LOR Consulting

What LOR Consulting does

LOR Consulting is a privately held oil and gas quality assurance firm specializing in Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) inspection, API and proprietary thread verification, and project management surveillance services. The company delivers on-site and off-site third-party inspection, rig floor make-up monitoring, torque turn make-up, thread inspection, NACE coating inspection, and pipe mill oversight (FLUT, EMI, WMSEA, drift, threading, shipping) to upstream oil and gas operators, OCTG manufacturers, and pipe mills primarily in the Permian Basin and Texas markets. Its service portfolio includes 11 core consulting lines, from API/Q1 Quality Management Systems implementation and failure/claim analysis to premium connection make-up authority and run-in-hole (RIH) thread representation. The company's underlying technology stack combines ultrasonic and electromagnetic inspection monitoring, wet magnetic particle and black light inspection, DS-1/BHA monitoring with real-time data acquisition and cloud-based analytics, and CT3000 TQTN equipment for precision torque control. LOR holds a patent pending on the LTS6 two-step tubing connection, licensed to facilities in Texas, Colorado, and Montana, and guides API Threading License applicants (Patriot Pipe, May Oilfield) through API Q1 QMS development and API 5CT achievement.

LOR generates revenue primarily through professional services fees billed under custom-quoted, multi-year contracts, with all pricing negotiated on a project-by-project basis via a website quotation form and direct phone sales. The go-to-market motion is enterprise field sales: certified inspectors and technicians are deployed on-site at drilling rigs, workover rigs, inspection facilities, pipe mills, and manufacturing plants. Distribution is direct with no intermediaries, supplemented by content marketing through a blog covering industry topics, organic social media presence on Facebook and Instagram, and email channels segmented by department (Operations, Management, Accounting, Safety, HR). The company operates from a primary operational hub in Midland, Texas and a business office in Houston, Texas, with no disclosed international operations despite marketing language referencing "domestic or international" capability. The company is founder-owned by Keith "Shorty" LeBlanc (President) and Jerry L Shedd (Vice President), both of whom have been active since the firm's 1980 founding and collectively bring 80+ years of technical oil and gas inspection experience.

Name

LOR Consulting

Legal name

LOR Consulting Inc.

Website

https://lorconsulting.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LOR Consulting is a privately held oil and gas quality assurance firm providing on-site and off-site OCTG inspection, thread verification, API/Q1 QMS consulting, and pipe mill oversight to upstream operators, pipe mills, and threading licensees in the Texas and Permian Basin markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oil and Gas Quality Assurance & Inspection Services

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690), Management Consulting Services (54161), Other Management Consulting Services (541618)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

OCTG, Line Pipe & Tubular Services (Supply, Inspection, Threading) (EUALABAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inspection, Integrity & Testing Services (NDT, Well Integrity, Corrosion, QA/QC) (EUALABAO), Well Construction & Completion Services (Cementing, Casing, Tubular Running) (EUALABAC), Supplier Performance, Quality & Development (BPAHAHAI)

Keywords

• OCTG inspection services
• Oil and gas consulting
• API Q1 quality management
• Pipe mill inspection
• Thread inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Huffman

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project Management and Full Surveillance Services: Comprehensive project management and quality surveillance services for oil and gas operations, providing oversight of drilling, completion, and manufacturing processes. Services delivered through on-site representatives at client facilities.
2. Inspection and Monitoring Services: On-site and off-site third-party pipe inspection, rig floor make-up monitoring, torque turn make-up, thread inspection, and NACE coating inspection services. Revenue generated through service fees for qualified technicians and inspectors.
3. API/Q1 Quality Management Systems Consulting: Consulting services to help companies implement and optimize quality management systems to meet API/Q1 standards. Includes gap analysis, implementation guidance, training, and internal audits.
4. API Threading License Oversight: Guiding API threading license companies (Patriot Pipe and May Oilfield) through the licensing process and ongoing compliance. Revenue generated through consulting and oversight services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LOR Consulting provides quality assurance, project management, and full surveillance services for the oil and gas industry, focused on oil country tubular goods (OCTG), API and proprietary threaded connections. Core service lines include on-site and off-site third-party pipe inspection, rig floor make-up monitoring, torque turn make-up, thread inspection, NACE coating inspection, third-party mill oversight, DS-1/BHA monitoring, drilling/completion reporting, failure/claim analysis, and API/Q1 Quality Management Systems consulting. The company also licenses its patent-pending LTS6 two-step tubing connection technology to manufacturing facilities.

