-Originally aired on 08/29/2015-

Episode 30 of "In The Oil Patch"

This week on "In The Oil Patch": host Kym Bolado and her co-hosts Alvin Bailey and Roy Holley have another great show lined up for you! David Blackmon is an expert in the oil & gas industry with over 30 years of experience and he is one of our resident experts on the show. Blackmon extends his opinion that the oil & gas industry, while in a slight decline, is showing promise in many areas. He affirms that the Export Ban, being the extremely controversial topic that it is, can turn around the economy as well as the entire oil & gas industry if lifted. The Environmental Protection Agency, Iran, OPEC and the Obama administration are all topics Blackmon won't shy away from in this interview.

Haley Curry from the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable (STEER) talks about her organization's third annual Eagle Ford Excellence Awards and how you can nominate a deserving company or organization for one of many coveted award categories. The award nominations deadline is approaching on September 10th, 2015 at 5:00 pm CST so act now before it's too late!

Learn more about the Eagle Ford Excellence Awards and nominate a company here: http://steer.com/efea/

From STEER's website:

"STEER represents the 16 largest operators in the Eagle Ford Shale region and focuses on facilitating communication and the enhancement of the industry and the communities in which they operate. STEER stands by its commitment to protect and preserve the health of the environment, communities and individuals in our South Texas communities.

"The Eagle Ford Excellence Award recipients will be recognized as a leading organization throughout the oil and gas industry as well as the entire Eagle Ford Shale region. These organizations set the standard in being a good corporate citizen and STEER is honored to provide a forum to recognize companies who make it their priority."

"In The Oil Patch" is brought to you by SHALE Oil & Gas Business Magazine and proudly sponsored by the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable (STEER) and the Kahlig Auto Group. Stay tuned for more great episodes every Saturday night at 10pm CST on KTSA 550am and 107.1fm! If you have any questions for our experts, please email them to [email protected].

-Originally aired on 08/22/2015-

Episode 29 of "In The Oil Patch"

This week on "In The Oil Patch": host Kym Bolado and her co-hosts Alvin Bailey and Roy Holley bring Bruce Hughes into the studio to hear him explain the amazing things his organization has done.

What organization you ask?

The Eagle Ford Shale Community Development Program!

Hughes is the Project Manager for the Eagle Ford Shale Community Development Program, but he does more than what his title entails. He is a hardworking visionary that cares about the impact the Eagle Ford Shale play has had on communities in the South Texas region. The program is slated to last at least three years and will cover Atascosa, Bee, Bexar, Dewitt, Dimmit, Duval, Frio, Gonzales, Jim Wells, Karnes, Kinney, La Salle, Live Oak, Maverick, McMullen, Medina, Nueces, San Patricio, Uvalde, Webb and Zavala counties. The goal of the program lies within the name - to develop and sustain the communities which the Eagle Ford Shale play encompasses. Hughes goes into more interesting details than I can reveal here, so stream the episode and enjoy!

From the Eagle Ford Shale Development Program's website:

"The Institute for Economic Development has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to fund a three-year program, the Eagle Ford Shale Community Development Program (EFSCDP). It will provide communities in South Texas with planning services, research, and workshops to explore and develop strategies for creating a vibrant and sustainable economy for the future. The EFSCDP will help communities make sound decisions about how to react to predictable changes in EFS business activity in order to promote sustainable economic progress by: increasing community capacity, developing strategic plans, improving leadership, and sharing best practices within South Texas rural communities being directly and indirectly impacted by the Eagle Ford Shale (EFS) oil and gas activity. The Institute for Economic Development refers to this innovative approach as “strategically-sequenced” economic development."

You can learn more about the Eagle Ford Shale Community Development Program at:

http://efscdp.org

"In The Oil Patch" is brought to you by SHALE Oil & Gas Business Magazine and proudly sponsored by the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable (STEER) and the Kahlig Auto Group. Stay tuned for more great episodes every Saturday night at 10pm CST on KTSA 550am and 107.1fm! If you have any questions for our experts, please email them to [email protected].

