What Refined Technologies does

Refined Technologies Inc. (RTI) is a private industrial services company founded in 2001 and headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas. The company specializes in chemical cleaning and decontamination for refineries, petrochemical plants, renewable diesel producers, and midstream and upstream operators, executing work primarily during planned shutdowns and turnarounds. RTI has developed a portfolio of 34 patented chemistries and processes, anchored by the Vaporganic® vapor-phase cleaning process — which uses hydrocarbon-based solvents combined with steam to remove petroleum-based hydrocarbons, benzene, H2S, and LEL from industrial equipment while reducing steam consumption by approximately 75% versus traditional methods. Supporting chemistries include QuikTurn® for expedited confined-space entry, Super Q® for heavy hydrocarbon foulants, QTRX2™ for hydroprocessing reactor entry, Quench® for pyrophoric iron sulfide remediation, and specialty treatments (Super X, Uppercut, PetroBlast, Crush, CL Treat, PTA Treat, pH Treat, Alky Treat). Adjacent service lines include ultrasonic cleaning, mechanical equipment rental, nitrogen gas services, and the Client Applied Program (CAP), which certifies client personnel to self-apply RTI chemistries.

RTI's revenue model is primarily project-based services for unit cleaning and decontamination, supplemented by sales of proprietary chemistry through CAP, mechanical rental, gas services, and consulting via its CruzAlta partnership. The company sells directly to enterprise operators through field sales teams led by Operations Managers with an average of 20 years of refinery experience, supported by 24-7 on-floor execution during turnarounds. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Sister companies Renutech (air-cooled heat exchanger cleaning) and Rizon-RTI (specialty chemistry) extend the product surface, while the company's stated global footprint claim and case studies across Canadian oil sands, Gulf Coast, Midwest, and South Texas operations indicate a geographically diversified enterprise book. The company is founder/management-owned with no disclosed institutional investors, and is led by President and CEO Cody Nath with a stated mission-oriented culture reinforced by community partnerships.

Name

Refined Technologies

Legal name

Refined Technologies Inc.

Website

https://refinedtechnologies.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Refined Technologies is a private industrial services company that applies patented chemical cleaning processes (Vaporganic, QuikTurn, Super Q) to refineries, petrochemical plants, renewable diesel producers, and midstream operators during planned shutdowns and turnarounds.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refinery and Petrochemical Shutdown Cleaning Services

NAICS

Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (3259), Chemical Manufacturing (325)

SIC

Miscellaneous Chemical Products (2890), Chemicals & Allied Products (2800), Industrial Organic Chemicals (2860)

akta.pro primary industry

Refinery Turnarounds, Maintenance & Reliability Services (EUALAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chemical Tank Cleaning, Decontamination & Turnaround Waste Services (BPALAHAH), Oil & Gas Water Treatment & Production Chemicals (IMAEAJAI)

Keywords

• Industrial chemical cleaning
• Refinery turnaround services
• Vessel decontamination services
• Hydrocarbon solvent cleaning
• Shutdown maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Spring

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, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Chemical Cleaning & Decontamination Services: Project-based services for unit cleaning, decontamination, and shutdown services for refineries and petrochemical facilities. Services include chemical cleaning, vapor phase cleaning, mechanical solutions, and process services.
2. Patented Chemistry Sales: Sale of proprietary chemical formulations (QuikTurn, Super Q, QTRX2, Quench, Super X, Uppercut, PetroBlast, Crush, CL Treat, PTA Treat, pH Treat, Alky Treat) to clients for self-application through Client Applied Program (CAP).
3. Consulting Services: Turnaround consulting services through CruzAlta partnership for operational excellence, scope definition, planning, and execution optimization.
4. Mechanical Equipment Rental: Rental and supply of mechanical equipment including spools, flanges, gaskets, fittings for process connections during shutdowns.
5. Gas Services: Nitrogen services and solutions for minimizing project duration and cost, including planning, logistics coordination, and execution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Refined Technologies delivers patented chemical cleaning, decontamination, and shutdown/turnaround services for refineries, petrochemical plants, midstream operators, and renewable diesel producers. Its core offering combines proprietary hydrocarbon-based solvent chemistries (Vaporganic, QuikTurn, Super Q, QTRX2, Quench, and an extended specialty chemistry line) with on-site execution by experienced Operations Managers, mechanical equipment rental, nitrogen/gas services, and turnaround consulting. Services are sold project-by-project, with select chemistries also available for client self-application through the Client Applied Program (CAP).

