OSCO
OSCO is an Algerian B2B oil and gas services company founded in 1990 in Hassi-Messaoud, providing oilfield support, NDT inspection, and QHSE training and certification to IOCs, NOCs, and service companies operating in Algeria.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1990
- HeadquartersHassi Messaoud, Algeria
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What OSCO does
OSCO Oil Services Company (legal entity EURL OSCO Oil Services Company) is a privately-held Algerian B2B oil and gas services company founded in 1990 and headquartered in the southern oil-producing city of Hassi-Messaoud, Algeria. The company was established in response to bilateral investment treaties signed by the Algerian government to promote foreign investment in the hydrocarbon sector, initially specializing in labor management and manpower supply for newly entering international oil companies. Over three decades, OSCO has expanded into a multi-line services provider organized around three pillars: oilfield services (well services, base maintenance and supervision, electrical inspections, materials supervision, administrative support, catering, vehicle park maintenance, and personal transportation), inspection services (full-service NDT including MT, PT, UT, RT, ET, and VT methods; LEEA-certified lifting equipment inspection; API-4G drilling rig inspection; electromagnetic and ultrasonic tubular inspection; pressure testing and gauge calibration; and pressure vessel and electrical equipment inspection), and training and certification through the wholly-owned International Inspection Institute (3I), which delivers NDT Levels I/II courses, HSE curricula, and company certification support to API, ISO 9001, SNT-TC-1A, and ASME/AWS standards.
The company operates entirely on contract-based, direct enterprise sales with no intermediaries, no digital self-serve channels, and no published rate cards. Pricing is negotiated bilaterally with major international oil companies (Shell, BP, ENI, ConocoPhillips, Halliburton, Schlumberger, Nabors), national oil companies (Sonatrach, Pertamina, Sinopec, Petrovietnam), and oilfield service companies (NESR, Oilserv, KCA, Greatwall, Dalma Energy, Hydratight). OSCO holds ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification, ISO 17020:2012 inspection body certification (Certificate No. 2-037-Rev-02, valid June 2024–2028), and LEEA Full Member certification covering test/exam, service/repair, and training of lifting equipment including offshore containers and mobile cranes. The company maintains an active digital presence via LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and operates from a single headquarters location with no disclosed offices outside Algeria. There is no public disclosure of revenue, headcount, ownership structure beyond founder/operator, or external funding.
OSCO firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- OSCO
- Legal name
- EURL OSCO Oil Services Company
- Website
- https://osco-oil.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1990
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- OSCO is an Algerian B2B oil and gas services company founded in 1990 in Hassi-Messaoud, providing oilfield support, NDT inspection, and QHSE training and certification to IOCs, NOCs, and service companies operating in Algeria.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
OSCO industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Oilfield Services
- NAICS
- Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)
- SIC
- Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Engineering Services (8711)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Inspection, Integrity & Testing Services (NDT, Well Integrity, Corrosion, QA/QC) (EUALABAO)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Electrical Testing & Certification (Protection Relays, Switchgear, Transformers) (EUAEAHAG), Third-Party Certification, Code Compliance & Regulatory Inspection (ASME/API/ISO) (EUAEAHAN)
Keywords
Where OSCO is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hassi Messaoud
- HQ country
- Algeria
- HQ region
- Africa
Offices1 record
Markets served
OSCO business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Oilfield Services: Provides oil well services including equipment maintenance, manpower supply, oil well equipment supply, base maintenance and supervision, electrical inspections, materials supervision, administrative services, catering services, vehicle park maintenance, and personal transportation.
- Inspection Services: Full range of NDT inspection methods, lifting equipment inspection and re-certification, drilling rig inspection, electromagnetic and ultrasonic inspection, pressure testing and gauge calibration, pressure vessel inspection, and electrical equipment inspection.
- Training and Certification Services: NDT training, drill pipe/BHA/fishing equipment training, laboratory courses, company certification support, and HSE courses through the International Inspection Institute (3I).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Contract-based pricing for enterprise clients |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
OSCO product offering
Product offeringCore offering
OSCO is an oil and gas services company providing oilfield support services (equipment maintenance, manpower supply, base maintenance, electrical inspections, materials supervision, administrative services, catering, vehicle maintenance, and personal transportation) and a full-service inspection division performing NDT, lifting equipment, drilling rig, electromagnetic, ultrasonic, pressure testing, and pressure vessel inspections. It also operates the International Inspection Institute (3I), which delivers NDT, HSE, laboratory, and company certification training to oil and gas personnel.
