UniversalPegasus International

What UniversalPegasus International does

UniversalPegasus International (UPI) is a privately held, Houston-headquartered engineering and project management firm founded in 1964 that provides full-lifecycle pipeline services to oil and gas midstream operators, natural gas utilities, offshore E&P companies, and LNG/export terminal developers across North America and select international markets. Its service portfolio covers conceptual and pre-FEED engineering, FEED/feasibility studies, detailed engineering and design, procurement, construction management, pipeline survey and mapping, inspection, and electrical & instrumentation engineering, with capabilities spanning onshore, offshore, and subsea environments. UPI positions itself as an integrated prime contractor rather than a niche specialist, bidding for multi-hundred-million-dollar EPCM programs through direct enterprise engagement and competitive processes with major energy company procurement teams.

Underlying the service offering is a conventional engineering technology stack rather than a software product platform: pipeline engineering and design tools, GIS-based pipeline class location assessment, process simulation, AC interference mitigation analysis, cathodic protection design, and compressor station design software. UPI's most distinct proprietary asset is the Mobile Inspection Platform (MIP) for field data capture and pipeline inspection, supplemented by an accumulated base of survey data covering over 100,000 miles of pipeline. The firm markets technical whitepapers on hydrogen pipelines, CO2 pipelines, and cathodic protection to position itself in emerging energy transition adjacencies.

UPI generates revenue through professional services contracts — primarily fixed-fee and time-and-materials engagements — awarded via competitive bidding or direct negotiation with enterprise clients. Pricing is project-specific and not publicly disclosed. Revenue streams map directly to its service lines (Engineering & Design, Construction Management, Procurement, and Survey & Inspection). Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting decision-makers at major oil and gas companies, pipeline operators, and midstream/utilities. The firm holds no disclosed parent, no identified private equity or venture capital backing, and is led by President and CEO Ricardo Layton.

Name

UniversalPegasus International

Legal name

UniversalPegasus International LLC

Website

https://universalpegasus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

UniversalPegasus International is a privately held, Houston-based engineering and project management firm that provides full-lifecycle pipeline design, construction management, procurement, survey, and inspection services to North American and international oil and gas midstream operators, utilities, and offshore E&P companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pipeline Engineering & Project Management Services

NAICS

Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction (237120), Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations (213112)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Greenfield Plant & Facility Commissioning (New Builds) (EUAEAJAA)

Keywords

• Pipeline engineering services
• Project management
• Construction management
• Pipeline survey inspection
• FEED feasibility studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering & Design Services: Providing comprehensive engineering and design services for pipelines and energy infrastructure including FEED, detail design, and conceptual engineering. Services are project-based and typically billed on fixed-fee or time-and-materials basis.
2. Construction Management Services: Overseeing capital construction projects for pipeline and facility construction, providing project management, quality control, and construction supervision services.
3. Procurement Services: Managing procurement of equipment and materials for pipeline projects, including vendor selection, quality assurance, and logistics coordination.
4. Survey & Inspection Services: Providing pipeline survey, mapping, and inspection services using specialized field personnel and equipment for both onshore and offshore projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UniversalPegasus International (UPI) provides engineering, project management, and field services for pipeline and energy infrastructure projects, from conceptual engineering through construction and commissioning. The firm delivers FEED/feasibility studies, detailed engineering and design, procurement, construction management, survey, and inspection services for onshore and offshore oil and gas pipelines, compressor stations, and related facilities, primarily for midstream operators, utilities, and offshore E&P companies.

Product overview

UniversalPegasus International (UPI) is an engineering and project management firm offering a comprehensive suite of services for the energy industry, specializing in pipeline engineering and design. The company operates as a services-based organization rather than a software product company, providing integrated engineering solutions across the entire project lifecycle. Their core offerings include Engineering & Design, Construction Management, Procurement Services, FEED/Feasibility studies, Survey, and Inspection services. These are supplemented by specialized capabilities including Pre-FEED/Conceptual Engineering, Detail Design, Mobile Inspection Platform (MIP), and Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering. The company serves both Onshore and Offshore markets, offering services from wellhead through processing facilities to delivery points.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineering & Design Comprehensive engineering and design services for pipeline systems using a multi-disciplinary approach that balances project risk allocation. Targeted at energy industry clients requiring pipeline and facility design.
• Construction Management Construction management services overseeing capital construction project execution for pipeline and facility projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget. Targeted at energy clients building or expanding pipeline infrastructure.
• Procurement Services Procurement services for moving liquids and gases through pipelines and flow lines, including vendor selection, quality assurance, and logistics coordination for small or large systems.
• FEED / Feasibility Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) studies and feasibility assessments for pipeline projects, providing clients with scope, cost, and schedule definition before final investment decisions.
• Survey Survey services for pipeline routes including mapping and field services, with over 100,000 miles of pipeline surveyed and mapped by UPI's field services team for onshore and offshore projects.
• Inspection Inspection services for pipeline integrity and quality assurance across onshore and offshore projects, supporting the firm's Mobile Inspection Platform (MIP) and field data collection capabilities.
• Onshore Pipeline Services Onshore pipeline engineering and project management services covering the full lifecycle from wellhead to processing facilities for oil and gas operators and midstream companies.
• Offshore Pipeline Services Offshore pipeline and facility engineering services including subsea support, covering subsea, controls, umbilical, and flowline detail engineering for deepwater and shallow-water developments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 miles of pipeline surveyed and mapped
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Stantec: Diversified engineering, consulting, and construction firm with a North American pipeline and energy practice — overlaps with UPI in pipeline routing, permitting support, and integrity engineering.
• TechnipFMC: Global subsea and surface engineering, procurement, and construction company with deep offshore pipeline and umbilical expertise — comparable to UPI's offshore and subsa capabilities at a larger scale.
• Burns & McDonnell: Large employee-owned EPC firm with an oil & gas pipeline and midstream practice — broader portfolio but overlapping in pipeline engineering, compressor stations, and terminal design where UPI competes.
• Black & Veatch: Global EPC firm with critical infrastructure solutions across energy, water, and telecom, including oil & gas pipelines and compressor stations — competes with UPI for gas utility and midstream mandates.
• Worley Limited: Global energy, chemicals, and resources project services company with significant pipeline and subsea engineering capabilities — competes with UPI for major midstream and offshore pipeline mandates.
• Wood PLC: Global engineering and consulting firm with major oil & gas pipeline and subsea practices — a broader incumbent competing for large-scale pipeline and offshore EPCM work similar to UPI's ENI Mamba scope.

Regional players

• Mears Group: Quanta Services subsidiary focused on pipeline construction, integrity, and HDD installation across North America — comparable to UPI's HDD and pipeline field services, though more construction-led and less FEED-oriented.

Direct peers

• EN Engineering: Specialty engineering and consulting firm serving the natural gas, oil, and electric utility industries with pipeline design, integrity, and field services — closely comparable to UPI in pipeline integrity and utility-focused work.
• Audubon Engineering Company: Provider of engineering, procurement, construction management, and field services for energy and industrial markets, with a strong midstream and pipeline practice — direct competitor to UPI in EPCM and FEED scopes.
• Gulf Interstate Engineering: Houston-based pipeline engineering and project management firm focused on oil & gas midstream, gas processing, and compressor station design — directly comparable to UPI in core midstream EPCM services and customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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