Accelerating 'First Oil' with High-Speed Modular Construction Systems In upstream oil and gas development, the timeline to “first oil” is one of the most critical performance indicators for project success. The sooner a project reaches production, the sooner capital investments begin generating returns. However, large oil developments often face delays caused by complex logistics, difficult environmental conditions, and the challenge of constructing large infrastructure systems in remote locations. For projects operating in regions such as Alaska’s North Slope, North Africa’s desert basins, or remote offshore staging areas, the speed of infrastructure deployment directly influences the production schedule. High-speed modular more..