PLG’s Best Logistics and Supply Chain Topics of 2018

It was an exciting year for PLG Consulting. This year our presentations, webinars and white papers covered a diverse number of topics: from the struggles in the trucking market to how oil and gas output was going to impact rail. Let’s take a look back at the most-read articles from 2018:

#1. 3 Key Mega Trends Shaking Up the Frac Sand Market

In this free webinar recording, you’ll hear about trends in the frac sand market and get ideas on how to turn frac sand logistics into a competitive advantage. Learn more about: The current state of the frac sand market; how frac sand can be used as a strategic differentiator; three frac sand megatrends on the horizon; a potential crisis in Permian takeaway logistics. Read more.

3 Key Trends Shaking Up the Frac Sand Market

#2. A Problem in the Permian [Whitepaper]

Permian crude production has grown significantly since the basin transitioned from vertical to horizontal drilling in 2014. Since that time and as crude production grew, there were short periods of pipeline under-capacity before additional pipeline capacity came online. This time it’s different. Even with the smart and creative use of crude by rail (CBR) or trucking logistics, takeaway constraints will leave billions of dollars of crude in the ground and shippers struggling with production over the next 16 months. What’s changed?

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#3. From Drilling to Downstream: Challenges & Opportunities for Rail

With new highs in crude, NGL, and natural gas production, the US is leveraging abundant and low-cost hydrocarbons to become one of the largest suppliers of energy and chemicals to the world. In this presentation, PLG Consulting’s CEO Graham Brisben explains why this is happening and what it means for rail shipments and car demand in sand, refined products, chemicals, and other commodities. Tell me more.
From Drilling to Downstream - Opportunities and Challenges for Rail

#4. How Northeast Petrochemical Logistics Will Change the Industry Landscape

In this presentation, PLG Consulting covers: Development factors and challenges in NE petrochemical production over the next decade and what it means for rail shipments and car demand in sand, refined products, chemicals, and other commodities; best practices in petrochemical industry logistics; developing logistics and supply chain strategies that lead to a competitive advantage. Learn how. 
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#5. North American Oil & Gas and Petrochemical Supply Chain: Latest Impact to Rail

PLG’s research on how rail is being affected by the North American petrochemical and oil and gas supply chains includes insights on:
the energy and chemicals value chain; frac sand trends; crude and petroleum by rail; U.S. chemical industry build-out and resulting rail impacts. Read more. 
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PLG Consulting: Experts in logistics and supply chain

Upstream or downstream and all spaces in between, PLG Consulting has the experts you need to improve your logistics and supply chain operations or for customized investment advice. Contact us today for help with your project or to inquire about us speaking at your next event.

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