Ssi Artificial Lift

Name

Ssi Artificial Lift

Legal name

SSi Artificial Lift

Website

https://ssilift.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artificial Lift Equipment

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996), Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Production Services & Artificial Lift (ESP, Rod Lift, Gas Lift, Chemicals) (EUALABAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hydraulic Power Units & Systems (HPUs, Manifolds, Integrated Circuits) (IMAHAGAB)

Keywords

• Artificial lift systems
• Rod pumping units
• ESP replacement equipment
• Oil and gas production equipment
• Well lift optimization

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Artificial Lift Equipment Sales: Sale of intelligent long-stroke rod lift systems including pumping units (Models 250-800) and hydraulic power units (25HP-200HP). Equipment includes proprietary Smart Speed Logic controls and is priced per unit based on model and horsepower specifications. Revenue from initial capital equipment sales with supporting installation and commissioning services.
2. Preventative Maintenance Services: Twice-yearly routine maintenance performed by in-house trained experts for installed equipment. Critical to operational success and longevity of client investment. Revenue stream from service contracts and maintenance visits.
3. Remote Monitoring & Well Optimization: XSPOC-based remote monitoring services for installed units. Includes well analysis, production optimization, and SCADA integration services. Revenue from monitoring subscriptions and optimization consulting.
4. Training & Certification: SSi Smart Lift Academy provides three-level training program for client personnel. Includes classroom, virtual, and in-field training options with certification. Revenue from training fees and facility visits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

SSi Artificial Lift designs, manufactures, and distributes intelligent long-stroke rod pumping systems for upstream oil and gas operators. The core platform features a patented triple-chamber hydraulic cylinder with nitrogen counterweight, delivering stroke lengths up to 372 inches and load capacities up to 80,000 lbs. Units are sold as fully integrated pumping systems (Models 250-800) with Smart Speed Logic auto-optimization controls, and complemented by the gas-powered Intelligent Gas Drive variant, XSPOC remote monitoring software, preventative maintenance services, and a Smart Lift Academy training program.

Product overview

SSi Artificial Lift is a company specializing in Intelligent Long Stroke Rod Lifting Systems for the oil and gas industry. The product portfolio consists of a core platform (SSi Artificial Lift Systems) combined with proprietary technology modules. The core product features patented three-chamber hydraulic cylinders providing the world's longest stroke lengths (240-372 inches) and highest load capacities (25,000-80,000 lbs). Smart Speed Logic Technology provides built-in intelligent pump off control and auto-optimization. XSPOC (a ChampionX product) enables remote monitoring and optimization. The SSi Intelligent Gas Drive extends capabilities to remote locations without electricity. The product line is designed to replace Electric Submersible Pumps (ESPs) with lower horsepower demand, longer equipment life, and reduced operating costs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SSi Artificial Lift Systems World's longest hydraulic stroke rod lift system designed, built, and tested in Calgary, Canada. Features patented three-chamber hydraulic cylinder powered by nitrogen and hydraulic fluid with 2:1 stroke ratio, offering 99.7%+ measured uptime with models ranging from 25,000 to 80,000 lbs load capacity and 240-360 inch stroke lengths. Sold as Models 250-800 with 25HP-200HP hydraulic power units to upstream oil and gas operators as an ESP replacement and for high-volume, deviated, gassy, and thermal wells.
• Smart Speed Logic Technology Intelligent advanced pump off control and auto-optimization technology built into SSi units. The PLC constantly monitors rod load and automatically adjusts pumping speeds and stroke lengths based on operator inputs. Features include Turn Around Load Control, Rod Stretch Control, advanced rod hang-up prevention, carrier bar separation control, up-stroke rod sticking control, fluid pounding prevention, rod buckling prevention, and Chemical Injection Control.
• XSPOC Smart Well Optimization Software

