OIL & GAS COMMERCIAL COLLECTIONS

Oil & Gas Debt Recovery Built for Complex Commercial Accounts.

Brillman, Schultz & Associates provides professional commercial debt recovery for oilfield service companies, operators, drilling and completion companies, equipment providers, suppliers, contractors, transportation companies, manufacturers, and other businesses throughout the energy sector. Professional commercial debt recovery for oilfield services, operators, suppliers, and contractors across the energy sector.

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Professional In Our Approach
Strategic In Our Decisions
Persistent In Our Pursuit
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ENERGY
DRIVES
OPPORTUNITY.
WE HELP
PROTECT IT.
WHAT WE RECOVER

Oil & Gas Receivables We Handle.

From routine past-due invoices to complex, high-value commercial accounts, BSA pursues recovery across a wide range of energy-sector receivables.

01

Oilfield Service &
Field-Ticket Invoices

Drilling, completion, maintenance, repair, inspection, and field-service receivables.

02

Equipment Rental
& Leasing

Drilling equipment, heavy equipment, tools, machinery, and rental-service balances.

03

Drilling &
Completion Accounts

Drilling contractors, completion services, fluids, cementing, flowback, and related operations.

04

Materials &
Industrial Supply

Pipe, valves, chemicals, fabrication, machine-shop services, and oilfield supplies.

05

Transportation
& Hauling

Freight, heavy haul, fluid hauling, trucking, disposal, and logistics accounts.

06

JIB & Working-
Interest Accounts

Commercial receivables involving joint-interest obligations and related contractual payment issues.

07

Manufacturing
& Fabrication

Equipment manufacturing, machining, fabrication, and specialty industrial services.

08

Large-Balance &
Complex Accounts

Substantial receivables requiring deeper account analysis, investigation, negotiation, and strategic escalation.

ENERGY SECTOR EXPERIENCE

Recovery Across the Energy Value Chain.

We work with businesses throughout the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors, including service companies, operators, suppliers, contractors, and more.

Upstream
Exploration & Production • Drilling
Completions • Well Services
Oilfield Equipment • Field Services
Exploration & Production
Midstream
Gathering • Processing • Storage
Pipelines • Transportation
Hauling • Logistics
Transportation & Storage
Downstream
Refining • Distribution
Industrial Supply • Manufacturing
Petrochemical & Related Services
Refining & Distribution
WHEN PAYMENT STALLS

When an Energy Invoice Stalls, the Details Matter

An overdue oil and gas invoice rarely gets easier to resolve with time. The original contact may move on, a field ticket may be questioned, or an unpaid balance may sit in AP marked “under review.” Meanwhile, your company is carrying the cost of work already performed.

Brillman, Schultz & Associates steps in to find out what is holding up payment. We review the governing MSA, invoices, field documentation, and prior communications; trace the account to the people who can make a decision; and address disputes involving AFEs, pricing, scope, or joint interest billing. We also help address unpaid invoices stalled by OpenInvoice rejections, missing attachments, coding discrepancies, or unresolved approval issues. Our approach is direct and professional, with the goal of moving the account toward payment while protecting valuable business relationships.

If follow-up has stopped producing answers, it’s time for a closer review.

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COMMON CHALLENGES INCLUDE:
Extended payment cycles
(90–120+ days)
Disputed field tickets or charges
Multiple entities and ownership changes
Difficult-to-reach decision-makers
Joint-interest billing issues
Project delays or shut-ins
OpenInvoice rejections,
coding or documentation issues
Insolvency, reorganization,
or asset transfers
HOW BSA PURSUES RECOVERY

A Strategic Path Toward Resolution

We evaluate the obligation, pursue professional resolution, and consider the next step based on the documentation, the dispute, and the account’s circumstances.

1. Review the Account

Review the governing MSA, invoices, field tickets, payment history, and prior communications to understand the balance.

2. Pursue Resolution

Reach the appropriate decision-makers, address documented disputes, and pursue payment through direct, professional communication.

3. Evaluate Escalation

When appropriate, use investigative resources or coordinate with commercial collection counsel to evaluate available recovery options.

Commercial account documents and invoice records prepared for review
ACCOUNT INTELLIGENCE

Find What’s Holding Up Payment

An unpaid oilfield account may involve changed ownership, ceased operations, transferred assets, disputed field documentation, or a company that has stopped communicating.

BSA’s recovery process can incorporate business research, skip tracing, decision-maker identification, and asset investigation when appropriate.

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LEGAL RECOVERY OPTIONS

A Clear Path to Legal Escalation

Some oil and gas receivables may involve lien rights or other legal recovery options, depending on the jurisdiction, work performed, contract terms, and applicable deadlines.

When escalation is warranted, BSA can coordinate with experienced commercial collection counsel to evaluate available options.

Accounts involving potential lien rights should be reviewed promptly because filing deadlines can be fact- and jurisdiction-specific.

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OIL & GAS COLLECTIONS — FAQ

Questions from energy-sector creditors.

