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To connect and deliver North American energy resources by becoming the industry leader in midstream energy infrastructure

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To connect and deliver North American energy resources by becoming the industry leader in midstream energy infrastructure

Strengths

  • NETWORK: Extensive crude oil and NGL pipeline network across key basins
  • SCALE: 18,370 miles of pipeline with 140+ million barrels storage
  • CONTRACTS: Long-term take-or-pay contracts ensuring stable cash flow
  • INTEGRATION: Vertically integrated model covering gathering to delivery
  • TERMINALS: Strategic terminal positions at key U.S. Gulf Coast locations

Weaknesses

  • DEBT: High leverage ratio at 3.8x compared to industry average 3.2x
  • DIVERSIFICATION: Heavy reliance on crude oil vs renewable alternatives
  • TECHNOLOGY: Legacy systems limiting operational efficiency initiatives
  • DECARBONIZATION: Behind competitors in carbon reduction commitments
  • TALENT: Difficulty attracting tech talent to traditional energy sector

Opportunities

  • EXPORTS: U.S. crude exports expected to grow 1.5M barrels/day by 2025
  • LNG: Rising global demand for natural gas & LNG infrastructure
  • PERMIAN: Production expected to increase by 1M barrels/day by 2026
  • HYDROGEN: Potential to repurpose infrastructure for hydrogen transport
  • CONSOLIDATION: Fragmented midstream market ripe for strategic M&A

Threats

  • TRANSITION: Accelerating energy transition reducing fossil fuel demand
  • REGULATION: Increasing environmental regulations and compliance costs
  • COMPETITION: Rival pipeline operators expanding in core basins
  • CYBERSECURITY: Growing sophistication of attacks on critical infra
  • PRICING: Volatility in commodity prices affecting shipper commitments

Key Priorities

  • EXPANSION: Develop new infrastructure connecting Permian to Gulf Coast
  • INNOVATION: Accelerate digital transformation of operations platform
  • ESG: Implement comprehensive emissions reduction & reporting framework
  • DIVERSIFICATION: Explore renewable energy infrastructure investments
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To connect and deliver North American energy resources by becoming the industry leader in midstream energy infrastructure

EXPAND REACH

Connect key energy production regions to demand centers

  • PERMIAN: Complete Phase 2 of Permian-to-Gulf Coast pipeline expansion to add 300k barrels/day capacity
  • TERMINALS: Upgrade 3 Gulf Coast terminals to increase export capacity by 15% and reduce vessel wait times
  • ACQUISITIONS: Identify and evaluate 5 potential strategic acquisition targets in emerging production zones
  • MARKETING: Secure 4 new long-term transportation agreements with major producers totaling 250k barrels/day
DIGITAL TRANSFORM

Modernize operations through advanced technology

  • PLATFORM: Launch unified operations platform integrating all asset types with 95% system coverage by Q3
  • PREDICTIVE: Implement AI-powered predictive maintenance on 75% of critical equipment reducing downtime 20%
  • DASHBOARD: Deploy real-time performance analytics dashboard for executives with 12 key operational metrics
  • AUTOMATION: Automate 40% of manual operational processes through workflow and process mining technologies
SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Lead industry in environmental responsibility

  • EMISSIONS: Implement comprehensive methane monitoring system on 80% of assets reducing emissions by 30%
  • REPORTING: Launch enhanced ESG data collection platform providing quarterly metrics across all operations
  • RENEWABLES: Complete feasibility studies for 3 potential renewable energy infrastructure projects
  • EFFICIENCY: Achieve 12% reduction in energy consumption across operations through optimization initiatives
DIVERSIFY PORTFOLIO

