What Performance Energy Services, LLC does

Performance Energy Services, LLC (PES) is a private industrial construction and maintenance services company headquartered in Gray, Louisiana, with primary operations at a 72-acre facility in Houma, Louisiana, providing direct Gulf of Mexico water access for large-scale fabrication and loadout. Founded in 2000 and acquired by Danos Group Holdings in 2024, PES serves onshore and offshore oil and gas operators through a vertically integrated portfolio: fabrication (FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW, STT welding certified to ASME IX, API 1104, and AWS D1.1), fabric maintenance and coatings, mechanical construction, instrumentation and electrical, scaffolding (with Avontus design software), SPRAT-certified rope access, specialty services, and the Fuzion downstream turnaround and piping line. The company also extends into coastal restoration as a licensed fabricator of Natrx's 3D-printed Oysterbreak and ExoForm Cajun Coral concrete modules for Gulf South shoreline and pipeline protection projects.

The business operates on a project-based professional services model, delivering work through dedicated project managers under direct enterprise contracts with named oil and gas majors (Shell, Chevron, BP, ExxonMobil, Williams, Hess, ENI, Cameron, LLOG), with no public pricing or disclosed revenue. Customer recognition comes from Shell (Perdido, Salsa platforms) and ENI (compressor skid fabrication), and PES operates within a strict safety and certification regime — ISO 9001:2015, ASME U/R Stamp, Veriforce SafeLand/SafeGulf, ISN membership — anchored by a 0.13 TRIR in 2025 and a multi-layered training requirement (39 hours pre-work plus ongoing HSE programs). Differentiated technical assets include the V-Deck modular suspended work platform (with in-house certified instructors) and a self-performing pressure testing yard.

Strategically, PES functions as a core operating company within the Danos family of energy-sector businesses (parent in operation since 1947), with Danos Ventures as the family-owned investment vehicle behind the 2024 acquisition and subsequent moves such as the 2024 integration of Danos' Project Services division into PES and the 2026 acquisition of AXion Logistics for end-to-end supply chain capability. Geographic scope is concentrated in the Gulf of America with selected international project execution. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales with no third-party intermediaries, supported by a YouTube channel, industry training events (e.g., SEATRAX), and the PES Connect mobile app for internal safety engagement.

Name

Performance Energy Services, LLC

Legal name

Performance Energy Services, L.L.C.

Website

https://pesllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Performance Energy Services is a private industrial construction and maintenance contractor serving oil and gas operators with fabrication, coatings, mechanical construction, scaffolding, rope access, specialty turnarounds, and coastal restoration from a 72-acre Houma, Louisiana yard with Gulf water access, operating as a Danos Group company.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Construction & Maintenance Services

NAICS

Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Oil & Gas Facilities Asset Management (Refining/Terminals/LNG) (EUAEAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Asset Management & Owner’s Engineering (Lifecycle Strategy, Budgeting, Technical Due Diligence) (EUAMAGAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial fabrication services
• Offshore construction services
• Structural welding fabrication
• Industrial coatings blasting
• Rope access scaffolding

Headquarters

HQ city

Houma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Construction and Maintenance Services: Provides comprehensive industrial construction, maintenance, and fabrication services to oil and gas companies on a project-based fee structure. Services include fabrication, construction, coatings, insulation, rope access, scaffolding, and specialty services delivered through direct project engagements.
2. Specialty Turnaround Services: Fuzion Specialty Turnaround & Piping provides downstream project services for refineries, power generation, chemical and petrochemical facilities with ability to staff up or down based on project needs.
3. Coastal Restoration: Fabrication and implementation of Natrx coastal restoration modules for pipeline protection and artificial reef construction projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Performance Energy Services provides industrial fabrication, construction, and maintenance services to oil and gas companies for onshore and offshore energy markets. Its core offerings include structural and pipe fabrication at a 72-acre Houma Operations Facility, coatings and insulation, mechanical construction, rope access, scaffolding, instrumentation and electrical, and specialty turnaround services through its Fuzion sub-brand. The company also fabricates Natrx 3D-printed coastal restoration modules for environmental infrastructure projects.