Product overview

LOR Consulting is a consulting firm specializing in quality assurance and inspection services for the oil and gas industry, with a primary focus on Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) and API/proprietary threads. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of 11 core consulting and inspection services: API/Q1 Quality Management Systems (QMS) Consulting, Drilling/Completion Operating Site Reporting, DS-1/BHA Monitoring, Failure/Claim Analysis, NACE Coating Inspection, Premium Connection Make-Up Experts/Authority, QA/QC OCTG Monitoring, RIH Thread Rep, RIH Torque Turn, Third Party Mill Oversight/Monitoring, and Thread Inspection. Additionally, the company holds a patent pending on the LTS6 two-step tubing connection. The services span rig floor operations, manufacturing facility monitoring (ultrasonic, electromagnetic, magnetic particle, and black light inspection), and pipe mill inspection (heat treatment, FLUT, EMI, WMSEA, drift, threading, and shipping). Founders have over 80 years of combined technical oil and gas industry experience and operated the first ultrasonic pipe inspection units in the United States in 1980.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• API/Q1 Quality Management Systems (QMS) Consulting Consulting services for implementing and optimizing Quality Management Systems to meet API/Q1 standards, including gap analysis, QMS implementation, process optimization, internal audits, supplier quality management, and continuous improvement initiatives for OCTG producers and threaders.
• Drilling/Completion Operating Site Reporting Comprehensive reporting services for drilling and completion operations, including daily progress reports, operational performance analysis, equipment utilization reports, safety and compliance metrics, and customized reporting solutions for oil and gas operators.
• DS-1/BHA Monitoring Monitoring and analysis service for Bottom Hole Assembly (BHA) using DS-1 sensors with real-time data acquisition, providing failure prevention, predictive maintenance, and performance optimization for drilling operations across oil and gas, mining, geothermal, civil engineering, and environmental monitoring sectors.
• Failure/Claim Analysis Comprehensive failure and claim analysis services including root cause analysis, trend analysis, process improvement recommendations, documentation and reporting, and training programs to help businesses identify failure causes and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• NACE Coating Inspection NACE-certified coating inspection services including pre-inspection evaluation, surface preparation inspection, coating application inspection, post-application inspection, and detailed reporting and documentation for the oil and gas industry.
• Premium Connection Make-Up Experts/Authority Expert premium connection make-up services for oil and gas operations, including connection make-up, inspection and verification, and training and consulting services to ensure proper torque, tension, and thread engagement on premium threaded connections.
• QA/QC OCTG Monitoring Quality assurance and quality control monitoring for Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) including visual inspection, dimensional verification, non-destructive testing (NDT), mechanical testing, corrosion monitoring, thread inspection and gauging, documentation and traceability.
• RIH Thread Rep Run-In-Hole (RIH) thread representative services providing onsite inspection, thread damage assessment, pipe lubrication, and thread make-up and torque turn validity monitoring for drilling and workover rigs.
• RIH Torque Turn Make-up and torque control services using CT3000 TQTN equipment for precise torque application during threaded connection assembly, including torque monitoring, validation, and make-up optimization.
• Thread Inspection Onsite thread inspection services for pin and box threads including visual examination for wear, corrosion, deformation, allowable repairs, and quality assurance to ensure threaded connection integrity and optimal performance.
• Third Party Mill Oversight/Monitoring Independent third-party mill oversight and monitoring services with API-certified inspectors overseeing pipe mill production processes including material selection, pipe formation, welding, coating, final inspection, quality assurance, compliance documentation, and expert consultation.
• LTS6 Two-Step Tubing Connection (Patent Pending) A proprietary patent-pending two-step tubing connection technology licensed by LOR Consulting to several manufacturing facilities in Texas, Colorado, and Montana for use in OCTG products.

Named customers2 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Patriot PipecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatriot Pipe is one of the API Threading License companies operating under the guidance of LOR Consulting. LOR assists Patriot Pipe in achieving API 5CT License and maintaining compliance with API Q1 quality management standards.
• May OilfieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMay Oilfield is an API Threading License company guided by LOR Consulting for API QMS development and threading license compliance, helping them meet API requirements and achieve API 5CT License.
• LTS6 Licensees (Texas, Colorado, Montana)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSeveral facilities in Texas, Colorado, and Montana are licensed to use LOR Consulting's proprietary LTS6 two-step tubing connection technology. This represents a technology licensing partnership where LOR's proprietary innovation is being deployed across multiple manufacturing facilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: International testing, inspection, and certification firm with a large oil and gas industry footprint. Overlaps with LOR's third-party inspection, QA/QC, and NACE coating inspection offerings.
• Vallourec: Major OCTG and premium connection provider with field service and inspection offerings. Overlaps with LOR's premium connection make-up, threading, and pipe mill oversight services for upstream oil and gas operators.
• Intertek: Global testing, inspection, and certification company with strong oil and gas inspection practice. Comparable in third-party inspection, NDT, QA/QC, and certification services for energy industry assets.
• SGS: Global inspection, verification, testing, and certification company serving oil and gas operators. Comparable in third-party pipe inspection, NDT, and quality management services for energy assets.
• Tenaris: Global OCTG and premium connections manufacturer with extensive field service and inspection capabilities. Comparable in OCTG threading, premium connection make-up, and rig-floor services, though at vastly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Core Laboratories: Oilfield services provider offering reservoir, production, and inspection-related services. Partial overlap with LOR's drilling surveillance and operational performance analysis services.
• T.D. Williamson: Provides pipeline and pipeline-related integrity, inspection, and intervention services. Comparable in third-party inspection and integrity management for oil and gas tubular assets.
• Aquatec Group: Specialist in subsea and downhole monitoring, instrumentation, and drilling surveillance. Partial overlap with LOR's DS-1/BHA monitoring and real-time drilling data analytics capabilities.

Direct peers

• Hunting PLC: Hunting's OCTG division supplies tubular products and related inspection, threading, and connection services to upstream operators. Direct overlap with LOR's OCTG inspection, threading make-up, and QA/QC offering for the same oil and gas customer base.

Regional players

• Pinnacle Inspection Services: Independent OCTG and pipe inspection company serving US Gulf Coast and Permian Basin operators. Closest US regional peer to LOR's on-site pipe inspection, threading inspection, and rig-floor make-up services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LORConsultingInc
• Instagraminstagram.com/lorconsultinginc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lor-consulting-inc

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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