Oil & Gas Pipeline Scheduling Optimization Case Study

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Oil & Gas Pipeline Scheduling Optimization Case Study

Case study of a logistics provider that replaced fragmented scheduling systems with Quintiq to increase pipeline capacity utilization and revenue.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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A leading oil & gas logistics provider operating a 1,000-mile refined products pipeline faced capacity constraints and manual scheduling limitations across three disconnected systems. The company implemented Quintiq's planning and optimization platform to model network constraints, automate nomination sequencing, reduce transmixes, and integrate with accounting. Results included a 12-hour monthly reduction in backhaul time and immediate capacity gains for accepting additional nominations.

Key takeaways

Disconnected nomination, scheduling, and accounting systems created manual data entry and infeasible schedules

Quintiq modeled all pipeline rules and dependencies to eliminate planner-dependent scheduling errors

Optimization reduced monthly backhaul time by 12 hours, unlocking additional nomination acceptance

Automated stakeholder updates and KPI impact visibility replaced email notifications and manual Gantt analysis

Scalable platform supports future network acquisitions and larger IT integration projects

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