DeepEarth Technologies

What DeepEarth Technologies does

DeepEarth Technologies, Inc. (DTI) is a privately held environmental remediation firm founded in 2000 and headquartered in Tinley Park, Illinois. The company provides turn-key site cleanup services to property owners, environmental consulting firms, and industrial operators across the United States, targeting contamination from petroleum hydrocarbons, halogenated compounds (DNAPL/LNAPL, chlorinated solvents), brine and produced water, and legacy manufactured gas plant sites. DTI's commercial offerings span professional remediation services (ISCO, ISCR, bioremediation, site characterization) and a small line of portable Cool-Ox spill kits sold to smaller sites and operators.

The company's competitive position rests on its patented Cool-Ox platform, a hydrogen peroxide-based chemistry that combines in-situ chemical oxidation, in-situ chemical reduction, and bioremediation in a single redox process. Cool-Ox uses an aqueous suspension of solid peroxygen compounds that hydrolyze to generate hydrogen peroxide over up to three months, enabling sustained contaminant destruction without heat, corrosion, or toxic byproducts (no DCE, DCA, VC, or methane). The technology uses naturally occurring soil iron as a catalyst, eliminating the need for added metals, and produces foam during reaction that serves as a real-time forensic tool for site characterization. Cool-Ox has been granted 14 patents across the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia, and the platform has been extended into specialized sub-products including Brine-Buster (oil and gas brine remediation), Mud-Buster (drill cutting treatment), Bio-Spunge (enhanced bioremediation via ECPS biofilm), and Hydro-Dart (pressurized water jet application equipment).

DTI operates a sales-led go-to-market model, converting prospects through direct outreach, free project estimates, and in-person lunch-and-learn presentations to environmental consultants and site owners. Pricing is custom and project-based, tied to site size, contamination type, and remediation scope; revenues are not publicly disclosed. The company maintains research collaborations with the University of Tulsa and the University of New Mexico, and has a documented working relationship with the US EPA that supports regulatory recognition of its No Further Action site closures. With a headcount in the 11-50 range and no disclosed funding rounds, DTI appears to be a self-sustaining, owner-operated specialty chemistry business built on long-duration customer relationships (including multi-decade engagements with URS, APTIM, and Dow Chemical) and a defensible patent portfolio.

Name

DeepEarth Technologies

Legal name

DeepEarth Technologies, Inc.

Website

https://cool-ox.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DeepEarth Technologies, Inc. is a privately held US environmental remediation firm that provides patented Cool-Ox chemistry and turn-key site cleanup services to property owners, environmental consultants, and oil and gas operators across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Remediation Services

NAICS

Remediation Services (562910), Chemical Manufacturing (325)

SIC

Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890)

akta.pro primary industry

In-Situ Treatment Services (ISCO/ISCR, bioremediation, thermal) (BPALAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chlorinated Solvent & VOC Groundwater Remediation (e.g., PCE/TCE) (BPALAKAC), Petroleum Hydrocarbon (UST/LUST) Remediation (BPALAKAB), In-Situ Chemical Treatment (ISCO/ISCR, Chemical Oxidation/Reduction) (EUAIALAE)

Keywords

• Environmental remediation services
• In-situ chemical oxidation
• Soil and groundwater treatment
• Petroleum hydrocarbon cleanup
• Bioremediation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tinley Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Environmental Remediation Services: DeepEarth Technologies generates revenue through professional environmental remediation services including site assessment support, remedial design, and application of Cool-Ox® technology. Services are provided on a project basis with custom pricing based on site size, contamination type, and remediation scope. The company offers turn-key solutions from characterization through closure (NFA).
2. Cool-Ox® Spill Kits: Sale of 5-gallon bucket spill kits containing Cool-Ox® reagent for small-scale contaminant cleanup. Each bucket contains two kits. Revenue from product sales for immediate spill response applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

DeepEarth Technologies provides turn-key environmental remediation services and proprietary chemistry products built around its patented Cool-Ox® technology, which combines in-situ chemical oxidation (ISCO), in-situ chemical reduction (ISCR), and bioremediation. The company sells specialized sub-products (Brine-Buster, Mud-Buster, Bio-Spunge™ Reactor, Spill Kits) and delivers remediation project services for hydrocarbon, halogenated compound, and brine contamination of soil and groundwater across the USA.

Product overview

DeepEarth Technologies, Inc. (DTI) is a turn-key environmental remediation company offering a portfolio of proprietary technologies and services built around its patented Cool-Ox® chemistry platform. The core Cool-Ox® technology is a hydrogen peroxide-based oxidation/reduction system that combines In Situ Chemical Oxidation (ISCO) and In Situ Chemical Reduction (ISCR) in a single process. The product portfolio includes specialized sub-products: Brine-Buster (for brine/salinity remediation), Mud-Buster (for drill cutting treatment), Bio-Spunge™ Reactor (for enhanced bioremediation), and portable Spill Kits for immediate response. DTI provides remediation services using multiple application methods including Direct Push Technology (DPT), Hydro-Dart™, Soil Blending, and Deep-Shot Rigs. The company also provides educational content about Environmental Site Assessments (Phase 1, 2, 3 ESA) and Site Characterization processes. Cool-Ox® has been awarded 14 patents across the US, Canada, Europe, and Australia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cool-Ox®: Patented oxidation, reduction and bioremediation technology for environmental contaminant destruction. Based on modified Fenton's Reagent chemistry.
• Brine-Buster™
• Mud-Buster™
• Bio-Spunge™
• Hydro-Dart™

