What Danos does

Danos is a privately held, third-generation family-owned energy services provider founded in 1947 in Gray, Louisiana. The company delivers end-to-end integrated service solutions to the energy industry across upstream, midstream and downstream operations, with a 3,700-person workforce operating in the Gulf of America, North American shale plays, and select international markets. Its customer base is anchored by oil and gas supermajors — Shell, BP, Chevron and ExxonMobil — served through direct enterprise field sales with multi-year contracts. Core service lines include production workforce, supply chain and logistics (including the proprietary i2ms Intelligent Integrated Materials Solutions platform), outsourced operations, instrumentation and electrical, mechanical maintenance, valve and wellhead services, power generation, decommissioning, and coastal restoration. Project and fabrication work is executed through the wholly owned Performance Energy Services subsidiary, and downstream supply chain capabilities were extended in 2026 through the acquisition of AXion Logistics.

The company's technology stack is centered on three proprietary platforms: i2ms for warehouse management and inventory optimization with a zero-inventory mindset, Thelma as the employee/HR portal, and iCAN Technologies as the exclusive provider of competency assessments delivered through 3D-modeling, VR and augmented reality. A separate coastal restoration line, built in partnership with Natrx since 2020, deploys 3D-printed modular infrastructure (Cajun Coral / LeveeGuard ExoForms / Oysterbreak) that reduces material usage by up to 70% while increasing habitat productivity. Operationally, Danos reports a 2025 company-wide TRIR of 0.07 across 11.5 million work hours — 260% below the 2022 industry average — and an 82% reduction in fleet accident costs from 2023 to 2025 following a Holman-enabled fleet safety transformation.

Danos generates revenue through negotiated multi-year enterprise service contracts rather than transaction-based pricing, with contract structures such as three-year base terms plus extension options. The go-to-market motion is direct enterprise field sales with dedicated account managers targeting procurement and operations teams at major energy companies. Customer segments are organized vertically, with energy industry (upstream, midstream, downstream) as the primary segment and government/coastal infrastructure as a secondary segment. Recent strategic moves — the AXion Logistics acquisition (April 2026), the Shell integrated warehousing contract (June 2026), the Panel Specialists acquisition (October 2025) and selection as primary contractor for BP's Kaskida and Tiber deepwater projects — indicate an active growth posture combining M&A with deepening of anchor customer relationships.

Name

Danos

Legal name

Danos

Website

https://danos.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Danos is a family-owned energy services provider founded in 1947 delivering integrated production, supply chain, fabrication, and maintenance solutions to oil and gas supermajors across the Gulf of America and Permian Basin.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Services

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Wholesale-Petroleum Bulk Stations & Terminals (5171)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine & Offshore Energy O&M (Offshore Wind, Platforms, Subsea Assets) (EUAEAGAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refinery & Petrochemical O&M / Maintenance Outsourcing (EUAEAGAG), Oil & Gas / Energy Field Services Staffing (BPACAEAF), Oilfield Equipment Manufacturing & Supply (Wellheads, BOPs, Surface Equipment) (EUALABAL)

Keywords

• Energy services
• Production workforce
• Supply chain management
• Fabrication and construction
• Oil and gas operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Gray

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Integrated Service Solutions: Danos offers comprehensive suite of services including production, supply chain and technical services through its Danos Operations Services business, and fabrication, construction, coatings and other project services through Performance Energy Services. Revenue is generated through service contracts with energy companies.
2. Supply Chain Management: Third-party and fourth-party logistics (3PL/4PL) services including warehouse management, materials handling, inventory control, preservation and maintenance activities. Expanded through AXion Logistics acquisition.
3. Coastal Restoration Services: Coastal and environmental restoration services including artificial reef installation, levee protection, and nature-based infrastructure solutions using proprietary 3D-printed technology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Danos provides integrated energy services to upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas operators through Danos Operations Services (production workforce, supply chain and technical services) and Performance Energy Services (fabrication, construction, coatings, and project services). Service lines span production workforce, supply chain management, automation, instrumentation and electrical, mechanical maintenance, valve and wellhead, power generation, outsourced facility operations, decommissioning, coastal restoration, renewables support, and 3PL/4PL logistics (via AXion Logistics).

