.S. Interstate Highway
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Interstates and highways play a huge role in business commerce and transportation across the United States today. The history of interstate-highway construction began about 57 years ago with the Federal Aid-Highway Act. This contract awarded Missouri to become the first state to begin interstate construction.
For more on this story, click here.
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August 3, 1942 - War Brings Historic Pipeline Effort
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 WWII left its mark in history on many levels with pipeline construction being one of them.
In response to wartime fuel demands, the "Big Inch" and "Little Big Inch" pipelines became infamously known as the longest petroleum pipeline project ever undertaken in the United States.
Visit aoghs.org for the full story.
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EWN Congratulates Our Most Recent Graduates
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The most recent graduates from the August 12, 2013 MECP Class are pictured from left to right:
Front row: Conrad Barger, Ken Austin, Henry Soto, Chris Holloway, Geoff Isbell (COO, EWN), Arturo Adame, Thomas Chism
Back row: David Johnson, James Palos, Jamey Thompkins, Carl Duncan, Michael Pendley (EWN), Lonnie Duncan, Tim Williamson, Justin Brown, Brian King
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The most recent graduates from the August 13, 2013 Basic Administrator Training Class are pictured from left to right:
Arturo Adams, James Palos, Tom Chism, Brian King, Justin Brown
Not Pictured: Denise Rahart, Toni Walker, Toni Manor,
Conrad Barber
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The most recent graduates from the August 15, 2013 Advanced Administrator Training Class are pictured from left to right:
Lauren Morton (EWN), Brian King, Justin Brown, Amanda Goll
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Daisy, Gas Detection Dog
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Dogs with trained senses of smell are commonly known for scoping out hidden drugs and explosives. However, that's not always the case. One company, for example,
Canine Oil Pipeline Service, accurately trains dogs to find gas leaks within a matter of minutes.
It's a smart investment. Even though a dog's brain is one-tenth the size of a human brain, the area that controls smell is 40 times larger. This means that depending on the breed, a dog's sense of smell can be up to 10,000,000 times more sensitive than a human being, making the canine a perfect companion for gas leak detection.
Because natural gas is a clean source, a chemical must be added to it for dogs to detect potential leaks. The actual chemical that is used varies per company.
Stationed in Sorrento, Florida, Canine Oil Pipeline Service uses a chemical they call Kopscent. According to Paris Nicholson, president of Canine Oil Pipeline Services, the odorant is injected into the pipeline, and after 24 hours, permeates to the surface where the dog indicates precisely where the leak is located within the buried pipeline.
This leak detection method will soon be available to the general public for the first time. Commencing in 2014, K9 Pipeline Training Academy LLC will be conducting 4-week training courses on the concept of K9 leak detection. The course is taught for individuals or companies that want their own pipeline leak detection dog. Upon completion of the class, participants will receive one highly trained dog.
For more information, contact Paris Nicholson at 352-552-4855. |
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EPA Updates Oil & Gas Standards for
Storage Tanks
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 Regulations on storage tanks used in crude oil and natural gas production and transmission have been updated by the US Environmental Protection Agency as of August 5, 2013. In order to take another step to help preserve air quality, the EPA has issued a few updates to its original 2012 ruling. Storage tanks that have the capacity to omit 6 or more tons of toxic air pollutants, such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), fall under the 2012 New Source Performance Standards (NSPS). Storage tanks with higher emissions will be controlled first and must meet an emissions reduction by 95 percent. Emissions by storage tanks are now being held to the following adjusted phased-in control deadlines: Group 1 Tanks: Owner/operators must meet a compliance date of April 15, 2015 for tanks that were constructed between August 23, 2011-April 12, 2013 Group 2 Tanks: Owner/operators must meet a compliance deadline of April 15, 2014 or 60 days after startup (whichever is later for tanks that came online after April 12, 2013 Please see the full details on this new ruling by viewing the EPA's Report: FINAL UPDATES TO REQUIREMENTS FOR STORAGE TANKS USED IN OIL AND NATURAL GAS PRODUCTION AND TRANSMISSION. |
 EWN welcomes Red Shaw to our Education and Communication Division as a technical communication specialist. Red has over 18 years of experience as a technical writer, instructional designer, and stand-up trainer. He is an accomplished professional photographer and uses those skills to supplement his documentation efforts. Red has lived in Decatur, TX for the last nine years. He is married, has three grown children and three grandchildren ranging in ages from 3 to 19 years. He and his wife Joanne enjoy spending time at their farm outside of Decatur and getting the family together whenever they can. |
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First Annual Southeastern Region Users Conference | October 14-15, 2013 | Pensacola, FL
The Users Conference is hosted by ENERGY worldnet (EWN) users located within the Southeastern Region.
This event will offer EWN Users the opportunity to hear how other companies are using EWN, and network with those in the industry who use EWN for Operator Qualifications, curriculum development, training, etc. It will also give attendees the opportunity to ask questions about system administration, training, or ways to better use the functionalities of the system for their specific organization.
Agenda Topics:
- Tablet Technology
- Operator/Contractor Relations
- System Administration
- Regulatory Updates
- Panel Discussion - How Companies are Using EWN
- Update from EWN Director of Business Development, Jeremy Green
- EWN as a Learning Content Management System
- Roundtable Discussions with Peer Companies
- Networking with Other EWN Users
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Oct. 14-15, 2013 Pensacola, FL |
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October 2013
October 16, 2013: Master Evaluator Certification Program
(MECP): Pensacola, FL
October 16, 2013: Basic System Administrator Training: Pensacola, FL
| | October 2013 Regional Training Pensacola, FL |
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November 2013
November 20, 2013: Master Evaluator Certification Program (MECP): Hosted by Leak City in Athens, AL
| | November 2013 Regional Training Events Athens, AL |
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September 2013
September 10, 2013: Master Evaluator Certification Program (MECP): Decatur, TX
September 11, 2013:Basic System Administrator Training:
Decatur, TX
| | September 2013 Training Events Decatur, TX |
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October 2013
October 8, 2013: Master Evaluator Certification Program
(MECP): Decatur, TX
October 9, 2013: Basic System Administrator Training:
Decatur, TX
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October 2013
Training Events
Decatur, TX
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October 10, 2013: Advanced System Administrator Training: Decatur, TX
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October 2013
Training Events
Decatur, TX
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October 11, 2013: Instructional Design Training Course:
Decatur, TX
| | October 2013 Training Events Decatur, TX |
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EWN Sales Team Contact Information
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For sales information on new services, please contact:
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Jeremy L. Green
Director of National Business Development
ENERGY worldnet, Inc.
Cell: 817-217-4609
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