Product overview
OSCO is an oil and gas services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of integrated services for the energy industry. The core offerings include: (1) Oilfield Services — covering oil well services, base maintenance and supervision, electrical inspections, materials supervision, administrative services, catering services, vehicle park maintenance, and personal transportation; (2) Inspection Services — a full-service inspection division providing NDT methods (MT-PT-UT-RT-ET-VT), lifting equipment inspection per LEEA standards, drilling rig inspection per API-4G, electromagnetic inspection, ultrasonic inspection, BHA and drill pipe inspection per API RP 7G and DS-1, pressure testing, gauge calibration, pressure vessel inspection (APV/G), and electrical equipment inspection (APE); and (3) the Inspection Institute (3I) — a training and certification division offering NDT training, drilling equipment training, laboratory courses, company certification support, and HSE courses. Together, these services form an end-to-end service ecosystem supporting oil and gas operations from well services through quality inspection and workforce training.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- 3I - International Inspection Institute: Leading Algerian-based international provider of health, safety, environmental, quality management, training and certification services, with 30 years of team experience in QHSE auditing and certification.
Products and services
- Oil Well Services Equipment maintenance, manpower supply, and oil well equipment supply for oilfield operations, serving oil and gas operators in Algeria.
- Base Maintenance & Supervision Base cleaning, plumbing, painting, electrical verification, and base security and safety control guard services for oil and gas field bases.
- Electrical Inspections Supervision of projects and on-site inspection and verification services in accordance with ALGERAC standards for oil and gas operators.
- Materials Supervision Warehouse supervision, professional inventory analysis, and stock clerk services for oilfield operations.
- Administrative Services Administrative clerks, coordination of supportive services, and facility supervision for oilfield operators.
- Catering Services Catering staff, hiring, training and supervision of cooks, and monitoring of food quality and service for oilfield camps.
- Vehicle Park Maintenance Mechanics, electricians, fuel clerks, drivers, and maintenance for forklifts, cranes, and related machinery used in oilfield operations.
- Personal Transportation Vehicle rentals, bus rentals, and personal and business transportation services for oilfield clients.
- Inspection Services Full-service inspection company providing field and laboratory inspection services including NDT methods (MT, PT, UT, RT, ET, VT), lifting equipment inspection per LEEA, drilling rig inspection per API-4G, electromagnetic inspection, ultrasonic inspection, BHA and drill pipe inspection per API RP 7G and DS-1, pressure testing, gauge calibration, pressure vessel inspection (APV/G), and electrical equipment inspection (APE) for oil and gas operators.
- International Inspection Institute (3I) Training and certification institute offering NDT training (VT, MT, PT, UT, ET, RT at Levels I and II), drill pipe and BHA training, hoisting equipment inspection courses, laboratory courses (pressure testing, gauge calibration), company certification support (ISO 9001-2015, SNT-TC-1A, API RP 5A5), and HSE courses including gas testing, fire fighting, first aid, confined space entry, crane operation, forklift operation, H2S safety, and risk assessment.
Companies that use OSCO
Customer profileNamed customers19 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
OSCO technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
OSCO partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- GreatwallminorInspection services client displaying OSCO partner logo. Nature of partnership appears to be client/vendor relationship for inspection and quality control services.
- KCAminorInspection services client displaying OSCO partner logo. Nature of partnership appears to be client/vendor relationship for inspection services.
- OilservminorInspection services client and testimonial provider. OSCO performed pressure test maintenance and certification of sand filer, process trailer and utility trailer for Oilserv.
- Dalma EnergyminorInspection services client displaying OSCO partner logo. Nature of partnership appears to be client/vendor relationship for inspection services.
- HydratightminorInspection services client displaying OSCO partner logo. Nature of partnership appears to be client/vendor relationship for inspection services.
- NESRminorInspection services client and testimonial provider. OSCO performed pressure test maintenance and certification of Plug valve, Chiksan, Swivel, Stuffing box and B.O.P. for NESR.
- PetrovietnamminorInspection services client displaying OSCO partner logo. Nature of partnership appears to be client/vendor relationship for inspection services.