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-Originally aired on 08/15/2015-

Episode 28 of "In The Oil Patch"

This week on "In The Oil Patch": host Kym Bolado and her co-hosts Alvin Bailey and Roy Holley have Courtney Boedeker of Horizon Mud Company in the studio! Courtney gives us the thick and thin on what makes Horizon Mud such a special company. She also is excited to explain to our listeners about their environmentally friendly and innovative Clear Fluid System. The Clear Fluid System is changing the way drillers do their job in a more cost-effective and safe manner.

I've got to tell you, the information in this episode is pretty priceless, so stream the whole show and feel free to take notes!

From Horizon Mud Company's website:

"With over 18,000 wells worked and a 34-year legacy built on 100% accountability, trust and respect, our roots run as deep as our commitment to our customers.

"Our purpose is to be a reliable and trusted service partner to our customers and to create opportunity while always adhering to our principles and values.

"In today's environment of cost-conscious exploration, it's not the price of mud that keeps drilling costs low and minimizes drilling problems - it's the quality and value of the mud service."

You can learn more about Horizon Mud Company at:

http://www.horizonmud.com

"In The Oil Patch" is brought to you by SHALE Oil & Gas Business Magazine and proudly sponsored by the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable (STEER) and the Kahlig Auto Group. Stay tuned for more great episodes every Saturday night at 10pm CST on KTSA 550am and 107.1fm! If you have any questions for our experts, please email them to [email protected].

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-Originally aired on 08/08/2015-

Episode 27 of "In The Oil Patch"

This week on "In The Oil Patch": host Kym Bolado and her co-hosts Alvin Bailey and Roy Holley have a special show lined up for you! Haley Curry from the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable (STEER) and Krystal White from Wood Group, PSN join us in a dual interview that you can stream for free right here via Soundcloud!

Haley gives us some updates about the upcoming Eagle Ford Excellence Awards which her company, STEER have successfully hosted over the past two years.

Learn more about the Eagle Ford Excellence Awards and nominate a company here: http://steer.com/efea/

Krystal gives us a much anticipated updated on the Wood Group's newest state-of-the-art training facility located in Kennedy, Texas. The reason why this is an important facility is because it will give businesses in the Eagle Ford a convenient place to hold training sessions, as well as the inception of the "SHALE 101" class. With so much good news coming through the pipeline, it's hard to say that the "boom" is over...it's just getting started!

From Wood Group PSN's website:

"The health and safety of our people is our greatest responsibility. This makes it our top priority with no room for compromise. Safety is at the heart of everything we do: this goes beyond simply following rules and regulations. Our passion for safety extends to everyone who may be affected by our activities. We are proud of our reputation for health and safety yet we are never complacent and look for ways to improve.

"Core values are at the heart of our business because they define who we are, how we work, what we believe in and what we stand for. Our core values set out how we act and how we expect to be treated as part of Wood Group and provide a sound basis to make decisions."

You can learn more about Wood Group, PSN at:

http://www.woodgroup-psn.com

"In The Oil Patch" is brought to you by SHALE Oil & Gas Business Magazine and proudly sponsored by the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable (STEER) and the Kahlig Auto Group. Stay tuned for more great episodes every Saturday night at 10pm CST on KTSA 550am and 107.1fm! If you have any questions for our experts, please email them to [email protected].

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-Originally aired on 08/01/2015-

Episode 26 of "In The Oil Patch"

This week on "In The Oil Patch": host Kym Bolado and her co-hosts Alvin Bailey and Roy Holley have Eddie Martinez, the General Cargo & Information Representative at the Port of Corpus Christi. Eddie explains that the Port of Corpus Christi is ranked number five in the nation. He's expecting the Port to be ranked number four very soon due to the plethora of commerce that sails in and out of the Port on a daily basis. The Port's mission is to leverage commerce and drive prosperity, and with people like Eddie that allow the day to day operations to run as smoothly as they have been, the growth rate of the Port should come as no surprise. Eddie also tells our listeners what can be brought in and out of the Port, how the operations are funded, economic development and sustainability in the Eagle Ford Shale region and how many countries come in and out of the Port on a monthly basis.

From the Port of Corpus Christi's website:

"All Port Commissioners have served without pay and, over the years, except for $5,300,00 in bonds paid through ad valorem taxes for certain improvements, the Port has acquired and owns many millions of dollars of Port facilities. In 1985 a bond issue of $25,000,000 was approved for Navy Homeport facilities. Except for the "Homeport" tax bonds, all other tax bonds have been paid many years ago.

