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(Houston, TX – January 2, 2020)

Mark L. Shidler, Inc. is pleased to announce that effective, January 1, 2020, it has assumed day-to-day management responsibilities of Plains Production, Inc. Founded in 2001, by a group of 9 like-minded energy professionals, Plains Production, Inc. has built up a quality portfolio of non-operated oil and gas interests in 16 states.

Plains Production, Inc. was founded by energy professionals with complementary skill sets with the idea of pooling their resources to make the acquisition of oil and gas interests more efficient by keeping administrative expenses low. The company originally focused on acquiring legacy wells and units in mature basins, but over the past 10 years has also participated in the various unconventional/shale basins of the United States.   

In October 2019, after amicable deliberation, 3 of the remaining 7 founding shareholders decided to depart the company after 18 successful years. As of 2020, there will be 4 remaining principals. The main office for Plains Production, Inc. will relocate to Houston from Oklahoma City.  

Mark L. Shidler, President of Mark L. Shidler, Inc. and Chairman of Plains Production, Inc. commented “what a ride it’s been over the past 18 years, the shareholders have become great friends with everyone doing their part to further the success of Plains. I would like to thank the 3 departing shareholders for their tireless service to the management of the company. I look forward to continuing to work with them on other ventures over the coming years.”

As of January 2, 2020, the Board of Directors is comprised of Mark L. Shidler - Chairman, Ward N. Adkins, Jr., John E. Donnellan, and H. Baker Young. In addition, Jeffrey H. Shidler and Andrew M. Shidler will serve as Vice Presidents.

About Plains Production, Inc. Founded in 2001, by a group of 9 like-minded energy professionals, Plains Production, Inc. has built up a quality portfolio of oil and gas interests in 16 states. Plains Production, Inc. primarily acquires legacy non-operated oil and gas assets with reasonable decline rates that are at least 75 percent proved developed producing. The overall goal being to build a portfolio of properties that will provide consistent cash flow, stable returns, and provide growth opportunities through drilling participation.

 About Mark L. Shidler, Inc. Founded in 1978, Mark L. Shidler, Inc. is a privately held oil and gas exploration and production company based in Houston, Texas. The company has grown to include operations in five states. The company's primary corporate objectives are the acquisition, management, and optimization of long life proved developed producing oil and gas reserves. For more information, contact Mark L. Shidler, Inc. at 713-222-9291 or visit www.marklshidlerinc.com.

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(New York, September 15, 2014, From Left: Jeffrey H. Shidler - VP and wife Stacey A. Shidler, Mark L. Shidler - President and wife Mitzi A. Shidler, and Andrew M. Shidler - VP)

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(Houston, TX – April 4, 2014)

Mark L. Shidler, Inc. today announced the drilling and completion of the Railroad Unit 1-R well in Jones County, Texas.

Mark L. Shidler, Inc. completed the well to a plugged back total depth of 3,900 feet in the Canyon Reef formation on 40 acre spacing.  Initial per day production from the well was 23 barrels of oil. The Railroad Unit 1-R serves as a replacement to the Railroad Unit 1 which produced over 170,000 barrels of oil in 20 years before develeping irreparable casing issues in late 2013.

 

About Mark L. Shidler, Inc. Founded in 1978, Mark L. Shidler, Inc. is a privately held oil and gas exploration and production company based in Houston, Texas. The company has grown to include operations in five states. The company's primary corporate objectives are the acquisition, management and optimization of long life proved developed producing oil and gas reserves.For more information, contact Mark L. Shidler, Inc. at 713-222-9291 or visit www.marklshidlerinc.com.

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(Houston, TX – November 15, 2013) – Today, Mark L. Shidler, President of Mark L. Shidler, Inc., a Houston based Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Company, was named as a finalist to the Houston Business Journal’s “Who’s Who in Energy” for the 2013.

The list recognizes the top 100 leaders in the world’s energy capital and was expanded this year to include energy leaders in eight different markets, including Austin, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Houston, St. Louis, San Antonio, and Pittsburgh. Selections are based on a combination of open nominations, industry outreach, and internal research by the business journals in each market.

“There are so many talented entrepreneurs and executives in Houston’s energy market – to even be considered for this list is truly an honor, said Mr. Shidler."

Mr. Shidler and the other top 100 Houston recipients and finalists will be recognized at a VIP reception as part of the Total Energy USA conference at the George R. Brown Convention Center on November 20th, 2013.

About Mark L. Shidler, Inc. Founded in 1978, Mark L. Shidler, Inc. is a privately held oil and gas exploration and production company based in Houston, Texas. The company has grown to include operations in five states. The company's primary corporate objectives are the acquisition, management and optimization of long life proved developed producing oil and gas reserves.For more information, contact Mark L. Shidler, Inc. at 713-222-9291 or visit www.marklshidlerinc.com.

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(Houston, TX – October 29,  2013) 

2013 Texas Top Producers Award Honorees

The Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO), publishers ofTexas Monthly and the Best Companies Group are proud to announce the finalists and winners of the 2013 Texas’ Top Producers awards, in the four disciplines of Best CEO, Best Geoscientist, Best Engineer and Best Landman.

 

In alphabetical order, identified by profession, 2013 award recipients include:

 

CEOs (Large):

Gregory Bird - Jetta Operating Co.

Timothy Dunn - Crownquest Operating

Mark E. Ellis - LINN Energy, LLC

Gary C. Evans - Magnum Hunter Resources Corp.

