KLX, Inc.

What KLX, Inc. does

KLX Energy Services LLC is a U.S. onshore provider of mission-critical oilfield services focused on completion, intervention, and production activities for technically demanding wells. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company operates across all five major U.S. shale basins — Gulf Coast/South Texas, MidCon/Ark-La-Tex, Northeast, Permian, and Rockies/North Dakota — supported by 16 strategically placed rental tool locations and a capital-intensive fleet comprising 1,000+ blowout preventers, 600+ accumulators, and 40,000+ joints of tubulars. KLX generated Q3 2025 revenue of $166.7 million and reported a $14.3 million net loss for the same period.

The company's revenue model is project-based and service-based, anchored on direct field sales to onshore oil and gas operators. Its service portfolio spans directional drilling with proprietary Measurement While Drilling (MWD) capability, coiled tubing, wireline, pressure pumping (up to 200 BPM at 15,000 PSI), cementing, fishing, thru-tubing, snubbing, nitrogen, flowback, and rental tools. Technology differentiation centers on the in-house engineered VISION Suite of downhole completion tools — OraclE-Smart Reach Tool (SRT), SpectrA PDC all-PDC-bearing motor system, and PhantM dissolvable frac plug — built for extended-reach horizontal wells with long laterals. The Whisper Series electric-powered wireline, coiled tubing, and frac pump equipment extends the offering toward ESG-aligned operators. No public pricing list exists; pricing varies by service type, basin, and project scope.

KLX was formed through the 2020 merger with Quintana Energy Services, with QES CEO Christopher J. Baker becoming President and CEO of the combined company. The leadership bench averages 20+ years of oilfield experience drawn from Halliburton, Schlumberger, BJ Services, Archer Limited, and other majors. Operations are supported by a documented safety record, API Q1 certifications, and record-setting deep-well milestones including a 28,915-foot coiled tubing total depth and 21,463-foot Permian drilling record.

Name

KLX, Inc.

Legal name

KLX Energy Services LLC

Website

https://klx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

KLX Energy Services provides mission-critical U.S. onshore oilfield services including directional drilling, coiled tubing, completion tools, and pressure pumping to operators across five major basins, with proprietary VISION Suite technology for extended-reach horizontal wells.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oilfield Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations (213112), Drilling Oil and Gas Wells (213111), Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Well Intervention & Wireline Services (Slickline, E-line, Coiled Tubing) (EUALABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pressure Pumping & Stimulation (Hydraulic Fracturing, Acidizing) (EUALABAF), Well Construction & Completion Services (Cementing, Casing, Tubular Running) (EUALABAC), Production Services & Artificial Lift (ESP, Rod Lift, Gas Lift, Chemicals) (EUALABAH), OCTG, Line Pipe & Tubular Services (Supply, Inspection, Threading) (EUALABAN)

Keywords

• Directional drilling services
• Oilfield completion services
• Downhole completion tools
• Coiled tubing services
• Pressure pumping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Palm Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices33 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Oilfield Services: KLX Energy Services generates revenue through providing comprehensive drilling, completion, intervention, and production services to onshore oil and gas operators. Services include directional drilling, coiled tubing, well intervention, pressure pumping, wireline, fishing services, and rental equipment. Revenue is project-based and service-based.
2. Equipment Rentals: Revenue generated from rental of pressure control equipment, BOPs, accumulators, tubulars, and wellhead isolation tools to oilfield operators.
3. Proprietary Downhole Tools: Sale of proprietary completion tools including VISION Suite products (OraclE-SRT, SpectrA PDC, PhantM dissolvable plugs) and other downhole completion products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KLX Energy Services provides mission-critical oilfield services to onshore U.S. oil and gas operators across drilling, completion, intervention, and production phases. Core offerings include directional drilling with MWD technology, coiled tubing, wireline, pressure pumping, cementing, fishing, thru-tubing, nitrogen, snubbing, and flowback services, supplemented by proprietary downhole completion tools (VISION Suite including OraclE-SRT, SpectrA PDC, and PhantM dissolvable frac plugs), wellhead isolation systems, and a large fleet of rental tools and tubulars.

