IACX

Locations and Facilities

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:21:35 GMT

IACX has three management offices, with corporate headquarters located in Dallas, TX. As of October 2009, thirteen Nitrogen Sponge Units are operational across nine separate operating areas throughout Texas and the Mid-Continent area of the United States. As of November 2008, IACX has an additional 16 Sponge Units in various stages of fabrication, all to be deployed in 2009.

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Wed, 12 Nov 2008 23:16:32 GMT

IACX Suggested Links

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:24:32 GMT

This Oklahoma Marginal Well Commission has been very helpful to our efforts in gaining an audience with Oklahoma producers. They are incentivized to providing whatever assistance possible to keep lower-volume wells producing (this includes the low Btu gas). Give them your support! ___________________________________________________________________________ The Kansas Independent Oil & Gas Association has a robust following and their newsletter is a must read for Kansas producers (or anyone considering an entry into Kansas). Acre for acre, there's probably no larger resource of untapped low-Btu gas in the country than in Kansas, and many KIOGA members know where these gems are buried. We're members ... and you should consider becomming one! ___________________________________________________________________________ THE WEST TEXAS GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY According to the University of Texas, there are multiples of billion cubic feet of Yates gas in Gaines and Andrews...

Helium Sponge

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:42:01 GMT

Helium is in very short supply and prices have been recently climbing to extraordinary levels with no signs of weakening ($60 to $100/Mcf – depending on who you ask). All natural gas has some component of associated helium, though some more than others. If you’re not monetizing the helium in your gas, you could be missing out on considerable cash flow – as well as a veritable hedge against fluctuating natural gas prices. IACX engineers have developed the only known, non-cryogenic helium purification (≤99.999% pure) processes for natural gas applications with over 10 years of on-stream time and economic success. IACX holds three process patents for its unique helium systems and are the only ones in the world who can build and operate these time-tested, money-making assets. Don’t believe us? Do your homework or ask around - your path will always lead back to IACX Energy. If you have production in the Mid-Continent area, near any Precambrian uplifting events...

Frequently Asked Questions

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:07:16 GMT

This Page will continue to grow. Check back from time to time. Q: Does IACX work on alternative gas applications, such as landfill or digester gas? A: We’ll consider it. We have tested our process on an operating Waste Management landfill in Mississippi and were successful in removing 40% CO2 to <2%, as well as virtually all of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including siloxanes. The one observation that gave us pause was the drastically variable composition of the gas on an intraday basis. In such an event, meeting a rigid pipeline specification would be problematic. Closed system landfills only! Digester gas applications generally have more appeal to us because the composition of the gas typically remains fairly constant. On any application, we will be happy to take a look – though we require that any inquiring entity be a principal in the project – a principal that has the authority to get something done. Any agents or deal makers would need to demonstrate such...

The Blue Flame Newsletter Archive

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:32:45 GMT

The Blue Flame Newsletter: An almanac for the independent oil and gas explorationist looking for opportunities in uncrowded places. Read monthly reports from our man-with-a-witcher, Kelly Bushing, on where to look for by-passed gas opportunities as well as "coffee shop whisper" reconaissance. We hope this Newsletter inspires a new approach to gas exploration/exploitation in demonstrably valid, albeit long forgotten regions of domestic low-Btu basins. They're right under your nose!

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Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:27:48 GMT

Processing Range (Inlet)
300 MCF/Day - 6,000 MCF/Day

Our non-cryogenic, environmentally friendly nitrogen rejection units are small scaled, extremely mobile and will remove problematic nitrogen and water vapor from natural gas to meet the most stringent pipeline specifications.

Nitrogen Sponge Info.

Helium Sponge

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:31:58 GMT

Processing Range

(Variable to Helium Content)

For gaseous helium extraction from natural gas, our Helium Sponge works as an 'adder' to a Nitrogen or CO2 Sponge unit or as a stand alone. The Helium Sponge will deliver crude or high purity helium, depending on helium prices and helium purchaser specifications.

Helium Sponge Info.

