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PraxiChain
PraxiChain
Sector: Traditional Energy | Fossil Fuels

Oil and Gas Supply Chain Solutions & Logistics Consulting

PraxiChain Consulting brings decades of unique, specific expertise to solve complex logistics and supply chain challenges across the entire hydrocarbon value chain – from upstream production to downstream distribution. Our deep understanding spans North American shale plays, Canadian oil sands, and global crude oil, natural gas, HGL, and refined products markets.

C-suite leaders at global energy majors, top-tier logistics providers, and prominent investment firms rely on PraxiChain Consulting for our proven track record of delivering quantifiable value.

Transform Your Oil & Gas Supply Chain

PraxiChain specializes in oil and gas logistics, pairing strategic insight with practical solutions to help you capture competitive advantages, whether operating in production, transportation, or distribution. We deliver transformative value through:

Hydrocarbon Logistics Optimization

Uncover hidden value across your crude, NGL, and refined products transportation networks, from wellhead to end market.

Operational Cost Reduction

Implement targeted solutions that boost efficiency in midstream operations and protect margins against commodity price volatility.

Energy Market Access Strategy

Navigate complex oil and gas markets confidently, identifying optimal routes to monetize production in North American and global markets.

Supply Chain Resilience Planning

Fortify your operations against extreme weather events, geopolitical disruptions, and regulatory changes impacting the energy sector.

Data-Driven Investment Analysis

Make smarter midstream and downstream infrastructure decisions backed by basin-specific analytics and production forecasts.

“The entire traditional energy ecosystem is interconnected through sophisticated logistics networks and trading relationships, with pricing influenced by factors ranging from global commodity markets to regional infrastructure constraints and seasonal demand patterns.”

Industry-Specific Solutions

Oil and Gas Market Components
NA Energy Market Landscape
Oil & Gas Supply Chain Management
Oil and Gas Market Components
North American Energy Market Landscape
Oil & Gas Supply Chain Management

Oil and Gas Market Components

The North American oil and gas market consists of three primary segments—upstream, midstream, and downstream—each with distinct operational demands and market dynamics. These segments provide expert solutions across the hydrocarbon value chain.

Our Solutions Address:

Value chain optimization across segments
Modal selection for segment-specific transportation
Inventory management strategies
Segment-specific risk mitigation
Upstream
Encompasses exploration and production activities across major basins like the Permian, Bakken, and Canadian oil sands, where operators extract crude oil, natural gas, and associated liquids through conventional and unconventional methods.
Midstream
Forms the crucial link in the value chain through a vast network of pipelines, rail systems, storage facilities, and processing plants that gather, transport, and store hydrocarbons while also fractionating natural gas liquids into individual components like ethane, propane, and butane.
Downstream
It represents the final stage, where raw hydrocarbons transform into marketable products through refining and processing. This segment includes refineries that convert crude oil into products like gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel and petrochemical facilities that use natural gas liquids as feedstock for plastics and chemicals.

North American Energy Market Landscape

With our specialized logistics solutions, your energy business can navigate the unique challenges of North American energy markets. We understand the complexities of upstream production to downstream distribution across U.S. shale plays, Canadian oil sands, and refined product markets.

Our Solutions Address:

Strategic market analysis and forecasting
Infrastructure capacity planning
Cross-border logistics strategies
Fossil Fuel Dominance
Despite rapid growth in renewable energy adoption, North America remains heavily dependent on carbon-based fuels, with crude oil continuing to serve as the backbone of transportation and industrial manufacturing. The continent's energy infrastructure reflects this reliance, with an extensive network of pipelines, storage facilities, and refineries processing millions of barrels daily of both conventional and unconventional crude from sources like the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford, and Canadian oil sands. The refined products, including gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel, power everything from personal vehicles to commercial shipping fleets.
NGL Market Growth
Natural gas, particularly in its liquefied form (LNG), has emerged as a crucial transition fuel, with the United States transforming from a net importer to a major global exporter. Abundant shale gas resources and substantial investments in LNG export terminals along the Gulf Coast have driven this shift. The natural gas liquids (NGLs) sector, including propane and ethane, has simultaneously experienced significant growth, with propane serving residential heating and industrial applications, while ethane has become essential feedstock for the petrochemical industry's production of plastics and other materials.

Oil & Gas Supply Chain Management

Leverage strategic and tactical approaches to optimize the complete hydrocarbon supply chain from wellhead to consumer.

Our Solutions Address:

Transportation network optimization
Equipment and materials inventory management
Regional market access strategies
Terminal and pipeline logistics optimization
Supply chain resilience planning
Market Expansion
Regarding market expansion, we bring years of experience analyzing global hydrocarbon markets and supply chains. This helps you spot opportunities others might miss. We also help you navigate the complex landscape of market risks and supply chain vulnerabilities, using our expertise to help you avoid potential challenges.
Investment Decisions
We combine hard data for investment decisions with our comprehensive understanding of the entire hydrocarbon value chain - from upstream to midstream and downstream operations. This ensures your investment choices are both strategic and well-informed.

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Our Traditional Energy Experts

Featured Expert

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Wes Mailhos

Senior Consultant

Expertise
  • Supply Chain Design
  • Market Analysis
  • Logistics Procurement
  • Assessment & Optimization
  • Due Diligence
Highlights

  • Rail/Business Development Consultant at Pilot Company
  • Manager Rail Operations/Business Development at Pilot Flying J
  • Sales Manager UPS at BNSF Railway
  • Market Manager Fuels at BNSF Railway
  • Manager Business Development at BNSF Railway
  • Led groundbreaking Fuel by Rail and Crude by Rail initiatives

Wes Mailhos is a seasoned transportation and energy executive with over 30 years of experience in rail operations, business development, and logistics management. His core strengths include developing rail capabilities, managing complex transportation logistics, driving strategic business development initiatives, and successfully leading teams across multiple organizations in the energy sector.

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James Shefelbine

Principal

Expertise
  • Supply Chain Design
  • Market Analysis
  • Logistics Procurement
  • Assessment & Optimization
  • Due Diligence
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Kelly Shefelbine

Principal

Expertise
  • Supply Chain Design
  • Market Analysis
  • Logistics Procurement
  • Assessment & Optimization
  • Due Diligence
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Patricia 'Trish' Haver

Project Manager

Expertise
  • Supply Chain Design
  • Market Analysis
  • Logistics Procurement
  • Due Diligence
  • Assessment & Optimization
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Peter Gilmore

Project Manager

Expertise
  • Supply Chain Design
  • Market Analysis
  • Due Diligence
  • Assessment & Optimization
  • Natural Gas Market Strategy & Fundamentals
  • Power Trading & Market Operations
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Rick D. Blasgen

Project Manager

Expertise
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Logistics Operations Competitiveness
  • Inventory Management
  • Distribution Center Operations
  • Transportation Management
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Robert Sawchuk

Project Manager

Expertise
  • Market Analysis
  • Assessment & Optimization
  • Due Diligence
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Project Management
  • Procurement
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Steve Truitt

Consultant

Expertise
  • Supply Chain Design
  • Assessment & Optimization
  • Due Diligence
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Tim Taylor

Consultant

Expertise
  • Supply Chain Design
  • Market Analysis
  • Logistics Procurement
  • Assessment & Optimization
  • Due Diligence
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Ready to transform your oil and gas supply chain?

Contact PraxiChain today to begin your transformation journey with a comprehensive assessment. Our team of experts will help you identify immediate opportunities while building the foundation for long-term excellence.

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