Acheson, Alberta, September 22, 2021 - Energera Inc. appoints David Sobernheim as Chief Operating Officer

Energera is pleased to announce the appointment of David W. Sobernheim as Chief Operating Officer of Energera Inc.  David has a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines and a Masters in Petroleum and Geoscience Engineering from UT Austin.  Career highlights include over 25 years with Schlumberger in positions ranging from Senior Staff Engineering supervising operational treatments, through Vice President, Engineering Advisor, Worldwide.  He then spent three years with Keane Group LLC before moving on to a software startup for Energy Services.

Denver, Colorado, September 17, 2021 - Frac Shack Inc. announced it has rebranded to Energera Inc.

“Our industry is changing to meet the energy needs for the next century, and we will be part of that change”, said Todd Van Vliet, the CEO.  “Our existing brands including Frac Shack, Sandtinel and NG Sidekick will not go away, but will be part of our larger vision to provide technology for the new era of energy”. 

Energera Inc. is the parent company of Canadian operating companies Frac Shack International Inc. and Sand Separation Technologies Inc., of U.S. entities Frac Shack America Inc. and Sandtinel LLC, as well as the Argentinian company Frac Shack S.A.S.  

“We are a technology company, with ambitions to drive improvement in our industry sector, and energy production overall.  We realized our name told only part of that story.  Energera™ is all about change. It speaks of a relentless drive for improvement, proud of its past but also hungry for a bright future in energy”, said Van Vliet.

The announcement was made at the commencement of a charity golf tournament in Denver, organized by Energera™ to help raise money for Oilfield Helping Hands.  This charity is dedicated to helping oilfield families in financial crisis.

For more information on Energera Inc. and its mission, please visit www.energera.com .

Energera – Technology for the New Era of Energy®

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Bobby Greene, , 303.501.3193

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We are very proud to be the Pioneers of Automated Re-Fueling, which has changed the industry by making fueling operations safer, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly on frac locations across North America and beyond!

Acheson, Alberta, January 23, 2020—Frac Shack Inc. (Frac Shack) announced that it has acquired all the operating assets of the Sandtinel Group of Companies (Sandtinel) for an undisclosed amount. Frac Shack will fund the purchase with cash and debt. All Sandtinel employees have also agreed to join the new entity, called Sand Separation Technologies Inc.

“Bringing these companies together allows us to continue on our journey to change the world of energy. Both companies have excelled in delivering value to customers and all stakeholders in the energy industry through technology. We are very excited to add this world-leading sand separation system to our family of products,” commented Todd Van Vliet, CEO of Frac Shack.

Established in 2014 and based in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Sandtinel is a leading provider of sand separation technology in Western Canada and the United States. Sandtinel’s products are a distinct improvement on existing spherical, horizontal, or cyclonic systems, providing greater safety and efficiency to flow back and production clients. Additionally, Sandtinel units dramatically reduce the release of methane during production and flow back activities.

The acquisition of Sandtinel allows Frac Shack to expand and diversify its services to new and existing customers in the flow back and production industry. Frac Shack is excited to further develop existing customer relationships and partnerships to provide an industry-leading service offering for both completions and production applications.

ABOUT FRAC SHACK INC.

Frac Shack Inc. is a global energy technology company focused on providing innovative solutions that promote safety, efficiency, and environmental protection. The company’s operations are currently located in Canada, the United States, and Argentina. Additional information can be found on the company’s website at https://www.fracshack.com/.

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Bobby Greene, , 303.501.3193

Registration is now open for the 5th Annual Frac Whack Rockies Golf Tournament and spots are filling fast! Reserve your spot now by clicking HERE. Sponsorships are still available including 1 remaining VIP Platinum Sponsorship which comes with 2 VIP Experience Bronco's Home Opener tickets! All details and pricing can be found under the Sponsorships tab on the website. This year, we are proud to be raising money for the National Military Family Association. Looking forward to seeing everyone for a great day of golf and networking at Willis Case Golf Course on Friday September 13th!

Acheson, Alberta, July 19, 2019 - Frac Shack Inc. (Frac Shack) announced the launch of its newest innovation, the NG SideKick™ (SideKick). The SideKick is the industry’s most sophisticated on-pad gas processing unit that takes in field natural gas and processes it down to a safe and usable state for multiple uses on any location. The SideKick depressurizes, heats, and removes liquids and hydrocarbons from field natural gas to ensure the gas is safe and available for use in any natural gas and bi-fuel engine on a hydraulic fracturing location. This technology enables Frac Shack’s customers to use their own energy on site, reducing the need to flare off clean burning natural gas. Additionally, the use of natural gas significantly reduces the need for diesel fuel, with substitution rates from 40 – 70% on large frac sites.