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 16:31:11 GMT

Processing Range (Inlet)
100 MCF/Day - 5,000 MCF/Day

Our CO2 rejection systems provide a clean, safe, and easily operated alternative to conventional amine treating, especially at lower volumes and pressures. Systems also dehydrate natural gas to sales line specifications.

CO2 Sponge Info.

Company Bios

Sat, 25 Oct 2008 15:50:01 GMT

IACX Energy Executives and Directors M. Scott Sears, CEO, Director Mr. Sears serves as IACX's Chief Executive Officer and is a member of the Board. He was a founding partner of Inter-American Corporation (Inter-American), the entity that incubated the development of IACX’s PSA technology. His expertise is in the area of upstream exploration and production. Mr. Sears previously held the position of Vice President at Oklahoma Oil Company and was responsible for prospect identification and development. He is a member of the AAPG, AAPL, Dallas Geological Society and the Dallas Energy Finance Group. He received both his MBA and Bachelor of Arts degrees from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Jeremy C. Jordan, President, Director Mr. Jordan serves as IACX's President and is a member of the Board. He is responsible for project identification, evaluation and structuring, and performs all in-house financial functions for the Company. Jeremy joined Inter-American in...

Nitrogen Sponge

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:03:40 GMT

IACX Energy introduces the Nitrogen SpongeTM for low-pressure, low-volume natural gas streams! This non-cryogenic, environmentally friendly nitrogen rejection unit is small scaled, extremely mobile and removes problematic nitrogen and water vapor from natural gas to meet stringent pipeline specifications. Whether your gas contains 40% nitrogen or just 4%, the Sponge will remove nitrogen with only minimal hydrocarbon losses. Each unit is run by a programmable logic controller that can be accessed from any computer, allowing the producer to know the exact operating conditions, day or night. An IACX representative will maintain the Sponge and oversee its operations, though only minimal oversight is required. Whether you are looking to process 300MCFD or 5MMCFD, the Nitrogen SpongeTM can handle your gas stream. Roll-Out of Another IACX Nitrogen Sponge (Oct. 2007) If you have questionable reserves of high-nitrogen gas, the Nitrogen SpongeTM allows for...

Sun, 02 Dec 2007 16:14:58 GMT

IACX’s processing assets are non-cryogenic, non-chemical and non-hazardous. They are configured to separate low-pressure, low-volume streams of hydrocarbon gas that are naturally contaminated with Nitrogen or CO2. Systems can also dehydrate gas to sales line specifications where necessary.

Flexibility

Depending on your needs, we can provide the right solution. We remain flexible and can provide plants under a variety of structures. Whether you wish to lease a system or have us participate in a joint venture-style of arrangement, we can help!

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Geological Studies & Resources

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 18:04:48 GMT

The folks at IACX are steeped in the tradition of the Exploration & Production Industry. We’ve prospected before, and we’ll probably prospect again. In this page, we will post studies, poster sessions or any other information, from time to time, that may be of interest to the studious prospector. While we don’t warrant any of the information within these studies, we are able to say that we found them to be well researched, thoroughly documented, thought provoking and worthy of sharing. YATES GAS STUDIES (West Texas - Permian Basin) These studies were provided to IACX by the University of Texas - Bureau of Economic Geology, in the form of poster sessions. IACX reformatted these posters to 8.5 by 11 format for ease-of-review purposes. Aside from matters of reformatting, these studies are unabridged. Stratigraphic Characterization of the Yates Formation Permian Basin Texas By: D. M. Combs, E. M. Kim, S. C. Ruppel, and S. D. Hovorka, Bureau of Economic Geology, The University...

About IACX

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:51:47 GMT

IACX Energy was formed in December 2006 by the principals of Inter-American Corporation (Dallas, Texas) and Haddington Ventures, LLC (Houston, Texas) for the purpose of deploying a first-of-its-kind fleet of small-to-medium sized nitrogen rejection and CO2 removal assets into areas heretofore labeled by generations of gas Producers as being uneconomic due to nitrogen or CO2 contamination. IACX brings an intriguing slate of upstream E&P and midstream expertise to Producers facing multiple issues involving the gathering, processing, treating and sale of nitrogen/CO2 laden gas. IACX engineers have developed and deployed innovative PSA systems, specifically involving gaseous hydrocarbon separation from inert gases, which have led to nine patents and two pending. Never satisfied with its own innovations, IACX principals have always and will continue to seek out new and better ways to simplify and economize its gas separation processes - to the ultimate benefit of our customers. And if it...

