What Power Engineering Services and Solutions does

Power Engineering Services and Solutions (PESS) is a privately held Mexican engineering services firm incorporated as Power Engineering Services and Solutions SA de CV and headquartered in Monterrey, Nuevo León. Founded in 2004, the company provides multi-brand maintenance, inspection, modernization, and mobile-generation services to power generation plants, cogeneration facilities, and industrial turbine operators across Mexico, the southern United States, Central America, and the Caribbean, with dedicated offices in Monterrey and San Pedro Garza García (Mexico), San Antonio (USA), and Panama City (Panama). PESS positions itself as an alternative to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for gas and steam turbines, generators, and ancillary power-plant systems.

PESS organizes its offering into four service lines: Field Services (outage planning and execution, turbine and generator inspections, borescope inspections, vibration analysis, thermal performance testing, and training); Projects/Controls (DCS and control-system upgrades, HMI/SCADA, remote monitoring, hot gas parts upgrades, combustion-system modernization, intake air-cooling systems, and turnkey project execution); Repairs (gas and steam turbine component repair, GE Speedtronic circuit-board testing and repair, spare-parts supply, and HPT module exchanges); and Mobile Gas Turbines (TM2500 mobile generation plant rental, supply, and operation with proprietary Turbologik remote-control interface). The diagnostic stack uses Olympus digital borescopes, DAIU 208 / Bently Nevada 3300/3500 vibration systems, and ASME PTC 22 thermal-performance protocols.

The business model is professional services plus managed services with quote-based pricing. Revenue derives from long-term service agreements (LTSAs), per-project engineering contracts, repair and spare-parts work, and mobile-turbine rentals. Distribution is direct, enterprise field sales through the four regional offices, supported by a bilingual website and technical-content library (Turbologías series). Key disclosed customers include Mexico's state utility CFE (LTSA across 14 plants / 700 MW of aeroderivative capacity plus automation projects), Biopappel Centauro (20 MW cogeneration LTSA), Generadora del Atlántico TermoColón, and Generadora San Felipe in the Dominican Republic.

Name

Power Engineering Services and Solutions

Legal name

Power Engineering Services and Solutions SA de CV

Website

https://pess.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Power Engineering Services and Solutions (PESS) provides multi-brand engineering, field services, control-system upgrades, and TM2500 mobile gas turbine rentals to power generation plants, utilities, cogeneration operators, and industrial clients across Mexico, the USA, Panama, and the Caribbean.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Power Generation Engineering Services

NAICS

Electric Power Generation (22111), Turbine and Turbine Generator Set Units Manufacturing (333611)

SIC

Engines & Turbines (3510), Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Engine Generator & Microgrid Power Plant EPC (Diesel/Gas Recip) (EUAEAAAJ)

Keywords

• Power generation services
• Turbine maintenance
• Control system upgrades
• Field engineering services
• Mobile gas turbines

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Field Services: On-site engineering services including outage planning and execution, turbine and generator inspections, mechanical/electrical/control field maintenance, borescope inspections, vibration analysis, and training for power generation plants.
2. Projects/Automation: Engineering projects including control system upgrades, HMI/SCADA implementation, modernization of gas and steam turbines, combustion system upgrades, intake air-cooling systems, and turn-key project execution for power generation facilities.
3. Repairs: Gas and steam turbine component repairs, GE Speedtronic circuit board testing and repair, HPT module repair/overhaul, rotor housing exchanges, and spare parts supply. Includes turbine rental options.
4. Mobile Gas Turbines: Supply, rental, and operation of mobile generation plants (TM2500). Available with or without operating personnel. Provides additional power, network stabilization, demand peak support, and emergency/distributed generation solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PESS provides on-site engineering and field services for the power generation industry, covering outage planning and execution, turbine and generator inspections, borescope diagnostics, vibration analysis, thermal performance testing, control system modernization (DCS/HMI/SCADA), component repairs, spare parts, and the supply, rental, and operation of TM2500 mobile gas turbine generation plants for utilities, cogeneration, and industrial clients.

