Case Studies

Full Energy Supply Chain Transparency with Energy Path

Written by Maria Paz Urdaneta | Feb 19, 2025 3:07:59 AM

Energy Path enables users to trace the journey of every molecule of oil, gas, and NGL from its origin at the wellhead through processing, transportation, and to demand. By providing real-time visibility into each molecule’s location, Energy Path delivers an unmatched level of transparency and control over the entire production chain.

Case Study: Chord Energy in the Bakken Basin

Chord Energy is a leading operator in the Bakken Shale region, primarily focused on oil and natural gas production. As a key player in this prolific play, Chord Energy contributes significantly to the basin’s development and output.

Producer-Level Production Visibility

A common industry challenge is quickly identifying current production levels for a given producer. With Energy Path, users can access Chord Energy’s production data with just one click. The tool provides a clear view of well distribution across the basin, as well as historical production trends.

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Seamless Transition from Producer to System-level Production

Chord Energy’s production spans multiple Gathering & Processing (G&P) systems, with the majority flowing into the Oneok (OKE) Bakken system. Traditionally, moving from producer-level data to system-level production insights has been difficult. Energy Path simplifies this process by providing immediate access to:

  • Production forecasts for the systems where Chord’s volumes are gathered and processed.
  • Gross gas production insights.
  • NGL production data, emphasizes the interconnected nature of hydrocarbon commodities.

Deeper Insights into Processing Plants

Energy Path allows users to explore plant-level details within the G&P systems of interest. For example, within the OKE system, there are six processing plants in the Bakken Basin. The platform provides detailed insights for each plant, including:

  • Plant inlet volumes
  • Processing capacity
  • NGL recovery data

This visibility offers a competitive edge, helping users assess potential gas processing constraints or opportunities for increased NGL recovery.

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Pipeline Flow Monitoring for End-to-End Supply Chain Transparency

Energy Path delivers a complete view of how hydrocarbons move from production to end markets. At the plant level, users can monitor how molecules transition into egress pipelines that transport them to final destinations.

For example, NGLs from the Demick Lake Processing Gas Plant move through the OKE Bakken pipeline, connecting to the Elk Creek pipeline for transportation to Conway (Bushton, OK). This level of transparency is critical for understanding market dynamics and optimizing full energy value chain operations.

Conclusion

East Daley Analytics’ Energy Path, powered by Energy Data Studio, provides industry professionals with an unparalleled view of the energy supply chain. From wellhead to end customer, the platform offers a seamless, data-driven approach to production monitoring, system-level forecasting, plant analysis, and pipeline tracking. By leveraging Energy Path, users gain the insights needed to make informed decisions and stay ahead in the ever-evolving energy landscape.

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