Cost Optimization and Operational Transition for a Midstream Energy Leader

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Cost Optimization and Operational Transition for a Midstream Energy Leader

Client Overview

A publicly traded mainstream energy company.

Deployed Capabilities

Financial Advisory
Transformation

Recurring Savings

Uncovered recurring savings, driving EBITDA improvement, and increasing operational leverage.

6 Weeks

Realized rapid cost transformation with strategic discipline and governance, hitting milestones in 6 weeks.

Zero Disruption

Stabilized and scaled finance operations during a location shift, with zero disruption to financial reporting or compliance.

The
Challenge

Our client wanted to realign its cost structure in response to industry benchmarks. With operating expenses and general and administrative costs above peer averages, leadership needed to capture immediate cost savings while pursuing organizational changes to support long-term financial improvement. Simultaneously, our client needed to relocate its accounting and support functions from Atlanta to Houston, requiring interim leadership and staff to maintain continuity.

The
Custom 
Solution

We partnered with our client to execute a comprehensive, two-pronged initiative which included an enterprise-wide cost transformation for short- and long-term cost savings –
Phase I: A 6-week sprint focused on high-impact, quick-win savings across Opex and G&A;
Phase II: A deeper, 4-month analysis and execution of medium- to long-term savings initiatives, leveraging cost-benefit and feasibility modeling.
Using a toolkit of proprietary cost transformation tools, we collaborated with internal leaders and the executive steering committee to plan, track, and realize cost reduction opportunities. Furthermore, to support the relocation of key operations to Houston, we provided interim financial leadership and SME support, rebuilt the finance function through targeted recruiting and onboarding, and ensured continuity with detailed process documentation.

The
Impactful
Results

Our client realized savings within 6 weeks and annually recurring savings, representing a reduction in Opex and G&A, fully aligned with peer benchmarks. They also successfully maintained uninterrupted financial operations during the headquarters transition with the right interim leadership and documentation. Our client improved cost visibility and accountability across their enterprise through structured reporting, executive steering support, and transparent value capture tracking.

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