Product overview

Danos is a family-owned energy services provider founded in 1947, offering end-to-end integrated service solutions through a portfolio of companies. The core operating structure includes Danos Operations Services (production, supply chain, and technical services), Performance Energy Services (fabrication, construction, coatings, and project services), and AXion Logistics (acquired in 2026 for supply chain expansion). Services span automation, coastal restoration, decommissioning, instrumentation & electrical, mechanical maintenance, outsourced operations, power generation, production workforce, shorebase & logistics, supply chain services (i2ms), and valve & wellhead services. The company operates a 3,700-member workforce across the Gulf of America, North American shale plays, and internationally, supported by proprietary technology solutions including iCAN for competency assessments and VR training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Danos Operations Services: Production, supply chain and technical services business delivering fabrication, construction, coatings and project services
• Performance Energy Services (PES)
• i2ms (Intelligent Integrated Materials Solutions)
• The Seeds of Giving
• Danos Ventures

Products and services

• Production Workforce Provides trained production operators and industry professionals for production operations and maintenance delivery on customer energy assets.
• Outsourced Operations Provides integrated onsite teams of multi-disciplined professionals backed by onshore technical groups to operate customer facilities on behalf of clients across the asset lifecycle.
• Supply Chain Services (i2ms) Comprehensive supply chain management and logistics solutions using proprietary i2ms technology for intelligent integrated materials solutions, enabling real-time visibility, inventory control, warehouse management, materials handling, preservation, and maintenance activities for energy operators.
• Shorebase & Logistics Shorebase operations and logistics services supporting offshore energy projects, including 3PL and 4PL activities such as warehouse management, inventory control, and materials handling.
• Automation Services Provides automation solutions for energy industry operations, including building automation management systems and power quality monitoring.
• Instrumentation & Electrical Instrumentation and electrical services for energy operations, including renewable energy electrical conductor testing.
• Mechanical Maintenance Mechanical maintenance services for production assets supporting energy operators' ongoing reliability and uptime goals.
• Valve & Wellhead Services Valve and wellhead services for oil and gas operations, supported by Danos' dedicated Valve & I&E Facility in Gray, Louisiana.
• Power Generation Power generation services for energy operations supporting facility power needs on customer sites.
• Decommissioning Decommissioning services for oil and gas infrastructure at end of asset life, including offshore platforms and production assets.
• Coastal Restoration Wetlands and coastal environmental restoration and protection services including artificial reef production and installation, levee protection, and habitat-positive infrastructure, delivered in partnership with Natrx using 3D-printed nature-based solutions.
• Project Services with Performance Energy Services Project management and execution services delivered through Performance Energy Services (PES), spanning fabrication, construction, coatings, insulation, scaffolding, rope access, and other project services.
• Construction Services Construction services for energy industry projects delivered through Danos' project services portfolio.
• Fabrication Services Large-scale fabrication services delivered through ISO 9001:2015 certified facilities, including a deepwater access fabrication facility producing equipment modules for energy customers.
• Coatings & Insulation Coatings and insulation services for industrial applications delivered through Performance Energy Services.
• Scaffolding & Rope Access Scaffolding services and rope access solutions for industrial maintenance, supporting safe access for energy industry maintenance projects.
• Project Management Project management services for energy industry projects, delivered through Performance Energy Services and integrated with Danos' broader service offering.
• Renewables Services Services supporting renewable energy projects including solar, delivered through power quality monitoring, electrical conductor testing, and building automation management systems.
• Danos Operations Services Primary operating business offering a comprehensive suite of services including production, supply chain and technical services across the energy sector; functions as the customer-facing operating brand for production and supply chain work.
• Performance Energy Services (PES) A Danos company delivering fabrication, construction, coatings, and other project services to the energy industry; functions as the operating brand for project and fabrication work.
• AXion Logistics Third-party logistics (3PL) provider serving petrochemical refining, chemical manufacturing, and industrial supply industries with supply chain solutions and optimization services for the energy value chain.

