Avoiding Midstream Delays: How to Keep Your Barrels Moving
Delays in oil and gas do more than slow down shipments. They can damage trust, reduce profits, and interrupt the supply chain. To keep barrels moving, it's important to spot problems early, respond quickly, and build strong relationships from the beginning.
Common Causes of Midstream Delays
Infrastructure Bottlenecks
Limited pipeline access or congested trucking routes.
Storage facilities are at capacity.
Regulatory & Compliance Hurdles
Permitting delays or unexpected inspections.
Shifting environmental requirements.
Market Volatility
Weather disruptions, demand spikes, or geopolitical events.
Communication Breakdowns
Misaligned schedules between producers, carriers, and buyers.
How to Avoid Them
Build Redundancy: Collaborate with multiple carriers and storage facilities to ensure your service remains uninterrupted. Choose backup carriers based on their reliability, capacity, and track record. Establish agreements with additional storage sites in key locations to manage excess supply and prevent slowdowns. You may also establish mutual aid agreements with other companies, allowing you to utilize their carriers or storage facilities as needed during busy periods or emergencies. or peak times.
Over-Communicate: Ensure everyone stays informed with real-time updates using clear tools and established routines. Set up regular calls or video meetings to discuss progress and address any new issues promptly.
Leverage Relationships: When space is limited, partners you trust are more likely to put your barrels first.
Tejas Purchasing’s Approach
Clients avoid bottlenecks by using Tejas Purchasing's proactive approach. With strong partnerships and backup plans, they see fewer delays and more dependable deliveries. Even when things get tough, their barrels keep moving because they have a partner who plans ahead.
Conclusion
Midstream delays occur frequently, but with good planning, flexibility, and strong relationships, you can keep your barrels moving and maintain trust.
