Zentech Incorporated
Zentech Incorporated is a Houston-based marine engineering and naval architecture firm that designs jack-up drilling rigs and provides offshore engineering, rig reactivation, asset integrity software, and EPC project management services to oil & gas operators, shipyards, and renewable energy clients globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1979
- HeadquartersHouston, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Zentech Incorporated does
Zentech Incorporated is a Houston, Texas-based marine engineering, naval architecture, and project management firm serving offshore oil and gas, shipyard, renewable energy, and government infrastructure clients globally. The company designs jack-up drilling rigs (proprietary platforms Z-210, R-550D, Z-636), performs rig reactivation and conversion work, and delivers front-end engineering, detail design, and EPC project management for offshore structures, drillships, semi-submersibles, and production facilities. Headquartered at 15721 Park Row Blvd, Houston, with engineering offices in Dubai, India, and a newly registered entity in Riyadh (June 2025), Zentech operates with 180+ professional staff spanning approximately six international locations.
The company's technical stack combines proprietary rig designs and patented asset-integrity products with digitally enabled inspection and project-execution software. Its patented ZAIMS (Zentech Asset Integrity Management Solution) carries ABS SMART Tier 2 Product Design Assessment certification and applies FEA-based structural health monitoring to marine vessels and offshore units. ZXR / ZVR-I delivers virtual-reality inspection capabilities that allow tank and asset surveys without personnel entering hazardous spaces, complemented by LiDAR scanning and UAV drone inspection. Auxiliary software products — LosJack, LoSemi, LoShip, ZenMAS, and Lo Stab — provide on-board load-and-stability and mooring advisory for jack-ups, semi-submersibles, and offshore vessels. Zentech also extends into adjacent product lines such as the ZeeRig series of vessel designs (accommodations, crane barges, wind turbine installation), the ZGTT geodetic transmission tower, and partnered efforts in green hydrogen and marine plastic filtration.
Zentech makes money primarily through fee-based engineering services and project management contracts on a quote, project-by-project basis, typically spanning multi-year engagements, with additional revenue from software licensing of its ZAIMS, LosJack, ZenMAS, and related load-and-stability products. Distribution is enterprise-led, anchored by direct relationships with major drilling contractors (Borr Drilling), shipyards (IMI in Saudi Arabia, Jana Marine Services), energy infrastructure companies (New Fortress Energy, BW Energy), renewable developers (Akna Energy via Splitwaters), and government-related entities, complemented by an exclusive Saudi JV with JSA Loadmaster Arabia, a STEP Oil & Gas global alliance covering Brazil/Europe/West Africa, and a majority-owned subsidiary Zentech Oiltech Inc. for process engineering scope.
Zentech Incorporated firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Zentech Incorporated
- Legal name
- Zentech, Inc.
- Website
- https://zentech-usa.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1979
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Zentech Incorporated is a Houston-based marine engineering and naval architecture firm that designs jack-up drilling rigs and provides offshore engineering, rig reactivation, asset integrity software, and EPC project management services to oil & gas operators, shipyards, and renewable energy clients globally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Zentech Incorporated industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Offshore Engineering Services
- NAICS
- Engineering Services (54133), Other Specialized Design Services (54149), Other Specialized Design Services (541490), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)
- SIC
- Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Production Design & Detailed Engineering (3D CAD, Drawings, BOM, Nesting) (IMAJAGAK)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Marine & Offshore Wind BOP Construction (Foundations, Cables, Ports, Installation Support) (EUAMAFAI), Systems Engineering & Technical Program Management (BPAHAIAI)
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Where Zentech Incorporated is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Houston
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Zentech Incorporated business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Engineering Services: Detail engineering, front-end engineering design (FEED), basic engineering, and detailed design services for offshore structures, drilling rigs, and marine vessels.
- Project Management Services: Construction project management and EPIC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation) contracts for MOPU conversions and rig reactivations.
- Software Licensing: Licensing of proprietary software solutions including ZAIMS (Asset Integrity Management), LosJack, ZenMAS, LoSemi, LoShip for maritime and offshore operations.
- Inspection Services: Specialized inspection services using ZXR virtual reality technology, ZVR-I tank inspections, drone inspections, and LIDAR scanning for offshore and marine assets.
- Process Engineering: Process engineering and design for production units, topsides, FPSOs, FSRUs, MOPUs through Zentech Oiltech Inc. subsidiary.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Project-based professional services |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels9 records
Zentech Incorporated product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Zentech Incorporated is a marine engineering and naval architecture consulting firm that provides detailed engineering, front-end engineering design (FEED), basic engineering, project management, and EPIC services for offshore oil and gas and renewable energy projects. The firm also licenses proprietary software for offshore asset management (ZAIMS, LosJack, ZenMAS, LoSemi, LoShip) and provides specialized inspection services using virtual reality (ZXR/ZVR-I) and drone technologies.
