
Volumetric Accounting
KTM Management provides comprehensive volumetric accounting services for crude oil pipelines and terminals. Supported by our proprietary Volumetric Accounting Software (VAS), we deliver accurate inventory accounting, operational reporting, financial reporting, and invoicing tailored to each client's specific operational and contractual requirements.
Core Volumetric Accounting Services
Our volumetric accounting services include:
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Preparation of daily and monthly meter tickets in accordance with applicable API standards
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Inventory management for crude oil receipts, deliveries, transfers, line fill, tank inventories, and gain/loss calculations
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Financial accounting for crude oil transportation activities between receipt and delivery points
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Preparation and distribution of system invoices with supporting operational documentation
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Monthly operational reporting for pipeline and terminal activities
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Customized reporting to meet each client's contractual, operational, financial, and regulatory requirements
VAS Pipeline Invoicing & Reporting
Our proprietary Volumetric Accounting Software (VAS) provides comprehensive pipeline accounting and invoicing, including:
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Line fill calculations
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Transportation fee calculations
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Receipts by transaction type
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Deliveries by transaction type
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Gain/loss calculations
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Line fill inventory reporting
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Product loss allowance calculations
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Adjustments for non-routine transactions and special charges
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Secure electronic invoice distribution
VAS Terminal Invoicing & Reporting
VAS provides complete terminal inventory accounting and invoicing, including:
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Opening tank inventories
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Receipts by transaction type
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Deliveries by transaction type
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Gain/loss calculations
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Closing tank inventories
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Line fill inventories
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Tank storage charge calculations
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Adjustments for non-routine transactions and special charges
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Secure electronic invoice distribution
VAS Operational & Regulatory Reporting
VAS generates detailed operational and management reports, including:
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Meter Ticket Data Oneline Reports
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Closing Inventory Reports
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Terminal Activity Reports
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Pipeline Carrier–Shipper Reports
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Internal management reports
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Customer reports
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Multi-period reporting with Excel export capability for additional analysis
VAS also supports reporting for applicable regulatory requirements, including:
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U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) Weekly and Monthly Crude Oil Stocks
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Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy Monthly Transporter (Form R-2)
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PHMSA reporting requirements
Additional functionality includes future scheduling and nomination support.
Customized Solutions
Every pipeline and terminal operates differently. KTM Management customizes its volumetric accounting services, reporting, and proprietary VAS platform to meet each client's unique operational, contractual, and financial requirements. Our objective is to deliver accurate, timely, confidential, and transparent information that supports sound operational and financial decision-making.
