Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Energy Rail Transport Solutions
Tierra Firme Midstream has established itself as a leader in energy transportation by rail across North America. Our team brings decades of strategic expertise in petroleum logistics, leveraging deep industry relationships and operational resources to develop innovative rail transport solutions. With affiliated companies in the United States and Canada, we specialize in addressing Mexico's growing energy infrastructure needs through turnkey services including terminal design, construction, logistics, and rail integration.Our leadership team's extensive experience in rail-based energy transport positions us to deliver secure, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for crude-by-rail and NGL-by-rail markets. We prioritize mutually beneficial relationships to ensure safe, effective service delivery that surpasses industry competitors while maintaining a strong commitment to client satisfaction and operational excellence.
Services
Site Procurement
Terminal Design
Rail Logistics
Terminal Construction
Operations Management
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of petroleum transportation logistics expertise
- We provide turnkey rail terminal design and construction services
- Our affiliated companies operate across North America
- Our EHS team includes certified industrial hygienists and safety professionals
- We implement innovative solutions for evolving energy market demands
Services
Terminal Design
Our terminal design services create optimized rail energy transport hubs through strategic engineering and site analysis. We develop customized layouts that maximize efficiency while meeting safety and environmental standards. Our designs incorporate advanced logistics integration for seamless crude-by-rail operations.
Rail Logistics
We manage complete rail logistics networks for energy transportation, coordinating unit train operations and intermodal transfers. Our solutions optimize routing, scheduling, and regulatory compliance for efficient crude and NGL transport across North America.
Terminal Construction
Our construction services deliver energy rail terminals with integrated storage and loading capabilities. We handle all phases from site preparation to equipment installation, ensuring durable infrastructure that meets evolving industry demands and safety standards.
Site Procurement
We identify and secure strategic locations for energy rail terminals considering transportation access, regulatory requirements, and operational efficiency. Our procurement process includes comprehensive site analysis and community engagement to ensure optimal facility placement.
Operations Management
Our operations management ensures continuous terminal functionality through trained personnel and proven processes. We implement safety protocols, maintenance schedules, and performance monitoring to maintain efficient, compliant energy transportation operations across all facilities.
People
Steve Strobel
CEO
With 25+ years in industrial facility design, Steve leads Tierra Firme Midstream's strategic direction. He founded multiple successful energy sector companies and brings extensive construction and logistics expertise to our rail transport solutions.
Belinda Strobel
Secretary and Treasurer
Belinda manages financial operations with 30+ years of finance experience. Her background includes banking and overseeing financial activities across multiple Strobel family companies in energy and manufacturing sectors.
Matt Elsbury
Vice President
Matt directs client relations and project management with 11+ years in construction leadership roles. He oversees cost estimation and engineered solutions implementation for our expanding rail infrastructure projects.
Scott Vincent
Vice President, EHS
Scott leads environmental health and safety initiatives with 25+ years in hazardous materials management. As a certified industrial hygienist, he ensures compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations across all operations.
Jordan Dowdy
Director of Finance
Jordan manages financial strategy and risk management with 10+ years in accounting and construction finance. A licensed CPA, he oversees tax compliance, insurance, and strategic financial planning for our growing operations.
Questions
What energy transportation services do you specialize in?
We specialize in rail-based crude oil and NGL transportation, offering terminal design, construction, logistics, and rail integration solutions.
Which regions do you serve for energy transport?
We primarily serve Mexico's growing energy markets with support from affiliated companies in the United States and Canada.
What experience does your team have in rail logistics?
Our leadership team has over 25 years of combined experience in petroleum transportation logistics and rail terminal operations.
Do you offer complete terminal development solutions?
Yes, we provide turnkey solutions including site procurement, terminal design, construction, and ongoing operations management.
How do you ensure environmental safety in operations?
Our EHS team includes certified professionals who implement rigorous safety protocols and compliance measures across all projects.