TSB
TSB is a privately held Argentine industrial services company serving oil and gas operators in the Neuquina basin with four integrated service lines: transportation, solids control, earthworks, and environmental services including bioremediation, across eight operational bases in four provinces.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2001
- HeadquartersNeuquen, Argentina
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What TSB does
TSB (Transportes y Servicios) is a privately held Argentine industrial services company founded in September 2001 and headquartered in Neuquén. It operates exclusively in the upstream oil and gas value chain, serving exploration and production operators across four provinces (Neuquén, Mendoza, Río Negro and La Pampa) with eight operational bases anchored in the Neuquina basin. The company runs four integrated service lines: Transporte (transportation and recovery of drilling and production fluids, fracturing sand, drilling cuttings, pipelines, tools and pumping equipment), Control de Sólidos (drilling fluid solids removal, primary and secondary separation, fluid recovery, dewatering, flocculation and slop oil processing), Movimiento de Suelos (location and road construction and maintenance, blasting, geomembrane installation, and wellsite abandonment) and Servicios Ambientales (collection, transport, treatment and disposal of solid and liquid waste, in-situ soil bioremediation, environmental remediation, RSAU recycling, compost generation, and thermodestruction furnace and treatment plant operations).
The underlying technology stack combines physical industrial assets with operational software. TSB developed shale shakers (Zaranda) and centrifuges domestically in Argentina rather than importing them, and operates an in-house bioremediation research laboratory that removes dependence on third-party environmental service providers. Enterprise operations are managed on SAP ERP, implemented in 2014, complemented by proprietary internal software and a waste management mobile application. The company was the first in its sector to achieve Trinorma integrated management certification (IRAM ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018, with the OHS component upgraded from OHSAS 18001:2007), maintained since 2006.
TSB generates revenue exclusively through professional services contracts with enterprise oil and gas operators. The customer base includes Argentine state oil company YPF, international majors Shell, ExxonMobil and Chevron, large privates such as Pan American Energy, Tecpetrol, Vista Oil & Gas, Pluspetrol and GeoPark, and mid-tier independents including PCR, Roch, San Jorge Petroleum, Petrolera El Trbol, Medanito, Oldelval and Phoenix. Pricing is custom project-based, not publicly disclosed, and contracts run on multi-year terms. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with no intermediary channels. Growth has been financed internally through profit reinvestment, leasing arrangements and credit facilities rather than external equity.
TSB firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TSB
- Legal name
- TSB
- Website
- https://tsbsa.com.ar
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- TSB is a privately held Argentine industrial services company serving oil and gas operators in the Neuquina basin with four integrated service lines: transportation, solids control, earthworks, and environmental services including bioremediation, across eight operational bases in four provinces.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TSB industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Oilfield Services
- NAICS
- Support Activities for Mining (2131), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)
- SIC
- Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Sanitary Services (4950)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Industrial Cleaning & Decontamination (Hydroblasting/Vacuum/Confined Space) (IMAIACAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Hazardous Waste Handling, Transport & Disposal (RCRA/TSDF) (IMAIAGAC)
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Where TSB is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Neuquen
- HQ country
- Argentina
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices8 records
Markets served
TSB business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Transportation Services: Transportation and recovery of drilling and production fluids, sand transportation for fracturing operations, drilling cuttings transport, pipeline and tools transportation to drilling/completion/pullout equipment, pumping equipment provision (Chupas, Semichupas, Superchupas, Vactors).
- Solids Control Services: Removal of unwanted solids concentration from drilling fluids, primary and secondary separation during drilling operations, fluid recovery for reuse, densifying material recovery, dewatering services, flocculation, and slop oil management.
- Earthworks Services: Construction, repair and maintenance of locations and roads, blasting and soil excavation, geomembrane installation, construction of warehouses at locations, and location abandonment services.
- Environmental Services: Collection, transport, treatment and final disposal of solid and liquid waste, in-situ soil bioremediation, environmental remediation, RSAU recycling, compost generation, thermodestruction furnaces installation and commissioning, treatment plant operations.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom project-based pricing for enterprise oil and gas clients |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels2 records
TSB product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TSB provides integrated industrial services to oil and gas operators in Argentina, encompassing four synergistic business lines: Transporte (transportation and recovery of drilling and production fluids, fracturing sand, drilling cuttings, and pumping equipment), Control de Sólidos (solids control, fluid recovery, dewatering, flocculation, and slop oil management), Movimiento de Suelos (earthworks, location and road construction, blasting, geomembrane installation), and Servicios Ambientales (collection, treatment, and disposal of solid and liquid waste, in-situ soil bioremediation, RSAU recycling, and treatment plant operations). Services are delivered via a company-owned high-technology fleet and personnel deployed across eight operational bases in the Neuquina basin.
Product overview
TSB is an Argentine industrial services company operating in the oil and gas sector with four integrated business lines. The core offerings include: Transporte (transportation services for drilling fluids, production fluids, fracturing sand, and equipment), Control de Sólidos (solids control and fluid recovery services), Movimiento de Suelos (earth movement, construction, and location services), and Servicios Ambientales (environmental services including waste management, bioremediation, and treatment). These four service lines work synergistically to provide comprehensive support for petroleum industry operations across multiple Argentine provinces.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Transporte (Transportation Services) Transportation and recovery of drilling and production fluids, sand transportation for fracturing operations (in semi-trucks and hoppers), drilling cuttings transport, pipeline and tool transportation to drilling, completion and pullout equipment, and pumping equipment services including Chupas, Semichupas, Superchupas, and Vactors. Delivered to oil and gas E&P operators in Argentina's Neuquina basin.
