Introduction
Texas Energy Management (TEM) was established in 1995 to provide outsourced midstream services for independent oil and gas producers. With a team that collectively brings over 150 years of experience across all facets of the oil and gas industry, TEM has the expertise to guide clients through every stage of their operations.
TEM is a leading energy provider based in the state of Texas, known for its extensive operations in natural gas production, transmission, and distribution. The company has a long-standing history in the Texas energy sector, with a focus on delivering reliable and efficient energy solutions to both residential and industrial customers.
It operates several natural gas plants in Texas, each strategically located to meet the state’s energy demands. The energy market in Texas is highly competitive, with companies like TEM needing to continuously optimise their operations to maximise efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain reliable service.
In October 2024, Texas Energy Management (TEM) introduced TIES (Trilogy’s Integrated Energy System) to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and transparency of its plant operations.
Before adopting TIES, TEM relied extensively on spreadsheets to manage complex plant allocations and generate producer statements; an approach that was both time-consuming and susceptible to errors, leading to significant inefficiencies.
The Challenge: Inefficiencies Due to Manual Processes and Disconnected Data
TEM’s operations faced significant inefficiencies due to reliance on manual processes for plant allocations, pricing calculations, and statement generation.
The key challenges included:
Overdependence on spreadsheets for managing and processing complex plant data.
Time-consuming manual entry for producer statements, volume analysis and pricing.
Difficulty in integrating third-party plant data from Enlink and Targa.
Lack of automation in recurring tasks such as fee escalations and invoice generation.
Inaccurate calculations for line loss (L&U), fuel shrinkage and imbalance pricing.
TEM required a comprehensive system capable of automating workflows, improving allocation and pricing accuracy; whilst scaling efficiently with their growing operations.
The Solution: TIES Streamlined Workflows and Integrated Third-Party Data
TIES was implemented to automate and digitise TEM’s plant processing operations fully.
The key features of the solution included:
Automated Data Integration:
Daily volume and analysis data automatically pulled from ZDScada.
Automated parsing of price data from PDF sources.
Seamless integration of third-party statements from Enlink and Targa.
Advanced Allocation & Pricing Logic:
Custom L&U fuel percentage calculations using MMBTU for net delivery.
Over/under pricing adjustments based on fuel shrinkage.
Pro-rata allocation of Targa Treating Fees.
Enlink imbalances reconciled against gross wellhead and statement volumes.
Automated imbalance pricing and residue sales at 98% or WASP.
Efficiency Tools & Automation:
Intuitive dashboard for step-by-step allocation processing and data validation.
Automated yearly fee escalations based on contract terms.
One-click generation of plant statements and producer invoices.
The Result – Faster Close Cycles, Fewer Errors, and Greater Scalability
Following the implementation of TIES, Texas Energy Management saw immediate and significant improvements:
80% reduction in manual data handling due to seamless automated integrations.
Elimination of spreadsheet reliance, which reduced errors and enhanced accuracy.
Increased transparency in plant processing and revenue distribution.
Faster month-end closing with automated reporting and invoice generation.
Enhanced interdepartmental collaboration through centralised dashboards.
TIES empowered TEM to scale its operations confidently, ensuring continued precision in allocations and revenue management.
Conclusion – TIES Transformed Operations and Positioned TEM for Growth
TIES enabled Texas Energy Management to transition from manual, spreadsheet-based processes to a fully automated and scalable system. This transformation has led to enhanced efficiency, minimised risk, and a streamlined workflow that meets the needs of today’s dynamic midstream oil and gas industry.
By providing an integrated platform to manage complex contracts, third-party data, and financial reporting, TIES continues to equip midstream operators like Texas Energy with the tools they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving market.
