Direct Midstream ramps up automation across Permian water disposal sites

Direct Midstream has announced plans to ramp up its automation across its water disposal sites in the Permian. As with any large company that operates on such a large scale, certain processes need to be automated in order to reach peak levels of operation that maximize profits while keeping control of its assets in the region. The entire company will undergo an automation process that affects a wide range of processes and projects. The United States has seen a rise in operations in the Permian region, and this new development promises to elevate Direct to a new level of productivity.

Direct Midstream aims to increase its presence in the Permian region

Direct has announced that they have partnered with an automation specialist to increase its productivity and standing in the region. The company that will be handling the sizable automation is none other than SitePro Inc., who specialize in large-scale automation for some of the world’s biggest companies. And to their credit, they have done so with significant success.

SitePro Inc. will implement automation processes that will handle automation deployment across 15 existing saltwater disposal (SWD) facilities, with plans to expand into additional sites as Direct grows its assets. This is forecasted to take place very soon as the company implements its growth plans for the region into the future.

“Direct Midstream is pursuing significant growth, and we’re taking a strategically aggressive approach to stay ahead of the curve in the Permian Basin.” – Chris Early, president of Direct Midstream

Direct Midstream is aiming to take control of all its assets with the partnership

The goal for this automation process is for Direct to take control of a “digital twin” of all its assets in the region. Offering a more direct level of control over their massive assets in the Permian. The process also allows Direct to take control of its assets from anywhere in the world. It’s amazing to consider how far the advancement in technology has brought us in a relatively short time frame.

“This partnership with SitePro reinforces Direct Midstream’s focus on building resilient and forward-looking infrastructure. By aligning with a trusted automation leader, we’re ensuring our facilities and our customers are equipped for the next phase of growth in the Permian Basin.” – Bryan Benson, Direct chief executive officer

SitePro themselves have nothing but praise for the deal, which comes as no surprise. One struggles to imagine a reality where they would not take on such a sizable project that could affect a large part of the energy sector.

“Partnering with Direct Midstream is an incredible opportunity for SitePro to showcase the power of smart automation at scale. Bryan, Chris, and their team share our vision of applying innovation to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient water management. Together, we’re setting a new standard for operational excellence across the Permian.” – David Bateman, CEO of SitePro

Is this a case of too little too late for Direct Midstream

While the news is exciting for Direct Midstream, one question is why they have taken this long to implement such a crucial operational step for the company. The large-scale engineering projects that Direct takes on often require cooperation from multiple sites and operations in order to be successful. Direct Midstream will be hoping to compete with the big boys by implementing the integral automation process. However, one questions whether they have taken too long for the company to reach the levels of the competition. Whether or not the project is successful will be determined by how both parties work together to bring Direct’s operations up to modern-day levels. Regardless, the deal is set to give Direct a new lease on life.