- Control de Sólidos (Solids Control Services) Removal of unwanted solids concentration from drilling fluids, primary and secondary separation during drilling operations, fluid recovery for reuse, densifying material recovery, dewatering services, flocculation, and slop oil management. Uses proprietary Zaranda shale shakers and centrifuges. Targeted at drilling contractors and E&P operators.
- Movimiento de Suelos (Earthworks Services) Construction, repair, and maintenance of well locations and access roads; blasting and soil excavation; geomembrane installation; construction of warehouses at well sites; and location abandonment services. Provided to oil and gas operators for site preparation, infrastructure development, and end-of-life reclamation.
- Servicios Ambientales (Environmental Services) Collection, transportation, treatment, and final disposal of solid and liquid industrial waste; in-situ soil bioremediation; environmental remediation; RSAU (Residuos Sólidos de Actividades de la Industria del Upstream) recycling; compost generation; installation and commissioning of thermodestruction furnaces; and treatment plant operations. Supported by an in-house bioremediation laboratory. Targeted at oil and gas operators requiring regulatory-compliant waste and remediation solutions.
Quantifiable outcome
- 20 years of sustained growth and sector leadership
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use TSB
Customer profileNamed customers16 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
TSB technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
TSB partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
TSB competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Halliburton: Global oilfield services leader providing drilling fluids, solids control, wellsite services, and waste management. Increasingly competing for Vaca Muetta work alongside TSB, with broader scale and technology depth.
- Veolia Environnement: Global environmental services company with hazardous waste treatment, soil remediation, and water management capabilities comparable to TSB's Servicios Ambientales line, though Veolia operates at much larger scale across many industries.
- Clean Harbors: Leading North American provider of environmental and industrial services including hazardous waste management and emergency response—directly comparable to TSB's environmental services pillar.
- Baker Hughes: Major oilfield services and industrial equipment company with operations spanning drilling, completions, and environmental services. Active in Argentina's unconventional basins.
- SLB (Schlumberger): World's largest oilfield services company offering drilling, completions, production, and digital services. Major competitor in Argentina with full-stack capabilities overlapping TSB's solids control and transportation offerings.
Regional players
- Tenaris: Argentine-headquartered global manufacturer of steel pipes for the oil & gas industry. Regional peer serving the same Neuquina basin operators, though focused on tubular products rather than field services.
Emerging players
- Nuverra Environmental Solutions: U.S.-focused provider of environmental solutions to oil & gas operators, particularly in produced water handling and solids control—closely mirrors TSB's environmental and solids control offerings at smaller scale.
Direct peers
- Weatherford International: Global oilfield services company with strong presence in drilling fluids, solids control, and waste management—directly overlapping TSB's core service lines, particularly Control de Sólidos and Servicios Ambientales.
- San Antonio Internacional: Argentine oilfield services company providing drilling fluids, solids control, and wellsite services across Argentina. Most direct domestic competitor to TSB in the Neuquina basin.
- Newpark Resources: Specialized provider of drilling fluids, solids control, and environmental services to the oil & gas industry. Highly comparable to TSB's integrated service model and customer base.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
TSB social profiles
Digital presenceTSB compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
TSB financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
TSB leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
TSB funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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TSB M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about TSB
What does TSB do?
TSB provides integrated industrial services to oil and gas operators in Argentina, encompassing four synergistic business lines: Transporte (transportation and recovery of drilling and production fluids, fracturing sand, drilling cuttings, and pumping equipment), Control de Sólidos (solids control, fluid recovery, dewatering, flocculation, and slop oil management), Movimiento de Suelos (earthworks, location and road construction, blasting, geomembrane installation), and Servicios Ambientales (collection, treatment, and disposal of solid and liquid waste, in-situ soil bioremediation, RSAU recycling, and treatment plant operations). Services are delivered via a company-owned high-technology fleet and personnel deployed across eight operational bases in the Neuquina basin.
Is TSB a public or private company?
TSB is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was TSB founded?
TSB was founded in 2001. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is TSB based?
TSB is headquartered in Neuquen, Argentina, in the Latin America region.
How does TSB make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Transportation Services are the primary driver. The others are solids Control Services, earthworks Services and environmental Services.
Who are TSB's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Halliburton, Veolia Environnement, Clean Harbors, Baker Hughes and SLB (Schlumberger). Tenaris is listed as a regional player. Nuverra Environmental Solutions is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Weatherford International, San Antonio Internacional and Newpark Resources.
Does TSB have an API?
No public API is recorded for TSB.
What industry is TSB in?
TSB's product category is Oilfield Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAIACAJ, Industrial Cleaning & Decontamination (Hydroblasting/Vacuum/Confined Space), with a secondary code of IMAIAGAC, Hazardous Waste Handling, Transport & Disposal (RCRA/TSDF). Its NAICS code is 2131 and its SIC code is 1389.