Product overview
Zentech Incorporated is a Houston-based marine engineering, naval architecture, and project/construction management firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of offshore solutions. The core offerings include the ZAIMS (Asset Integrity Management Solution) for structural health monitoring with SMART certification, ZVR-I and ZXR virtual/extended reality inspection technologies, and software solutions (LosJack, LoSemi, LoShip, ZenMAS, Lo Stab) for vessel operations. The product line encompasses new-build designs (R-550D, Z-636, Z-210 jackup rigs and MODUs, Modular Platform Drilling Rigs) and purpose-built vessel assets (ZeeRig series for accommodations, crane operations, and wind turbine installation). The ZGTT (Geodetic Transmission Tower) extends capabilities to grid infrastructure. Services span engineering, rig reactivation, zero emission initiatives, and EPC project execution for the offshore oil & gas and renewable energy industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ZAIMS (Zentech Asset Integrity Management Solution): Patented Smart Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) solution for Marine Vessels and Offshore Units
- ZXR (Zentech Extended Reality)
- ZeeRig
- ZGTT (Zentech Geodetic Transmission Tower)
- LosJack
- ZenMAS
Products and services
- Engineering Services Detail engineering, front-end engineering design (FEED), basic engineering, construction and project management, and rig repair services for offshore oil and gas and renewable energy projects.
- Reactivation Services Reactivation of jack-up rigs, semi-submersible rigs, and other offshore assets for the offshore oil and gas industry.
- ZAIMS (Zentech Asset Integrity Management Solution) Patented Smart Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) software solution for marine vessels and offshore units, using Finite Element Analysis to model structural degradation and provide hull structural integrity monitoring, sensitivity analysis, and predictive maintenance planning.
- Zentech Extended Reality (ZXR) / ZVR-I Virtual Reality Inspection Virtual reality and extended reality inspection technology that captures platforms, rigs, and vessels to enable viewers to fully experience them without physical presence; ZVR-I enables unmanned inspection of hazardous tanks and spaces without personnel entry.
- LosJack Load and Stability Software On-board software for jack-up vessels that generates stability curves, performs damage stability checks, optimizes ballast and cargo plans, ensures regulatory compliance, and generates class-approved reports.
- LoSemi Load and Stability Software On-board software for semi-submersible vessels enabling load and stability calculations and management capabilities.
- LoShip Load and Stability Software On-board software for offshore vessels and ships providing load and stability calculations and management capabilities.
- ZenMAS (Zentech Mooring Advisory System) Mooring advisory system software for offshore vessels, part of Zentech's digital solutions for maritime operations.
- Lo Stab Load and Stability Software Load and stability software for offshore vessels enabling operators and engineers to perform loading calculations, generate stability curves, and ensure regulatory compliance.
- R-550D Jackup Rig Design Proprietary jack-up drilling rig new-build design offered by Zentech for offshore drilling operators and shipyards.
- Z-636 Jackup Rig Design Proprietary jack-up drilling rig new-build design offered by Zentech for offshore drilling operators and shipyards.
- Z-210 Mobile Offshore Drilling Unit / Liftboat Design Advanced jack-up design platform for self-elevating jack-up barge vessels, used for construction of ultra-shallow draft vessels like JANA 506 and JANA 507 with transit draft of just 2 meters.
- Modular Platform Rig Designs Modular platform drilling rig designs offering flexible configuration options for offshore operations.
- ZeeRig 1 Accommodations Vessel Purpose-built accommodations vessel design for offshore personnel housing and support services.
- ZeeRig 3 Marine Crane Barge Vessel Marine crane barge vessel design for offshore lifting and construction operations.
- ZeeRig 3 Wind Turbine Installation Vessel Wind turbine installation vessel design based on the ZeeRig 3 platform for offshore wind farm construction.
- Zee Luxury Semi-SWATH Vessel Luxury semi-SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) vessel design for enhanced stability and comfort.
- ZGTT (Zentech Geodetic Transmission Tower) Geodetic transmission tower design for resilient grid infrastructure using 20% less steel than conventional towers, engineered to withstand Category 5 hurricanes with wind loads of 100-150+ mph.
- Zero Emission Initiatives / Green Hydrogen Engineering Hydrogen and renewable energy engineering services including the H2MPU (Hydrogen Mobile Production Unit) Concept and engineering for green hydrogen plants targeting offshore and renewable energy operators.
- Signage Services Customized signage solutions for offshore rigs including mandatory, prohibitory, dual language, and pipe markings with durable identification materials.
