ICYMI: LiDAR News Highlights SAM’s WellConnect Survey Support in the Permian Basin

SAM provides survey and geospatial support across approximately 20 gathering lines totaling 27 miles in West Texas

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LiDAR News recently featured SAM’s work supporting Energy Transfer’s WellConnect program in the Permian Basin.

Since April 2025, SAM has supported approximately 20 gathering lines totaling 27 miles in West Texas. The work includes preliminary survey, alignment sheet generation, construction staking, as-built surveys, and database support.

By supporting the project from early survey through final documentation, SAM helps maintain accurate information that can support construction, future maintenance, planning, and expansion.

The LiDAR News feature also highlights the challenges of working in an established energy region, where existing infrastructure and historical records do not always align with current field conditions.

Read the full LiDAR News article to learn more about SAM’s support for Energy Transfer’s WellConnect program: https://lidarnews.com/permian-basin-pipeline-survey-wellconnect/

About SAM

For more than three decades, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) has delivered geospatial data and services that empower utility, transportation, and infrastructure clients to plan, build, and maintain critical assets nationwide. Established in 1994, SAM combines advanced technology, deep expertise, and a client-focused approach to turn complex spatial data into actionable intelligence. Our commitment drives practical, accurate, and high-fidelity solutions that support informed decisions across infrastructure and capital programs.

For more information on SAM, please visit www.sam.biz.