Registration Code: PR1B12

July 23-25, 2012 | Denver Marriott City Center | Denver, CO

Will the supply of frac sand &

proppants keep up with the
unprecedented shale boom?
Come together with the entire proppants supply chain
and the end-user community to:
Address the challenges of current proppant and frac sand shortages
Identify and develop solutions for the supply crunch caused by
insufficient transport infrastructure
Build the critical relationships you need to get proppants from mine
to well rapidly and economically
Understand the business case for expanding the supply base

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n Oil Field Service Companies
n Proppant Manufacturers
n Frac Sand Suppliers
n Land Owners
n Rail, Trucking &
Barge Operators
n Equipment Suppliers
n Investors & Financiers
n Government Officials

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Overcoming the Shortage from Mine to Well
A shortage of frac sand and proppants now threatens the North American shale boom. It
is absolutely crucial that the proppants supply chain undergoes massive and rapid scaleup. Development is most critically needed on the transport logistics and infrastructure
front, and the time for action is now. Achieving this will require investment and
cooperation from all members along the value chain, from mine to well.
Infocast, the leader in oil and gas infrastructure intelligence, has organized an
unprecedented event to address this very challenge: Proppants Summit: Overcoming
the Shortage from Mine to Well. The first of its kind, this summit will draw speakers and
attendees from along the proppants supply chain and end- user community to address the
challenges of current proppant and frac sand shortages, identify and develop solutions
for the supply crunch caused by insufficient transport infrastructure, build the critical
relationships you need to get proppants from mine to well rapidly and economically, and
understand the business case for expanding the supply base.

Meet ALL the key players in the proppants supply

chain at this unprecedented networking event:
Proppant Manufacturers and Frac Sand Suppliers > Learn how to expand
your operations to meet the rising demand for proppants due to expanding exploration for
unconventional oil & gas.
Transportation Providers > Discover the lucrative opportunities found in getting
proppants from the mine to the well.
E&P and Oil Field Service Companies > Understand all components of the supply

chain to make strategic decisions about getting proppants to the well and ensure the profitability
of your hydraulic fracturing operation.

Land Owners > Learn if the sand on your property is fit for the frac, as well as the critical
challenges associated with developing your frac sand mining and processing facility.
Equipment Suppliers > Meet new customers in the growing frac sand and proppants
industry looking to lease rail cars and re-invest in their frac sand mining and processing
operations.
Investors & Financiers > Identify the key entry points for profitable investment in the frac
sand and proppant value chain.

Government Officials > Expand your knowledge of the frac sand mining and processing
business and how it can benefit your community.

Dont miss the Pre-Summit Technical Primer:

Understanding Natural Quartz, Resin Coat and

Ceramic Proppants from Production to Application
July 23, 2012 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Proppants Summit Agenda

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Tuesday, July 24, 2012 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

Opening Remarks by the Summit Chair
Keynote Address: E&P Perspective on Sand and
Proppant Crunch
Presenter:
Kyle Zemlak, President, PIONEER RESOURCES*

Networking Break

Presentation: Mapping the Current Proppants

Transport Infrastructure
Locating the hubs and centers of proppant shipping activity
Locating where the new projects are and the rate at which they
are being established
Identifying where oil and gas infrastructure intersects with
proppants infrastructure
The challenges associated with building large-scale
transportation infrastructure in remote and difficult to reach areas
Presenter:
Graham Brisben, President, PRO LOGISTICS GROUP

Presentation: Addressing the Challenges and

Opportunities from a Consumer Perspective:
Looking Forward
In this presentation, gain an in-depth understanding of an oil field
services perspective on the challenges and opportunities associated
with the proppants shortage.
Presenter:
Lindsay Link, President Pressure Pumping, BAKER HUGHES

Group Luncheon

What are the logistical challenges faced by the O&G industry

today, and are they worsening the conditions of the frac sand
and proppant shortage?
How will take-away infrastructure development play a part in
reducing the effects of the frac sand and proppants shortage?
What are the near-term solutions the oil and gas industry
is pursuing now to meet the challenge of tight transport
infrastructure and a continued supply crunch?
Panelists:
Johnnie Howard, Area Sales Manager for Frac
Technology South Texas, WEATHERFORD INTERNATIONAL
Joseph Kurber, Operations Manager,
BLACK GOLD OILFIELD SERVICES
Lindsay Link, President Pressure Pumping, BAKER HUGHES
Greg McGowen, Sr. Supply Chain Manager, Operations,
DEVON ENERGY

Panel: Supply Side Challenges, Developments, and

Solutions Addressing Transport Infrastructure and
the Shortage Proppant Suppliers Perspectives
What are the primary logistical challenges faced by suppliers?
By the numbers, what is the current production capacity of the
proppants and frac sand industry?
What action are suppliers taking now to turn the proppants
shortage around? How have they adapted in the short-term, and
what is the industrys plan for the long-term?
What has been the cost of strained infrastructure on
suppliers operations?
What market trends are they tracking now?
Panelists:
Jerry McGee, President, Cadre Proppants
Gene Noonan, President, NORTHERN FRAC SAND
Brennan Thomas, President & CEO, PRO SANDS
Senior Representative, Preferred Sands

Networking Break

Panel: Assessing the Effects of Inadequate

Proppant Transport Infrastructure on Oil and Gas
Productivity and Profitability
Just how big is the proppant shortage? By the numbers, what
is the current need of the O&G for proppants, and how does
current proppant production measure up?
How is the shortage affecting the North American oil and gas
booms economic viability? What effects of the shortage are visible
today? How is this affecting the bottom line of E&P companies?

