Southeast Connections LLC

What Southeast Connections LLC does

Southeast Connections LLC is a privately held natural gas utility infrastructure construction company headquartered in Conyers, Georgia, founded in 1996 and operating as the South Gas Division of Artera Services. The company provides end-to-end pipeline and facilities services — distribution and transmission pipeline construction, facilities and maintenance, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), CCTV sewer and lateral inspection, and a specialized vintage plastic replacement program using pipe splitting — for some of the largest utility and infrastructure providers in the Southeastern United States.

The company differentiates through a $40 million owned equipment fleet including 70+ HDD rigs ranging from 9,000 lb to 440,000 lb capacity, enabling installation of 2" to 48" pipe and bores up to 6,000 feet. Southeast Connections installs more than 2 million linear feet of pipe annually through HDD and supports the work with 35+ safety professionals, 20 Operator Qualification evaluators, and credentials including Gold Shovel Certification and memberships across Verifice, ISNetworld, ISN RAVS Plus, NCCER, INGAA Foundation, CGA, Browz, and Clock Spring. The company was an early large-scale adopter of hydro excavation and has deployed Samsara telematics and dash cams across its fleet.

Southeast Connections generates revenue through project-based contracts (fixed-price and cost-plus) with utility operators for pipeline construction, maintenance, and emergency response, with services delivered through 22+ office locations across the Southeast and 350+ field crews. Customers are unnamed enterprise utilities; pricing is individually negotiated, and SEC functions as both prime and subcontractor. Since 2011 SEC has been part of what is now Artera Services, a platform with $2B+ revenue and 9,200 employees.

Name

Southeast Connections LLC

Legal name

Southeast Connections, LLC

Website

https://seconnections.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Southeast Connections LLC is a natural gas utility infrastructure contractor providing pipeline construction, HDD drilling, facilities maintenance, and CCTV inspection services to major utility providers across the Southeastern United States, operating 350+ crews and a $40M equipment fleet as part of Artera Services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Utility Pipeline Construction Services

NAICS

Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction (23712), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Pipeline Construction & Right-of-Way Services (EUALADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interstate & Intrastate Natural Gas Transmission Pipelines (EUAAACAB), Service Line Maintenance & Repair (Customer Laterals) (EUAJAMAC), Underground Gas Line Trenching & Sleeving (HSAOAKAI)

Keywords

• Natural gas pipeline construction
• Horizontal directional drilling
• Pipeline maintenance services
• Utility infrastructure construction
• Pipeline integrity management

Headquarters

HQ city

Conyers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices22 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Pipeline Construction Services: Southeast Connections generates revenue through project-based contracts for pipeline construction, installation, and repair for natural gas distribution and transmission systems. Revenue is earned through fixed-price or cost-plus contracts with utility operators, with project sizes ranging from small service installations to large-scale transmission projects spanning miles of pipeline.
2. Pipeline Maintenance and Emergency Response: Ongoing maintenance contracts and emergency response services for pipeline operators, providing recurring revenue opportunities alongside project-based work.
3. HDD and Specialty Drilling Services: Revenue generated from horizontal directional drilling projects, including bores ranging from 2-inch residential service installations to 48-inch transmission lines, as well as specialized crossing services (railroads, rivers, wetlands).
4. Facilities Construction and Modification: Construction and modification of pipeline facilities including meter stations, compressor stations, regulator stations, cryogenic plants, and other infrastructure essential for natural gas regulation and transport.
5. CCTV Inspection and Sewer Services: Fee-for-service inspection and documentation of sewer mains and laterals, including cross-bore identification, pipeline cleaning, and video documentation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Southeast Connections, LLC is a natural gas utility infrastructure construction contractor that constructs, maintains, and repairs distribution and transmission pipelines, compressor/meter stations, and related facilities for utility operators across the Southeastern United States. The company self-performs horizontal directional drilling (HDD), CCTV sewer/lateral inspection, hydro excavation, and pipeline integrity services, deploying 350+ crews and a $40 million equipment fleet. It installs more than 2 million linear feet of pipe annually and provides 24/7 emergency response for its utility customers.

