Upstream, midstream or downstream, PLG Consulting helps companies to optimize their hydrocarbons supply chain throughout North America and the world.
Our oil and gas logistics and supply chain expertise extends to both the upstream world of production as well as the downstream world of refining and distribution. Our unparalleled thought leadership in this area reflects a deep understanding of oil and gas logistics and the complexities of competing within the dynamic markets of crude oil, natural gas, hydrocarbon gas liquids (HGL), and refined products.
Particularly since the advent of unconventional oil and gas industry production in North America involving US shale plays and Canadian oil sands production, PLG Consulting has been on the leading edge of logistics and supply chain requirements for the entire upstream to downstream value chain.
Take advantage of PLG Consulting’s decades of unique, real-world expertise in the oil and gas industry. Our deep industry experience assists you in uncovering hidden barriers and untapped opportunities which lead to greater organizational improvements and business growth.
Midstream companies leverage PLG Consulting to best position various transportation infrastructure assets for the handling of:
For transportation companies and logistics service providers, the rapid changes in oil and gas markets over the last several years have presented both challenges and opportunities. Major US railroads, trucking companies, liquid terminal companies , and other service providers have turned to PLG Consulting to provide actionable market insights and intelligence that have helped them capitalize on new opportunities within oil and gas logistics.
Private equity clients engage PLG Consulting to ensure the effective, risk-mitigated, and market savvy deployment of capital on a broad range of transportation and logistics companies serving the energy industry. These projects have covered western Canada, the US shale plays, gulf coast refining areas, and various inland and port locations.
For aid developing innovative logistics optimization strategies to deliver drilling supplies to the wellhead, exploration and production (E&P) and oilfield services (OFS), companies turn to PLG Consulting.
One of PLG Consulting’s specialties in oilfield services includes a particular focus on the costs and material handling challenges of the frac sand proppant. Our efforts to help clients gain competitive advantage include multiple vertically-integrated frac sand strategies, and consistent with our strength of capabilities, we are often asked to help manage the implementation of those strategies. Our services include:
PLG Consulting has advised on multiple M&A projects, providing due diligence and market analysis on:
Your one-stop solution for the commercial, operational, and design optimization of both new and existing bulk terminal facilities. For oil and gas logistics, cost-efficient transportation and distribution are crucial to maximizing per barrel and per mm/BTU margins. PLG Consulting helps ensure that terminals and refineries have best-in-class design, operation, and management of oil and gas in-plant logistics and infrastructure.
PLG Consulting advises you on proper documentation, loading and unloading procedures, and equipment specifications for hazardous materials, including crude oil loaded at unit train loading and unloading facilities, ensuring ensure full regulatory OSHA compliance as well as the safety of the general public.
PLG Consulting’s unique insights and expertise in oil and gas logistics have also benefitted private equity firms who have sought new opportunities within the North American energy landscape. We have helped both private equity firms and corporate clients in the valuation and risk mitigation of acquisition targets as well as provided post-transaction follow-up support to maximize opportunities for portfolio businesses.
A major petroleum refiner, producing high-value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel and specialty lubricant products was looking for a comprehensive railcar fleet assessment to understand opportunities for improved efficiencies and cost reductions.
The client is a leading exploration and production (E&P) company with a top position in the Permian Basin, as well as other North American shale plays and numerous international off-shore/deep-water locations. PLG Consulting helped with a highly successful Permian Basin frac sand sourcing and logistics strategy.
With nearly 200 trucks in the field connecting well sites with client’s nearby refinery, PLG Consulting was called upon to develop the right processes and tools to streamline the operation and improve reliability. PLG revamped dispatching processes, implemented TMS and performance and cost KPIs.
With surging North American HGL production, this leading provider of bulk terminals wanted to identify the highest/best export market growth opportunities for its facilities. PLG Consulting provided the analysis and strategy to enable the client to significantly grow in LPGs, condensate, methanol, and other products.
Needing to boost capacity and reliability, this flagship US refinery engaged PLG to assess its outbound supply chain. Using design and operations modeling, PLG Consulting enabled the client to improve throughput velocity better manage its outbound supply chain maximize utilization of assets and infrastructure
We are a bulk logistics and supply chain consulting firm who delivers customized and practical solutions to the industrial economy. Over 200 of the world’s most admired shippers, transportation service providers and PE firms trust us to help solve their complex logistics and supply chain challenges.
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