- Process Engineering Services (via Zentech Oiltech Inc.) Process engineering, design, and project management for production units, topsides, FPSOs, FSRUs, MOPUs, Green Hydrogen, and Methanol plants delivered through Zentech Oiltech Inc. subsidiary.
- Construction Project Management Services Construction project management and EPIC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation) contract services for offshore MOPU conversions, rig reactivations, and marine infrastructure projects.
Quantifiable outcome
- 20% less steel used in ZGTT transmission towers compared to conventional designs
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Zentech Incorporated
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Zentech Incorporated technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
AI capability9 records
Feature14 records
Zentech Incorporated partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- STEP Oil & GascoreStrategic Alliance globally with focus on Brazil, Europe and West Africa for joint operational activities. Services include engineering, field services, procurement, fabrication, construction and technical support globally for existing fleet and new construction projects. STEP Oil & Gas is a Brazil-based global leader in EPCI solutions with operations in Portugal, Norway, West Africa, Guyana, Namibia, and other strategic locations.
- Borr Drilling LimitedcoreMaster Service Agreement for Engineering Services where Zentech provides Structural, Marine, Mechanical, Process and Electrical Engineering, Naval Architecture, and cutting edge services such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Extended Reality, LIDAR scanning, UAV drone inspections, GHG Solutions, and Signage Services. Borr Drilling is a premier offshore shallow-water drilling contractor operating modern jack-up rigs in up to approximately 400 feet water depth.
- Wrench SolutionscoreStrategic partnership to digitally transform project management processes. Combines Zentech's extensive experience in delivering large-scale projects with Wrench's cutting-edge SmartProject software solutions powered by AI. Provides real-time reporting, predictive analytics, and forecasting capabilities for project teams. Wrench has 20+ years implementing integrated project management in 35+ countries.
- SplitwatersminorZentech serves as engineering partner for Splitwaters on the 20 MW Green Hydrogen Plant for Akna Energy. Splitwaters is the electrolyzer manufacturer and EPC firm responsible for plant design, equipment fabrication, and construction. Zentech provides engineering design with over 40 years of engineering and project management experience. Plant will produce over 3 million kg of green hydrogen per year.
- JSA Loadmaster ArabiacoreExclusive Joint Venture to provide collaborative offerings to shipyards, marine, and rig operators in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Services include engineering, field services, parts, and technical support for existing fleet and new construction projects. JSA Loadmaster combines Loadmaster Industries (structural drilling packages, API 8C/4F license holder) and Jackup Structures Alliance (rack/chords manufacturer with 75+ lattice leg rigs supplied).
- Jana Marine Services (JMS)coreMultiple contracts including basic design engineering for Jana 506 and Jana 507 self-elevating jack-up barges using Z-210 Type-C design. JMS is a leading marine offshore services company based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, exclusively owned subsidiary of Rashed Al-Rashed & Sons Group. The successful launch of JANA 506 was celebrated in May 2025.
- Crystal Offshore Middle EastminorMOU signed creating an engineering partnership for shipyard project-related engineering. Crystal Offshore operates within Khalifa Port Abu Dhabi covering fabrication, major maintenance, upgrade, and conversion projects for offshore rigs and vessels. Zentech provides engineering and project management services.
- Oiltech Engineering India Private LimitedcoreCreated Zentech Oiltech Inc. (ZOI) as a subsidiary with Zentech holding majority shareholding. The synergy combines Zentech's offshore marine engineering expertise with Oiltech's process engineering and design capabilities for production units, topsides, FPSOs, FSRUs, MOPUs, Green Hydrogen, and Methanol plants. ZOI enhances the overall portfolio of services for customers in offshore Marine-EPC.
- New Fortress Energy (NFE)coreMarine engineering scope for conversion of three Jack-Up Rigs to be deployed and installed in the Gulf of Mexico as an offshore gas processing and liquefaction plant. New Fortress Energy is a NASDAQ-listed global energy infrastructure company addressing energy poverty and accelerating transition to reliable, affordable and clean energy.
- International Maritime Industries (IMI)coreDetailed design engineering contract for construction of IMI-2030 Class Jack-up drilling rigs for what will be one of the biggest shipyards in the world. Zentech performed detailed engineering design of all structures and systems including hull, quarters, helideck, cantilever package, drill-floor, legs and spud cans. IMI plans to build 18 of these jack-up drilling rigs. Project completed November 2024.
- Blue Whale Ocean FiltrationminorPartnership to engineer, design and construct specialty Marine Filtration Vessels to filter and remove floating debris, marine plastic and microplastic waste from contaminated bodies of water focusing on the five ocean gyres, lakes, rivers, harbors, and bays around the world. Blue Whale provides filtration technology while Zentech provides marine engineering and design.
