Safety Overview

Quicksilver Resources Inc. is committed to the development and transportation of energy resources. Quicksilver strives to achieve excellence in environmental, health and safety initiatives. Quicksilver believes communicating responsibly with key stakeholders improves the safety of those living or working near facilities and will further protect the community and environment at large.

Quicksilver aims to ensure that its production and pipeline operations are built and maintained at a level that meets or exceeds all state and federal regulations. In order to maintain the integrity of Quicksilver pipelines, a number of operational procedures are implemented by trained personnel.

Most pipelines transporting energy resources like natural gas, crude oil and other hydrocarbon resources are usually made of steel. Corrosion-resistant waterproof coatings preserve the integrity of Quicksilver pipelines, while a process called cathodic protection deters any corrosion of the steel.

Quicksilver pipeline operations are controlled by a pipeline control center. Trained personnel monitor flow rates, pressures, valve positions and the operations of compressor stations. Controllers can shut down pipeline operations if a possible or known problem is detected.

Quicksilver also regularly inspects its rights-of-way using air, foot, and vehicle patrols. Our trained inspectors look for activities near our pipelines, such as construction and excavation and to ensure the security and integrity of our pipelines. We communicate regularly with emergency officials, local police, and fire departments and have detailed coordination plans in place in case of an emergency.

Environment

Quicksilver prides itself on environmental stewardship. The company enjoys a peerless reputation for its responsible exploration and production approach and, as a result, possesses an excellent regulatory record. The leadership of Quicksilver is comprised of outdoors enthusiasts for whom environmental preservation and conservation of natural resources are not heady corporate goals but, instead, part and parcel of how Quicksilver does business. The Company's reputation in this area is why it is often a preferred operator for field developments in wildlife preserves, golf courses, and municipalities.

A prime example took place at a private fishing preserve in northern Michigan which covers some of North America's most pristine forests and fresh-water habitats for trout and wildlife. The preserve's leadership learned that deposits of natural gas might exist under their land. The membership agreed that development of these resources would only be allowed if the local environment could be left essentially undisturbed and selected Quicksilver to develop these reserves. As a result of the Company's efforts, the preserve is now generating cash flow, enabling them to acquire additional acres in the area for the preservation of natural wildlife. Quicksilver exercises the same care in all its operations.