Today's business environment for pipeline transportation is characterized by accelerating changes in the marketplace as oil companies attempt to cope with pressures of volatile commodity prices and increasingly stringent environmental controls. Oil pipelines face challenges of providing reliable, safe, and efficient service, under the vigilant eyes of shippers, regulators, and the public at large.

To be successful in this dynamic environment, pipelines must continuously evaluate opportunities and constraints, and develop services and pricing strategies that maximize value and minimize risks. REG has assisted numerous clients in market analysis, cost studies, and rate design to support the development of their commercial strategies.