Croft Production Systems

What Croft Production Systems does

Croft Production Systems, Inc. ("CROFT") is a privately held, ISO 9001-certified manufacturer and lessor of natural gas processing and production equipment, headquartered in Needville, Texas, with a second warehouse in Freer, Texas. The company was originally founded as an oil and gas exploration and production consulting firm and was refocused in 2006 under founder Preston Croft on designing a safer, zero-emission alternative to glycol (TEG) natural gas dehydration, resulting in the proprietary Passive Dehydration System (PDS) and its enviroDRI solid desiccant. Cameron P. Croft has led the company as CEO since 2019 and has expanded it from a single-product specialist into an all-inclusive gas processing equipment producer serving oil and gas E&P operators, midstream/compressor station operators, biogas/RNG producers, and dual-fuel / e-fleet operators across U.S. basins including the Permian, Eagle Ford, Haynesville, and Appalachian.

CROFT's product line spans solid-desiccant dehydration (PDS, 20 Mcfd to 180,000 Mcfd), glycol (TEG) dehydration, amine gas sweetening (GSS), Chemical Injection Systems (CIS, patented), Joule Thomson plants (JTS) for NGL recovery and BTU reduction, Ambient Cooling Systems (ACS, including patent-pending Aeris forced-air technology), Fuel-Gas Conditioning Systems (FCS) that integrate cooling, JT, and dehydration, Iron Oxide batch H2S removal (IOS), separators, and 18,000-gallon bullet tanks for NGL storage. Proprietary consumables — enviroDRI desiccant, H2Scavenger chemical blend, and related parts — are sold through CROFTsupply.com; recertified and surplus equipment is sold through SurplusEnergyEquipment.com.

The business model combines four revenue streams: (1) equipment leasing on month-to-month through 36-month terms with bundled service, account management, and lease-buyout optionality; (2) equipment sales (new, refurbished, recertified) on progressive billing (35/35/30); (3) parts and consumables via CROFTsupply.com and field service; and (4) standalone professional field services including preventive maintenance, TEG overhauls, glycol analysis, ultrafiltration, and CROFT-certified gas processing training. Distribution is direct, enterprise field-sales-led with in-house engineered proposals and a one-business-day quote turnaround, supported by a U.S. regional service-hub network that delivers monthly preventive maintenance and 24/7 on-call support to leased customers.

Name

Croft Production Systems

Legal name

Croft Production Systems, Inc.

Website

https://croftsystems.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Croft Production Systems is a privately held, ISO 9001-certified manufacturer and lessor of natural gas processing equipment — including its proprietary zero-emission Passive Dehydration System and enviroDRI desiccant — serving oil and gas E&P operators, midstream operators, biogas/RNG producers, and dual-fuel operators across U.S. basins via direct sales, leasing with bundled service, and e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Natural Gas Processing Equipment

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing (33313), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Gas Processing Plant Equipment & Skids (Separators, Heat Exchangers, Turboexpanders) (EUAAABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Field Treating & Separation (Heater Treaters, Separators, LACT) (EUALACAI), Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Natural gas processing equipment
• Gas dehydration systems
• Oil and gas equipment leasing
• H2S removal systems
• Gas sweetening equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Needville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Leasing: CROFT leases natural gas processing equipment including Passive Dehydration Systems, Amine Plants, JT Plants, Coolers, Chemical Injection Systems, Fuel-Gas Conditioning Systems, and Separators. Contract terms range from month-to-month to 36 months. Leased equipment includes bundled service (monthly maintenance, dedicated account manager, 24/7 on-call support). Clients can apply a percentage of accumulated lease payments toward purchase (lease buyout).
2. Equipment Sales (New, Refurbished, Surplus): CROFT sells new, recertified, refurbished, and as-is natural gas processing equipment. Progressive billing applies: 35% at order receipt, 35% at major manufacturing component delivery, 30% net 30 upon shipment. Surplus equipment sold through SurplusEnergyEquipment.com. Bullet tanks (18,000 gallon), separators, coolers, TEG units, JT units, and other equipment available for purchase.
3. Parts and Consumables (CROFTsupply.com): Sale of proprietary enviroDRI desiccant, replacement parts, amine solution supplies, H2Scavenger chemicals, glycol, separator components, filter elements, and OEM-quality equipment parts through CROFTsupply.com.
4. Professional / Field Services: Field services including preventive maintenance (monthly inspections), TEG equipment overhaul and cleanout, glycol analysis program, ultrafiltration, fin fan cleaning, and gas processing training courses. Service is included with leased CROFT equipment and available as standalone for non-CROFT equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Croft Production Systems designs, manufactures, leases, and services natural gas processing and production equipment for oil and gas operators. Its portfolio spans dehydration (Passive Dehydration System with proprietary enviroDRI desiccant and TEG units), gas sweetening (Amine Plants), H2S/CO2 removal (CIS, IOS), NGL recovery and BTU reduction (JT Plants, Coolers, Bullet Tanks), fuel gas conditioning (FCS), and separation, with bundled field service on leased assets.