Products and services

• Cool-Ox® Patented hydrogen peroxide-based technology for in-situ remediation of organic contaminants in soil and groundwater. Combines ISCO, ISCR, and bioremediation in a single chemistry; uses aqueous suspension of solid peroxygen compounds that hydrolyze to generate hydrogen peroxide over extended periods (up to three months) for sustained contaminant destruction without heat or corrosion.
• Cool-Ox® Brine-Buster Patented trademark process for rapid delivery of calcium-rich Cool-Ox® and fresh water for brine and produced water spill remediation. Reduces sodium adsorption ratio (SAR), restores soil fertility, and addresses clay matrix dispersion in dense soils using ChemHydro-Infusion™ technology.
• Cool-Ox® Spill Kits Portable 5-gallon bucket spill cleanup kits containing Cool-Ox® chemistry for immediate response to small localized hydrocarbon and chemical spills at service stations, tank batteries, pipelines, and maintenance facilities. Each bucket contains two kits.
• Cool-Ox® Mud-Buster Patented technology for treating drill cuttings contaminated with hydrocarbons. Uses partial oxidation to create surfactant molecules that facilitate water movement through contaminated soil matrix, reducing surface tension from 74 dynes/cm to 34 dynes/cm and enabling land application without off-site disposal.
• Cool-Ox® Bio-Spunge™ Reactor Patented process to enhance bioremediation by promoting accelerated biodegradation while maintaining oxidation reaction vitality. Creates Extra-Cellular Polymeric Substances (ECPS) biofilm that increases surface area for microbial degradation of groundwater contaminants and promotes native microbe proliferation up to six orders of magnitude.
• In Situ Chemical Oxidation (ISCO) Service Environmental remediation service introducing Cool-Ox® chemical oxidants to break down hydrocarbons, halogens, MGP, and brine contamination in soil and groundwater using modified Fenton's chemistry without generating heat.
• In Situ Chemical Reduction (ISCR) Service Environmental remediation service introducing chemically reductive agents (Cool-Ox®-R) to degrade halogenated organic compounds and chlorinated solvents through reductive mechanisms, including DNAPL and chlorinated solvent destruction.
• Bioremediation Services Remediation service using microorganisms to break down environmental contaminants in soil and groundwater, supported by biostimulation and bioaugmentation techniques and the patented Bio-Spunge™ Reactor.
• Site Characterization Services Site investigation process including historical records review, physical investigation, and three-phase approach (investigation, confirmation, remediation) to identify and measure environmental pollutants at contaminated sites.

Quantifiable outcome

• 67% contaminant removal (~311,000 lbs COCs destroyed) in major DNAPL project
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeepEarth Technologies has worked closely with the EPA, leading to awards for the effectiveness of their patented Cool-Ox® process. The EPA relationship provides regulatory credibility and recognition for the company's environmental remediation technology.
• University of TulsacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDTI collaborates with Dr. Kerry Sublette of the University of Tulsa on research breakthroughs in remediation of produced water spills and re-vegetation of brine scars. This academic partnership has advanced the Brine-Buster technology development.
• University of New MexicominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dr. H. Eric Nuttall at University of New Mexico for scanning electron microscopic research on Cool-Ox® Bio-Spunge™ Reactor, providing scientific documentation of Extra-Cellular Polymeric Substances (ECPS) biofilm formation.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tersus Environmental: Tersus Environmental provides bioremediation and ISCO products and services for soil and groundwater cleanup, including nutrient amendments and surfactants. Directly comparable to DeepEarth's Cool-Ox® platform in targeting petroleum hydrocarbons and chlorinated solvents with in-situ application methods.
• Regenesis: Regenesis is a direct competitor in in-situ remediation chemistry, offering competing ISCO products (PersulfOx, PetroCleanze) and ISCR/bioremediation technologies (PlumeStop, BioSeal). Directly comparable as a chemistry-driven environmental remediation company with patented injectable reagents serving the same hydrocarbon and chlorinated solvent contamination segments as DeepEarth.

Broad incumbents

• Clean Harbors: Clean Harbors is a major North American environmental services incumbent offering hazardous waste management, site remediation, and industrial cleaning. Comparable as a broad environmental services provider that includes in-situ remediation as part of a much larger service portfolio — a potential strategic acquirer or competitor for large enterprise remediation contracts.
• AECOM: AECOM's Environment business provides site investigation, remediation design, and construction services for contaminated sites globally. Comparable as a broad incumbent environmental services firm that could subcontract specialty ISCO/ISCR work to specialty providers like DeepEarth or compete with full-service delivery.
• Tetra Tech: Tetra Tech provides consulting, engineering, and remediation services for environmental and water markets, including site assessment and in-situ treatment design. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same end market that competes for remediation project work and could partner or acquire specialty chemistry IP.
• Evonik (PeroxyChem legacy): Evonik acquired PeroxyChem, a leading North American producer of hydrogen peroxide and peroxyacetic acid used in environmental remediation applications including ISCO. Comparable as a chemistry manufacturer whose hydrogen peroxide is a direct substitute for Cool-Ox®'s active ingredient in conventional Fenton's-based remediation.
• FMC Corporation (Environmental Solutions): FMC's Environmental Solutions business historically supplied soil and groundwater remediation chemistries (later divested/renamed). Comparable as a large chemical company with overlap in the remediation chemistry supply chain relevant to DeepEarth's reagent manufacturing model.

Others

• Haley & Aldrich: Haley & Aldrich is an environmental and geotechnical engineering consultancy that designs and oversees remediation projects, often subcontracting specialty in-situ treatment to chemistry providers like DeepEarth. Comparable as a key buyer channel and design partner rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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