JIP (Joint-industry Project)

The process of connecting a power generation asset to the public electrical grid. For subcontractors, it triggers specific commissioning milestones, inspections, and sign-offs. Delays in interconnection approval can directly impact project timelines and invoicing.

A prepared surface site where one or more wellbores are drilled from a central location. Subcontractors often mobilise equipment and crew to serve multiple wells from a single pad. This reduces move-out costs and can extend your on-site contract duration.

A standardised unit of energy measurement that converts different types of oil and gas production into equivalent barrels of crude oil, used by operators to report total production volumes when determining project scope and service requirements for subcontractors.

A secondary road running parallel to a highway, providing access to adjacent worksites, lease roads, or staging areas. Subcontractors often use frontage roads for heavy equipment moves or crew dispatch without entering main traffic. Confirm load restrictions and municipal permits before routing oversized hauls.

A pre-project assessment that evaluates whether a scope of work is technically and financially viable. For subcontractors, it signals early-stage work that may lead to awarded contracts. Participating in feasibility work can position your company for the larger project bid.

The extraction of helium as a byproduct alongside natural gas from the same well or facility. Subcontractors may encounter specialised separation equipment and handling protocols on co-production sites. Scope of work can expand to include cryogenic systems and helium storage, affecting crew certifications and equipment requirements.

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.