Midstream companies face growing pressure to maintain operational uptime, control costs, and meet increasingly strict regulatory requirements. For many operators, the solution lies in consolidating their Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services into a single, trusted partner. The benefits are clear: faster decision-making, streamlined compliance, improved safety, and lower long-term costs.
Percheron, LLC has been at the forefront of this shift—offering integrated O&M services that go beyond maintenance to encompass planning, permitting, engineering, and land services. This article explores why choosing one comprehensive partner makes sense and how real-world projects have proven its value.
The Challenge of Fragmentation
Historically, pipeline operators have managed O&M through a patchwork of vendors—each responsible for a different slice of the project. While this approach may offer short-term flexibility, it often leads to long-term inefficiencies:
- Redundant communication
- Overlapping scopes
- Slow mobilization
- Higher administrative burden
Each contractor works with different priorities and timelines, making it difficult to keep the project aligned, especially during emergencies or regulatory audits.
One Team, One Vision
By consolidating services with a single O&M partner like Percheron, midstream operators gain a cohesive team that works together from day one. Integrated teams:
- Share data in real time
- Work from unified project goals
- Eliminate bottlenecks caused by miscommunication
- Reduce vendor management workload
From land acquisition and environmental permitting to long-term maintenance and incident response, Percheron manages the full project lifecycle.
Real-World Success: Case Study
Client: Regional Midstream Operator – Permian Basin
Project Scope: 70-mile crude pipeline requiring ROW maintenance, inspection, and permitting compliance
Challenge: The client’s previous O&M strategy involved four vendors. Coordination delays caused costly downtime and missed compliance deadlines.
Solution: Percheron was engaged to deliver end-to-end O&M support—including ROW upkeep, permitting, regulatory updates, and stakeholder engagement.
Results:
- 22% reduction in operating costs within 12 months
- 100% compliance in annual regulatory audits
- Zero downtime events in high-risk areas
- Consolidated reporting reduced internal admin by 40%
Enhanced Stakeholder Communication
Consolidation doesn’t just benefit operations—it improves relationships with stakeholders, including landowners, regulators, and investors. One point of contact for all field activity simplifies communication and builds confidence.
Percheron’s team brings deep experience in landowner relations, permitting coordination, and municipal communication—critical elements in today’s midstream environment.
Improved Risk Mitigation and Response
In critical situations, speed and accuracy matter. Having a single O&M partner means faster mobilization during emergencies and a more coordinated response. Whether it’s a leak, inspection failure, or natural disaster, integrated teams can act swiftly, with a full understanding of the pipeline, the people, and the protocols involved.
Choosing a single, integrated O&M provider is no longer just a preference—it’s a strategic advantage. Percheron’s comprehensive service model saves time, cuts costs, reduces risk, and helps ensure long-term compliance.
If your organization is still relying on fragmented contractors for midstream O&M, it’s time to consolidate. Partner with Percheron and experience the difference that true integration brings.