Cost Optimization & Recovery | Unlock Cash, Protect Margin

Cost Optimization

Stop the leaks. Fuel the growth.

We help you recover lost dollars, reduce operating expenses, cost of goods sold, and unlock cash flow - all with fixed fee transparency

See How We Deliver

Our Cost Optimization services are designed for leaders under pressure to reduce costs without slowing growth. We partner with CFOs navigating inflation, commodity volatility, and margin erosion to uncover sustainable savings. For Oil & Gas companies, we bring deep expertise in vendor contract, joint venture, and ad valorem audits. And for PE-backed businesses, we help drive efficiency and strengthen EBITDA through data-driven, strategic cost management.

Accounts Payable inefficiencies — duplicate/overpayments slipping through

Joint Venture (JV) disputes — partner charges not validated, recoveries left on the table

Ad Valorem tax overpayments — assessments not reconciled with production/revenue

Rising Operating Expenses and LOE Costs without visibility

Margin erosion from inflation & uncontrolled spend

Working capital trapped in slow Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable cycles

Our Services

Cost Optimization & Recovery Services

Vendor & Contract Optimization

Review agreements, ensure discounts applied, renegotiate rates, enforce terms, and detect duplicate/overpayments

Joint Venture Audits (O&G)

Validate partner charges, recover disputed costs, strengthen JV governance

Ad Valorem Audits (O&G)

Property tax reviews, reconciliations, recoveries, and compliance improvements

Operational Cost Optimization

Operating Expenses and LOE benchmarking, supply chain efficiency, procurement redesign

Working Capital Improvement

Optimize Accounts Payable terms, accelerate Accounts Receivable collections, improve cash forecasting.

Sustainable Cost Discipline

Policies, dashboards, and KPIs to keep costs in check.

Outcomes You Can Count On

10-15%

vendor savings through contract optimization and renegotiations

We align and plan around strategic savings goals, uncover and benchmark inefficiencies, and design a roadmap that balances quick wins with long-term value. We then optimize and execute to drive measurable impact — and monitor and refine to sustain performance.

Recovery Engagements

contingency or fixed-fee based on dollars found.

Optimization Projects

defined scope (6–12 weeks)

Ongoing Discipline

quarterly reviews to keep costs tight.

Our results speak for themselves. Vendor contract audits captured missed discounts and secured lower terms through strategic renegotiations. Joint venture audits recovered millions in disputed costs, while ad valorem audits reduced property tax overpayments and strengthened compliance. Through LOE benchmarking, we helped operators lower per-well costs by double digits, and our supply chain redesigns delivered up to 15% savings across key categories.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you perform specialized O&G audits?

Yes. We conduct vendor contract audits, joint venture audits, and ad valorem audits — all tailored to O&G operations and cost structures

Do you only work in Oil & Gas?

No. We apply cost optimization across industries but bring deep energy sector expertise

How are recoveries measured?

We validate dollars found and track realized cash impact, not just paper savings

Do you require long-term commitments?

No. We scope projects flexibly — recovery, optimization, or ongoing support

Cost Optimization & Recovery Services

Stop the leaks. Fuel the growth.

Who's It For

Problems We Solve

Cost Optimization & Recovery Services

Outcomes You Can Count On

$15M+

10-15%

Millions

Ad Valorem Recoveries

10–20%

10-20%

How We Deliver: The Ellevate Method

Engagement Models

Recovery Engagements

Optimization Projects

Ongoing Discipline

Frequently Asked Questions

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