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Sarah Bobbe, land manager at SHP and President of LAAPL.
SHP has amazing employees who not only do great work for our company, but many continue using their unique talents to help groups outside of the company as well. One of those employees is Sarah Bobbe, Land Manager for SHP. Sarah’s role is to oversee all aspects of SHP’s negotiations, dealings and legal documentation that pertain to our land and mineral uses. In addition to all she does for SHP, Sarah will be taking over as president for the Los Angeles Association of Professional Landmen (LAAPL). This organization is a collective group of professional landmen who are dedicated to cultivating an educational and social environment for Los Angeles energy professionals.
With her new role as president, Sarah addressed her organization with an opening letter thanking her predecessor, explaining her experience and laying out her goals for her term. To read select text from Sarah’s letter continue reading below.
“My first years as an Independent Contractor were spent in small, rural communities, mainly in Utah and Colorado. I spent two years in Ephraim, Utah, a town of 6,000, known for its turkey farming, friendly people and complete lack of establishments that sell adult beverages. I have wonderful memories of those projects but I do remember thinking to myself, “I wish I could be doing this work that I love in a location that I love just as much.” It felt like too much to ask at the time but fast forward several years later and I eventually found myself in sunny Southern California, still a Landman but working in a very different, challenging and specialized capacity.
Needless to say, I haven’t looked back. Part of what makes working in this particular region of the oil patch so special is that it’s one of the best kept secrets in the industry. We are a close-knit community of Land Professionals with a unique understanding of how oil and gas rights and operations work in urban environments. My discovery of the LAAPL and the members who belong to it was an important moment in my career. It opened up a world of educational opportunities, networking and friendships that only reinforced my decision to make SoCal my home. It is such an honor to serve as President for an organization that has given so much to me.”
SHP is proud to have members like Sarah who are passionate about what they do. Thank you Sarah, and good luck with your term as president. To learn more about landmen and the LAAPL, click on the link below.
David Kilpatrick giving presentation at LAAPL luncheon.
Many of our SHP employees had the opportunity to attend the Los Angeles Association of Professional Landmen (LAAPL) luncheon this past Thursday, November 17th. Our Land Manager, Sarah Bobbe, is the Vice President of the LAAPL. Sarah’s responsibilities include reaching out to oil and gas professionals to speak at luncheons on a variety of topics related to the industry.
Sarah Bobbe, Land Manager at SHP and Vice President of LAAPL.
Sarah’s role is key in the success of the LAAPL because she helps provide resources to landmen to continue to learn and be informed on the different perspectives of issues in the oil and gas industry. Educating and broadening the scope of petroleum landmen is one of the essential purposes of the LAAPL.
These monthly luncheons bring together local oil and gas professionals to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and achievements within the industry. Sarah was honored when seasoned oil and gas professional, David Kilpatrick, accepted her invitation to speak at this months luncheon. Mr. Kilpatrick is the President of Kilpatrick Energy Group and father of SHP engineer Dustin Kilpatrick. David was able to share his perspective on the direction of the industry. With 40 years of experience with oil and gas, Kilpatrick offered valuable insight including the importance of understanding proper messaging to inform and educate the public.
LONG BEACH, CA – Wednesday, October 29, 2014 – Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc. (SHP), a leading producer of sustainable oil and gas based in Signal Hill, CA, announced that it has won the TEEMCO E&P Company of the Year Award at the 2014 West Coast Oil and Gas Awards, held in Bakersfield, CA on Tuesday, October 21. SHP won the award for demonstrating impressive operational performance, commercial success, shown efforts to minimize any environmental impact and outstanding CSR initiatives.
“It’s an incredible honor to accept the TEEMCO E&P Company of the Year Award on behalf of Signal Hill Petroleum,” said SHP President and CEO Craig Barto. “I’d like to thank the dedicated employees of Signal Hill Petroleum for their commitment to sustainability, community, and technology-driven innovation that have brought us to where we are today.”
Signal Hill Petroleum scored the most points in the category with such comments from the judging panel as:
“Very impressive internal and external programs – community involvement and development and graduate education support for professionals. Made great strides in operating in an urban environment.”
“Signal Hill’s commitment to the communities in which the company operates is what sets it apart. Through use of sustainability programs, innovative exploration and extraction techniques, environmental/emission controls and community enhancement programs, the company appears to be able to work very successfully in an urban environment where other companies may struggle.”
An innovator in the area of urban oil operations, Signal Hill Petroleum owns and operates approximately 95% of the wells in the Long Beach/Signal Hill Oilfield. During its three decades of operation, Signal Hill Petroleum has developed a unique expertise not only in urban oil and gas production operations, but also in urban drilling and seismic exploration.
About Signal Hill Petroleum
Signal Hill Petroleum is a privately owned California-based energy company that specializes in the exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural gas in urban areas. With a set of core values rooted in a transparent business philosophy, honest approach, and concern for the environment, the company strives to be an excellent neighbor and community partner.
About The Oil And Gas Awards
The Oil and Gas Awards recognize and reward advancements made by the oil and gas industry in the areas of environmental stewardship, efficiency, innovation, corporate social responsibility and health and safety. Winners were announced at the inaugural 2014 West Coast Oil and Gas Gala Event at the Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center. A panel of 110 industry executives judged the West Coast Oil & Gas Awards with over 120 companies participating across multiple categories.
Pictured From Left: SHP Land Manager Sarah Bobbe, SHP Community Relations Specialist Stefanie Gillett, SHP Director of Community Relations and Business Development Debra Montalvo Russell and SHP President and CEO Craig Barto accept the TEEMCO E&P Company of the Year Award at the 2014 Oil & Gas Awards
Signal Hill Petroleum was featured in two recent editions of the Signal Tribune. Both articles highlighted presentations made by the Mayor of Signal Hill, Ed Wilson to SHP for their sponsorship of the 2014 Concerts in the Park series and their 30 year anniversary.
The following is an excerpt from the Signal Tribune.
September 19, 2014
Photos by Sean Belk/Signal Tribune
Signal Hill Mayor Ed Wilson (left) recognizes Dave Slater, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Signal Hill Petroleum, and Stefanie Gillett, communications specialist for Signal Hill Petroleum for being a sponsor headliner sponsor of the City’s 2014 Concert in the Park series during the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16.
Presentations: Mayor Ed Wilson recognized sponsors of the City’s 2014 Concerts in the Park series. Headliner sponsors included Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe’s office, Signal Hill Petroleum, Graner Oil Company and Mason Environmental. “Rockstar” sponsors included Aleshire and Wynder LLP, EDCO, the Signal Tribunenewspaper and the Signal Hill Chamber of Commerce. Terry Rogers of Coldwell Banker was recognized as the lead senior sponsor. A presentation to give In-N-Out Restaurant a sustainability award was tabled until another meeting.
September 5, 2014
Photos by Sean Belk/Signal Tribune
Signal Hill Mayor Ed Wilson (left) presents a proclamation to representatives of Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc. (SHP) in recognition of the company’s 30th anniversary. Pictured from left are SHP Land Manager Sarah Bobbe, SHP Director of Community Relations and Business Development Debra Russell and SHP Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Dave Slater
Presentations and introductions Mayor Wilson presented a proclamation to representatives of Signal Hill Petroleum in recognition of the company’s 30th anniversary.