Petroleum Equipment & Services Association (PESA)

Name

Petroleum Equipment & Services Association (PESA)

Legal name

Energy Workforce & Technology Council

Website

https://energyworkforce.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Corporate Membership Dues: Energy Workforce & Technology Council generates revenue through annual corporate membership dues paid by member companies in four categories: Industry, Allied, International, and Industry Partner.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Energy Workforce & Technology Council (formerly PESA) is a national trade association providing corporate membership services to the energy technology and services sector. Its core offerings include annual corporate membership across four tiers, the SecureWell Well Control & Containment Certification Program, and a portfolio of leadership development and training programs delivered in partnership with Heidrick & Struggles.

Product overview

Energy Workforce & Technology Council operates as a platform of interconnected training programs, certification offerings, leadership development initiatives, and industry events. The core offerings include the SecureWell Well Control & Containment Certification Program as a flagship certification product, alongside multiple leadership programs (Executive Leadership, Frontline Leadership, Field Operations Leadership) delivered in partnership with Heidrick & Struggles. The organization provides professional development through Sales & Business Development, Finance for Non-Finance, and Oil & Gas 101 programs. Member engagement is facilitated through Leadership Forum Series events, the annual Supply Chain Conference, and the Energy Technology & Policy Summit. The Council also administers a Scholarship Program supporting energy sector workforce development. The products work together to serve the professional development needs of energy services sector employees from entry-level through executive leadership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Membership Program Annual corporate membership in four categories (Industry, Allied, International, Industry Partner) sold to energy technology and services companies, providing member benefits including workforce development programs, leadership training, policy advocacy, networking events, committee participation, and industry research. Members access the member directory, events calendar, and scholarship program through the MemberLeap online portal.
• SecureWell: Well Control & Containment Certification Program A first-of-its-kind certification program for cased hole well operations, created by well control and well servicing experts. The course offers certification through classroom training, field assessment, and skills verification, delivered with Wild Well Control as an added training provider.
• Executive Leadership Program A year-long leadership development program presented in partnership with Heidrick & Struggles, designed for executive teams focusing on culture, trust, leadership behavior, and high-performing teams.
• Frontline Leadership Program A two-day seminar led by Heidrick & Struggles designed to help managers evolve from individual contributors into effective leaders, covering leadership styles, situational agility, empathy, and active listening.
• Field Operations Leadership Program A program designed to develop and strengthen leadership skills for field operations managers, teaching tools and strategies for managing distributed teams and operational challenges. Hosted at member companies such as Liberty Energy (Denver), ProPetro Services (Midland), and Diamondback Energy (Midland).
• Sales & Business Development Program A three-day training program designed to strengthen skills that directly impact sales performance, focusing on key sales performance pillars.
• Finance for Non-Finance Professionals Program A program designed to help non-finance professionals understand financial concepts and business metrics relevant to the energy industry.
• Oil & Gas 101 Program An annual program providing a comprehensive overview of the oil and gas industry, designed for both newcomers and seasoned professionals looking to broaden their industry knowledge and perspective.
• Leadership Forum Series A series of forums connecting members directly with industry executives (e.g., Stuart Bodden of Ranger Energy Services, Shawn Stasiuk of Halliburton, Lloyd Hajdik of Oil States International, Jocelyn Waggoner of TechnipFMC) to discuss leadership, career growth, and the future of the energy sector.
• Supply Chain Conference An annual conference (next edition on September 23) bringing together energy industry leaders and supply chain professionals to discuss trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of the energy supply chain.
• Energy Technology & Policy Summit A summit hosted in partnership with Sustainability & Energy Value Advisors (SEVA), Greater Houston Partnership, and Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI) exploring technologies and policies shaping the future of energy.
• Council Scholarship Program A scholarship program supporting the next generation of energy leaders, having provided more than $4.4 million in educational support over four decades, including $27,000 awarded to 54 students in 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 650,000 U.S. jobs represented by the association
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Sustainability & Energy Value Advisors (SEVA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SEVA for the Energy Technology & Policy Summit, co-hosted to address energy technology and policy issues.
• Greater Houston PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Greater Houston Partnership for the Energy Technology & Policy Summit and Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI).
• Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Energy Technology & Policy Summit addressing energy transition and technology policy.
• Heidrick & StrugglescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLeading consulting firm facilitates Executive Leadership Programs, Frontline Leadership Programs, and leadership development curriculum in partnership with Energy Workforce.
• FranklinCoveysecondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFranklinCovey facilitates the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People course for Energy Workforce professional development programs.
