Commercial Operations

On-location support work performed at an active drill site, including safety watch, equipment operation, and logistics. Subcontractors are typically mobilised on short notice and paid on a day-rate basis. Scope can shift quickly, so clear change-order processes are essential.

A single, unplanned service request dispatched to a subcontractor or field technician outside of scheduled work. Each call-out is typically logged as a discrete billable event. Subcontractors often charge a flat call-out fee plus time and materials.

A single end-to-end processing unit that cools natural gas into liquid form for storage and export. Large LNG facilities run multiple trains, each requiring dedicated construction, maintenance, and shutdown crews. Subcontractors are typically mobilised per train, making scope and schedule highly compartmentalised.

The full sequence of extracting, processing, transporting, and selling natural gas liquids such as propane, butane, and ethane. Subcontractors work across multiple stages, including plant turnarounds, pipeline installation, and fractionation facility maintenance. Activity levels and contract demand shift depending on which part of the chain is seeing investment.

A pre-drilled or existing borehole kept in reserve for future use on a wellsite. Subcontractors may be mobilised to maintain or re-enter stock holes with little advance notice. Knowing a site has stock holes helps crews plan equipment and standby requirements.

Temporary modular panels laid over pipelines, cables, or trenches to allow vehicle and equipment traffic across a work site. Subcontractors are often responsible for installation, load-rating compliance, and removal. Costs are typically billable as a mobilisation or site-prep line item.

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.