- Renewable Resources International (RRI)corePartnership with Virginia-based Renewable Resources International for the nation's first Jones Act compliant offshore wind jack-up installation vessel. The vessel is a four-legged, self-propelled Dynamically-Positioned Level 2 (DP2) Jack-up Vessel based on a US-built barge. Zentech provides the vessel design and engineering while RRI provides renewable energy industry knowledge and experience with US offshore wind farms.
Scale indicators16 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Zentech Incorporated competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Aker Solutions: Global offshore engineering and EPC incumbent serving offshore oil & gas, offshore wind, and hydrogen. Comparable as it competes in the same jack-up rig design, FPSO topsides, and offshore engineering services space, though Aker operates at vastly larger scale and broader scope.
- Wood Group (John Wood Group): International engineering and consulting company with deep offshore oil & gas, renewables, and process engineering capabilities. Comparable to Zentech's engineering services and offshore project execution, though at much larger scale across energy, chemicals, and infrastructure.
- TechnipFMC: Global leader in subsea, offshore, and surface projects serving oil & gas operators. Comparable in offshore engineering design and project management for FPSOs and offshore production systems, though much larger and broader in integrated EPC delivery.
- McDermott International: Global offshore engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) contractor serving offshore oil & gas. Comparable in detailed engineering and project execution for offshore production facilities and drilling units, though at much larger scale and integrated EPC scope.
- Wärtsilä Marine: Global marine technology provider offering ship design, marine systems, and lifecycle services. Comparable in marine engineering, vessel design, and ship lifecycle services, though operating at much larger scale with broader product portfolio including engines and propulsion.
- Worley (WorleyParsons): Global professional services company delivering project and asset services in energy, chemicals, and resources. Comparable to Zentech's engineering services, FEED, and project management capabilities for offshore production and renewables, though operating at much larger scale across multiple industries.
Direct peers
- Friede & Goldman: Specialized naval architecture and marine engineering firm focused on jack-up rig and offshore vessel design. Closest direct competitor to Zentech in jack-up rig design space (Z-210 vs. Friede & Goldman's JU-2000 and similar designs), serving shipyards and drilling contractors globally.
- BMT Group: International maritime and offshore engineering consultancy providing naval architecture, marine engineering, and asset integrity services. Comparable to Zentech in vessel design, stability software (BMT's loadmaster tools vs. Zentech's LosJack/LoSemi/LoShip), and offshore engineering consulting.
- Bennett Offshore Technologies: Independent naval architecture and offshore engineering firm specializing in jack-up rig and MODU design. Comparable to Zentech's Z-210, R-550D, and Z-636 jack-up rig design portfolio, serving similar drilling contractors and shipyard clients.
Emerging players
- Topsides Engineering Services: Engineering firm specializing in topsides and process engineering for offshore oil & gas. Comparable to Zentech Oiltech Inc.'s process engineering scope for FPSOs, FSRUs, and MOPUs, though operating with a narrower topsides focus rather than full marine engineering.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance4 records
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Zentech Incorporated leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Zentech Incorporated subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
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Frequently asked questions about Zentech Incorporated
What does Zentech Incorporated do?
Zentech Incorporated is a marine engineering and naval architecture consulting firm that provides detailed engineering, front-end engineering design (FEED), basic engineering, project management, and EPIC services for offshore oil and gas and renewable energy projects. The firm also licenses proprietary software for offshore asset management (ZAIMS, LosJack, ZenMAS, LoSemi, LoShip) and provides specialized inspection services using virtual reality (ZXR/ZVR-I) and drone technologies.
Is Zentech Incorporated a public or private company?
Zentech Incorporated is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Zentech Incorporated founded?
Zentech Incorporated was founded in 1979. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Zentech Incorporated based?
Zentech Incorporated is headquartered in Houston, United States, in the North America region.
How does Zentech Incorporated make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Engineering Services are the primary driver. The others are project Management Services, software Licensing, inspection Services and process Engineering.
Who are Zentech Incorporated's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Aker Solutions, Wood Group (John Wood Group), TechnipFMC, McDermott International, Wärtsilä Marine and Worley (WorleyParsons). Direct peers are Friede & Goldman, BMT Group and Bennett Offshore Technologies. Topsides Engineering Services is listed as an emerging player.
Does Zentech Incorporated have an API?
No public API is recorded for Zentech Incorporated.
What industry is Zentech Incorporated in?
Zentech Incorporated's product category is Offshore Engineering Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAGAK, Production Design & Detailed Engineering (3D CAD, Drawings, BOM, Nesting), with a secondary code of EUAMAFAI, Marine & Offshore Wind BOP Construction (Foundations, Cables, Ports, Installation Support). Its NAICS code is 54133 and its SIC code is 8700.