Product overview

Croft Production Systems is a natural gas processing equipment company offering a comprehensive portfolio of proprietary and standard equipment for well site production applications. The core product line includes: Amine Plants (GSS) for H2S and CO2 removal; Passive Dehydration Systems (PDS) using proprietary enviroDRI solid desiccant as their flagship zero-emission dehydration technology; Glycol Dehydrators (TEG) for traditional absorption-based dehydration; Fuel-Gas Conditioning Systems (FCS) combining cooling, JT, and dehydration in one skid; JT Plants (JTS) for NGL recovery and BTU reduction; Chemical Injection Systems (CIS) for multi-use chemical treatment; Iron Oxide Systems (IOS) for batch H2S removal; Coolers (ACS) in powered and non-powered configurations; Separators (SEP) in various phase configurations; Bullet Tanks for NGL storage; and used/recertified equipment. Supporting services include glycol analysis, preventive maintenance, equipment overhauls, and professional gas processing training courses. Equipment is available for lease or purchase with included service support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Passive Dehydration System (PDS): Solid desiccant dehydrator that provides safe, emission-free natural gas dehydration using enviroDRI desiccant.
• enviroDRI

Products and services

• Passive Dehydration System (PDS) Solid desiccant dehydrator using proprietary enviroDRI desiccant for zero-emission natural gas dehydration. No moving parts or open flames, with 30–60 day service cycles. Handles volumes from 20 Mcfd to 180,000 Mcfd. Sold and leased to U.S. oil and gas operators.
• Amine Plants (GSS) / Gas Sweetening System Skid-mounted gas sweetening amine plants for removing hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and carbon dioxide (CO2) from natural gas streams, available for purchase or rent with circulation rates up to 10 GPM and split-stream configurations.
• JT Plants (JTS) / Joule Thomson Systems Skid-mounted Joule Thomson systems for gas streams of 1–10 MMcfd, reducing water dew point, recovering NGLs (propane, butane, pentane, hexane), and lowering BTU for sales specifications or engine fuel. Pre-assembled single-skid delivery with monthly monitoring.
• Chemical Injection System (CIS) Multi-use chemical static mixer injection system for H2S removal and treatment of corrosion, scale, hydrates, paraffin, and foaming issues. ASME-coded with solar-powered pumps for emissions-free operation. Patented by CTO Chris Smithson and using CROFT's proprietary H2Scavenger blend.
• Fuel-Gas Conditioning System (FCS) Skid-mounted hybrid system combining Ambient Cooling, Joule Thomson, and Passive Dehydration technologies to remove water and high BTUs for compressor fuel, instrumentation gas, and well stream processing. Includes 24-hour dedicated technician and 30-day service cycle on leased units.
• Glycol Dehydrators (TEG) Triethylene Glycol dehydration units for removing water vapor from natural gas to prevent hydrate formation and pipeline corrosion. Available in new and refurbished configurations with BTEX and BMS upgrade options, dehydrating gas to <7 lbs/MMcf (standard) or <3 lbs/MMcf (upgraded).
• Iron Oxide System (IOS) Batch H2S removal system using iron oxide media in contact towers to neutralize hydrogen sulfide and mercaptans. Low media cost with spent media disposable in standard landfills.
• Coolers (ACS) / Ambient Cooling System Ambient Cooling Systems available in powered (motor-driven fan) and non-powered (passive multi-pass fin tube) configurations, including the patent-pending Aeris/Fresco Thermal forced air cooler technology, for reducing water content and recovering NGLs from natural gas.
• Separators (SEP) Horizontal and vertical separator vessels in two-phase and three-phase configurations for removing liquids from natural gas. Includes sand separators, free water knockouts, and coalescing gas separators for fine particle removal.
• Bullet Tanks Above-ground storage vessels for Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) and refined hydrocarbons, available in 18,000 gallon capacity with standard 250 PSI rating for NGL recovery applications. Available for sale or lease.
• Used/Recertified Equipment Recertified, reconditioned, and refurbished natural gas and oil production equipment including PDS, TEG, Amine Plants, JT Units, Separators, Coolers, and Bullet Tanks available for sale or lease, sold through SurplusEnergyEquipment.com and from the Freer, TX and Needville, TX yards.
• Gas Processing Training Courses Professional training courses covering natural gas fundamentals, glycol dehydration, gas sweetening, H2S/CO2 removal, and equipment operations with CROFT certification upon completion.

