Transforming the Midstream Industry - Unconventional SMB

June 07, 2024
by a searcher from University of Calgary - Haskayne School of Business in Airdrie, AB, Canada
Episode # 08 with Christopher Ryan
Video: https://lnkd.in/dPbGKfyU Audio: https://lnkd.in/gp2T2_B2
- Chris Ryan spent seven years in the energy industry before starting his own business.
- He won a Brett Wilson Entrepreneurship challenge and received funding and support.
- Chris gained valuable experience at Tundra Oil and Gas before deciding to start his own business. Understanding assets and building relationships are crucial in the oil and gas industry.
- Commercial people should spend time in the field and develop rapport with operators.
- Working in different roles and responsibilities can provide valuable experience and knowledge.
- Broadbill Energy has a disruptive business model that focuses on sharing profits with producers and prioritizing long-term value. Broadbill Energy focuses on providing value to producers in the oil and gas industry through their unique business model.
- They prioritize transparency and partnership with their customers, which has helped them navigate challenges and build a strong business.
- During the early days, they faced challenges such as a massive differential blowout in Western Canada and the impact of COVID-19.
- They were able to overcome these challenges by finding innovative solutions, such as bringing zero-value crude to places where it had value, and by partnering with a supportive banking institution. Broadview Energy prioritizes people, culture, and customer service.
- They aim to build long-lasting relationships with their customers.
- The company is not driven by growth or volume mandates, but by continuous improvement.