"Although the statutes under which the Navigation District was organized and operates authorizes the voters to authorize a tax for operating the Port and for maintaining its facilities and although many Ports have such a tax, the citizens of Nueces County have never asked for such authorization. Except for tax bonds issued to construct facilities as above mentioned, the Port has been self-supporting.

"Said another way, Nueces County Navigation District No. 1 (now the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas) is unique in Texas political history, not only because of the relatively few in number of the Port Commissioners who have served over the 75 years of its life but because it has been self-supporting from its inception. The District has never had a tax for operations. It owns over 21,000 acres of land, of which approximately 16,000 acres is submerged land, 8 cargo docks an 11 oil docks worth millions of dollars, and, except for the Homeport bonds, has only issued $5,300,000 in tax bonds."

You can read more about the Port of Corpus Christi at: http://www.portofcc.com

"In The Oil Patch" is brought to you by SHALE Oil & Gas Business Magazine and proudly sponsored by the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable (STEER). Stay tuned for more great episodes every Saturday night at 10pm CST on KTSA 550am and 107.1fm!

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-Originally aired on 07/25/2015-

Episode 25 of "In The Oil Patch"

This week on "In The Oil Patch": host Kym Bolado and her co-hosts Alvin Bailey and Roy Holley have Josh Kinser of the Texas Trophy Hunters Association in the studio. Josh is excited to be with us and he informs our listeners on the many different areas his organization covers in the hunting and fishing world. Josh was a former Airborne Scout who was wounded in Iraq and decided to take his expertise in the tactical and hunting aspects of his life and share them with his fellow hunters. He also explains what goes on during the Texas Trophy Hunters Association Hunters Extravaganzas which they hold in multiple cities each year. You'll have to stream this episode to get all the exciting details!

From the Texas Trophy Hunters Association's website:

"Texas Trophy Hunters Association™ is a membership-based organization. For over 40 years, TTHA has promoted the sport, science and heritage of hunting.

"Mission Statement:

The Texas Trophy Hunters Association strives to unite all segments of the hunting community for the dissemination of information and joining of energies to promote and protect our hunting heritage."

You can read more about the Texas Trophy Hunters Association and the Hunters Extravaganzas at:

http://www.ttha.com

"In The Oil Patch" is brought to you by SHALE Oil & Gas Business Magazine and proudly sponsored by the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable (STEER). Stay tuned for more great episodes every Saturday night at 10pm CST on KTSA 550am and 107.1fm!

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-Originally aired on 07/18/2015-

Episode 24 of "In The Oil Patch"

This week on "In The Oil Patch": host Kym Bolado and her co-hosts Alvin Bailey and Roy Holley bring back an old friend with a brand new title! David Porter was recently promoted from Commissioner of the Texas Railroad Commission to Chairman of the organization. Being the humble, yet proud Texan he is, Porter explains the real reasons why he believes he was privileged enough to receive such a distinguished role in the regulation of the oil and gas industry in Texas. You'll have to stream this episode to get all the details!

From the Texas Railroad Commission's website:

"Chairman David Porter was elected statewide by the people of Texas in November 2010 to serve a six-year term as Railroad Commissioner and was unanimously elected by his fellow commissioners to serve as Chairman in June 2015. Chairman Porter has a strong and proven record of principle-driven free market, conservative leadership for Texas.

"Since taking office, Chairman Porter has been appointed to the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission as the Official Representative of Texas and currently serves as Second Vice-President of the organization. He is an advisory board member for the Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, and Energy Law. He also served as the Official Representative on the Interstate Mining Compact Commission from 2011 to 2014."

You can read more about Chairman David Porter at:

http://www.rrc.state.tx.us/about-us/commissioners/porter/

"In The Oil Patch" is brought to you by SHALE Oil & Gas Business Magazine and proudly sponsored by the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable (STEER). Stay tuned for more great episodes every Saturday night at 10pm CST on KTSA 550am and 107.1fm!

