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Written by 5 | May 1, 2025, 8:29:49 PM

Energy advice and strategy for oil and gas

Coordinate energy purchasing across operating sites and plan for changes in production, consumption, and facility needs.

Managing purchased energy across oil and gas operations means accounting for different equipment, production schedules, and utility arrangements. Changes in activity can affect consumption and purchasing commitments, while new sites and expansions require planning for additional power.

5 reviews your usage, contracts, and operating plans to recommend procurement and hedging strategies. We help coordinate energy decisions across your meter portfolio, investigate utility costs, and plan service for new or expanding facilities.

How we help

  • Electricity and natural gas procurement: Evaluate purchasing timing, supplier options, and contract structures across your operating locations.

  • Hedging and price risk: Review expected consumption, purchasing commitments, and market exposure to recommend strategies that reflect your risk tolerance.

  • Meter portfolio management: Coordinate energy planning across large numbers of meters, accounting for differences in usage and anticipated operating changes.

  • Utility rates and demand costs: Review rate classifications and charges and assess cost-management opportunities within facility requirements.

  • Tax exemption review: Help identify potential energy-related tax exemptions and the requirements for pursuing them.

  • Construction and expansion support: Forecast additional energy needs and coordinate with utilities, suppliers, and project teams to plan service.

  • Sustainability: Support ESG strategy development, implementation, and communications, including evaluation of energy purchasing and project options.

 

 

Frequently asked questions

Which oil and gas operations does 5 serve?

5 works with oil and natural gas producers, exploration and drilling companies, refineries, midstream service providers, and other oil and gas businesses. Clients include regional operations and large international corporations.

Can 5 help manage energy across a large meter portfolio?

Yes. 5’s oil and gas services include management for portfolios with large numbers of meters. Purchasing recommendations account for usage, existing agreements, and operating needs across locations.

How does 5 approach energy price risk?

5 reviews expected consumption, contract terms, and exposure to market changes. Those findings inform purchasing and hedging recommendations based on the organization’s financial goals and tolerance for variable costs.

Can 5 help review potential energy tax exemptions?

Yes. Tax exemption support is part of 5’s oil and gas services. Eligibility and documentation requirements depend on the location and how energy is used.

Can 5 help plan energy service for new or expanding facilities?

Yes. 5 helps forecast new load and coordinates with utilities, suppliers, and construction teams. This work informs service planning and purchasing decisions as facilities come online.

How do we know which purchasing options are available at our sites?

5 can review your locations and utility arrangements to identify available options. The ability to select an electricity or natural gas supplier depends on the rules that apply to each service territory.