What Vapor Point does

Vapor Point is a privately held specialty engineering and environmental services company headquartered in La Porte, Texas, that designs, owns, and operates mobile industrial vapor control and emissions management equipment for oil & gas refineries, petrochemical plants, midstream terminals, and upstream operators. The company's technology platform rests on two pillars: the patented VaporLock liquid scrubbing system (available in 36", 48", and 90" vessels, handling up to 8,000 CFM with proprietary SourSorb and VaporSorb chemical media for H₂S, VOC, and HAP removal) and the Mobile Vapor Combustor line of portable thermal combustion units (8–72 MMBTU) operating at temperatures as low as 800°F with over 99.9% destruction efficiency. Supporting offerings include the Sulfur Destroyer system for upstream gas treatment, the On Demand Vapor Control pressure-sensitive automation system, tank degassing, flareless chemical cleaning, BWON/NESHAP/Title V compliance solutions, and a wastewater treatment division added in 2017.

The company generates revenue through quote-based, custom-engineered project services contracted under Master Service Agreements (MSAs) with enterprise clients, using a direct enterprise field-sales motion through engineering and operations teams rather than resellers or digital channels. Services are delivered from six US branch locations across Texas (Houston/La Porte, Corpus Christi, Big Spring), Louisiana (Geismar), and California (Long Beach, Benicia), covering the Gulf Coast, Permian Basin, and West Coast hydrocarbon basins. Vapor Point has completed more than 500 flareless turnarounds since founding, holds ISNetworld RAVs PLUS contractor certification, and reports a TRIR of 0.0 and EMR of 0.74. Strategic differentiation is anchored in proprietary US patents (granted 2011), TCEQ recognition of its scrubbers as control devices, and a strategic alliance with Refined Technologies, Inc. for chemical cleaning and effluent handling. The company expanded into thermal technology in 2022 with the launch of the Thermal Group division, led by Paul Anderson as Vice Chairman & Chief Administrative Officer.

Name

Vapor Point

Legal name

Vapor Point

Website

https://vaporpoint.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Vapor Point is a privately held, Texas-based specialty engineering firm that designs and deploys mobile vapor control and emissions management systems — patented VaporLock scrubbers and portable thermal combustors — for oil & gas refiners, midstream operators, and upstream producers across the US Gulf Coast, Permian Basin, and West Coast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Environmental Compliance Services

NAICS

Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Emission Control & Scrubbing Equipment (Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Catalytic Systems) (IMAHAEAK)

Keywords

• Vapor control systems
• Industrial emission compliance
• Thermal combustion services
• H2S removal solutions
• Tank degassing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Laporte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Environmental Compliance Services: Vapor Point provides specialized industrial environmental compliance services including vapor control, H₂S removal, VOC control, thermal combustion, and water treatment. Revenue is generated through project-based service contracts, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and turnkey solutions tailored to client operational needs. Services are custom-engineered per project.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vapor Point is a specialty environmental engineering and industrial services company that designs, deploys, and operates proprietary vapor control and emission management equipment on client sites. Its core offerings are the patented VaporLock liquid scrubbing systems and Mobile Vapor Combustors (up to 72 MMBTU), which are custom-engineered and deployed to refineries, petrochemical plants, and midstream terminals to manage H2S, VOCs, sulfur compounds, and HAPs during turnarounds, maintenance, and ongoing operations, helping clients meet EPA, NESHAP, BWON, Title V, and TCEQ MSS regulatory requirements.

Product overview

Vapor Point is an environmental compliance solutions company offering a unified portfolio of vapor control technologies centered around its core VaporLock™ Scrubber System and Mobile Vapor Combustor platforms. The company provides both traditional scrubbing technology (liquid bath-based vapor interaction) and thermal combustion technology (portable thermal combustors for VOC and HAP treatment) as its two primary technology pillars. The VaporLock™ Scrubber System serves as the flagship scrubbing platform available in multiple sizes (36", 48", 90" vessels) and handles applications including frac tank vapor control, vac truck scrubbing, BWON sump emissions, AST fenceline controls, sulfur sump solutions, H2S removal, and specialized services like On Demand Vapor Control and flareless chemical cleaning. The Mobile Vapor Combustor line provides thermal destruction capabilities in 8-10 MMBTU, 15-20 MMBTU, and 42-72 MMBTU configurations for tank degassing, marine loading, midstream operations, TAR unit decon, and engineered flare alternatives. Supporting products include Pipeline Pigging Scrubbers, Blowdown Units, Knockout Vessels, Pressure Regulator Skids, VaporPack 2500, Detonation Arrestor Skids, and Wastewater Treatment Technology. The portfolio is delivered through service branches in Texas (Houston/LaPorte, Corpus Christi, Big Spring), Louisiana (Baton Rouge/Geismar), and California (Los Angeles, Benicia) with safety culture programs including VP HSE Goal Zero.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VaporLock: Liquid scrubbing system brand for H2S and VOC removal from vapor streams
• VaporCombustor
• VaporPack
• Sulfur Destroyer
• VaporSorb
• SourSorb
• VaporizR Power