Quantifiable outcome

• TRIR of 0.07 achieved in 2025 (companywide), 0.05 for Danos Operations Services, 0.13 for Performance Energy Services - all-time company records
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AXion LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Danos Group Holdings acquired all ownership interest in AXion Logistics, a 3PL provider serving petrochemical and industrial sectors, effective April 1, 2026. AXion had delivered supply chain solutions for over 23 years. Scott Theriot (21-year Danos employee) serves as managing director. AXion operates as independent entity while aligning with Danos' purpose and values.
• AXion LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2025Strategic partnership formed in February 2025 to deliver comprehensive supply chain management and logistics (4PL) to energy industry. Combined Danos' upstream and midstream supply chain expertise with AXion's downstream logistics and transportation capabilities. Joint venture established to expand scope of services.
• NatrxcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Collaboration since 2020 for coastal resiliency and restoration using innovative nature-based infrastructure solutions. Natrx's 3D-printing technology (Cajun Coral, LeveeGuard ExoForms, Oysterbreak) is deployed by Danos for coastal restoration projects including artificial reefs and levee protection. Revolutionary process cuts material usage by up to 70%, generates 300% higher protective biomass, increases habitat by 650%.
• ShellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShell partnered with South Lafourche Levee District and Natrx to fund levee protection project at Second Turn in Golden Meadow, LA. Shell's backing enabled the district to double its efforts. Danos serves as implementation partner for the project.
• Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) LouisianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through CCA Louisiana's R.E.E.F. Louisiana program for artificial reef installations. Danos performs reef installations using Natrx Cajun Coral modules. Program addresses loss of offshore habitat following oil and gas infrastructure removal. Over 60 unique artificial reefs installed across Louisiana waters. Raised Cane's owner Todd Graves committed $500,000 for five artificial reefs through this program.
• Raising Cane's (Todd Graves)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTodd Graves (Raising Cane's owner and founder) pledged $500,000 to R.E.E.F. Louisiana program for five artificial reefs. Eugene Island 74 marked second reef installation (March 2026). Danos performs installation using Natrx technology.
• HolmancoreTechnology or IntegrationFleet management platform integration. Holman consolidated previously siloed systems including fuel management, telematics, maintenance, and reporting into unified fleet management platform. Played significant role in Danos' fleet safety transformation which achieved 82% reduction in accident costs from 2023-2025.
• PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIn 2019, Danos retained PwC services to develop corporate strategies and goals for diversity and inclusion to ensure long-term impact.
• iCAN Technologies LLCcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive provider of competency assessments. Uses 3D-modeling technology, VR and augmented reality for hands-on learning. CBTs improve training outcomes while reducing travel time, fuel usage and emissions.
• NextOpminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for recruiting veterans transitioning from military service to civilian careers. Danos reviews job descriptions with NextOp to identify transferrable skills for veterans to find new careers in the energy industry.
• Second Harvest Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEric Danos recognized for work with Second Harvest Food Bank including helping establish the Bayou distribution warehouse. Danos employees regularly volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank's Bayou Distribution Center in Houma, LA.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Halliburton: World's largest diversified oilfield services company providing upstream, completion, and production services globally. Comparable to Danos as a comprehensive energy services provider serving supermajors; overlaps in production operations and integrated services although Halliburton operates at vastly greater scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Schlumberger (SLB): Largest oilfield services firm globally with digital, drilling, and production portfolios. Comparable in offering integrated production services and digital platforms to oil majors; SLB's breadth and international reach exceed Danos, but both compete in the integrated wellsite-to-production-services category that supermajors increasingly procure.
• Baker Hughes: Global energy technology and services company with strong oilfield services, industrial, and renewables franchises. Comparable as a multi-segment energy services provider serving the same supermajor clients and increasingly offering integrated operations and digital field solutions similar to Danos.

Direct peers

• Oceaneering International: Provider of engineered services and products to offshore energy, with subsea, marine, and offshore production operations. Highly comparable to Danos on the offshore platform services and Gulf of America operating model side, including hookup/commissioning and topside production support for deepwater developments.
• Helix Energy Solutions Group: Offshore energy services company operating in the Gulf of America with intervention, robotics, and decommissioning services. Directly comparable to Danos on offshore field services, deepwater intervention, and Gulf-based operating footprint serving oil major customers.
• Weatherford International: Multinational oilfield services company offering drilling, evaluation, production, and completions services. Comparable to Danos on the integrated production operations and wellsite service bundle delivered to similar oil & gas customers.
• Matrix Service Company: U.S.-based engineering, fabrication, construction, and maintenance services provider serving the energy and industrial markets. Closely comparable to Danos's Performance Energy Services business on industrial fabrication, construction, coatings, and energy infrastructure project execution.
• TETRA Technologies: Energy services and products company specializing in water management, completion fluids, and production services. Comparable to Danos on upstream production support and Gulf-based operations for oil & gas operators.
• Core Laboratories: Provider of proprietary reservoir description and production enhancement services to the oil & gas industry. Comparable in serving supermajors with specialized production and reservoir-related services; smaller-scale comparison point for Danos's technical services operations.
• DistributionNOW (DNOW): Distributor of energy and industrial consumables, equipment, and supply chain services including integrated supply and MRO. Closely parallels Danos's i2ms/Supply Chain Services and AXion Logistics operations through shared 3PL/4PL energy-supply-chain model serving oil & gas operators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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