Third-Party Contracting

Milled or crushed material salvaged from existing asphalt surfaces during road removal or rehabilitation work. Subcontractors reuse RAP as base material or blend it into new asphalt mixes, reducing material costs. Proper handling and testing requirements may apply depending on project specs.

A volume measurement equal to one acre of surface area filled one foot deep, roughly 1,233 cubic metres. Common in water management contracts for tailings ponds, frac water storage, and site remediation. Subcontractors may be scoped and billed based on acre-feet of material moved or treated.

A well or facility that has been temporarily halted from producing oil or gas. For subcontractors, shut-ins often mean suspended work orders and delayed invoicing. Confirm contract terms around standby rates before production stops.

A timeline that outlines when specific tools, equipment, or crews are deployed downhole or on-site during an operation, dictating when a subcontractor's services are required and for how long. For field service companies, the run schedule directly determines mobilisation timing, crew rotations, and invoiceable hours on location.

The sector of companies and subcontractors that provide specialised labour, equipment, and technical services to oil and gas operators. This includes drilling, completions, maintenance, and production support work. Most field subcontractors operate within the OFS sector, working under Tier 1 service companies or directly for operators.

The segment of the oil and gas industry involved in processing, storing, and transporting oil, gas, and NGLs. Includes pipelines, gathering systems, and processing plants.

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.