What Stats Group International Inc. does

STATS Group International Inc. is a specialist provider of pressurised pipeline isolation, hot tapping, and line plugging solutions for the global energy industry, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Kintore, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, with regional hubs in Edmonton, Houston, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dammam, Kuala Lumpur, and Perth. The company's core technology consists of DNV type-approved double block and bleed (DBB) isolation tools, including the trademarked BISEP, Tecno Plug, SureTap, SureConnect, and BI-STOP product families, which cover 3" to 54" pipelines at pressures from ambient up to 153 bar. These tools enable safe maintenance, repair, valve replacement, tie-ins, and decommissioning of live, pressurised pipelines without shutting down production, addressing both piggable and unpiggable infrastructure across onshore, topsides, and subsea environments. The company also offers Process Plant Solutions including mechanical pipe connectors that eliminate welding, localised weld test tools, and Emergency Pipeline Repair Systems.

STATS generates revenue through project-based service contracts (delivered by field engineers and technicians), equipment sales and rentals of proprietary tools, and engineered bespoke solutions. Commercial arrangements are project-specific and quote-based, with frame agreements providing recurring revenue from major operators. Distribution is delivered via direct enterprise field sales from regional offices supplemented by channel partners in Scandinavia (Asset Integrity AS), mainland Europe (Patriot International), and Malaysia (EPOMS), plus agents in the Middle East and Asia Pacific. Named customers include Enbridge, BP, Aramco, APA Group, ATCO, Exxon Mobil, Mutual Energy, Santos, and Petroleum Development Oman, with 87-88% of revenue derived from outside the UK.

In July 2023, STATS was acquired by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. of Japan, becoming a wholly owned subsidiary within Mitsui's Iron & Steel Business Unit. The company employed approximately 400 staff globally as of 2023 and reported record 2023 revenue of £74.7 million, up 26% year-on-year. The company is actively extending its technology into energy transition applications, including high-pressure CO2 pipeline isolation (up to 138 bar) and hydrogen pipeline intervention.

Name

Stats Group International Inc.

Legal name

STATS (UK) Ltd

Website

http://www.statsgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

STATS Group International Inc. is a wholly owned Mitsui subsidiary that provides DNV type-approved pressurised pipeline isolation, hot tapping, and line plugging tools and services to global oil and gas operators, gas transmission networks, and energy transition projects across eight countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oil and Gas Pipeline Services

NAICS

Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction (23712), Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction (237120)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Natural Gas Transmission (4922), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Oil & Gas Midstream & Pipeline O&M (Pipelines, Compressor Stations) (EUAEAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Valve, Fitting & Joint Integrity (Condition Assessment/Replacement Programs) (EUAJADAJ), Pipeline Construction & Right-of-Way Services (EUALADAL), Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Operations & Maintenance (O&M) (TLAGACAJ)

Keywords

• Pipeline isolation services
• Hot tapping technology
• Line plugging equipment
• Subsea pipeline repair
• Pipeline integrity solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Kintore

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pipeline Isolation Services: STATS provides pressurised pipeline isolation, hot tapping and line plugging services to the global energy industry. Services are delivered by field engineers and technicians from regional bases. Revenue is generated through project-based service contracts with major oil and gas operators, often underpinned by frame agreements.
2. Equipment Rental and Product Sales: STATS sells and rents its proprietary tools including BISEP, Tecno Plug, SureTap machines, mechanical connectors, and weld test tools. Increasing product sales in North America indicate growing demand for clients acquiring the technology. Equipment is manufactured in the UK and now also in the US (Rosenberg, Texas facility).
3. Engineering and Process Plant Solutions: Emergency pipeline repair systems, engineered bespoke solutions, and localised weld testing services. STATS provides hot-work barriers, localised hydrostatic testing tools, and cold-work mechanical connectors for process plant shutdowns and turnarounds.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

STATS Group designs, manufactures, sells, rents, and deploys proprietary DNV type-approved pipeline isolation, hot tapping, and line plugging tools and on-site intervention services (BISEP, Tecno Plug, BI-STOP, SureTap, SureConnect and their subsea variants) that enable maintenance, repair, modification, valve replacement, tie-ins, weld testing, and decommissioning of pressurised onshore, topside, and subsea pipeline infrastructure from 3" to 54" and up to 153 bar (and high-pressure CO2 pipelines up to 138 bar) without shutting down production.