Products and services

• VaporLock Scrubber System Vapor Point's flagship liquid scrubbing platform using a novel vapor-liquid contact method in a liquid bath for H2S, VOC, and HAP removal. Available in 36-inch, 48-inch, and 90-inch vessel sizes, capable of managing up to 8,000 CFM. Sold as deployed scrubbing services to refineries, petrochemical plants, and midstream operators.
• Mobile Vapor Combustor Portable thermal combustion units for on-site destruction of VOCs and HAPs. Available in 8-10 MMBTU, 15-20 MMBTU, and 42-72 MMBTU capacities, operating at temperatures as low as 800°F and achieving over 99.9% destruction efficiency. Deployed as a service to industrial clients for tank degassing, marine loading, and flare minimization.
• On Demand Vapor Control System Pressure-sensitive automated vapor control system that responds to pressure changes in upstream processes to open or close venturi air supply valves. Operates at pressures as low as 2 inches of H2O (0.07 psi), eliminating continuous extraction of vapors and optimizing chemical efficiency for refinery and terminal ASTs.
• Sulfur Destroyer System Vertical thermal system for handling gas volumes from 300 MSCFD to 1.3 MMSCFD, treating H2S concentrations up to 70,000 ppmv. Includes knockout vessel for liquid and solid capture and supports 24/7 monitoring of gas concentration and volume. Deployed to refineries, midstream operators, and oil and gas producers.
• Sulfur Destroyer W System Cost-effective direct injection system with enhanced contact between chemical and natural gas for low concentration H2S removal, achieving up to 80% chemical efficiency and 67% cost savings compared to the standard Sulfur Destroyer. Produces on-spec natural gas below 4 PPMv outlet specification for Permian Basin and other natural gas producers.
• Wastewater Treatment Technology Custom treatment processes for high BOD, COD, and TSS wastewater streams from industrial operations. Extracts substances to allow treated water discharge or recycling within plants. Achieves 98%+ BOD reduction and 78%+ COD reduction in treated wastewater.
• Tank Degassing Services Thermal degassing service for large storage tanks (including 188-foot diameter crude tanks) using units ranging from 8 MMBTU to 72 MMBTU. Operates at temperatures as low as 800°F, reducing propane usage by 40%. Reduces typical 30-day tank degassing timeline to 7 days for industrial clients.
• Flareless Chemical Cleaning Flare minimization system allowing refinery clients to take units out of Flare Gas Recovery during the decontamination portion of turnarounds. Uses heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and VaporLock VOC/H2S scrubbers to control emissions instead of flaring, with the company reaching its 500th flareless turnaround milestone in 2019.
• VaporLock VOC System (BWON Compliance) Liquid scrubbing system for benzene, VOC, and HAP control in variable refinery sump applications. Installed in dual parallel configuration with vacuum venturi and achieves up to 99% recovery/removal of contaminants. Saved one Gulf Coast refinery over $2.1 million per year by reducing carbon consumption by 80,000 lbs per month under NESHAP BWON compliance.
• Temporary H2S Flare Scrubber Service Temporary H2S and sulfur compound removal service for Subpart Ja compliance during refinery turnaround decontamination and deinventory phases. Handles upset conditions of 5,000 cfm and maintains H2S below 76 ppm throughout multi-day turnaround projects for Gulf Coast refiners.
• Marine Loading Vapor Control USCG-approved marine vapor control service using portable high-capacity Vapor Combustors and a Marine Dock Safety Skid for dock side or marine facility operations. Handles loading rates up to 20,000 BPH at marine terminals and refineries.
• Pipeline Pigging Scrubber Service Alternative to flaring during pipeline pigging using an ASME code blowdown drum as a wide spot in line for liquids accumulation, allowing vapors to exit through scrubber systems. Sold as a service to pipeline operators and midstream terminal operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced BWON carbon consumption by 80,000 lbs per month, saving over $2.1M per year for a single Gulf Coast refinery client
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Refined Technologies, Inc. (RTI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVapor Point and Refined Technologies (RTI) are described as alliance partners. RTI provides chemical cleaning services and Vapor Point provides vapor control and wastewater treatment for RTI's chemical cleaning waste effluent. The partnership enabled Vapor Point to develop its chemical cleaning effluent treatment capabilities. RTI is also referenced in flare minimization case studies (e.g., RTI Exxon Baytown project).

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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