Product overview

Power Engineering Services and Solutions (PESS) provides a comprehensive portfolio of engineering and field services for the power generation industry. The company's offerings are organized into four primary service lines: Field Services (covering borescope inspections, vibration analysis, thermal performance tests, and on-site maintenance), Projects/Controls (encompassing automation, control system upgrades, SCADA systems, and turnkey project execution), Repairs (including turbine component repair, GE Speedtronic circuit board services, and HPT module exchanges), and Mobile Gas Turbines (featuring TM2500 units with Turbologik control interface for rental, supply, and operation). Additional specialized services include hot gas parts upgrades, combustion system modernization, remote monitoring, and intake air cooling systems. PESS operates as an alternative to OEM providers, offering flexible, multi-brand support across mechanical, electrical, and control disciplines since 2004.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Field Services Comprehensive on-site engineering services for the power generation industry, including outage planning and execution, turbine and generator inspections, technical advice, specialized training, borescope inspections, vibration analysis, and thermal performance testing.
• Projects and Controls Engineering and automation solutions covering DCS and control system upgrades, HMI/SCADA implementation, communication interfaces, vibration systems, exciters, hot gas parts upgrades, combustion system modernization with Dry Low NOx technology, intake air cooling systems, remote monitoring, and turnkey project execution for power generation facilities.
• Repairs Component repair and refurbishment services for gas and steam turbines, including GE Speedtronic circuit board testing and repair, spare parts supply, HPT module repair/overhaul, and rotatable housing exchanges.
• Mobile Gas Turbines (TM2500) Supply, rental, and operation of TM2500 mobile gas turbine generation plants providing up to 20MW for demand peaks, network stabilization, emergency backup, and distributed generation, available with or without operating personnel and featuring the Turbologik remote control interface.
• Borescope Inspection Services Advanced internal visual inspection of turbo-machinery components using Olympus digital borescope technology to identify cracks, erosion, rust, thermal fatigue, and foreign object damage in turbines, motors, generators, and boilers, including high-resolution photography and online image database.
• Vibration Analysis and Machinery Diagnostics On-site calibration and diagnosis of vibration monitoring systems using DAIU 208 connected to Bently Nevada 3300/3500 rack equipment for rotational machinery performance evaluation, including commissioning of new monitoring systems.
• Thermal Performance Tests Performance evaluation for gas turbines based on ASME PTC 22 protocol, including Delta Performance Tests, Absolute Performance Tests, and thermal-economic evaluation to support power generation optimization.
• Control System Upgrades Modernization of obsolete turbine and combustion control systems to state-of-the-art PLC-based technology with remote monitoring capabilities, improving process control, efficiency, and reducing the risk of turbine control loss.
• Hot Gas Parts Upgrade Installation of latest-generation hot section components for gas turbines delivering up to 10% power production increase and 5% heat rate improvement.
• Combustion System Modernization Upgrade of existing combustion hardware with Dry Low NOx (DLN) technology to ensure environmental compliance while maintaining output power and efficiency.
• Remote Monitoring Systems Remote system monitoring technology providing complete process visualization to improve reliability and equipment availability through timely identification of damaging conditions.
• Intake Air Cooling Systems Gas turbine performance enhancement through inlet air cooling, achieving up to 30% power output increase and 7% heat rate improvement.
• Training Services Customized training courses covering gas turbine operation and maintenance, turbine control systems, and excitation systems, designed for users, operators, shift chiefs, and maintenance personnel.
• SCADA and Control Systems for Water and Wastewater Industrial automation solutions for water and wastewater facilities including system capacity expansion, customization, aging distribution upgrades, and regulatory compliance optimization.
• Turnkey Project Execution Complete project lifecycle services covering feasibility studies, project development, engineering design, equipment supply, and field execution for power generation improvements.
• Turbologik Remote Control Interface Remote control interface system for TM2500 mobile gas turbines enabling network stabilization and reactive power provision for transmission network efficiency improvement, with a start cycle under 10 minutes for base load and rapid core exchange in 2-3 days.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 10% increase in power production through hot gas parts upgrades
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 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

One partnership is on record.

• First-tier Workshops (Strategic Allies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic network of alliances with first-level workshops to offer alternatives in shop services including HPT module repair/overhaul, rotatable housing exchanges, and fast international shipping. These alliances provide synergy that translates into direct benefits for clients through expanded service capabilities and geographic reach.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mitsubishi Power: OEM and service provider for heavy-duty gas turbines and aero-derivative units, with growing Latin American presence; overlaps with PESS's aeroderivative service offerings (e.g., SW 501F, MS7001B).
• Solar Turbines (Caterpillar): Caterpillar subsidiary that manufactures industrial gas turbines and provides long-term service agreements in Latin America; competes with PESS for industrial and utility gas turbine aftermarket work.
• Siemens Energy: Major OEM and aftermarket service provider for industrial gas and steam turbines; competes for LTSA and outage work at the same Mexican and Latin American utility customers PESS serves.
• GE Vernova: OEM of the TM2500 platform that PESS operates, and the largest supplier of gas turbines and service agreements; competes head-to-head with PESS as both equipment vendor and service provider.
• Sulzer: Global turbomachinery services and repairs business offering aftermarket support for pumps, compressors, steam/gas turbines — comparable to PESS's repair offerings though much broader in scope.
• INNIO: Manufacturer of Jenbacher and Waukesha gas engines with extensive service network across Latin America; an adjacent peer in distributed gas-fired generation services relevant to PESS's cogeneration and mobile generation segments.

Direct peers

• PSM (Power Systems Mfg, a Caterpillar company): Provides mobile turbines, power plant services, and turbomachinery repairs; competes with PESS in mobile gas turbine rentals and OEM-alternative service work.
• ProEnergy Services: ProEnergy operates mobile gas turbine fleets (notably LM6000) and provides EPC, operations, maintenance, and repair services for power generation facilities globally — directly comparable to PESS's TM2500 rental and field services model.
• NAES Corporation: One of the largest independent power plant O&M and asset management firms, providing field services, maintenance, and technical staffing — directly comparable to PESS's field services and LTSA model.
• EthosEnergy: Independent power plant services provider offering O&M, turbine-generator repair, and outage services for gas and steam plants — directly comparable to PESS's field services, repairs, and LTSA offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PESS_HQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pessinc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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