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Related Party Transactions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions

NOTE 14 — RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

During 2015 and 2014, the Company has conducted business with two companies owned by Clarence E. Smith. Work was awarded the companies after bids were sought and reviewed. The amount of payments total $105,000 and $48,000 for 2015 and 2014, respectively.

In May 2015, the Company engaged Opportune LLP, a consulting firm specializing in assisting clients across the energy industry, to perform reporting functions for which the company did not have the staff to complete in the prescribed timeframes. Josh L. Sherman, a member of our board of directors and chairman of our Audit Committee, is a partner in Opportune LLP. As a result of our engagement of Opportune LLP, Mr. Sherman will no longer be considered an independent director. The amount of payments total $416,375 and $0 for 2015 and 2014 respectively.