• Wild Well ControlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdded as a training provider for the SecureWell Well Control Certification Program, expanding certification delivery capacity.
• World Oil (Gulf Energy Info)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld Oil publishes Well Servicing Magazine on behalf of Energy Workforce & Technology Council, providing advertising services and distribution.
• U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Energy ResourcescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy Workforce leadership met with Bureau of Energy Resources including Director Carl Watson to discuss shared priorities of expanding U.S. LNG exports and promoting U.S. emissions reducing technology.
• U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEWTC President Tim Tarpley testified before the USTR on potential impacts of Section 301 investigation on OFS and U.S. energy dominance.
• BloombergsecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy Workforce President attended Bloomberg's Energy Security Executive Briefing in Houston alongside policymakers, investors, and industry leaders.
• Offshore Technology Conference (OTC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy Workforce President and staff participate in OTC annually, kicking off with strategic U.S. partnerships discussions. EWTC hosted panel at OTC 2025 on workforce transformation and leadership.
• CERAWeekcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy Workforce President Molly Determan attended and advanced industry dialogue at CERAWeek 2026.
• Reuters EventssecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy Workforce participates in Reuters Events Global Energy Forum 2026.
• PwCsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPwC presented at Energy Workforce's labor market series focused on talent acquisition and Gen Z recruitment, sponsored by HR Committee.
• Texas Trade DelegationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEWTC President Tim Tarpley joined a Texas Trade Delegation to Istanbul, engaging with government, diplomatic, and private-sector leaders to strengthen international energy and investment partnerships.
• NOV (National Oilwell Varco)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO Jose Bayardo and Board Vice Chair Scott Livingston participate in Energy Workforce leadership. NOV CEO met with Argentina's Minister of Economy alongside Energy Workforce President on international partnerships.
• U.S.-Vietnam Energy DialoguesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy Workforce President Molly Determan joined industry and government leaders for a U.S.-Vietnam energy roundtable focused on strengthening collaboration, advancing technology, and supporting economic growth.
• U.S.-Argentina CollaborationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy Workforce President and NOV CEO met with Minister of Economy of Neuquen, Argentina to drive energy security collaboration and investment partnerships.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP): International association of oil and gas exploration and production companies that also serves the upstream services sector. IOGP is directly comparable to EWTC on safety, standards, and workforce programs for global energy services.
• American Petroleum Institute (API): The largest U.S. trade association for the oil and gas industry, representing exploration, production, and services companies. API overlaps with EWTC on policy advocacy, standards development, and workforce engagement for energy services members.
• Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE): Global individual-member professional society for the oil and gas sector with strong technical training, conferences, and publications. SPE is directly comparable to EWTC on workforce development and technical certification, though organized as a professional society rather than a corporate trade body.
• Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA): National trade association representing independent oil and natural gas producers. IPAA is a comparable peer in policy advocacy and industry intelligence for the broader U.S. upstream and services value chain served by EWTC.
• World Petroleum Council: International oil and gas industry organization promoting sustainable use of petroleum resources. Comparable to EWTC as a peer trade body with policy, workforce, and conference programming, but operating at a global rather than U.S. scope.
• National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA): U.S. trade association representing offshore energy producers, service companies, and suppliers. NOIA overlaps with EWTC on policy advocacy and offshore services workforce engagement, particularly relevant given EWTC's 'Offshore Access' policy focus.
• International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC): Trade association representing the worldwide drilling industry, including drilling contractors and service companies. IADC is a closely aligned peer in advocating for oilfield services and providing workforce and safety programs to the same client base as EWTC.
• American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC): Trade association of the largest U.S. independent E&P companies, including many that are EWTC member companies' customers. AXPC is a parallel peer in policy advocacy and industry research for U.S. energy production.

Regional players

• Energy UK: Trade association for the U.K. energy industry, including oil and gas as well as renewables. Energy UK is a regional peer similar to EWTC but serving a U.K. member base, offering a comparable model for energy workforce and policy representation.
• Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP): Canadian upstream oil and natural gas trade association, analogous to EWTC but operating in Canada. Comparable as a regional peer representing energy services companies in a North American market that overlaps with EWTC's Permian and U.S. operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqV_hoJYmnZDq8VWUVUhgng
• Facebookfacebook.com/EnergyWorkforceNews
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/energyworkforce

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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