Please be sure and stop by to see us at booth #188 at PIOGA’s 2011 Eastern Oil & Gas Conference and Trade Show.

This show has proven itself to be one of the best every season with attendance and insightful, knowledgeable speakers to who bring facts to the table about the Marcellus Shale and Unconventional Gas in general.

Kessel Construction will have information about their current offerings for the Natural Gas industry around Concrete Services and Compressor Grouting as well as Compressor Station Buildings.

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The Harley-Davidson of Jamestown has been a huge success utilizing new building and finance techniques. So we built this with a unique True Hybrid construction process, taking the strengths of a pre-engineered structure and combining them with the benefits of a conventional construction process. Along with a great design inside, we helped them keep their long run costs to a minimum by implementing Cost Segregation, and a energy-efficient structure. Cost Segregation maximizes depreciation on materials of the building therefore allowing increased cash flow to the business.

Brain Reid vice president of the dealership wanted something remarkable and that’s what he got, Reid said “We didn't want a cookie-cutter building. We wanted something different, We knew we could come up with a look that would be unique, something people would see and say, 'wow you need to check out that building!' We shared our sketches with the designer and got exactly what we wanted."

In conjunction with the design Reid enjoyed being involved with the build team, “I was on-site every day. It was my building and I wanted to participate in the process, but I didn't want to get in the way,” said Reid."They always made me feel welcome. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Kessel. Everyone was professional. If something needed taken care of, it was. Any hitches were handled and the building process went on. It made me proud to have Kessel as my construction company of choice."

This Also has had an article on Marketwire, the link is: Butler Hybrid Building, Kessel Constr.

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Linda Newman, the CEO, director, and president of the Bradford Area Library is retiring, and is having a farewell reception. She has been here for many years, and hopefully will be in the community for many more to come. If you know Linda please stop by on August 17, 4:00 P.M. to wish her the best in the new life she has ahead!!

The Team at Kessel Construction would like to wish Linda Congratulations too! We enjoyed working with her on so many projects! The Derby Gala, “THE SIGN”, flower boxes ….

Kessel Construction enjoyed the experience of working with Bradford Fairway Sales & Leasing (Bradford Dodge) and all of the Sales, Service and Administrative people Ben Shearman has working at the dealership. This is one several NEW Car and Motorcycle Dealerships that Kessel has completed in the last couple of years.

Kessel has experience working with dealerships for;

- Cadillac

- KIA Motors

- Subaru

- Dodge

- Hyundai

- Buick

- Ford

- Harley Davidson

- Chevrolet and the former Pontiac brand

Ben Shearman contracted Kessel to lead the design build project and worked closely with the Kessel Team, the Dodge Team and Bradford Fairway Sales & Leasing Team to bring the project together help meet expectations from all perspectives.

The work came to Kessel during the Winter which was welcome as Kessel processes construction projects all year round (including the Winter months). Additionally, as everyone is aware the economy has been slow, so we were excited to have this high profile project and complete it on time and on budget with a customer who is happy with our work.

As of today the pavilion in Warren is substantially complete and is currently having electrical and seating installed. The building is ready for the up coming Warren County Fair this year, the previous building collapsed earlier this winter due to the heavy snow, ice, and rain. The construction on the building finished a couple days earlier then expected, which now leaves everything to the Warren County Planning and Zoning board. Lastly, According to the Fair board President Dave Wilcox, the pavilion will look closely to the old one but with more room, less obstacles and better viewing due to the new design with no support poles.

 Picture from Times Observer Eric Tichy

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We received an award for our  sales of Butler material over the last 60 plus years at the Butler Sales meeting in Atlanta. We have been pushing through these tough times over the last couple of years.

The Marcellus shale formation in Pennsylvania and New York, the wells being drilled, has helped our business too. Kessel Construction is providing concrete pads for compressor buildings and related units as well as the metal building structures to cover this valuable equipment.

We appreciate Luminite selecting us as their contractor in moving to Bradford too.

In the picture below, Dick Kessel on the middleright is holding a plack for the award and Tim Asinger is on the middle left holding a trophy for the 40 million dollar award.

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There has been a recent increase in the talk about Marcellus Shale water treatment plants releasing radioactive material into the soil/water. This myth has been talked about in a movie by Fox, which is highly controversial in the gas industry for the sheer amount of accusations with-out sources. The test conducted by the DEP has now confirmed that the water treatment plants in PA have not effected our water supplies. This is a good sign showing us that the drilling that will be taking place shale not harm the citizens in the area. Drilling will bring many opportunities to this area and its good to know that it will be safe too.

This Information Has all come from the PIOGA

Here is the original Posting here below.

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The State Department of Environmental Protection released sampling results for levels of naturally occurring radioactive material in seven rivers where Marcellus Shale drilling activity is taking place.

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
Dept. of Environmental Protection
Commonwealth News Bureau
Room 308, Main Capitol Building
Harrisburg PA., 17120
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:  Katy Gresh, Department of Environmental Protection Southwest Regional Office 412-442-4203

DEP Announces Testing for Radioactivity of River Water Downstream of Marcellus Water Treatment Plants Shows Water Is Safe

HARRISBURG -- The Department of Environmental Protection today announced results of in-stream water quality monitoring for radioactive material in seven of the commonwealth's rivers. All samples showed levels at or below the normal naturally occurring background levels of radioactivity.  The tests were conducted in November and December of 2010 at stations downstream of wastewater treatment plants that accept flowback and production water from Marcellus Shale drilling. 
"We deal in facts based on sound science," said DEP acting Secretary Michael Krancer. "Here are the facts: all samples were at or below background levels of radioactivity; and all samples showed levels below the federal drinking water standard for Radium 226 and 228." Krancer said that these sampling stations were installed last fall specifically to monitor stream quality for potential impacts of Marcellus development.  Krancer explained that the water tested is the raw water in the river before it enters public water suppliers' intakes where the water receives further treatment.

