Driving Operational Efficiency at MPLX with Integrated Measurement Solutions

Bridging Field and Office Data Flows

MPLX has built a robust workflow that moves measurement data seamlessly from field technicians into its analytics systems. By centralizing test reports and meter readings, the organization ensures that every data point captured in the field is immediately available for analysis, eliminating manual uploads and reducing errors in the handoff process. Watch an interview to learn more about it.

Harnessing TESTit for Accurate Field Measurements

TESTit streamlines oversight of gas and liquid meter inspections, calibrations, and sample schedules. Technicians use daily, weekly, and monthly calendars to manage multiple devices and tasks, ensuring adherence to both contractual and regulatory requirements. This level of automation has replaced MPLX’s former manual test-reporting processes, significantly reducing the time required to validate and apply corrections.

Leveraging FLOWCAL and Balance Explorer for System Balancing

With FLOWCAL as its measurement backbone, MPLX integrates corrected test data directly into hourly volume records, automating system balances and pinpointing discrepancies across its network. The Balance Explorer module within FLOWCAL provides real-time visibility into plant recovery and component-level balancing, replacing spreadsheet-based tracking with a dynamic dashboard that highlights gas-quality issues and operational variances.

Automating Quality Management with GQ Source and LQ Source

To maintain compliance and catch sampling anomalies, MPLX configured validations in GQ Source and LQ Source. These modules flag any gas or liquid quality samples that fall outside predefined parameters, streamlining error detection and reducing the need for manual review. As a result, MPLX not only saves time but also improves its ability to enforce BLM and contractual quality standards.

Upcoming Enhancements and Industry Trends

Looking ahead, MPLX plans annual upgrades to keep pace with Quorum’s innovation roadmap. Key upcoming features in TESTit include a revived Trouble-Ticketing system for field-office issue tracking and Web-Sync functionality to accelerate bi-directional data transfers. On the industry front, emissions reporting and more sophisticated measurement-of-emissions workflows are emerging as critical drivers of infrastructure optimization.

Partnering for Sustainable Performance

By fully leveraging Quorum’s integrated measurement suite, MPLX has transformed its field-to-office data ecosystem. This partnership delivers precise, reliable data, streamlines corrective workflows, and positions MPLX to adapt quickly to regulatory and operational challenges.