Quantifiable outcome

• Water content reduction to <7 lbs/MMcf (standard TEG) or <3 lbs/MMcf (upgraded TEG); PDS achieves pipeline-spec dehydration from 20 Mcfd to 180,000 Mcfd with zero operational emissions
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Enerflex Ltd. Enerflex designs, manufactures, leases, and services natural gas processing, compression, and dehydration equipment for upstream and midstream operators globally — directly comparable to Croft's full-stack gas processing equipment, lease fleet, and field service model.
• Forum Energy Technologies: Forum manufactures and supplies production equipment including separators, dehydration units, and processing skids for upstream oil and gas operators — overlapping with Croft's separator, dehydrator, and gas processing product lines.
• Audubon Companies: Audubon provides engineering, fabrication, and field services for natural gas processing, treating, and compression — competing with Croft's full-stack engineering, manufacturing, and service offering for upstream and midstream operators.
• Exterran Corporation: Exterran provides natural gas compression, processing, and dehydration equipment with a large lease fleet and field services business — a direct competitor to Croft's PDS, TEG, amine, and JT product portfolio targeting the same U.S. E&P and midstream customer base.
• Peerless Mfg. / CECO Environmental: Peerless (now part of CECO) manufactured separation and gas processing equipment for upstream oil and gas — comparable to Croft's separators, dehydration, and amine systems, particularly for H2S/CO2 removal applications.
• Cimarron Energy: Cimarron designs and manufactures natural gas processing equipment including amine units, dehydration systems, and condensate stabilizers — directly competing with Croft's GSS, PDS, and JT product offerings for U.S. E&P customers.
• Valerus (Koch Engineered Solutions): Valerus specializes in gas processing, treating, and NGL recovery equipment and services for U.S. oil and gas operators — a close competitor to Croft's amine, JT, and dehydration skids for upstream and midstream applications.

Broad incumbents

• Schlumberger / SLB: SLB is a global oilfield services incumbent providing integrated production equipment, processing solutions, and field services for upstream and midstream gas — a much larger alternative to Croft with overlapping dehydration, treating, and NGL capabilities.
• Kimball Energy / Koch-Glitsch: Koch-Glitsch (via Koch Engineered Solutions) supplies mass-transfer and separation equipment widely used in amine gas treating and natural gas processing — a broad incumbent whose internals, trays, and packaged gas processing systems compete with Croft's amine and separator skids.

Emerging players

• Unison Solutions: Unison specializes in biogas upgrading and renewable natural gas (RNG) processing equipment — directly comparable to Croft's secondary RNG/biogas vertical, applying similar dehydration and H2S/CO2 removal technology to non-fossil applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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