The river testing stations that were evaluated are the Monongahela at Charleroi in Washington County; South Fork Ten Mile Creek in Greene County; Conemaugh in Indiana County; Allegheny at Kennerdell in Venango County; Beaver in Beaver County; Tioga in Tioga County; and the West Branch of the Susquehanna in Lycoming County.

For more information about DEP, visit www.depweb.state.pa.us or call 412-442-4203.

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This has been a very controversial movie in the gas industry. They have alleged many faults in the movie that Fox has failed to Elaborate more on.. One of these includes how Fox has gotten hydraulic fracturing mixed up with drilling in general.

Here is the original newsletter from PIOGA

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The link below is to a detailed “fact check” published this morning on the New York Times “Greenwire” website about Gasland.  It includes a number of excellent rebuttals to claims made in the movie, and should be a good resources to use during talks about the industry. 

It might be most useful to print it and have it with you at speaking engagements as evidence that the movie is not based on fact – as reported by the most respected newspaper in the country. 

MUST-READ: Groundtruthing Academy Award Nominee 'Gasland'‎. New York Times/E&E News. The documentary "Gasland" brought the term "hydraulic fracturing" into the nation's living rooms. With its sharp and sustained criticism of gas drilling, it highlighted the growing debate that has come with a boom in the country's domestic energy production. And it's been nominated for an Oscar. … Industry groups, such as the Independent Petroleum Association of America, have accused Fox of confusing hydraulic fracturing with drilling in general. They allege many other errors, large and small. IPAA's "Energy In Depth" campaign issued a seven-page rebuttal to the film, called "Debunking Gasland".

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                   PIOGA has created a new site for everyone to enjoy! It was just released today, and contains many new/ useful features, they also have made it easier to navigate through. They have information about up coming events and shows particular to the oil and gas industry. Along with this they have lots of information to educate the public more about Independent oil and gas! We love supporting the coming industry of Marcellus Shale, and PIOGA has given us a great way too!

All of the information below is Directly from PIOGA’s newsletter

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Introducing PIOGA’s all-new website

We are pleased to announce our completely redesigned website – www.pioga.org. It is better looking, easier to navigate and packed full of useful features for our industry and the public.

Industry resources
Among notable features, the News/Events section offers news about PIOGA and other items of interest to the industry. We plan to post news items frequently, so be sure to visit often. This section of the website also includes a calendar of PIOGA activities and other industry events. An online form is provided for those requesting that PIOGA post information about an event.

The Resources section includes commodity prices, an online tool for getting involved in advocacy activities such as writing to one’s lawmakers, downloadable copies of present and past issues of The PIOGA Press and a comprehensive list of links to other websites.

The Service Directory section features listings of all PIOGA Service Provider and Professional Firm members. An online form is available to submit updates, including a brief description of what a company has to offer and contact information for any other locations. This section also includes banner advertising for those who want to further enhance the visibility of their company. The directory is currently organized alphabetically, but we will be categorizing members so that users can find companies offering specific products and services.

Another feature still under construction is the Members Only area. Once completed, PIOGA members will be able to update company and contact information in our database, locate other members, register for programs, renew their membership, access committee resources and more.

Educating the public
To help the public understand more about oil and gas in Pennsylvania, the website contains pages describing our industry, the process of exploring for and developing oil and gas, environmental safeguards, hydraulic fracturing, and the differences between conventional oil and gas and the Marcellus Shale. There’s also a page where landowners can find the answers to frequently asked questions or locate more detailed information. To take advantage of the recently launched PIOGA Speakers Bureau, there is a page allowing submissions of requests for speakers on various topics.

A Careers section provides a comprehensive look at the many different types of jobs available in the industry, along with a description of the work and the necessary education or experience for that position. We have also included the contents of an interactive CD-ROM called “Great Jobs in Oil and Gas” that was produced in 2008 by POGAM and the North Central Oil & Gas Industry Workforce Partnership. Via the Careers section, we have made it easier for PIOGA member companies to list job openings and for individuals seeking positions in the industry to post their resumes.

As part of the project, we have also launched a social media campaign that includes Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, RSS and YouTube  will be taking advantage of these new communication mediums to get our messaged out to the industry and the public.

Get the word out about PIOGA’s new website
We encourage member companies to get the word out to employees, vendors and key community contacts regarding the PIOGA website as a great resource. We also encourage you to include a link from your company website to www.pioga.org.  If you need a PIOGA logo to put on your company website, contact Danielle Boston at danielle@pioga.org.

Pennsylvania Independent Oil & Gas Association
115 VIP Drive, Suite 210, Wexford, PA 15090-7906
Phone 724-933-7306 • Fax 724-933-7310 • www.pioga.org

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Kessel Construction Facebook Page!

           Recently Tim Asinger, and I have attended a few marketing seminars geared toward small businesses and Trade shows. This is has given us numerous ideas for the new year. The small business seminar has allowed us to think about what marketing is really all about, and gave us some basic ideas to build off of and grow on. The trade show seminar had a  speaker who was just phenomenal. He has changed my whole perspective of trade shows and how to go about them. He touched on just about everything, as far as i could tell from a newbie’s perspective of it. This was a very good class to have been at for the up coming McKean County Natural Gas Expo for Marcellus Shale, on march 10 & 11th!

Don’t forget to come visit us, we are located at booth #11!

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