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-25% electrical consumption reduction vs ESP systems
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Spectra-IngenuitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2025Brisbane-based engineering company serving as SSi's local provider and distributor across Australia. Founded in 2009 with over 60 staff and operational hubs in Toowoomba and Wacol. Manages sales, installations, and field service for SSi's intelligent long-stroke pumping systems in Australian oil, gas, and coal seam gas (CSG) markets. Brings 16+ years of experience in engineering, completions, well testing, and production technology. Partnership makes next-generation intelligent lift solutions accessible to Australian producers facing operational cost pressures.
• Tundra Process Solutions Ltd.flagshipOthersParent company of SSi Artificial Lift. Tundra Process Solutions Ltd. was founded in 1999 and provides industrial and light-industrial process equipment with focus on packaged solutions. Specializes in instrumentation & controls, boilers & steam generation, water treatment, motors & drives, valves & actuation, artificial lift, panels & buildings, and more. Tundra has been recognized as an Imagine Company and one of Canada's Best Managed companies. SSi operates as a subsidiary under Tundra's portfolio.
• Dynamic EnergyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSaudi Arabia-based company that jointly participated in SPE 2017 Annual Technical Symposium and Exhibition in Dammam with SSi. Represents SSi's presence in Eastern Hemisphere and Saudi Arabian market. Vice President Dr. M Ghareeb and CEO Dave Kennedy represented SSi at the event introducing products and services to the region.
• EMC (Egypt)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner assisting with SSi artificial lift system installation in Egypt's Western Desert. Provided assistance throughout the installation process for the first Egypt installation completed December 16, 2017. Steven McNeil and Dr. Ghareeb were also present to ensure project success.
• ChampionX (XSPOC)coreTechnology or IntegrationChampionX's XSPOC Smart Well Optimization Software offered as the remote monitoring and control platform for SSi artificial lift systems. Software enables remote start/shutdown, stroke speed/length changes, geographical well mapping, automatic alarm notifications, surface/downhole card access, and trend reporting. Compatible with existing SSi install base and newer wells using Smart Speed Logic software. SSi can also interface with any client's current SCADA system.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Schlumberger (SLB): SLB, through its Cameron portfolio and broader Production Services segment, offers artificial lift and production optimization solutions. While not a pure-play rod lift specialist, SLB competes with SSi in integrated lift and digital well optimization for major oil & gas operators.
• Dover Corporation (Artificial Lift): Dover Corporation operates artificial lift brands (including earlier PSG and Opus) that serve upstream oil & gas customers. While a diversified industrial conglomerate, its artificial lift segment competes with SSi for rod lift and pumping unit business.

Direct peers

• ChampionX: ChampionX is both an artificial lift chemistry and optimization partner (XSPOC, which SSi resells) and a broader competitor in production chemistry and ESP services. It competes with SSi in production optimization for upstream operators and is a key technology partner.
• Flowco Holdings: Flowco is a pure-play artificial lift company providing gas lift, plunger lift, and rod lift equipment and services to upstream operators, particularly in the US shale market. It competes with SSi for artificial lift wallet share with US-focused E&P operators.
• Borets International: Borets is one of the largest global manufacturers of electric submersible pumps (ESPs) and a key competitor to SSi in the high-volume artificial lift market. SSi positions its long-stroke rod lift as a direct ESP replacement alternative.
• Weatherford International: Weatherford offers rod lift, ESP, and gas lift systems to upstream operators worldwide. As a full-line artificial lift supplier, it competes with SSi for rod lift business and serves many of the same oil & gas operator accounts globally.
• Alkhorayef Petroleum: Alkhorayef Petroleum is a Saudi Arabia-based manufacturer of sucker rod pumping units and artificial lift equipment, with strong Middle East market presence. It competes directly with SSi for rod lift business in the Eastern Hemisphere, particularly in Saudi Arabia.
• Halliburton (Lufkin Industries): Halliburton acquired Lufkin Industries, the historical leader in rod lift and artificial lift equipment. Lufkin's beam pumping units and automation offerings directly compete with SSi's long-stroke rod lift systems for the same oil & gas operator customers.
• Trinity Pumping Units: Trinity Pumping Units is a smaller manufacturer of beam pumping units and rod lift equipment serving US upstream operators. Several SSi team members previously worked at Trinity, making it a direct comparable in the conventional rod lift market.

Emerging players

• Flex Rod LLC: Flex Rod is a smaller rod lift solutions provider serving the US oil & gas market. It overlaps with SSi on long-stroke and rod lift applications for upstream operators, though with a narrower product portfolio and geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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