Ecova's Pipeline Industry
total energy and sustainability management
CASE STUDY
PIPELINE INDUSTRY Facility Information & Expense Management Services
Our nation’s 200,000 miles of oil pipelines safely and efficiently supply us with a commodity that is fundamental to the American way of life. Since the transportation of petroleum products is complex and carefully choreographed, accurate operational data is required to maintain an efficient process. Having this critical intelligence about each of your facilities and the costs to operate them are what make the difference.
“ECOVA’S REPORTING IS CRUCIAL TO OUR BUSINESS.”
Ecova manages and organizes this information for over 500 clients nationwide; a complete cost management solution. Whether you need assistance in processing and paying your bills, auditing and reporting on facility data, or help navigating the deregulated energy markets, Ecova has the expertise you can rely on.
IDENTIFYING UNUSUAL FEES RESULTED IN SAVINGS NEAR $60,000 FOR ONE STATION ALONE
Ecova’s reporting functions can be used to communicate essential data and provide operational performance to senior management. Some of the key reporting options available: ■ ■ Use/Cost
Analysis
■ ■ Site-by-Site ■ ■ kWh
Reports
vs. Demand Reports
■ ■ Resource
Cost Reports
One of our pipeline clients recently said, “Ecova’s reporting is crucial to our business. I use the reports to communicate our operational performance to senior management monthly. The information that the reports offer, are by far the greatest value Ecova provides. I can quickly and effectively communicate my team’s performance.” We save you time by making it easier for you to calculate cost per barrel, as well as offering reports you can utilize to improve operations.
PIPELINE CLIENT
COMMUNICATE ESSENTIAL DATA TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Often intelligence is not enough. You need someone to manage the seemingly unending job of making certain the facility expenses are paid on time and accurately, as well as someone to help you act on identified opportunities. Ecova audits and analyzes each bill to ensure your data is correct. All billing discrepancies are investigated and worked to resolution on your behalf by the Ecova staff. Pipeline clients have come to rely on Ecova as an extension of their team. “There isn’t a day that goes by that a member of my team isn’t working with someone at Ecova”, said one pipeline client. Customer support is available 24 hours a day, giving clients comfort in knowing constant communication and problem solving is just a phone call away. Accurate facility information and expense management services you can trust - is no pipe dream, it’s a reality. Pipeline companies benefit from our services, and so can you.
A C HIE V IN G R ES ULT S Ecova saves clients millions of dollars each year. One pipeline client explains, “We had a particular pump station that had an extremely high cost for kWh, with monthly invoices exceeding $5,000. This bill was paid for several billing cycles, unnoticed by our accounts payable department. Ecova found these charges to be out of the norm and investigated. Our usage was analyzed and Ecova found this particular station had an actual usage, of $25 per month, but was being billed a $5,000 contracted minimum monthly fee. Ecova understood the unique needs and the appropriate load factors to expect in a pipeline account, identifying the unusual fees which resulted in savings near $60,000 at that station alone!”
SEE MORE Gain broad visibility and precise insight into inefficiencies, with truth in data. We work with our clients to analyze resource use, target risks and inefficiencies with pinpoint accuracy, and model and measure past, real-time and future impacts.
SAVE MORE Lower expenses and increase return on capital investments, with truth in results. Make better use of your capital, equipment, facilities and people by managing demand and lowering costs across more categories. Fund and extend efficiency programs to more sites and clients.
SUSTAIN MORE Build lasting advantages for the bottom line and environment, with truth in partnership. Change behavior among employees, clients and communities to manage and reduce carbon footprints. In turn, build a positive brand reputation, political capital and business value.
CONTACT US TODAY Find out how we can put these solutions to work for you. 800 791 7564 [email protected] ecova.com
1313 N Atlantic St #5000 Spokane WA 99201 | 800 791 7564 | [email protected] | ecova.com
CASE STUDY
PIPELINE INDUSTRY Facility Information & Expense Management Services
Our nation’s 200,000 miles of oil pipelines safely and efficiently supply us with a commodity that is fundamental to the American way of life. Since the transportation of petroleum products is complex and carefully choreographed, accurate operational data is required to maintain an efficient process. Having this critical intelligence about each of your facilities and the costs to operate them are what make the difference.
“ECOVA’S REPORTING IS CRUCIAL TO OUR BUSINESS.”
Ecova manages and organizes this information for over 500 clients nationwide; a complete cost management solution. Whether you need assistance in processing and paying your bills, auditing and reporting on facility data, or help navigating the deregulated energy markets, Ecova has the expertise you can rely on.
IDENTIFYING UNUSUAL FEES RESULTED IN SAVINGS NEAR $60,000 FOR ONE STATION ALONE
Ecova’s reporting functions can be used to communicate essential data and provide operational performance to senior management. Some of the key reporting options available: ■ ■ Use/Cost
Analysis
■ ■ Site-by-Site ■ ■ kWh
Reports
vs. Demand Reports
■ ■ Resource
Cost Reports
One of our pipeline clients recently said, “Ecova’s reporting is crucial to our business. I use the reports to communicate our operational performance to senior management monthly. The information that the reports offer, are by far the greatest value Ecova provides. I can quickly and effectively communicate my team’s performance.” We save you time by making it easier for you to calculate cost per barrel, as well as offering reports you can utilize to improve operations.
PIPELINE CLIENT
COMMUNICATE ESSENTIAL DATA TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Often intelligence is not enough. You need someone to manage the seemingly unending job of making certain the facility expenses are paid on time and accurately, as well as someone to help you act on identified opportunities. Ecova audits and analyzes each bill to ensure your data is correct. All billing discrepancies are investigated and worked to resolution on your behalf by the Ecova staff. Pipeline clients have come to rely on Ecova as an extension of their team. “There isn’t a day that goes by that a member of my team isn’t working with someone at Ecova”, said one pipeline client. Customer support is available 24 hours a day, giving clients comfort in knowing constant communication and problem solving is just a phone call away. Accurate facility information and expense management services you can trust - is no pipe dream, it’s a reality. Pipeline companies benefit from our services, and so can you.
A C HIE V IN G R ES ULT S Ecova saves clients millions of dollars each year. One pipeline client explains, “We had a particular pump station that had an extremely high cost for kWh, with monthly invoices exceeding $5,000. This bill was paid for several billing cycles, unnoticed by our accounts payable department. Ecova found these charges to be out of the norm and investigated. Our usage was analyzed and Ecova found this particular station had an actual usage, of $25 per month, but was being billed a $5,000 contracted minimum monthly fee. Ecova understood the unique needs and the appropriate load factors to expect in a pipeline account, identifying the unusual fees which resulted in savings near $60,000 at that station alone!”
SEE MORE Gain broad visibility and precise insight into inefficiencies, with truth in data. We work with our clients to analyze resource use, target risks and inefficiencies with pinpoint accuracy, and model and measure past, real-time and future impacts.
SAVE MORE Lower expenses and increase return on capital investments, with truth in results. Make better use of your capital, equipment, facilities and people by managing demand and lowering costs across more categories. Fund and extend efficiency programs to more sites and clients.
SUSTAIN MORE Build lasting advantages for the bottom line and environment, with truth in partnership. Change behavior among employees, clients and communities to manage and reduce carbon footprints. In turn, build a positive brand reputation, political capital and business value.
CONTACT US TODAY Find out how we can put these solutions to work for you. 800 791 7564 [email protected] ecova.com
1313 N Atlantic St #5000 Spokane WA 99201 | 800 791 7564 | [email protected] | ecova.com