The first project with the SideKick was recently completed in Colorado with Extraction Oil & Gas (XOG). The project was successful in taking Extraction’s field gas and processing it for use in Liberty Oilfield Services’ (LBRT) Bi-Fuel Quiet Fleet. The SideKick pairs perfectly with Frac Shack’s Bi-Fuel FracFueler™ unit, which is the world’s first automated, mobile diesel and natural gas distribution unit.

“We are proud to be at the forefront of energy savings and efficiency for both producers and service companies, and were delighted to work with the great teams at Extraction and Liberty who were enthusiastic about exploring these opportunities for their operation,” commented Todd Van Vliet, CEO of Frac Shack.

ABOUT FRAC SHACK INC.

Frac Shack Inc. is a global oilfield technology company focused on providing innovative solutions that promote safety, efficiency, and environmental protection. The company’s operations are focused around smart fuelling solutions in Canada, the United States, and Argentina. Additional information can be found on the company’s website at https://www.fracshack.com/.


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Bobby Greene, , 303.501.3193

ACHESON, Alberta, June 20, 2019—Frac Shack Inc. (“Frac Shack”) is proud to announce that it is the first sponsor of the American Chamber of Commerce in Canada (AmCham Canada) Veterans Picnic to be held on July 5^th 2019, in Calgary, Alberta. This is a community event for veterans and their families to celebrate and show respect for the men and women who served our country.

AmCham Canada is a private, non-profit, membership organization that promotes the two-way flow of trade, goods, services and investment between Canada and the United States. Since first entering the US in 2013, Frac Shack has been a leader in cross-border trade and investment and has set an example for fellow Canadian businesses to follow.

“We are excited and honoured to have the opportunity to support such a wonderful event,“ commented Todd Van Vliet, CEO of Frac Shack and Chair of AmCham Canada West.

ABOUT FRAC SHACK INC.

Frac Shack Inc. is a global oilfield technology company focused on providing innovative solutions that promote safety, efficiency, and environmental protection. The company’s operations are focused around smart fuelling solutions in Canada, the United States, and Argentina. Additional information can be found on the company’s website at https://www.fracshack.com/.


Sales Contact:

Bobby Greene, , 303.501.3193

Frac Shack is very proud to be selected as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for the 2nd year in a row! CLICK HERE to see the full list of the 2019 winners!

Frac Shack has appointed Michael Ross to Chairman of the Board, replacing outgoing Chairman, Maury Van Vliet. Frac Shack would like to thank Mr. Van Vliet for his service and guidance as Chairman through 5 years of extremely successful growth and look forward to him remaining on as a Board Member. 

Mr. Ross has been a Board Member since October 2017. He is currently Director and co-founder of a family held business advisory firm. Mr. ross graduated from the University of Alberta in Commerce and Business Administration and the Queen's University Executive Program. A lifelong learner, Michael is also a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) and a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR). He is a graduate of the Institute of Corporate Directors and holds the ICD.D designation. He obtained Director Education Certification from the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), based in Washington, DC.

Frac Shack Inc. is an Oil and Gas Services company focused on providing innovative solutions to the oilfield which promote safety, efficienty and environmental protention. Frac Shack Inc. operates internationally through its subsidiaries: Frac Shack International Inc. and Frac Shack America Inc.

A big congratulations to Frac Shack's CEO, Todd Van Vliet! Todd was awarded the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award for the Energy category at the EOY Prairies Gala last night in Calgary! A huge thank you to all of our employees, customers and industry partners for making this happen, and a big thanks to the EY team in Calgary for putting on a fantastic evening! Congratulations to all the finalists and winners in all the other categories. Click here to view the full list of winners from last nights Gala. 

Registration is now open for the 4th Annual Frac Whack Rockies Golf Tournament and spots are filling fast! Reserve your spot now by clicking HERE. Sponsorships are still available and are very great value! All details and pricing can be found under the Sponsorships tab on the website. This year, we are proud to be raising money for the National Military Family Association. Looking forward to seeing everyone for a great day of golf and networking at Willis Case Golf Course on Friday September 7th!

