What Tulsa Heaters Midstream does

Tulsa Heaters Midstream (THM) is a Tulsa, Oklahoma-based designer and manufacturer of fired heaters and thermal oxidizers serving the U.S. midstream gas processing industry. Founded in 2014 by Doyle Bishop, the company operates from its headquarters at 1215 S. Boulder, Suite 1040, with a headcount of 11–50 employees. THM's product portfolio comprises five families: SHO Heaters (standard packaged fired heaters), HydroFlux Heaters (custom engineered indirect- and direct-fired bath heaters ranging 0.25–30 MMBtu/hr with removable process coils and configurable metallurgy), Electric Heaters (480V flameless circulation and immersion heaters up to approximately 5 MW with SCR control panels), VCU Thermal Oxidizers (vapor combustion units in direct-fired and recuperative configurations for acid gas, flash gas, sulfur compounds, CO, and hydrocarbons), and Auxiliary Equipment including Burner Management System (BMS) packages certified across NFPA, ATEX, NEMA, IEC, CSA, and UL codes. The underlying technology combines pre-engineered base platforms with application-specific customization for amine regeneration, hot oil heating, line heating, reboilers, fuel gas conditioning, and waste stream destruction.

THM operates a direct enterprise sales model with no channel partners or resellers, engaging midstream operators, gas processing plants, and engineering firms through consultative, quote-based relationships. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time equipment sales of custom and pre-engineered fired heaters and thermal oxidizers, supplemented by aftermarket parts and service coordination (including a 24/7 service hotline), with educational programs such as THM Academy (Heater School, Fired Heaters 101 video course, Lunch and Learns) offered free of charge and functioning as a demand-generation investment rather than a revenue stream. Long sales cycles are typical for industrial capital equipment, and the company has reported a cumulative milestone of 500+ units sold.

The firm is privately held as Tulsa Heaters Midstream LLC, with no disclosed external funding or parent company. Leadership transitioned recently with founder Doyle Bishop moving to retirement and Justin Forth assuming the President role. Strategic positioning includes integration partnerships (e.g., ClearSign Technologies' low-NOx Core M1 burner for a multinational energy company's Permian Basin gas processing facility, announced June 2026 with Q3 2026 delivery) and an expanding Electric Heater portfolio aligned with midstream electrification and emissions-reduction trends.

Name

Tulsa Heaters Midstream

Legal name

Tulsa Heaters Midstream LLC

Website

https://tulsaheatersmidstream.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tulsa Heaters Midstream is a Tulsa, Oklahoma-based manufacturer of fired heaters, electric heaters, and thermal oxidizers serving U.S. midstream gas processing operators. The firm combines pre-engineered platforms with custom engineering for amine regeneration, line heating, and waste stream applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Process Heating Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing (333994), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (33241)

SIC

Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Heating Equipment, Except Electric & Warm Air Furnaces (3433)

akta.pro primary industry

Boilers, Furnaces & Process Heating Equipment (IMAHAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heat Exchangers & Thermal Transfer Equipment (IMAHAKAC), Heat Transfer Equipment (Heat Exchangers, Boilers, Condensers) (IMAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Fired heater manufacturing
• Thermal oxidizer systems
• Gas processing equipment
• Midstream oil and gas
• Process heating solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom and Pre-Engineered Fired Heaters: THM designs and manufactures fired heaters for midstream gas processing applications, including SHO Heaters, HydroFlux heaters (indirect fired and direct fired), and electric heaters. Heaters range from small duties to units serving large gas processing facilities. Revenue is generated through equipment sales with long sales cycles typical of industrial capital equipment.
2. Thermal Oxidizers: THM's VCU line of thermal oxidizers handles liquid and gas waste streams for midstream operations. Sold as custom-configured packages using pre-engineered components.
3. Aftermarket Products and Services: THM provides aftermarket support including spare parts, service coordination, and technical support. The company offers 24/7 service support and maintains responsive customer service.
4. Training and Education (THM Academy): THM offers educational resources and training programs including the THM Heater School (2-day seminar with 12 hours classroom time and 4 hours shop visits), Fired Heaters 101 email course, and technical resources. Heater School is provided without charge to accepted registrants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tulsa Heaters Midstream designs and manufactures fired heaters, hot oil systems, electric heaters, and thermal oxidizers for the midstream gas processing industry. The company offers both custom-engineered and pre-engineered thermal solutions — including SHO Heaters, HydroFlux Heaters (0.25–30 MMBtu/hr), Electric Heaters, and VCU Thermal Oxidizers — along with Burner Management Systems and aftermarket spare parts and service support for gas plants, pipelines, and storage facilities.

