Co-Location (data Centre)

A formal process that prolongs the operational life of ageing assets beyond their original design lifespan. For subcontractors, it often means increased inspection, repair, and maintenance scopes. Expect stricter compliance requirements and potential for longer-term service contracts.

The decommissioning of wells, pipelines, or infrastructure located in shallow coastal waters. Subcontractors typically handle diving operations, cutting, capping, and seabed remediation work. Regulatory requirements are strict, so current certifications and environmental compliance documentation are essential before mobilising.

The advance ordering of materials or equipment with lengthy manufacturing or delivery timelines. For subcontractors, delays in these items often push back mobilisation dates and affect project cash flow. Always confirm long-lead delivery schedules before locking in your crew start dates.

A backlog of energy projects waiting for approval to connect to the electrical grid. For subcontractors, queue position determines project start dates and can cause significant mobilisation delays. Long wait times directly affect labour scheduling and equipment commitments.

Refers to oil and gas or construction operations located on land, as opposed to offshore or marine environments. For subcontractors, onshore work typically means different mobilisation logistics, certification requirements, and rate structures. Most Canadian field service activity in Alberta and Saskatchewan is onshore.

A group of 17 metallic minerals critical to manufacturing motors, sensors, and electronics used in oilfield and construction equipment. Supply chain disruptions can affect equipment availability and drive up costs for field service operators. Subcontractors should monitor REE-related procurement delays when planning equipment-intensive scopes.

How Operator Mergers and Acquisitions Affect Your Subcontract Agreements

When operators merge, get acquired, or sell assets, subcontractor agreements are caught in the middle. Learn how M&A activity affects your MSA, payment terms, vendor status, and what to do before, during, and after a deal closes.

How Rig Count Trends Affect Subcontractor Demand and What to Do About It

Rig counts are the earliest signal of where field service work is heading. Learn how to read drilling activity trends, anticipate demand shifts, and position your crew before the phone stops ringing.

What Is an AFE in Oil and Gas and How Does It Affect Subcontractor Payments?

An AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) controls every dollar spent on an oilfield project. Learn how it affects your billing, change orders, and cash flow as a subcontractor.