Product overview

Performance Energy Services is an industrial construction and maintenance services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of integrated services rather than a unified software platform. The core offerings include Fabrication Services (at the 72-acre Houma Operations Facility), Coastal Restoration (using Natrx 3D-printed technology), Fabric Maintenance & Coatings, Industrial Insulation, Construction, Fuzion Specialty Turnaround & Piping, Instrumentation & Electrical, Rope Access, Scaffolding (using Avontus design software), Specialty Services, and Living Quarters Repair. As a Danos company acquired in 2024, PES delivers these services to oil and gas companies for both onshore and offshore energy markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fuzion Specialty Turnarounds & Piping: A specialized service line offering downstream project capabilities including turnaround services, specialty welding, capital projects, and mechanical construction for refineries, power generation, chemical and petrochemical facilities.

Products and services

• Fabrication Services Full-service structural and pipe fabrication for oil and gas customers, including FCAW, SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW, and STT welding; ASME IX, API 1104, and AWS D1.1 certified work; spool piping, pipe racks, production skids and modules, pig launchers/receivers, decks, jackets, helidecks, pump and metering skids; hydrostatic and pneumatic testing; carbon and alloy welding (stainless, duplex, CuNi).
• Coastal Restoration Technology-powered coastal restoration solutions using Natrx Oysterbreak and ExoForm Cajun Coral 3D-printed concrete modules for living shorelines, pipeline protection, and artificial reef construction in the Gulf South region.
• Fabric Maintenance & Coatings Comprehensive maintenance and protective coating services including abrasive and UHP water blasting, surface preparation, coatings under insulation, cathodic protection, fireproofing, plural component pumps, mastic applications, internal tank liners, and Belzona wraps.
• Industrial Insulation Hot and cold thermal conservation, personnel protection, acoustical/noise reduction, freeze protection, heat trace/steam trace, corrosion under insulation (CUI) prevention, and living quarters repairs/remodels.
• Construction Precision installation and project oversight for land and offshore construction including hook-up and commissioning, late life and decommissioning, compressor installations, civil work, production modules, spool piping, turnarounds, heavy lift operations, field welding, constructability planning, and turnkey installations.
• Fuzion Specialty Turnaround & Piping Specialized downstream services for refineries, power generation, chemical and petrochemical facilities with the ability to staff up or down quickly. Services include turnaround and revamps, specialty welding (all alloys), capital projects, mechanical construction, emergency response, hydro/leak/nitrogen testing, flange management, coatings, and heavy lift operations using 150-ton and 250-ton crane/spud barges.
• Instrumentation & Electrical Project management, high and low voltage testing, switchgear and motor control centers, control panel fabrication and installation, PLC system installation, power/control/grounding/lighting system installation, conduit and raceway installations, and commissioning and startup support.
• Rope Access Certified rope access technicians providing inspection, maintenance, and construction services as an alternative to scaffolding, with advantages including reduced downtime, lower cost, flexibility in hard-to-reach locations, and smaller occupied space.
• Scaffolding Expert scaffolding solutions for offshore facilities, chemical plants, refineries, gas plants, shipyards, and tank farms, including temporary work platforms, heavy load supporting platforms, multi-level work platforms, trash chutes, falling object protection, and engineering support using Avontus design software.
• Specialty Services Procurement services, quality assurance/control, torque/tensioning, hot bolting, rope access, work pack engineering, and FBE/coal tar coating.
• Living Quarters Repair and Carpentry Renovation services for offshore and onshore living quarters including galley/washroom/rec room refurbishment, doors/frames/fire-rated assemblies, wall/ceiling/decking systems, bedroom/bunk/locker/modular furniture systems, and galley hood and duct cleaning.
• Danos Operations Services Personnel and field-ready operations support for upstream, midstream, downstream, and renewables production operations, provided through the Danos family of companies following the August 2024 integration of the Danos Project Services division into PES.