Joint Venture Information

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:50:13 GMT

If you have a project that is ready to go, but the prospect of committing to a term service contract makes you uneasy, IACX will consider joint venture opportunities. In these cases, IACX reviews the merits of your project and if it meets an internal investment criteria, IACX will enter into a mutually acceptable joint venture or percentage-of-proceeds agreement defining the four corners of the project. In exchange for IACX providing its processing assets and operational oversight to the project, a predescribed split of the proceeds would occur at the sales line. In such a transaction, IACX interests are directly aligned with those of the producer (IACX doesn't make a nickel unless the producer does).

The more information you have on a project, the quicker and easier it will be for IACX to evaluate it. If a confidentiality agreement is necessary, please make this known to IACX before materials are sent. IACX will cheerfully consider reasonably defined areas of confidentiality.

Leasing Information

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:49:37 GMT

Leasing (or "Service Contracts")

IACX enters into all inclusive "Service Contracts" with producers that define the obligations of the parties involved. IACX is obligated to provide a processing asset with minimal shut-downs, stated purity and recovery rates, plant oversight…..and everything else related to its operation (a "flange-head-to-flange-head" operation). IACX is on the hook if it does not meet these contractual requirements.

IACX eliminates the burden of plant operations from the producer so that he is able to focus on his core compentancy - finding more natural gas and oil!

PSA System

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:48:58 GMT

IACX’s processing assets are non-cryogenic, non-chemical, and non-hazardous. They are configured to separate low-pressure, low-volume streams of hydrocarbon gas that are naturally contaminated with nitrogen or CO2 and water vapor. Because our assets are mobile, IACX is able to consider a wide array of projects that were otherwise condemned as uneconomic. "Go Little before Going Large" is the IACX mantra and it is our goal to eliminate multi-million dollar "bets on the come" on reserves that may or may not exist. Our Customers are able to evaluate uncertain reserves before they contemplate a more aggressive exploitation program, and then, are able to cash flow these projects as they're being drilled.

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CO2 Sponge

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 15:46:39 GMT

Introducing IACX’s CO2 SpongeTM! This product provides a clean, safe, and easily operated alternative to conventional amine treating, especially at lower volumes and pressures. The processing medium for the CO2 SpongeTM consists of inert and odorless carbon pellets that physically (not chemically) pull the CO2 from the contaminated gas stream. There is no corrosion, no leaks, limited oversight and extremely high (97%) hydrocarbon recoveries. Each Sponge is driven by a programmable logic controller and can be accessed from any desktop computer, day or night. In the case of lumpy production from casinghead gas or variable CO2 levels from tertiary recovery projects, the CO2 SpongeTM automatically adjusts to the new operating conditions. The CO2 SpongeTM is extremely scalable and can be built to accommodate natural gas streams as low as 200MCFD, with CO2 levels as high as 40%. The Sponge is highly mobile (depending on the application in question) which...

The IACX Promise

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 00:01:00 GMT

At IACX, we promise to put forth every effort to treat our customers the way we like to be treated.

From a quality standpoint, our Nitrogen and CO2 Sponges^TM exceeds industry standards for parts and manufacturing and are backed with guaranteed performance. We will not waste your time. We respect the fact that our mode of processing will not fit every application, and if our processing style doesn't fit your needs, we will promptly provide guidance to alternative vendors that might be able to help. Our customers are independent oil and gas producers, not necessarily engineers. We will remove all of the headaches (if not heartaches) associated with nitrogen rejection and CO2 removal so that the producer can allocate their resources to their core competency – finding more gas!

Low Btu Gas Studies and Reports

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 03:04:20 GMT

We're currently configuring some reports and studies that will help explorationists find low-cost, high-impact reserves of low-Btu gas... Check back in the near future...