Product overview

Southeast Connections LLC is a natural gas utility infrastructure construction company offering a comprehensive suite of pipeline and facilities services. The company operates as a service-based business rather than a software product company, providing five interconnected service offerings: Distribution Pipeline Services (pipeline replacement, renewal, and new installations), Transmission Pipeline Services (large diameter mainline projects), Facilities & Maintenance Services (station construction and pipeline integrity), Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) for trenchless installations, and CCTV Inspection Services (sewer and lateral investigation). A specialized Vintage Plastic Replacement Program using pipe splitting technology complements the core services. With over 1,600 employees and a $40 million equipment fleet, the company serves utilities across the Southeastern United States, operating more than 350 crews and installing over 2 million linear feet of pipe annually through its HDD division.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Distribution Pipeline Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Installs more than 2 million linear feet of pipe annually via HDD
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• ISNetworldcoreTechnology or IntegrationSafety and Operator Qualification membership. SEC maintains ISNetworld membership for contractor safety screening and compliance verification.
• NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research)coreTechnology or IntegrationSafety and Operator Qualification memberships include NCCER, which provides standardized craft training and certification for construction and maintenance craft professionals.
• INGAA FoundationcoreTechnology or IntegrationSafety and Operator Qualification membership. The INGAA Foundation supports the natural gas transmission pipeline industry through research, safety initiatives, and workforce development.
• BrowzcoreTechnology or IntegrationSafety and contractor prequalification service used by SEC for supply chain and subcontractor safety compliance management.
• Clock SpringcoreTechnology or IntegrationSafety and Operator Qualification membership. Clock Spring provides pipeline integrity solutions including composite sleeve reinforcement for anomaly repair.
• ISN RAVS PluscoreTechnology or IntegrationSEC is a participant in ISN RAVS Plus program, a contractor safety prequalification service used by major utility and energy companies.
• Hydro-X (Hydro Excavators)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoutheast Connections was one of the first contractors of its size and scope to implement hydro excavating solutions provided by Hydro-X. These soft dig techniques minimize pipeline dig-in damages and reduce environmental impact, protecting communities and sensitive environments.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationSEC uses Microsoft SharePoint for its internal intranet (The Pulse), Microsoft Clarity for website analytics and behavioral metrics (heatmaps and session replay), and Microsoft Advertising for digital marketing.
• CGA (Common Ground Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEC is a member of the Common Ground Alliance, an organization dedicated to preventing damage to underground infrastructure through shared responsibility and best practices.
• Artera Services (Parent Company)flagshipOthersSoutheast Connections became part of PowerTeam Services in 2011, which became Artera Services in 2020. Artera Services has more than $2 billion in revenue and 9,200 employees. SEC serves as the South Gas Division of Artera.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MasTec, Inc. MasTec is a publicly traded infrastructure construction company with extensive pipeline, HDD, and utility services across North America. It is the most direct public peer to Southeast Connections, serving similar utility customers with comparable project-based B2B construction services.
• Primoris Services Corporation: Primoris Services operates utility, pipeline, and infrastructure construction services with a similar project-based revenue model and utility customer base. Directly comparable to Southeast Connections in natural gas distribution and transmission work.
• MYR Group Inc. MYR Group is a publicly traded specialty contractor serving electric and gas utilities with construction services. Through its acquisition of InfraSource, it competes directly with Southeast Connections in gas distribution and transmission construction.
• Henkels & McCoy: Henkels & McCoy is a privately held infrastructure contractor providing pipeline, HDD, and utility construction services nationwide. Closely comparable to Southeast Connections in scale, services, and customer base, and serves as a key direct competitor.
• Miller Pipeline: Miller Pipeline is a privately held natural gas distribution contractor specializing in pipeline construction, maintenance, and HDD services. Highly comparable to Southeast Connections in core gas distribution focus and customer profile.
• Sunland Construction: Sunland Construction is a privately held pipeline contractor specializing in natural gas and utility infrastructure construction. Similar project-based B2B model and direct competitor in regional markets.
• CenterLine Utilities: CenterLine Utilities is a privately held gas distribution and transmission contractor providing construction, maintenance, and HDD services to utilities. Direct comparable to Southeast Connections in core services, scale, and customer type.
• T. B. Penick & Sons: T. B. Penick & Sons is a privately held heavy civil and infrastructure construction contractor with utility pipeline capabilities. Comparable project-based business model serving similar utility customers with pipeline and underground infrastructure work.

Broad incumbents

• Quanta Services: Quanta is the largest publicly traded utility infrastructure contractor in North America, with significant natural gas pipeline construction operations as part of a broader electric, telecom, and renewables portfolio. Comparable to Southeast Connections as a market leader, but more diversified and at much greater scale.
• APi Group: APi Group is a publicly traded infrastructure services provider with a safety and specialty services portfolio that includes utility-related construction. Comparable in scale and customer overlap, though more diversified across safety, industrial, and specialty services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SoutheastConnectionsLLC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southeastconnections
• Instagraminstagram.com/southeastconnections

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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