Product overview

Refined Technologies (RTI) offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial cleaning and decontamination solutions for refinery, renewable diesel, and petrochemical industries. The company's core offering centers on its patented Vaporganic® chemical cleaning process, which is paired with specialized chemistries including QuikTurn® (expedited vessel entry), Super Q® (heavy hydrocarbon dissolution), QTRX2™ (hydroprocessing reactor entry), and Quench® (pyrophoric remediation). These chemical products work together with RTI's mechanical rental services, gas services, and consulting through partner CruzAlta to deliver integrated shutdown solutions. The Client Applied Program (CAP) enables facilities to self-apply RTI's patented chemistries. Additional specialty chemicals include Uppercut®, PetroBlast®, Super X, Crush, CL Treat, PTA Treat, pH Treat, and Alky Treat. The company operates on a unit cleaning and decontamination model that combines patented chemistry, mechanical equipment rental, and experienced operations personnel to help clients achieve faster, safer, and more cost-effective shutdowns.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% reduction in steam consumption vs. traditional steam-out cleaning
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• World VisionflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019RTI has a longstanding partnership with World Vision Honduras including family sponsorships, annual vision trips, and yearly donations. RTI pays 75% of sponsorship for employees (Artisans) who support children through World Vision. Currently 175+ Artisans sponsor 400+ children. RTI gives $1,000,000/year to provide clean water to communities in Honduras, with additional funds for disaster relief. Partnership aims to bring clean water to 650,000 people in Honduras by 2027.
• CrossWalk Center of HoustoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit supporting men who have been imprisoned to achieve successful and sustainable reentry into society. RTI has over 20 Artisans who joined through this second chance employment program. Partnership operates through hiring employees via the nonprofit's second chance employment program. Cody Nath, RTI President and CEO, is an emeritus board member.
• WorkFaithcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHouston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing faith-based training and coaching for job seekers. WorkFaith has helped people find employment for over 15 years. In 2022, trained 2,592 people with $18.4 million in total wages earned by clients. RTI provides employment opportunities and volunteer engagement.
• CareerSpringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHouston-based nonprofit helping first-generation and/or low-income (FGLI) college students build career access. Founded May 2020, expanded to multiple cities with almost 200 partners, 10,000 users, and 1,000 consultants. RTI is an Inspire-level employer-sponsor, providing employment opportunities for FGLI students.
• Folds of HonorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit providing life-changing scholarships to spouses and children of fallen or disabled U.S. service members and first responders. Has awarded 44,000+ scholarships totaling nearly $200 million. RTI is a mission partner supporting this initiative.
• CruzAltacoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIndustry knowledge leader and consulting firm that partners with owner operators to drive operational excellence and performance enhancement. Provides turnaround consulting services, scope definition, planning optimization, and execution improvement. Services span ESG innovation, turnaround excellence, and operations capability augmentation.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Team Industrial Services: Team Industrial Services provides on-site specialty industrial services including mechanical, cleaning, and inspection for refineries and petrochemical facilities during turnarounds. It directly competes for the same client base and shutdown scopes.
• Inland Industrial Services: Inland Industrial Services delivers industrial cleaning, hydroblasting, and shutdown support to refineries and chemical plants. It is a regional direct competitor in industrial cleaning/decontamination for refinery and petrochemical customers.
• HydroChemPSC: HydroChemPSC (now part of Clean Harbors) is the most direct competitor, providing industrial chemical cleaning and decontamination services for refineries and petrochemical plants. It offers similar project-based turnaround cleaning services using hydrocarbon-based chemistries.
• Mistras Group: Mistras Group provides non-destructive testing, inspection, and mechanical services to the energy and process industries. It overlaps with RTI in turnaround and shutdown services for refineries and petrochemical operators.

Broad incumbents

• Republic Services: Republic Services is a large environmental services company that handles industrial waste from refinery operations. While not a direct cleaning competitor, it is part of the broader industrial services ecosystem adjacent to RTI.
• Veolia Environmental Services: Veolia provides industrial cleaning, water treatment, and hazardous waste services to refineries and petrochemical plants globally. It is a larger incumbent with broader environmental services overlapping RTI's chemistry and decontamination work.
• BrandSafway: BrandSafway is a large industrial services company providing scaffolding, insulation, and specialty services to refineries and petrochemical facilities. While not focused on chemical cleaning, it competes in the same turnaround contractor ecosystem.
• Clean Harbors: Clean Harbors is a major environmental and industrial services provider that owns HydroChemPSC. It competes in refinery turnarounds through chemical cleaning, waste management, and specialty industrial services.

Emerging players

• Apex Companies: Apex Companies provides environmental and industrial services including site remediation, water treatment, and industrial cleaning. It is a mid-sized player with partial overlap in refinery and petrochemical cleaning services.
• BASF Refinery Chemicals: BASF supplies refinery process chemicals and could compete with RTI's specialty chemistry portfolio. It is a vendor in the same refinery chemistry market but not a direct service competitor.

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

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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