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-Originally aired on 07/11/2015-

Episode 23 of "In The Oil Patch"

This week on "In The Oil Patch": host Kym Bolado and her co-hosts Alvin Bailey and Roy Holley are excited to have Commissioner Ryan Sitton join them in the studio. Ryan Sitton is the newest commissioner of the Texas Railroad Commission and he brings energy, optimism and intelligence to the table with some help from his fellow Commissioners, David Porter and Christi Craddick. This was a highly anticipated interview and you won't want to miss it!

From the Texas Railroad Commission's website:

"With over 15 years of experience in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industry, Ryan is considered a leading expert in his field. He’s been an active member of several industry groups including: The Texas Alliance of Energy Producers (TAEP), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), and the American Petroleum Institute (API). Ryan has also served as an energy engineer expert in both regulatory and civil court cases.

"Ryan is a passionate conservative committed to putting his energy expertise to work for the people of Texas. As Railroad Commissioner, Ryan is working to make the commission more efficient and effective so Texas can lead America to energy independence. Ryan understands that the Railroad Commission exists to serve the people of Texas by keeping them safe while encouraging the responsible production of our natural resources. He also understands Texas, not the EPA or other federal agencies, should be responsible for overseeing the production of our natural resources and he is committed to fighting burdensome federal interference."

For more information, please visit:

http://www.rrc.state.tx.us/about-us/commissioners/sitton/

"In The Oil Patch" is brought to you by SHALE Oil & Gas Business Magazine and proudly sponsored by the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable (STEER). Stay tuned for more great episodes every Saturday night at 10pm CST on KTSA 550am and 107.1fm!

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-Originally aired on 07/04/2015-

Episode 22 of "In The Oil Patch"

This week on "In The Oil Patch": host Kym Bolado and her co-hosts Alvin Bailey and Roy Holley have Texas State Senator Carlos I. Uresti in the studio to talk about the latest congressional session, the bills that were proposed/passed and why he believes the oil & gas industry is heading in the right direction.

From Texas State Senator Carlos I. Uresti's website:

"State Senator Carlos I. Uresti is a leader for Senate District 19 and the State of Texas. Senator Uresti envisions thriving communities, safe and healthy children, an educated workforce, and responsible economic growth. A lifelong resident of his district, he is deeply committed to the success of each District 19 community.

"Senator Uresti represents almost 800,000 people in District 19, one the largest geographical legislative districts in the United States. District 19 contains all or part of seventeen counties, covers more than 35,000 square miles, and spans about 400 miles of the Texas-Mexico border. It contains fifty-five school districts; nearly 23,000 oil and gas wells, ten state parks, three national parks, and more than 2,700 miles of highways and interstate transportation infrastructure."

For more information, please visit:

http://www.carlosuresti.com

"In The Oil Patch" is brought to you by SHALE Oil & Gas Business Magazine and proudly sponsored by the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable (STEER). Stay tuned for more great episodes every Saturday night at 10pm CST on KTSA 550am and 107.1fm!

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-Originally aired on 06/20/2015-

Episode 21 of "In The Oil Patch"

This week on "In The Oil Patch": host Kym Bolado and her co-hosts Alvin Bailey and Roy Holley bring Aubrey Winston into the studio to talk about Spectra, an outstandingly accommodative food service company that resides within the Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz Center in Corpus Christi, TX. If you've never visited the Ortiz Center, you're missing out on some of the things Aubrey holds dear: tug boats and barges that silently pass by, the fresh ocean breeze that accompanies you while you relax outside on the plaza, the beauty of the U.S.S. Lexington at day or night, and the grandeur of the Ortiz Center itself. Aubrey is very enthusiastic about her role as marketing and event manager for Spectra, and you can actually hear the undying passion in her voice as she freely speaks about all the interesting events and guests they host at the Ortiz Center. If you ask us, we could use more Aubreys in this world!

From their website: "Managed by Ovations Food Services (Spectra), the Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center simplifies your event planning needs with in-house catering, audio/visual capabilities, event space and staffing for every occasion. Contact Details: 402 Harbor Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78401. Phone : 361-879-0125 Fax : 361-879-0565."

For more information, please visit:

http://www.ortizcenter.com

"In The Oil Patch" is brought to you by SHALE Oil & Gas Business Magazine and proudly sponsored by the South Texas Energy & Economic Roundtable (STEER). Stay tuned for more great episodes every Saturday night at 10pm CST on KTSA 550am and 107.1fm!

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