Product overview

Tulsa Heaters Midstream is a heater company specializing in the midstream Gas Processing industry, offering a comprehensive portfolio of thermal equipment. Their product lineup consists of five core product families: SHO Heaters (standard packaged fired heaters in direct/indirect configurations), HydroFlux Heaters (custom engineered indirect fired and direct fired bath heaters ranging 0.25-30 MMBtu/hr), Electric Heaters (flameless circulation and immersion heaters using 480V electricity), Thermal Oxidizers (VCU line for waste stream incineration in direct-fired and recuperative designs), and Auxiliary Equipment (Burner Management Systems and control panels). These products serve gas processing plants, pipelines, power plants, and storage facilities across the midstream sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SHO Heaters Standard packaged fired heaters designed for the midstream gas processing industry, available in direct or indirect fired configurations with various heating capacities for gas processing plants and midstream operators.
• HydroFlux Heaters Custom engineered indirect fired (IF) and direct fired (DF) heaters with duties ranging from 0.25 MMBtu/hr to 30 MMBtu/hr, used in gas plants, pipelines, power plants, and gas storage applications; includes removable process coils and configurable metallurgy options.
• Electric Heaters Flameless heating solutions using low voltage (480V) electricity up to approximately 5 MW for hot oil heating, regen gas heating, line heaters, reboilers, tank/immersion heaters, and fuel gas conditioning, with SCR control panels.
• Thermal Oxidizers (VCU Line) Vapor Combustion Unit thermal oxidizers for liquid and gas waste streams including acid gas, flash gas, sulfur compounds, CO, and hydrocarbons; available in direct-fired and recuperative designs with optional waste heat recovery (heat medium fluid, steam, air pre-heat, waste pre-heat).
• Auxiliary Equipment (Burner Management Systems) Support equipment including Burner Management Systems (BMS) for process control, with pre-engineered packages and customization options across NFPA, ATEX, NEMA, IEC, CSA, and UL codes for the entire range of heaters and thermal oxidizers.
• Aftermarket Products and Services Aftermarket support including spare parts coordination, service coordination, technical support, and a 24/7 service hotline (918) 960-0310 for existing THM heater customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hot oil systems provide temperature control within ±1°F, dramatically reducing risk of amine degradation compared to direct-fired alternatives
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Subcontract Fabricators (Tulsa area)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTHM works with Tulsa area subcontractors involved in heater or heater component manufacturing as part of its shop visit training program for THM Heater School. These subcontractors are also involved in project delivery, contributing to on-time shipment achievements.
• Thermon (product images)minorOthersProduct images for electric heaters and immersion heaters are courtesy of Thermon, suggesting a vendor/supplier relationship for electric heater components.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Chromalox: Chromalox is a global manufacturer of electric process heating, temperature management, and power solutions. It overlaps directly with THM's electric heater line and competes for industrial and midstream process heating applications including line heaters, reboilers, and tank heating.
• Zeeco: Zeeco designs and manufactures combustion equipment, including thermal oxidizers, burners, and flare systems for the oil & gas, petrochemical, and power industries. THM's VCU thermal oxidizer line directly competes with Zeeco's midstream emissions and waste destruction offerings.
• Thermon Group Holdings: Thermon is a leading provider of industrial process heating solutions for the oil & gas midstream market, including heat tracing, heater products, and process heating systems. It directly competes with THM across electric heating, fired heating, and heat management for midstream gas processing applications.
• Selas Heat Technology: Selas Heat Technology manufactures industrial combustion and process heating equipment, including fired heaters and burners for the oil & gas and process industries. It competes with THM in midstream and industrial fired heater applications.
• Optimus Industries (formerly NAO): Optimus Industries (formerly National A-Oil) designs and manufactures fired heaters, heat exchangers, and process equipment for oil & gas, petrochemical, and power markets. It is one of the closest direct competitors to THM's HydroFlux and SHO fired heater lines for midstream gas processing.
• Bryan Steam: Bryan Steam designs and manufactures fire-tube boilers and process heating equipment for commercial and industrial markets. Its boiler and process heating products overlap with THM's fired heater portfolio in industrial heating applications.
• Wanson Group: Wanson Group is a UK-based manufacturer of industrial process heaters, thermal oxidizers, and heat transfer equipment serving oil & gas, chemical, and power markets. It competes with THM in fired heaters and thermal oxidizers, primarily outside North America.
• Watlow: Watlow designs and manufactures industrial electric heaters, thermal systems, and temperature control solutions for process industries. Its electric process heating products directly overlap with THM's electric heater line for industrial and midstream applications.
• Pirobloc: Pirobloc manufactures heat exchangers, process heaters, and thermal equipment for oil & gas, chemical, and energy industries. It is comparable to THM's heat-transfer-based fired heater offerings, though it is more active in European and Latin American markets.

Broad incumbents

• Cleaver-Brooks: Cleaver-Brooks is a major North American manufacturer of industrial boilers and combustion equipment serving a broad set of industries including oil & gas, healthcare, and education. As a broader incumbent, it offers overlapping fired heater and boiler products but does not specialize in midstream gas processing the way THM does.

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

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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