Quantifiable outcome

• TRIR of 0.13 in 2025, setting new safety benchmark for PES
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AXion LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Danos Group Holdings acquired all ownership interest in AXion Logistics, a third-party logistics (3PL) provider serving the petrochemical and industrial sectors. AXion has delivered supply chain solutions for over 23 years to petrochemical, industrial supply, EPC and power generation sectors. Scott Theriot, a 21-year Danos employee, serves as managing director of AXion. The acquisition strengthens Danos' ability to deliver integrated, end-to-end supply chain solutions.
• NatrxcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Natrx is a Raleigh, NC-based technology enterprise with decades of experience developing coastal resilience solutions and a previous recipient of a Shell Gamechanger Grant. PES is licensed to fabricate Natrx's Oysterbreak and ExoForm 'Cajun Coral' concrete modules at scale using 3D-printing technology for coastal restoration projects across the Gulf South region. The partnership combines Natrx's technology with PES's fabrication and implementation expertise.
• VeriforcecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017PES is a member of Veriforce and an SSQ Participant, utilizing Veriforce SafeLand and SafeGulf as core compliance training programs. This partnership streamlines management of safety, insurance, training and statistics for PES operations.
• ISN (Independent Safety Services)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017PES is an active member of ISN and has partnered with ISN to effectively manage subcontractors and vendors. This partnership standardizes subcontractor management across sites and geographic regions, streamlining internal safety, procurement and risk management processes.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Danos: Danos is the parent company of PES and itself an industrial services provider for oil & gas with overlapping fabrication, construction, coatings, and operations services across the Gulf of Mexico. As the acquirer and majority services platform within the same operating geography, it is the most direct operational and strategic comparable for PES.
• Turner Industries: Turner Industries is one of the largest privately held industrial services contractors in the Gulf South, offering construction, maintenance, fabrication, and turnaround services to refineries, petrochemical plants, and energy operators. Comparable to PES in scope (multi-trade industrial services), customer base (Gulf refiners and producers), and regional footprint.
• Gulf Island Fabrication: Gulf Island Fabrication provides steel fabrication, offshore modules, and industrial services primarily for the oil & gas industry, with operations in Louisiana and Texas. Directly comparable to PES's Houma-based fabrication business and Gulf offshore customer base, particularly for jackets, decks, and offshore structures.
• Bay Ltd. Bay Ltd. is a Texas-based privately held industrial contractor offering fabrication, construction, electrical, and instrumentation services to refineries, chemical plants, and offshore operators. Comparable to PES in multi-discipline industrial services delivery, ASME-certified fabrication, and Gulf-region energy customer base.
• BrandSafway: BrandSafway is one of the largest scaffolding and access services providers globally, serving refineries, power plants, and offshore platforms. Directly comparable to PES's scaffolding and rope access service lines and competes for the same industrial access scopes in the Gulf region.
• STRAD Energy Services: STRAD Energy Services provides industrial and oilfield rentals, matting, and energy services to operators across North America. Comparable to PES as an industrial services provider in the oil & gas value chain, with overlapping field services capabilities and energy customer base.

Broad incumbents

• KBR, Inc. KBR is a global engineering, procurement, construction, and government services firm with significant energy infrastructure and offshore capabilities. Comparable to PES as a competitor for major Gulf fabrication scopes and EPC projects, though KBR operates at much greater scale and across multiple geographies.
• Worley Limited: Worley is a global energy project and engineering services provider serving upstream, midstream, downstream, and new energy customers. Competes with PES for energy fabrication, maintenance, and turnaround scopes, but at significantly larger scale with a global delivery footprint.
• Oceaneering International: Oceaneering provides engineered services and products primarily to the offshore oil and gas industry, including subsea solutions, marine services, and inspection. Adjacent to PES in Gulf offshore service delivery and asset integrity work, with overlapping rope access, inspection, and intervention capabilities.
• Wood Group (John Wood Group): Wood is a global consulting and engineering firm with major energy, chemicals, and renewables operations. Competes with PES for energy construction, maintenance, and turnaround scopes, particularly on larger integrated EPC and asset support contracts in the Gulf and broader Americas region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PerformanceEnergyServices
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/performance-energy-services-llc

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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