Solvent Extraction

Premium threaded pipe connections used in oil and gas drilling and completion operations. Subcontractors handling, installing, or inspecting VAM connections must follow strict torque specs and handling procedures. Improper makeup can result in costly downhole failures and liability exposure.

The main agreement between an owner (operator or developer) and the general contractor managing a project. As a subcontractor, you work under this contract without being party to it. Its terms often flow down and directly affect your scope, schedule, and payment conditions.

Natural gas compressed and stored at high pressure, used to fuel fleet vehicles and equipment on remote job sites. Subcontractors may need CNG-certified technicians and compliant fuelling procedures when working on CNG infrastructure projects or operating CNG-powered equipment.

The maximum rated output or throughput of a piece of equipment as specified by the manufacturer. Subcontractors use this figure to scope work, size crews, and plan equipment deployment. Actual field performance often runs below nameplate due to age, conditions, or operational limits.

High-pressure water jetting used to clean, strip, or cut surfaces on industrial equipment and structures. Subcontractors typically require specialised certification and equipment to bid this scope. It is common in tank cleaning, pipeline maintenance, and surface prep work.

The planned underground route a drill bit follows during horizontal directional drilling (HDD). Subcontractors use bore path data to plan equipment placement, crew positioning, and utility clearances. Deviations from the bore path can trigger rework costs and schedule delays.

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.