Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Describe your operations.

What is your geographic focus?

Why shouldn't I build and own the midstream assets myself?

By engaging Tristream, will I be giving up control over my ability to expand my operations as I see fit?

If I own it, won't my cost be lower?

If the midstream gatherer requires a volume commitment from me before building a system, aren't I bearing all the risk anyway?

How can Tristream help me get my production on line faster?

I have a very large/very small project. What size projects fit Tristream's capabilities?

How do we get started?

Describe your operations.
Tristream Energy is currently developing a number of projects in Texas, Oklahoma, and the Midwest. These projects involve gas gathering, treating, processing, compression, and transmission. Project sizes range from under 1 million cubic feet per day (MMcfd) to over 50 MMcfd.

Our team has successfully owned and operated over 2,400 miles of natural gas infrastructure, including gathering, transportation, compression, processing, fractionation, and treating.
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What is your geographic focus?
We can operate anywhere in North America.
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Why shouldn't I build and own the midstream assets myself?
Our focus on the midstream business allows you to focus your own people on your core E&P business. Our involvement also allows you to focus precious capital on high-potential E&P projects.

The technical and regulatory aspects of midstream infrastructure can be daunting. Working with Tristream Energy puts an end to wasting time and money on the daily challenges of building and operating midstream infrastructure or the excessive burdens of troublesome, ever-changing regulatory requirements.
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By engaging Tristream, will I be giving up control over my ability to expand my operations as I see fit?
Tristream Energy has flexibility in structuring a midstream service arrangement that fits each unique situation. We can offer long-term service arrangements that protect your interests. Our unique trio of commercial, technical and regulatory expertise can also help you accelerate your expansion plans.

You may find that redirecting precious capital and manpower from midstream problems to your core E&P opportunities gives you more control over your business. Partnering with us will mean accelerated cash flow from quicker hookups and will leave you with more time and money to pursue E&P projects.
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If I own it, won't my cost be lower?
Have you considered return on investment in your calculation? Plug-in the internal rate of return you are targeting on your E&P projects as your cost of capital to get your real cost.

Then, consider the following questions:

Can you operate the project efficiently, within budget?

Will you be able to build the infrastructure in an efficient and timely manner?

Can you maximize run time?

Do you have the in-house expertise to minimize fuel costs and maximize system efficiency?

Will you be able to achieve economies of scale that lower your costs by tying in other producers in the area?

Is your staff aware of the latest midstream technologies that may save you money, such as electric driven compressors and flexible high pressure piping?

Will your staff be able to stay abreast of changes in regulations and avoid regulatory problems?

Will you be able to maximize compression economics, treating economics, processing economics, corrosion control, etc.?

If you own it, will you be able to recoup the costs of building and owning from the other owners in the field, or will you have bear a disproportionate share of these costs?
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If the midstream gatherer requires a volume commitment from me before building a system, aren't I bearing all the risk anyway?
Again, we have the flexibility to structure a midstream service arrangement that fits each unique situation. A volume commitment will depend on many factors, and we will carefully consider all mitigating factors. Midstream returns are very modest compared to E&P, so our risk profile is more conservative.

If you make a volume commitment and your wells never produce, you have still deferred paying for the infrastructure. We will be able to present options and manage costs in a way that will likely reduce the total project cost. On the other hand, if your drilling is successful, the commitment costs you nothing. Either way, you come out ahead.
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How can Tristream help me get my production on line faster?
We are very responsive to all customer needs, including timing. Since we are midstream experts, we are aware of all the issues than can affect project timing, such as permitting, equipment availability, right-of-way, etc. We can often locate used equipment that will significantly reduce procurement delays. Depending on the nature of your project, we may also be able to exercise eminent domain to secure right-of-way in a timely manner.

Proper planning is key to a fast-track project. Some projects may have cost/timing tradeoffs that are desirable. We develop detailed project schedules with our customers to assure that their needs will be met in a timely manner.
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I have a very large/very small project. What size projects fit Tristream's capabilities?
We are capable of handling a wide range of project sizes. Contact us for more information.
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How do we get started?
We recommend you view our project checklist to find out the information we will need from you to begin working on your project. Then, contact us to get started.
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