In the competitive landscape of the U.S. oil and gas sector, Hilcorp stands out as the largest privately-held company of its kind. With a business model that is laser-focused on doing more while spending less, Hilcorp’s strategy resonates through every tier of the organization. It’s not just a mantra; it’s an operational blueprint that is integral to the company’s market leadership.

The Challenge

From an operational standpoint, Hilcorp has clearly defined expectations. The company aspires for a unified, centralized platform that integrates all essential operational data, from equipment and well statuses to comprehensive production metrics. This is not just for the sake of efficiency but also to facilitate the rapid assimilation of newly acquired assets. The objective here is twofold: Hilcorp aims for data that is not just voluminous, but high-quality and actionable. This enables the company to elevate production while minimizing downtime, and importantly, doing so in a cost-effective manner. In a capital-intensive industry, avoiding unnecessary expenditures is not an afterthought; it’s a core competency. When it comes to Information Technology, Hilcorp is equally ambitious. The IT department is tasked with deploying a collaborative engineering calculation library and machine learning models at an industrial scale. This ensures that the company remains data-agnostic, enabling it to recycle workflows and thus increase efficiency. Keeping pace with industry best practices, Hilcorp is keen on adopting modern, serverless solutions that are not just reliable but are also streamlined for easy maintenance.