What Ecoserv does

Ecoserv (Ecoserv LLC) is a privately held industrial services company headquartered in Abbeville, Louisiana, that provides integrated waste management, cleaning, and disposal solutions to oil and gas exploration and production operators in the Gulf of Mexico region. Founded in 2014 by Kenny DesOrmeaux through the merger of his Offshore Cleaning Systems (founded 1998) with a Gulf Coast E&P waste management and disposal network, the company serves upstream E&P operators requiring specialized cleaning of offshore platforms, onshore facilities, vessels, tanks, and pipelines, along with compliant disposal of non-hazardous oilfield waste (NOW), naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM), and RCRA-regulated hazardous waste. The company operates from five strategic facilities across Louisiana and Texas and grew to over 300 employees at its peak under prior leadership.

Ecoserv's service portfolio is anchored by a patented low-pressure deep well injection technology that isolates non-hazardous oilfield waste in subsurface geologic formations below drinking water zones, recognized by the EPA as a preferred disposal method. Proprietary operational technologies include the Pit Viper System — a remotely operated robotic mud pit and frac tank cleaning system launched in Q4 2019 that reduces confined space entry by approximately 80% — the Mini-Vac vacuum system that reduces job time by over 50% and wastewater by 97%, the largest mobile steam boiler fleet in the Gulf of Mexico, and a US Coast Guard OPA 90-certified double-hull barge fleet with capacities of 4,000-7,000 barrels per load. The company operates a vertically integrated chain spanning waste collection at dockside transfer facilities (Port Fourchon, LA and Port Arthur, TX), licensed NORM and RCRA-compliant hazardous waste handling, transportation via barge, and final disposal at permitted injection wells (Big Hill NORM Facility, Fannett Disposal Facility).

Ecoserv generates revenue primarily through project-based contracts with oil and gas operators, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Services are sold through direct field sales teams based at the Abbeville headquarters and Fourchon Superdock, supplemented by inside sales, industry events such as the BP GOA P&O Supplier Summit, and a content marketing presence on LinkedIn, YouTube, X, and the company blog. The company holds memberships in major contractor pre-qualification networks including ISNetworld, PEC Premier, and Avetta, and spun off its robotic cleaning technology as Ecorobotics in 2018. Operations continue under an executive team that includes VP Mike Breaux and Director of Offshore Services Kent Luquette following the April 2022 death of founder and CEO Kenny DesOrmeaux.

Name

Ecoserv

Legal name

Ecoserv LLC

Website

https://ecoserv.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Ecoserv is a Louisiana-based industrial services company providing integrated waste management, cleaning, and disposal solutions to oil and gas exploration and production operators in the Gulf of Mexico region, using patented deep well injection and proprietary robotic cleaning technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oilfield Waste Management Services

NAICS

Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211), Hazardous Waste Collection (562112)

SIC

Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Hazardous Waste Services (Manufacturing, Refineries, Metals, Automotive) (EUAIAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Used Oil & Oily Waste Management (Collection, Re-refining, Disposal) (BPALAFAI), Used Oil, Lubricants & Industrial Fluids Recovery/Recycling (IMAIAFAM)

Keywords

• Oilfield waste management
• Industrial cleaning services
• Offshore cleaning services
• NORM decontamination services
• E&P waste disposal

Headquarters

HQ city

Abbéville-la-rivière

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Cleaning Services: Project-based specialized cleaning services for offshore platforms, land/onshore facilities, and vessels including tank cleaning, pipeline flushing, NORM decontamination, decommissioning prep, and confined space cleaning. Revenue is earned per contracted job/project.
2. E&P Waste Disposal Services: Collection, transportation, and disposal of exploration and production waste including non-hazardous oilfield waste (NOW) and NORM waste via deep well injection. Revenue earned through waste disposal fees based on volume and waste type.
3. RCRA Hazardous Waste Management: Hazardous waste receiving, transfer, and disposal management for offshore operators, including consulting on proper waste management and transportation from point of generation. Services include inventory management, manifesting, profiling, and waste characterization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ecoserv delivers integrated industrial cleaning, waste transportation, and E&P waste disposal services to upstream oil and gas operators, primarily in the Gulf of Mexico. Its core offering combines specialized cleaning of offshore platforms, vessels, frac tanks, sumps, and pipelines with collection, transportation, and disposal of non-hazardous oilfield waste (NOW) and NORM-contaminated waste through its patented low-pressure deep well injection technology. The company operates as a one-stop-shop consolidating cleaning, decontamination, transport, and licensed disposal for E&P operators.