Product overview

STATS Group provides a comprehensive suite of pipeline isolation, hot tapping, and line plugging technologies and services for the global energy industry. The product portfolio includes DNV type approved isolation tools (Tecno Plug, BISEP, BI-STOP) that provide leak-tight double block and bleed isolation enabling safe maintenance and repair of pressurised pipeline infrastructure. Hot tapping equipment (SureTap Hot Tap Machines, Hot Tap Clamps) allows interventions without shutting down production. Process Plant Solutions include localised weld test tools and mechanical pipe connectors that eliminate the need for welding, reducing costs and safety risks. Products are available for onshore/topsides applications (3" to 54", pressures up to 153 bar) and dedicated subsea variants including the Subsea Remote Tecno Plug, Subsea BISEP, subsea mechanical connectors, repair clamps, and abandonment plugs. The company also offers engineered solutions, emergency pipeline repair systems, and decommissioning solutions. Services extend across the entire lifecycle of hydrocarbon assets from construction and maintenance through to decommissioning and energy transition applications including hydrogen transportation and carbon capture storage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BISEP: Branch Installed Self-Energised Plug - double block and bleed isolation technology
• Tecno Plug
• SureTap
• SureConnect
• SureSafe Plug
• BI-STOP

Products and services

• Tecno Plug Isolation Tool DNV type-approved DBB isolation tool providing leak-tight double block and bleed isolation for safe and efficient maintenance and repair of onshore, topsides, and subsea pipeline infrastructure. Piggyback/piggable design enables isolation without ceasing production.
• BISEP Plugging Tool Branch Installed Self-Energised Plug providing industry-first leak-tight double block and bleed isolation for temporary line plugging. Inserted through a hot-tap hole with an integrated bypass enabling production to continue during maintenance; DNV type approved and DNV-RP-F113 compliant.
• BI-STOP Plugging Tool Inline isolation plug for piggable pipelines providing DBB isolation for oil, gas, and petrochemical pipeline applications.
• SureTap Hot Tap Machines (Onshore/Topsides and Subsea variants) Hot tap machines for performing hot tapping operations on pressurised pipelines, enabling isolation and maintenance without shutting down production. Available in onshore/topsides and subsea variants.
• SureTap Plug (Dual Seal Completion Plug) First dual seal completion plug engineered to maintain DBB isolation throughout the entire hot tapping and line stopping activity in the field, eliminating a long-standing completion safety risk in hot tapping operations.
• SureSafe Plug Pipeline isolation plug for safe maintenance and repair operations on pressurised pipeline systems.
• Hot Tap Clamp (Onshore/Topside) Mechanical clamp for hot tapping operations on pressurised pipelines, providing a safe connection point for hot tap procedures on onshore/topsides pipeline systems.
• Subsea Hot Tap Clamp Mechanical clamp for subsea hot tapping operations, enabling safe connection points on underwater pipelines.
• Split Tee Fittings Pipeline fittings for hot tapping and line stopping applications, enabling installation of isolation equipment on live pipelines.
• Mechanical Pipe Connector (Onshore/Topside) Cold-work connector that replaces the need for welding, eliminating hot-work risks and significantly reducing maintenance project duration. DNV type-approved for onshore/topsides applications.
• Subsea Mechanical Pipe Connector Cold-work subsea connector for pipeline repair, tie-ins, and modifications without the need for welding. Part of the SureConnect product family; DNV type-approved for titanium pipework.
• Repair Clamp (Onshore/Topside) Structural repair clamp providing a permanent cold-work solution for damaged or leaking pipelines in onshore/topsides environments.
• Subsea Repair Clamp Structural repair clamp providing a permanent solution for damaged underwater pipelines.
• Weld Test Tools (Localised Hydrostatic Test Tools and Ambient Barriers) Localised hydrostatic test tools and ambient barriers for verifying the integrity of welds or fittings without flooding the entire pipework. Hot-work barriers and dual-use tools reduce system downtime and increase worksite safety.
• Pipe End Plugs Internal and external pipe end plugs for sealing pipeline ends during maintenance and decommissioning activities.
• Subsea Remote Tecno Plug (RTP) Isolation Tool Remote-operated version of the Tecno Plug for subsea pipeline isolation, enabling safe repair and maintenance of underwater pipeline infrastructure without diver or ROV intervention.
• Subsea BISEP Plugging Tool Subsea version of the BISEP providing double block and bleed isolation for underwater pipeline repair and modification.
• Subsea Abandonment Plugs Permanent isolation plugs for subsea pipeline decommissioning and abandonment activities.
• Subsea Temporary Launcher / Receiver Temporary launcher and receiver equipment for subsea pipeline intervention and pigging operations.
• Pipeline Retrieval Tool Tool for retrieving and removing pipeline infrastructure components during decommissioning operations.
• Caisson Securing and Recovering Tools Internal and external lifting tools for safely securing and recovering damaged or redundant caissons, preventing dropped-object threats during offshore decommissioning.
• Pile Lifting Tools Lifting tools for pile handling operations during offshore platform installation and decommissioning.
• Pipeline Isolation Services (Onshore/Topside) Onshore and topside pressurised pipeline isolation service delivered by STATS field engineers and technicians using BISEP, Tecno Plug, and BI-STOP tools to enable safe maintenance, repair, modification, valve replacement, tie-ins, and mid-line repairs without shutting down production.
• Subsea Pipeline Isolation Services Subsea pressurised pipeline isolation service delivered using Subsea BISEP, Subsea Remote Tecno Plug (RTP), and SureConnect subsea mechanical connectors to enable safe repair, modification, tie-in, re-routing, abandonment, and decommissioning of subsea pipelines without diver or ROV intervention.
