Quick answer: Physical marketing and scheduling are the commercial and operational activities that move produced oil and gas to market — selling volumes to buyers, nominating pipeline and transport capacity, and coordinating delivery so producers capture the best possible netback.

What is physical marketing and scheduling?

Marketing sells physical volumes to the best market, while scheduling arranges the pipeline nominations and logistics to deliver them reliably.

Why does it matter?

Effective marketing and scheduling maximize netback and avoid imbalance penalties, drawing on market analysis and disciplined risk management.

How is it done well?

Through strong market knowledge, contract management, and coordination across the supply chain. Mobius Risk Group advises producers on physical marketing and scheduling strategy.

Frequently asked questions

What is physical marketing in oil and gas?

Selling produced physical volumes to buyers at the best available market and price.

What is scheduling?

Nominating pipeline capacity and coordinating logistics so sold volumes are delivered reliably.

What is netback?

The price received at market less transport and marketing costs — the value a producer actually captures.