Straight answers to common questions we hear from operators, service companies, and suppliers.

Can you collect unpaid JIB balances?
Yes. We review the operating agreement, joint interest billings, supporting records, and payment history to understand the balance and identify the appropriate parties. If the account is disputed, we work to clarify the underlying charges before pursuing resolution.
What if the operator changed ownership?
We trace the ownership change and review the relevant agreements, transfer records, and invoice history to identify who may be responsible. Responsibility depends on the facts and contract terms, so we assess those before recommending a recovery path.
Can you pursue a disputed field ticket?
Yes. We examine the ticket, approvals, work order, delivery or service records, and the stated reason for the dispute. That helps us distinguish a documentation issue from a disagreement about the work and approach the account accordingly.
What does it cost to place an account?
Our commercial collection work is generally contingency based. We review the account and explain the proposed fee before you place it. Any legal action or third-party expense would be discussed separately in advance.
What documents do you need to review an oil and gas collection account?
Start with the unpaid invoices, an account statement showing payments and credits, and the governing MSA or other agreement. Include purchase orders, AFEs, signed field tickets, delivery records, and prior payment communications where available. Well, lease, or job references and the customer’s legal business name help connect the balance to the work performed.
When should we refer an overdue oilfield invoice for collection?
Consider a claim review when the invoice is past its agreed payment terms and routine follow-up no longer produces a clear explanation or a credible payment commitment. Repeated broken promises, an unreachable contact, or a growing unpaid balance warrant closer attention. Share the account’s age and any known contractual deadlines during the review.
What if AP keeps saying the invoice is “under review”?
We review what was submitted, what AP says is missing, and whether the hold involves approval, documentation, pricing, or a substantive dispute. From there, we work to reach the people who can address the issue and request a specific explanation and next step. A recurring status update alone does not establish why payment is being withheld.
Can you help with MSA, AFE, or pricing disputes?
We compare the invoice and supporting records with the applicable agreement, authorized scope, approvals, and rate information. An AFE reference or an asserted budget limit needs to be considered alongside the actual contract and work records. We seek to clarify the disputed amount and the customer’s position before recommending how to pursue the account.
Can you pursue unpaid oilfield trucking and transportation invoices?
Yes. We review commercial accounts involving oilfield hauling and transportation, including freight, fluid hauling, and related logistics services. Useful records include dispatch instructions, rate confirmations, hauling or delivery tickets, bills of lading, and proof of service. We also review which business contracted for the work and which entity was invoiced.
What about unpaid equipment rental, standby, or mobilization charges?
We review the rental or service agreement, agreed rates, equipment delivery and return records, field logs, and any written approvals. Those records help establish the billed rental period and whether standby, mobilization, demobilization, or other charges were authorized. We address disputed charges separately from amounts the customer acknowledges.
Can you pursue payment while protecting our customer relationship?
Our approach uses direct, professional communication grounded in the account records. Tell us about ongoing projects, key contacts, and the relationship you want to preserve so those factors can inform the recovery strategy. We pursue a clear response and a path toward payment, while recognizing that no collection approach can guarantee the customer’s reaction.
How long does oil and gas debt recovery take?
Timing depends on the account’s age, documentation, disputed issues, the customer’s responsiveness, and ability to pay. Some accounts move forward after contact with the right decision-maker; others require additional investigation or evaluation of legal options. A claim review helps identify likely obstacles, but a specific payment date or recovery outcome cannot be guaranteed.
Can you help with invoices rejected or stalled in OpenInvoice?
Yes. We help pursue overdue commercial invoices where OpenInvoice rejections or unresolved processing issues are holding up payment. We review the invoice, MSA or purchase order, field tickets, supporting attachments, and available rejection messages or approval history to understand the issue. We then work with the appropriate customer contacts to clarify what is needed and move the account toward resolution. Our role is commercial receivables recovery; we do not administer the OpenInvoice platform or provide software support.

ENERGY MARKETS WE SERVE

Texas-Based.
Nationwide Reach.

Energy accounts cross state lines. BSA helps oilfield service companies, operators, suppliers, and contractors pursue unpaid commercial receivables nationwide, with focused coverage across Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.

From field-service invoices to equipment, hauling, and joint-interest accounts, our approach follows the obligation, the responsible business, and the documentation behind the balance.

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CONNECTED ENERGY MARKETS

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02 / OKLAHOMA

Anadarko And Oklahoma Markets

Commercial energy receivables involving Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and businesses supporting Anadarko operations.

For an Oklahoma account, share the debtor’s business name, invoices, and the work or services provided.

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03 / LOUISIANA

Gulf Coast And Louisiana Markets

Oilfield service and supplier accounts involving Lafayette, Broussard, Lake Charles, and the greater Gulf Coast energy market.

We review commercial balances involving field services, equipment, transportation, and related energy operations.

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OIL & GAS CLAIM REVIEW

Recover overdue receivables.
Protect your runway cash.

When unpaid energy accounts tie up capital, BSA helps pursue resolution so you have more cash available for ongoing operations and the next opportunity.

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