• Hot Tapping and Line Plugging Services (Onshore/Topside) Onshore and topside hot tapping and line plugging service using SureTap machines, Hot Tap Clamps, Split Tee Fittings, and BISEP/Tecno Plug tools to enable interventions on pressurised pipeline systems without shutting down production.
• Subsea Hot Tapping and Line Plugging Services Subsea hot tapping and line plugging service for underwater pipeline intervention delivered via subsea-qualified tooling.
• Localised Weld Test and Ambient Barrier Services Process Plant Solution service providing localised hydrostatic weld testing and ambient barriers verifying weld/fittings integrity while minimising test medium volumes and increasing worksite safety.
• System / Spool Testing Services System and spool testing service for pipework and module assemblies prior to commissioning or after modification.
• Engineered Solutions Bespoke engineered solutions developed for unique pipeline and pipework intervention challenges beyond standard product offerings.
• Emergency Pipeline Repair Systems (EPRS) Emergency pipeline repair systems combining non-intrusive inline isolations, hot tapping, line stopping, mechanical repair clamps, and connectors; reduces post-incident out-of-service time from potentially 1+ year to approximately 6 weeks when pre-positioned and maintained in a state of readiness.
• Decommissioning Solutions (Pipeline and Pipework) Decommissioning solutions for redundant pipelines, subsea abandonment, platform decommissioning, and capping of redundant pipework, combining abandonment plugs, pipeline retrieval tools, caisson lifting tools, and subsea repair clamps.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces methane emissions by 95% compared to conventional venting methods during pipeline repair and maintenance. In one project, 1.6 million scf of methane was not vented, equivalent to 913 metric tonnes of CO2e saved (or taking 197 cars off the road for one year).
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Patriot InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2026Strategic distributorship agreement signed in April 2026. Patriot supplies STATS' mechanical pipe connectors and localised hydrostatic weld testing tools to six key European markets: Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and Spain. Patriot holds stock at its bases in Netherlands and Belgium, reducing shipping time and costs while providing a more responsive and environmentally friendly service.
• Asset Integrity AScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2023Partnership strengthened in March 2023 with a formal distributorship agreement to supply a range of Process Plant Solutions to clients in Norway and Sweden. Asset Integrity supplies hydrostatic weld testing tools, weldless connectors, pipe cutting equipment, pin-hole leak clamps and ambient barrier tools. Widely respected by Norwegian Operators and Tier One contractors engaged in maintenance shutdowns and turnarounds.
• E&P O&M Services Sdn Bhd (EPOMS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Exclusive supply agreement signed in 2023 for STATS' products and services in Malaysia. EPOMS provides integrated frontline operations and maintenance services for oil and gas platforms, floating facilities, associated flowlines and pipelines. Covers STATS' full range including BISEP double block and bleed technology and Remote Tecno Plug (RTP) system. EPOMS is expanding beyond O&M activities and is committed to representing STATS in Malaysia with value-added services.
• National GascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTATS Group and National Gas won the IGEM Product of the Year Award in 2026 for innovative pipeline isolation technology, awarded jointly. Represents a collaborative product development/commercialisation relationship.
• DNV (Det Norske Veritas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTATS is partnering in a joint industry project with DNV and a number of pipeline owners and operators, examining the implications of transporting natural gas blended with hydrogen on existing pipeline infrastructure. DNV provides type approval for STATS isolation tools.
• DNV (Det Norske Veritas)coreOthersDNV provides type approval for STATS BISEP, Tecno Plug, and mechanical connector technologies. STATS tools are DNV type approved and DNV-RP-F113 compliant. This certification represents a form of regulatory partnership.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• TechnipFMC: Large integrated subsea and surface oilfield services and equipment provider. While not a pure-play specialist, TechnipFMC bundles pipeline intervention scopes into larger subsea tie-in and SURF projects and can substitute STATS on integrated scopes.
• Hydratight (Enerpac Tool Group): Part of Enerpac Tool Group, providing pipeline intervention, leak sealing, and hot tapping services globally as part of a broader portfolio of controlled bolting and machining tools. Competes with STATS in hot tapping and pipeline intervention but competes across many adjacent industrial maintenance categories.
• Subsea7: Global subsea engineering, construction and services company with significant pipeline installation and intervention capability. Competes with STATS on subsea isolation and tie-in scopes as part of larger integrated SURF and iEPCI projects.
• CIRCOR International (Roper Technologies): Now part of Roper Technologies, CIRCOR manufactures pipeline-related valves, fittings and isolation products and has historically offered hot tapping and line stopping services. Comparable as a broader portfolio player in pipeline isolation hardware rather than a pure-play specialist.
• Furmanite (Brand Industrial Services): Provider of on-site machining, hot tapping, line stopping and leak sealing services to the energy and industrial markets. Competes with STATS in field-based pipeline intervention services but operates as part of a broader industrial services portfolio across multiple end markets.