Product overview

KLX Energy Services is a leading U.S. onshore provider of mission-critical oilfield services focused on completion, intervention, and production activities for technically demanding wells. The company operates as a diversified service provider with multiple integrated service lines that work together to deliver comprehensive solutions. The core offerings include Directional Drilling Services (with MWD technology), a proprietary VISION Suite of downhole completions tools (comprising OraclE-SRT, SpectrA PDC, and PhantM Dissolvable frac plugs), Coiled Tubing Services, Wireline Services, and Well Intervention services including Fishing, Thru-Tubing, Nitrogen, and Snubbing. Supporting services include Pressure Pumping, Cementing, Flowback, Rental Tools & Tubulars, Frac Rental Equipment, Guardian Wellhead Isolation, and Wellsite Accommodations. The company also offers the Whisper Series of electric-powered equipment for environmental sustainability. KLX provides over 50 downhole tools developed in-house and operates across five key U.S. regions: Gulf Coast/South Texas, MidCon/Ark-La-Tex, Northeast, Permian, and Rockies/North Dakota.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Directional Drilling Services Advanced horizontal and directional drilling services in North America's unconventional terrain, specializing in directional drilling and MWD (Measurement While Drilling) solutions for directional and horizontal wells. Targeted at onshore U.S. oil and gas operators in major shale basins.
• VISION Suite of Downhole Completion Tools KLX's proprietary suite of downhole completions tools delivering advanced engineering and customized solutions for downhole operations. Includes OraclE-SRT (extended-reach tool), SpectrA PDC (downhole motor with patented all-PDC bearing design), and PhantM Dissolvable frac plugs rated for 10,000 PSI and 350°F. Targeted at operators needing solutions for extended-reach horizontal wells and long lateral completions.
• Coiled Tubing Services Rapid deployment of coiled tubing products and support services for operators. KLX completed what is believed to be both the deepest total wellbore (28,915 feet) and longest lateral depth (20,530 feet) in the North American onshore market with coiled tubing. Targeted at onshore oil and gas operators needing advanced well intervention and completion services.
• Wireline Services Comprehensive wireline solutions from logging to interventions, including cased hole logging, perforating, plug and perf solutions, pipe recovery, mechanical services, and production logging across all well phases. Targeted at oil and gas operators across all major U.S. basins.
• Pressure Pumping Services Advanced hydraulic fracturing and pump-down services with capabilities of up to 200 barrels per minute and pressures up to 15,000 psi, supporting Simulfrac, zipper, and single well operations. Targeted at operators requiring high-pressure pumping for completion activities.
• Cementing Services Advanced cementing technology with state-of-the-art equipment including twin cementers, full cement lab, and mixing plant for custom cement slurry design and testing. Targeted at oil and gas operators requiring primary and remedial cementing services.
• Flowback Services Premium well flow management services supporting high-performance flowback for well completion and hydrocarbon production, including advanced production testing and long-term site monitoring. Targeted at operators needing post-frac wellsite support.
• Fishing Services Full range of fishing solutions combined with cutting-edge technology for drilling, completions, production, and P&A phases, utilizing one of North America's largest fishing tool inventories. Targeted at oil and gas operators needing downhole recovery services.
• Thru-Tubing Services Comprehensive thru-tubing portfolio with complete engineering support including advanced pre-job modeling, real-time KPI tracking, and after-action reviews for data-driven decision making. Targeted at operators performing intervention operations through existing production tubing.
• Nitrogen Services Nitrogen pumping services for coiled tubing support, standalone pumping, facility purging, and industrial applications with advanced fleet including N2 transports, heat recovery units, and direct-fire units. Targeted at oil and gas operators across multiple service lines.
• Snubbing Services One of the largest fleets of rig assist space saver and mini snubbing units, supporting completion, production, and critical well operations with hydraulic and hybrid single-lift units. Targeted at operators requiring live well intervention services.
• Guardian Wellhead Isolation Tools Advanced wellhead isolation tools including Tree Saver, Casing Saver, and Stage Tool designed to protect wellhead equipment from erosion and damage during high-pressure, high-volume stimulation operations. Targeted at operators performing hydraulic fracturing operations.
• Frac Rental Equipment Reliable frac rental equipment including pressure control solutions, blowout preventers, frac stacks, and the proprietary Severe Service Valve (SSV) for efficient and safe hydraulic fracturing operations. Targeted at operators performing completion activities.
• Rental Tools & Tubulars Comprehensive line of pressure control and tubular rental equipment including BOPs, accumulators, pressure control accessories, and over 40,000 joints of tubulars across 16 strategic locations. Targeted at operators across all major U.S. shale basins.
• Downhole Tools Over 50 completions products including frac plugs (Eclipse Hybrid, HC Composite, PhantM Dissolvable), bridge plugs, liner hangers, cementing tools, and toe sleeves developed in-house by KLX engineers. Targeted at operators needing comprehensive downhole tool solutions.
• Wellsite Accommodations Long-term and short-term accommodations custom built to provide safety and comfort, including premium amenities, communications, utilities, and surface facilities for drilling, completions, and production sites. Targeted at operators requiring wellsite infrastructure support.
• Whisper Series Electric-Powered Equipment Electric-powered equipment line including wireline units, coiled tubing spreads, and frac pumps designed to reduce environmental impact with grid power or on-site power generation capabilities. Reduces fuel consumption, maintenance, and carbon footprint for ESG-conscious operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced at-fault incidents by 68% and achieved full ROI in one year through Motive safety platform implementation
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Select Water Solutions: U.S. onshore completion-support and water/flowback services provider serving the same shale operators, overlapping KLX in flowback and production-related services.

Others

• Forum Energy Technologies: Manufacturer of oilfield capital equipment and downhole tools; overlaps KLX's in-house tool manufacturing and completion products as a supplier/competitor in equipment.

Broad incumbents

• Weatherford International: Global diversified oilfield services major offering completion, intervention, and production technologies; competes with KLX across service lines but with far broader international scale.
• Liberty Energy: Large North American onshore hydraulic fracturing and completion services provider; overlaps KLX in pressure pumping but at substantially greater scale.

Direct peers

• ProFrac Holding: Vertically integrated hydraulic fracturing and completion services company serving U.S. shale operators, overlapping KLX in pressure pumping and completion products.
• Mammoth Energy Services: Provides completion and production services including pressure pumping, well services and rentals to U.S. onshore operators, closely comparable to KLX's business scope and scale.
• Nine Energy Service: U.S. onshore completion services company offering dissolvable frac plugs, coiled tubing, cementing and wireline. Nearly identical product mix and customer base to KLX, competing in the same shale basins.
• RPC, Inc. Diversified oilfield services company (Cudd Energy Services) offering pressure pumping, coiled tubing, and downhole tools to onshore U.S. operators, mirroring KLX's diversified service model.
• Ranger Energy Services: U.S. onshore well service, workover, and completion & production services provider. Directly overlaps KLX in intervention and production service lines serving domestic operators.
• ProPetro Holding: Permian-focused pressure pumping and completion services provider; competes directly with KLX's pressure pumping and completion lines in overlapping basins.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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