Production Drilling

A secondary or auxiliary dock located away from a main terminal, used to load or offload vessels at remote points along a waterway. Subcontractors may be mobilised specifically to satellite jetties for marine construction, maintenance, or material handling work. Access and logistics can differ significantly from main terminals, affecting crew scheduling and equipment mobilisation.

A fixed surface facility where oil, gas, and water from multiple wells are separated, treated, and prepared for transport or sale. For subcontractors, a CPF is often a long-term, high-activity work site requiring trades, maintenance, and operations crews. Scope can include initial construction, commissioning, turnarounds, and ongoing maintenance contracts.

The date when drilling begins on a new well. Marks the start of drilling operations.

A company that provides specialized services to oil and gas operators, such as drilling, completions, workover, transportation, or maintenance. Also called oilfield services (OFS).

A connection point where new pipeline or equipment is integrated into an existing live system closer to the wellhead or source. For subcontractors, this work typically requires strict hot-work permits and precise scheduling around production shutdowns. Delays at tie-in points directly impact your crew's standby time and invoice milestones.

Specialty chemicals injected into wells and pipelines to control corrosion, scale, paraffin, and hydrates during oil and gas production. Subcontractors handle storage, injection system maintenance, and chemical dosing as part of production operations contracts. Proper handling certifications and spill containment protocols are typically required on-site.

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.