Emerging players

• Oceaneering International: Subsea robotics and intervention specialist that competes with STATS on subsea pipeline tie-ins, hot tapping, and decommissioning scopes, particularly via ROV-deployed intervention tooling. Less specialised in pressurised DBB isolation but increasingly active in adjacent intervention work.

Regional players

• FMC Technologies / Forum Energy Technologies: Provider of subsea and surface equipment and intervention services to the oil & gas industry, with overlap to STATS in pipeline intervention tooling. Broader portfolio and primarily focused on subsea hardware and intervention tooling rather than pressurised pipeline isolation as a standalone offering.

Direct peers

• T.D. Williamson: US-headquartered private specialist in pipeline hot tapping, plugging, and isolation services to the oil & gas industry. STATS' closest direct competitor, particularly in North American and Middle Eastern markets, with overlapping product categories (e.g., STOPPLE plugging, hot tapping) and a similar frame-agreement-led enterprise GTM motion.
• iNPIPE PRODUCTS: UK-based manufacturer of pipeline isolation, hot tapping and line stopping equipment, with comparable product lines to STATS (hot tap fittings, plugging heads). Direct competitor particularly in UK/European onshore and topsides markets.
• Pipeline Engineering & Supply Co. Ltd (PESC): UK-based specialist providing pipeline isolation, hot tapping and repair services to the energy sector. Comparable to STATS in core offering, customer base (UK and European operators), and project-based field services delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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