Presentation: Railcar Supply Update:

GATX Corporation
This presentation will provide the general rail car market conditions
and trends, car availability, and update for rail cars related to the
proppant industry.
Presenter:
Michael P. Menz, Corporate Account Manager, GATX CORPORATION
* Invited

As of January 2012, there were 6,600 active wells in North Dakota

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Wednesday, July 25, 2012 8:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Opening Remarks by the Summit Chair

Panelists:
Mark Bitting, Vice President, QC ENERGY RESOURCES
Rob Robinson, AVP Short line Marketing,
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION
Erik Skoy, VP & Business Unit Leader Oil & Gas Solutions
Business Unit, SAVAGE SERVICES CORPORATION

Presentation: How Longer Trains, Bigger

Terminals and Higher Volumes Mean an
Improved Bottom Line
Why are unit trains and unit train terminals critical to resolving
the proppant supply crunch?
Where are the primary transport infrastructure bottlenecks for
Class 1 rail carriers? What action are the Class 1 rail carriers
taking to eliminate these bottlenecks?
What opportunities for expansion do they see in the short and
the long term?
Presenter:
Tracy Robinson, Vice President Marketing & Sales,
CANADIAN PACIFIC

Presentation: Challenges and Opportunities in

Maritime Transport of Proppants
In this presentation, youll learn how proppants can be transported
over water: from the port, down the river, and finally onto a
transloading terminal. Youll also get insight into what are the
specific challenges associated with water transport and how
are those challenges being met and, most importantly, how can
transport over water affect your bottom line?
Presenter:
Justin McAdams, Trade Development Manager,
PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY

Networking Break

Panel: Addressing Transport Infrastructure

Challenges from the Terminal to the Well
Shortline and Trucking Perspectives
What are the most critical transport infrastructure challenges
truckers and shortline rail are facing today?
Where are the primary bottlenecks for trucking and shortline
rail carriers? What actions are truckers and short rail carriers
taking to eliminate these bottlenecks?
What opportunities for expansion do they see in the short term
and the long term?

Presentation: Building the Relationships and

Connections to Move Proppants from Mine to Well
In this unique presentation, hear from a start-up sand mine and
proppants producer who has been working to get project financing,
establish the mine and operations, and develop relationships within
the industry. In their efforts there have been a number of challenges
and great partners along the way.
Presenter:
Joe Collins, President, PETROS MINING

FROM A PREVIOUS INFOCAST OIL & GAS EVENT ATTENDEE:

GREAT conference with ample opportunities to make new business contacts!

Elizabeth Hucker, Marketing Manager CEPF, CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY

Eagle Ford forecast calls for activity to peak at 2,500 new wells drilled per year
between 2012 and 2016!

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Pre-Summit Technical Primer: Understanding Natural Quartz, Resin

Coat and Ceramic Proppants from Production to Application
Monday, July 23, 2012 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Featured Presentations

This day-long technical primer will provide crucial groundlevel information on all levels of the proppant value
chain, from mine to well. You will learn about the different
proppant technologies, how they are manufactured, and
understand the role each plays in the oil and gas value
chain and most importantly what goes into the cost of each.
You will also hear presentations regarding ISO product
standards and permitting and regulatory steps critical for
new entrants to the frac sand and proppants business.

Sand Mining Moratoriums: An Update

ISO Standards: Is Your Sand Fit For the Frac?
Regulatory and Strategic Aspects of Siting and
Permitting New Frac Sand Mines
Proppants: Their Properties, Costs, and
Applications for Natural Quartz, Ceramics & Resin
Coated Proppants

Why Attend?

Frac Sand Processing from Washing, to Drying

and Screening

This primer is ideal for new entrants looking to gain a

competitive edge, regulators looking to understand the
business, and oil field service and E&P personnel seeking
an in-depth understanding of the technology that is
critical to the long-term profitability of their operations.

Presenters to Date:
John Behling, Partner, WELD, RILEY, PRENN & RICCI
Tom Gapinske, Senior Program Director, FRACTAL
Anders Helquist, Partner, WELD, RILEY, PRENN & RICCI
Mark Krumenacher, Principal and Senior VP,
GZA GEOENVIRONMENTAL, INC.
Tom Schroeder, President and CEO, ALMO PROCESS
William Scott, Partner, GONZALEZ SAGGIO & HARLAN LLP

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Register by June 22, 2012 to receive the Early Bird Rate risk free! If an Early Bird registration is later canceled,
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Discounts:
E&P, Proppants Manufacturers and Government discounts are available (see box to the right). Team discount
for teams of three or more from the same organization, the third and subsequent registrations qualify for a
50% discount. Discounts are subject to verification and approval. Discounts cannot be combined.
Venue:
Denver Marriott City Center
1701 California Street
Denver, CO 80202-3402
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Room Rate: $349.00

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Proppants Summit
July 23-25, 2012 | Denver Marriott City Center | Denver, CO
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Proppants Summit: Overcoming the

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July 24-25, 2012

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Pre-Summit Technical Primer:

Understanding Natural Quartz, Resin
Coat, and Ceramic Proppants from
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July 23, 2012

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Come together with the entire proppants

supply chain and end-user community to
address the challenges of current proppant
and frac sand shortages!
It takes approximately 100 trucks of proppants to complete one well