Product overview

Ecoserv is a comprehensive industrial cleaning and waste disposal service company for the oil and gas industry, offering an integrated platform of services across three main areas: E&P Waste Disposal, Land Cleaning Services, and Offshore Cleaning Services. The company operates as a unified service offering rather than a modular platform, providing turnkey waste management solutions from collection through transportation to final disposal. Key specialized offerings include the patented Low-Pressure Injection Technology for environmentally safe waste disposal, the Pit Viper System for remote robotic pit cleaning (reducing confined space entry by 80%), the Mini-Vac System for vacuum cleaning applications, and Steam Generation Services. Supporting services include NORM Management, RCRA Compliance Services, and Dockside Services at their Louisiana and Texas facilities. The company was formed in 2014 by merging offshore cleaning services with an E&P waste management network to create the first integrated cleaning, decontamination, and environmental disposal service company in the Gulf Coast region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ecorobotics: A stand-alone venture launched in 2018 focused on robotic cleaning technology which eliminates personnel from hazardous confined spaces.

Products and services

• E&P Waste Disposal Comprehensive exploration and production waste disposal services including RCRA-exempt waste management, patented deep well injection technology, and NORM disposal for the upstream oil and gas industry. Targeted at E&P operators in the Gulf of Mexico needing environmentally safe disposal of non-hazardous oilfield waste.
• Land Cleaning Services Industrial land cleaning services including pipeline flushing, tank and vessel cleaning, NORM management, equipment decontamination, and site remediation for upstream and midstream oil and gas facilities. Targeted at onshore and midstream/downstream operators requiring land-based cleaning and remediation.
• Offshore Cleaning Services Specialized offshore rig and platform cleaning services including production cleaning, decommissioning preparation, drilling cleaning, and NORM handling for operations in the Gulf of Mexico. Targeted at offshore E&P operators in the Gulf of America.
• Dockside Services Marine dockside services at Port Fourchon including waste offloading, vessel and container cleaning, E&P waste transfer, and RCRA hazardous waste 10-day transfer. Targeted at offshore operators and OSVs needing coordinated dockside waste handling at the Fourchon Superdock site.
• NORM Services Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material management including decontamination, decommissioning, disposal, surveying, transportation, and laboratory services for contaminated equipment and facilities. Targeted at E&P operators requiring licensed NORM handling under Texas and federal regulation.
• RCRA Services Resource Conservation and Recovery Act compliance services including hazardous waste management, manifesting, profiling, training, and regulatory compliance support for offshore operations. Targeted at offshore operators needing RCRA-compliant waste handling at the point of generation.
• Pit Viper System Remotely operated robotic technology for mud pit cleaning on offshore drilling assets and frac tank cleaning onshore. Eliminates confined space entry during high-risk mud removal activities, reducing personnel exposure by 80%. Targeted at E&P operators needing safe, automated mud pit and frac tank cleaning.
• Mini-Vac System Vacuum cleaning system designed for applications involving large solid particulates such as sump tanks, heater treaters, and water process vessels. Reduces job time by over 50% and wastewater by 97%, eliminating manual product movement and diaphragm pump failures. Targeted at operators needing fast, low-waste cleaning of vessels with heavy solids.
• Steam Generation Services Mobile steam generation services for degassing vessels and removing hydrocarbons. Includes the largest fleet of mobile steam boilers in the Gulf of Mexico, operating at 80-100 psi and 324-338°F and producing 1000-1600 lbs of dry steam per hour, which greatly reduces wastewater from operation. Targeted at offshore operators needing vessel degassing and tank cleaning.
• Low-Pressure Injection Disposal Service Patented low-pressure injection disposal service that injects non-hazardous waste into subsurface formations isolated far below groundwater zones, providing an environmentally sound disposal alternative to landfills. Injection wells are lined with steel casings from ground surface to below all underground sources of drinking water. Targeted at E&P operators needing licensed, EPA-preferred disposal of non-hazardous oilfield waste.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced confined space entry exposures by approximately 80% during high-risk mud removal activities through use of Pit Viper system.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ISNetworldcoreOthersEcoserv holds an active ISNetworld account (Account: 400-130174 as Ecoserv LLC Corporate Identity). ISNetworld membership promotes transparent business models, continued connection with hiring clients, and participation with monitoring organizations for regulatory compliance.
• PEC PremiercoreOthersEcoserv holds an active PEC Premier membership (SSQ ID: 2572 as Ecoserv LLC Corporate Identity). PEC Premier is a pre-qualification service for contractors in the oil and gas industry.
• AvettacoreOthersEcoserv holds an active Avetta contractor membership (Contractor ID: 60879 as Ecoserv LLC Corporate Identity). Avetta provides supply chain risk management and contractor compliance services.
• APEC SafetyminorOthersAPEC Safety membership provides networking solutions for standardized metrics, regulatory expectations, and agendas in the oil and gas industry.
• DISA Global SolutionsminorOthersDISA Global Solutions membership provides compliance and safety screening solutions supporting Ecoserv's safety program.
• National Compliance Management Service, Inc. (NCMS)minorOthersNCMS membership supports regulatory compliance and operational qualification monitoring for Ecoserv as a service provider in the oil and gas industry.
• BPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBP is a key customer and strategic partner. Ecoserv attended the BP GOA P&O Supplier Summit in August 2025 as an invited supplier and contractor providing critical operational services for BP assets in the Gulf of America. Ecoserv received the 'Beyond Safe' award at this summit, indicating a significant preferred supplier relationship.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SECURE Energy Services: SECURE Energy Services is a Canadian-based energy and environmental solutions provider offering E&P waste processing, disposal, and industrial cleaning to upstream oil and gas operators — directly comparable to Ecoserv's integrated upstream waste management model.
• Newalta Corporation: Newalta (acquired by Tervita/now SECURE) was a leading Canadian provider of oilfield waste management, NORM services, and industrial cleaning with deep-well disposal assets — historically a direct model-comparable peer to Ecoserv's integrated GOM offering.
• Tervita Corporation: Tervita was a Canada-based full-cycle E&P waste management and environmental services company operating deep well injection and treatment facilities — a direct precedent for Ecoserv's vertically integrated cleaning-to-disposal platform.

