IPRB @IPRB98

The IPRB was formed in 1998 to provide public awareness/education programs and to clean-up/restore abandoned oilfield sites throughout the state. iprb.org/index.html Mount Vernon, IL Joined December 2018

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IPRB @IPRB98

2 months ago

IPRB recently restored 3 abandoned tank battery sites in Sangamon County. These are 3 of 12 projects completed or in progress in Sangamon Co. this year. These are industry-funded projects. Find out more: illinoispetroleumresourcesboard.org/#restoration @CapitolNewsIL @chicagotribune

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7 months ago

Thank you to Tremont Grade School for inviting IPRB executive director Seth Whitehead to make a Petro Pros presentation to about 60 of their fourth-graders on Monday! Interested in scheduling a Petro Pros presentation for your students? Sign up here: illinoispetroleumresourcesboard.org/PetroPros/

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7 months ago

We had a great time making 3 Petro Pros presentations to the fifth-grade class at Heyworth Elementary School on Friday! Huge thanks to ISGS geochemist Donna Willette for taking time out of her schedule to teach the students about Illinois' fascinating geology.

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7 months ago

Be sure to check out IPRB's new mini-documentary on the start of an Illinois oil boom that helped the Allied Forces defeat the Axis Powers in WW II! 📷. youtu.be/UIYkB8qgmNg?si… via @YouTube

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7 months ago

Illinois Basin Celebration Nov. 13 hometownregister.com/community/busi…

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7 months ago

There are more than 6,000 everyday products that are made from petroleum - including the modern electronics and tech gadgets that are all the rage. Check this IPRB reel to learn more.📱💻⌨️🖥️🕹️

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7 months ago

Illinois Basin Celebration Being Held Nov. 13 at Illinois Oilfield Museum: More than 150 oil industry professionals and local students expected to attend. Find out more about this unique event!👇 mailchi.mp/587b364c2329/i… @tribstar @wtwonews @WTHITV

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7 months ago

Thank you to Richland County High School for inviting us out today to make an oil and gas careers presentation to about 30 industrial arts students. Huge thanks to Franklin Well Services manager Lonnie Schultz for taking time out of his busy schedule to share his knowledge!

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8 months ago

We had a great time sharing information about oil and gas career opportunities today at the Deland-Weldon High School career fair. More than 230 students from six high schools in the area attended.

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8 months ago

IPRB executive director Seth Whitehead visited Triad High School Wednesday and made 5 presentations to about 100 technology students. Lots of great questions and discussion on oil exploration, drilling, production and how petroleum products are used!

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8 months ago

We enjoyed making 5 oil and gas careers presentations to more than 40 students from at least 10 different school districts Friday during Kaskaskia College's annual high school career fair. Huge thanks to Shawnee Oil's Mike Payne for volunteering his time to inform students !

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8 months ago

Did you know? The typical Illinois oil production company produces 12-13 barrels per day and has 2-3 employees. We are not "Big Oil," but we do make a big economic impact in the state. Find out more 📷 📷: youtube.com/watch?v=01L5d4… 📷: iprb.org/industry-facts…

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8 months ago

Thank you to Edwards County High School for inviting us out today to participate in their career day event! We conducted two oil and gas careers presentations to 35 students and also had an informational booth during the career fair in the gym.

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8 months ago

The Illinois Oilfield Museum Illinois Basin Celebration is coming up on Nov. 13! This free event is hosted by IPRB to show appreciation for Illinois Basin oilfield professionals. Message us or email IPRB executive director Seth Whitehead at [email protected] to reserve you seat!

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8 months ago

Thank you to Hamilton Co. JH School for inviting us to make 3 Petro Pros presentations to 50+ 8th-grade students! Huge thanks to Locust Street Co. geologist Bill Dorsch for teaching the students about petroleum geology. Find out more about the program: illinoispetroleumresourcesboard.org/PetroPros/

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8 months ago

Thank you to Fairfield HS for the invite to their annual career day on Tuesday! We made 2 oil and gas career presentations to 40 students and participated in the afternoon career fair. Thanks to Campbell Energy's Ross Basnett and Boss Services' Austin Moore for volunteering.

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9 months ago

Thank you to Hamilton County High School for inviting us out today to do 5 Petro Pros presentations for more than 200 of their students! Huge thanks to Campbell Energy geologist Ross Basnett for sharing his knowledge with the students. illinoispetroleumresourcesboard.org/PetroPros/

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9 months ago

We had a great time Friday teaching 145 Mason County third-graders about the Illinois oil production industry at 4-H Discovery Day in Havana! Interested in scheduling a presentation for your students. Sign up here: illinoispetroleumresourcesboard.org/PetroPros/

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9 months ago

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10 months ago

Be sure to check out the IPRB booth in the exhibit hall of the DuQuoin State Fair! We have interactive kiosks, oilfield equipment models, an oil well lifecycle animation, 2024 Illinois oil production reports, IPRB toy hard hats for the kids and tons of information and freebies.