Frac Shack Inc. is happy to share that CEO, Todd Van Vliet, has been selected as a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year award. Best of luck to Todd, and the other finalists in the Energy category, at the awards gala on October 18th, 2018 in Calgary. CLICK HERE to view EY's announcement and all of the 2018 finalists in all categories.

Registration is now open for the 6th Annual Frac Whack and spots are filling fast! Reserve your spot now by clicking HERE. Sponsorships are still available and are very great value! All details and pricing can be found under the Sponsorships tab on the website. Looking forward to seeing everyone for a great day of golf and networking at Innisfail Golf Club on Friday June 15th!

Frac Shack is pleased to announce that the 6th Annual Frac Whack Golf Tournament will be heading to the Innisfail Golf Club in 2018! Innisfail is continually recognized as one of the best golf courses to play in central Alberta. The Frac Whack Golf Tournamment as become one of the most popular summer Oil & Gas events in Alberta, raising money for the Calgary and Edmonton Food Banks. We are excited to grow it even bigger again this year, stay tuned for more information and registration details! Feel free to reach out to  for sponsorship information. 

Frac Shack Inc. is incredibly proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 2018. A huge thank you to all our extremely hard working and dedicated employees, our loyal customers, and our industry partners for all thier support! Click here to read our article featured in Canadian Business Magazine.

Frac Shack is honoured to be selected as a Finalist for Canada's Best Managed Companies! Celebrating its 25th year, the Deloitte Best Managed Program is Canada's leading business awards program, recognizing excellence in private Canadian-owned companies. A huge thank you to Deloitte for the recognition and assisting us through the rigorous application process! For more information about the program, click here. 

Frac Shack is very excited to welcome Michael Ross as the 5th member of the Board of Directors. Michael is currently Director and co-founder of a family held business advisory firm. In 2012 he retired as CEO of Conroy Ross Partners. Michael graduated from the University of Alberta in Commerce and Business Administration and the Queen’s University Executive Program. A lifelong learner, Michael is also a Certified Management Accountant (CMA), a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) and a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR). He is a graduate of the Institute of Corporate Directors and holds the ICD.D designation. He obtained Director Education Certificate from the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), based in Washington, DC. Michael's full bio can be read here.

At the October 26th Board Meeting, held at Frac Shack head office in Acheson, AB, the Board appointed Todd Van Vliet to Chief Executive Officer and Lance Holmstrom to Chief Financial Officer. Congratulations to both Todd and Lance on their new titles!

Frac Shack has officially opened a downtown Calgary Sales & Marketing Office! Located in the Canada Place Tower at 1730 - 407 2nd Street SW, this space will allow the sales team to grow as Frac Shack continues to expand across North America. 

Frac Shack is proud to be the premiere sponsor of the SPE Stars of Poker for Education Tournament again this year! This event raises money for the SPE Canadian Educational Foundation and the Branch Out Neurological Foundation. Tournament is on November 16th at the Elbow River Casino, Sign Up Today!

Frac Shack America Inc. is very excited to announce the possession of our new downtown Denver office, in the Denver Place Tower at 999 18th Street. This office gives us a presence and face in Denver which enables us to properly meet the needs of our Bakken and DJ Basin customers. Come by and say hi!

Congratulations to our President and leader at Frac Shack, Todd Van Vliet! Todd walked away with some impressive hardware last week in Calgary, winning the Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the EOY Prairies Gala! A huge thank you to all of our employees, customers and industry partners for making this happen, and a big thanks to the EY team in Calgary for putting on a very impressive event!

FSI is pleased to announce that we will be hosting the 2nd Annual Frac Whack Golf Tournament at the Sylvan Lake Golf & Country Club. Last years event was a huge success and we are looking forward to an even larger turn out for this years tournament. The Producer Cup and the Service Company Cup will both be up for grabs again in 2014! Sponsorship opportunities are available, please email for more information.

David has joined the Frac Shack Team as our Customer Solutions and Marketing Representative. David comes to us from EnCana and we are looking forward to working with him in growing our Company and providing excellent service to all our customers!

Frac Shack International Inc. is pleased to announce that we will be show casing our latest Frac Shack™ at the 2014 Global Petroleum Show June 10th to 12th! We invite you to visit us at our Outdoor Booth (Booth 3755) located across from Nashville’s and view our latest Frac Shack™ with recently improved technology to our unique automated refuelling onsite system. Come check us out, we’ll be happy to discuss how we can meet your continuous onpad refuelling needs using the safest, most efficient and economical methods available on the market. Frac Safe™ – Frac Often with Frac Shack™!