Broad incumbents

• Clean Harbors: Clean Harbors is the largest North American provider of industrial and hazardous waste management, environmental cleanup, and oilfield services; its Energy Services line directly overlaps with Ecoserv's E&P waste, NORM, and tank cleaning offerings, but at much larger scale.
• Heritage Environmental Services (US Ecology): US Ecology / Heritage Environmental Services is one of North America's largest providers of hazardous and industrial waste treatment, recycling, and disposal. Comparable in the regulated waste treatment footprint though broader than oilfield-only.
• Clean Earth (Harsco Corporation): Clean Earth, a Harsco Environmental business, operates one of the largest networks of specialty waste processing and disposal facilities in North America — overlapping with Ecoserv's hazardous waste treatment/disposal segment.
• Veolia Environmental Services: Veolia is a global environmental services leader with significant hazardous waste and industrial cleaning operations in North America; overlaps with Ecoserv at the hazardous-waste-management layer but at vastly greater scale and scope.

Regional players

• Stallion Oilfield Services: Stallion Oilfield Services provides onshore and offshore workforce, logistics, and specialty services to operators across Texas and the Gulf region — overlapping with Ecoserv on supporting oilfield operators with project-based specialty services, though without integrated disposal assets.

Emerging players

• Arq (Earthwater Technology / Arq Solutions): Arq processes oilfield waste streams (including hydrocarbon-bearing waste from upstream operations) into value-added products — an emerging technology-based competitor in the upstream waste-to-value space relevant to Ecoserv's E&P waste pipeline.
• NNW (Northwest Nuclear & Hazardous Waste): NNW provides specialized handling and disposal services for naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) generated by oil and gas operations — directly comparable to Ecoserv's licensed NORM services line at the Big Hill facility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ecoservllc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpgMSAsvUPKMLI96HWjAruw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ecoserv-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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