Steven Farris - Apache Corp. ***

James Flores - Freeport-McMoRan Oil & Gas

S. P. “Chip” Johnson IV - Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.

Timothy Leach - Concho Resources, Inc.

Berry Mullennix - Panther Energy Co., LLC

Loyd W. Powell, Jr. - Cholla Petroleum, Inc.

John Richels - Devon Energy Corp.

Scott Sheffield - Pioneer Natural Resources Co. ***

Brent J. Smolik - EP Energy

William "Bill" Thomas - EOG Resources, Inc. ***

CEOs (Medium):

Craig Adams - Newark E&P Operating, Inc.

Kent Brock - Strand Energy, L.C.

Steven Burleson - Burleson Petroleum, Inc.

Ronald Crosby - Wynn-Crosby

Jerry Dewbre - Dewbre Petroleum Corp. ***

Bruce Hunt - Petro-Hunt, LLC ***

Thomas Isler - White Oak Energy, LLC

John Ligon - Sandalwood Oil & Gas, Inc.

Scott Martin - Blackbrush Oil & Gas, Inc.

Harold E. McGowen III - Navidad Resources, LLC

Mike Montgomery - Trek Resources, Inc.

Chip Smith - Piedra Resources, LLC

Frank F. Starr II - Crimson Energy Partners III, LLC ***

Randy L. Stevens - Stanolind Oil & Gas, LP

Ben Strickling III - Patriot Resources, Inc.

CEOs (Small):

A. L. “Les” Ballard - Ballard Exploration Co. ***

Robert Craine - Lynx Operating Co., Inc.

Gail Crawford - Crawford Hughes Energy

W. Michael Ford - Caza Petroleum

John Hoffman - Black Elk Energy ***

Phil Martin - New Century Exploration, Inc.

Chris G. Mazzini - Spindletop Oil & Gas Co. ***

Gary L. McDaniel - The McDaniel Co.

David McWilliams - Boyd & McWilliams Energy Group

Richard Monroy - Millenium Exploration Co.

Robert R. Ranck - El Ran, Inc.

Mark L. Shidler - Mark L. Shidler, Inc.

Mark Stanger - Banner Operating, LLC

James "Jay" Young - King Operating Corp.

Landmen:

Mona D. Ables - Concho Resources, Inc. ***

Robert "Randy" Browne - Haynes & Boone, LLP

Tim Custer - Apache Corp. ***

Jim Devlin - Suemaur Exploration & Production ***

Joseph P. DeWoody - Clear Fork Royalty, LLC

Timothy B. Dover - Independent Landman

Pamela D. Feist - Lakewood Operating, Ltd.

Michael M. Gray Sr. - Peak Energy Resources, Inc.

Lawrence J. (Larry) Harrison Jr. - EXCO Resources, Inc.

Carrol Lake - C.W. Lake & Associates, Ltd.

Todd L. Liebl - Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.

Alan H. Morgan - Remora Oil

Bill Phillips - Hunt Oil Co.

Fred Schantz - Legacy Reserves Operating

Brook Yates - Ventex Oil & Gas

Engineers:

David Beathard - LINN Energy, LLC

Ashley Brignac - Anadarko Petroleum Corp. ***

Steve Bruington - Bruington Engineering, LLC

Alan W. Farquharson - Range Resources Corp.

Christopher B. Hill - Chesapeake Energy Corp.

Bruce G. Kitchel - ConocoPhillips

Greg Manuel - Pioneer Natural Resources Co. ***

John Minton - Laredo Petroleum, Inc.

Kregg Olson - Apache Corp.

Terry Palisch - CARBO Ceramics, Inc.

Tom Rhein - Halcon Resources Corp.

Charlie Ross - EXCO Resources, Inc.

Jerome Schubert - Texas A&M University ***

Nick Steinsberger - Sierra Buckeye

Tony Vaughn - Devon Energy Corp.

Geoscientists:

John J. Amoruso - Legends Exploration, L.P.

Dr. Lee Billingsley - Abraxas Petroleum Corp.

Sid Bjorlie - EOG Resources, Inc. ***

Kent Bowker - Titan River Energy

Charles Cusack III - Halcon Resources Corp.

Brian R. Frost - Anadarko Petroleum Corp. ***

James A. Gibbs - Five States Energy Co.

David A. Godsey - Energen Resources Corp.

Patrick J.F. Gratton - Patrick J.F. Gratton

Jenny Hope - Atlas Resource Partners, L.P.

Scott Lapierre - Pioneer Natural Resources Co. ***

Art Marquez - ExxonMobil

William J. Perkins - Aegis Oil Limited Ventures

Dan Smith - Sandalwood Oil & Gas, Inc.

Mark Williams - Whiting Petroleum Corp.

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(Houston, TX – August 23, 2011)

Mark L. Shidler, Inc. today announced the drilling and completion of the Wilson 1-A well in Ouachita County, Arkansas.

Mark L. Shidler, Inc. completed the well as part of the Pace City Field, the well pumped 50 barrels of oil per day through natural perforations at a depth 5700 feet.

About Mark L. Shidler, Inc. Founded in 1978, Mark L. Shidler, Inc. is a privately held oil and gas exploration and production company based in Houston, Texas. The company has grown to include operations in five states. The company's primary corporate objectives are the acquisition, management and optimization of long life proved developed producing oil and gas reserves.For more information, contact Mark L. Shidler, Inc. at 713-222-9291 or visit www.marklshidlerinc.com.

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