Expand into complementary energy infrastructure

  • HYDROGEN: Complete engineering design for pilot hydrogen transport project using existing infrastructure
  • LNG: Finalize partnership agreement with major LNG exporter for dedicated feedstock transportation
  • STORAGE: Develop strategic plan for repurposing 2 existing terminals for renewable fuel storage capacity
  • CARBON: Launch feasibility study for carbon capture and sequestration infrastructure in key operating areas
METRICS
  • System Throughput Growth: 15% year-over-year
  • Adjusted EBITDA: $2.6B for FY2024
  • Emissions Intensity: 30% reduction from 2020 baseline
VALUES
  • Safety & Environmental Stewardship
  • Accountability & Ethics
  • Respect & Fairness
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit
  • Excellence & Innovation
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Align the learnings

Plains Gp Holdings Product Retrospective

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To connect and deliver North American energy resources by becoming the industry leader in midstream energy infrastructure

What Went Well

  • VOLUME: Permian volumes exceeded forecast by 7% reaching 5.3M barrels/day
  • EBITDA: Achieved $2.4B adjusted EBITDA, 5% above guidance and expectations
  • COSTS: Successfully reduced operating expenses by 4% through optimization
  • CONTRACTS: Secured 3 major long-term transportation agreements w/ producers
  • EXPANSION: Completed Permian-to-Gulf expansion project ahead of schedule

Not So Well

  • AUTOMATION: Digital transformation initiatives fell behind schedule by 6 mo
  • CAPEX: Three key growth projects experienced 12% budget overruns in Q4 2023
  • REGULATORY: Permitting delays impacted timeline on strategic storage project
  • TURNOVER: Experienced 15% higher than expected technical talent attrition
  • EMISSIONS: Missed internal methane reduction target by 0.4 percentage points

Learnings

  • INTEGRATION: Cross-functional teams delivered better results than siloed app
  • AGILITY: More frequent planning cycles needed to adapt to market conditions
  • TECHNOLOGY: Earlier stakeholder engagement crucial for digital adoption rate
  • MAINTENANCE: Preventive approach delivered 23% better uptime than reactive
  • PARTNERSHIPS: Strategic supplier alliances reduced procurement costs by 8.5%

Action Items

  • PLATFORM: Accelerate unified operations platform rollout for all asset types
  • TALENT: Implement enhanced compensation package for technical roles by Q3 '24
  • TRAINING: Launch digital upskilling program for all operational personnel
  • EMISSIONS: Deploy comprehensive methane monitoring system across all assets
  • AUTOMATION: Prioritize predictive maintenance AI implementation by year end
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To connect and deliver North American energy resources by becoming the industry leader in midstream energy infrastructure

Strengths

  • DATA: Extensive operational data from 18,370 miles of pipeline assets
  • MONITORING: Advanced SCADA systems capturing real-time flow analytics
  • EXPERIENCE: Track record implementing predictive maintenance pilots
  • INVESTMENT: Allocated $50M to digital transformation initiatives
  • INTEGRATION: Connected terminal and pipeline control systems

Weaknesses

  • LEGACY: Aging technology infrastructure requiring modernization
  • TALENT: Limited in-house AI expertise compared to tech competitors
  • FRAGMENTATION: Siloed data architecture hampering analytics efforts
  • STANDARDIZATION: Inconsistent data collection across business units
  • ADOPTION: Hesitancy among field personnel to embrace AI solutions

Opportunities

  • OPTIMIZATION: AI-powered flow optimization could improve throughput 8%
  • PREDICTIVE: Machine learning for maintenance reducing downtime 30%
  • EMISSIONS: AI monitoring to detect and prevent methane leaks
  • TRADING: Algorithmic models to optimize commodity marketing
  • PLANNING: AI-enhanced demand forecasting for capital allocation

Threats

  • SECURITY: Increased attack surface with connected infrastructure
  • COMPETITION: Tech-forward competitors gaining operational efficiency
  • REGULATION: Evolving requirements for algorithmic transparency
  • INVESTMENT: Risk of AI project failure without proper expertise
  • RELIABILITY: Critical operations dependence on AI systems

Key Priorities

  • PLATFORM: Develop integrated AI operations platform for all assets
  • EFFICIENCY: Implement predictive maintenance across critical systems
  • TALENT: Build dedicated AI/ML team focused on operational excellence
  • EMISSIONS: Deploy AI-powered methane detection and reduction systems