- SchlumbergerminorInspection services client displaying OSCO partner logo. Nature of partnership appears to be client/vendor relationship for inspection and oilfield services.
- SinopecminorInspection and oilfield services client displaying OSCO partner logo. Nature of partnership appears to be client/vendor relationship.
- International Inspection Institute (3I)coreTraining and certification institute under OSCO's umbrella. Delivers courses in health, safety, environmental, quality management, training and certification. Expertise developed over 30 years enables OSCO to provide auditing, certification services and innovation.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
OSCO competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Stork (a Fluor company): Provides inspection, maintenance, and integrity services to oil & gas, petrochemical, and power assets globally. Comparable to OSCO's inspection and base maintenance offerings, though operating at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
- SLB (Schlumberger): Largest global oilfield services company offering drilling, evaluation, and integrated production services. Listed as an OSCO inspection client but operates as a peer in NDT and inspection services globally at vastly larger scale.
- Intertek: Global TIC provider with extensive oil & gas inspection and certification services. Overlaps with OSCO's NDT, pressure testing, and calibration offerings; brings much broader geographic and industry coverage.
- Bilfinger: European industrial services provider serving oil & gas, energy, and process industries with inspection, maintenance, and integrity services. Overlaps with OSCO's inspection and base maintenance offerings but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple industries.
- Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) company serving oil & gas, marine, and industrial markets. Directly comparable to OSCO's inspection services for lifting equipment, drilling rigs, and pressure vessels, though at vastly larger scale.
- Weatherford International: Global oilfield services company offering drilling, evaluation, and production services including drill pipe inspection per API standards. Comparable to OSCO's drill pipe inspection and BHA services, but with a global footprint and significantly larger scale.
Direct peers
- Oilserv Group: Nigeria-based oilfield services company offering inspection, pressure testing, equipment maintenance, and integrated field services. Comparable to OSCO as a regional oilfield services specialist with a similar multi-service portfolio serving operators in Africa.
- KCA Deutag: International drilling and engineering contractor that also provides inspection and maintenance services for land rigs. Comparable as a drilling rig inspection provider following API standards serving major IOCs and NOCs in multiple regions.
- National Energy Services Reunited (NESR): MENA-focused oilfield services and drilling company providing inspection, drilling, and production services to NOCs and IOCs across the region. Directly comparable to OSCO in target customers (NOCs/IOCs in Middle East/North Africa) and core service offering of inspection plus oilfield support.
- Hydratight (Enerpac Tool Group): Provider of bolt-tightening, machining, and inspection services for oil & gas, power, and industrial markets. Comparable to OSCO's pressure testing and equipment inspection services, with significant overlap in serving IOC and NOC customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
OSCO social profiles
Digital presenceOSCO compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
OSCO financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
OSCO leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
OSCO subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
OSCO funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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OSCO M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about OSCO
What does OSCO do?
OSCO is an oil and gas services company providing oilfield support services (equipment maintenance, manpower supply, base maintenance, electrical inspections, materials supervision, administrative services, catering, vehicle maintenance, and personal transportation) and a full-service inspection division performing NDT, lifting equipment, drilling rig, electromagnetic, ultrasonic, pressure testing, and pressure vessel inspections. It also operates the International Inspection Institute (3I), which delivers NDT, HSE, laboratory, and company certification training to oil and gas personnel.
Is OSCO a public or private company?
OSCO is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was OSCO founded?
OSCO was founded in 1990. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is OSCO based?
OSCO is headquartered in Hassi Messaoud, Algeria, in the Africa region.
How does OSCO make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Oilfield Services are the primary driver. The others are inspection Services and training and Certification Services.
Who are OSCO's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Stork (a Fluor company), SLB (Schlumberger), Intertek, Bilfinger, Bureau Veritas and Weatherford International. Direct peers are Oilserv Group, KCA Deutag, National Energy Services Reunited (NESR) and Hydratight (Enerpac Tool Group).
Does OSCO have an API?
No public API is recorded for OSCO.
What industry is OSCO in?
OSCO's product category is Oilfield Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUALABAO, Inspection, Integrity & Testing Services (NDT, Well Integrity, Corrosion, QA/QC), with a secondary code of EUAEAHAG, Electrical Testing & Certification (Protection Relays, Switchgear, Transformers). Its NAICS code is 541380 and its SIC code is 1389.