SCMI
SCMI Inc. is a privately-held EPC contractor founded in 1970, delivering turnkey engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning services for power generation, oil & gas, hydrogen, and industrial/mining projects across 18 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1970
- HeadquartersEloy Alfaro, Ecuador
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What SCMI does
SCMI Inc. is a privately-held Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (EPC) contractor founded in 1970, originally in Ecuador and now domiciled in the United States with its head office in Houston, TX. The company delivers turnkey infrastructure across four business sectors: power generation (gas/steam turbines, reciprocating engines, wind, and hydro facilities), oil & gas (production platforms, refineries, pipelines, storage and distribution terminals), hydrogen (compression, storage, and dispatch systems), and industrial/mining (cement plants, steel smelters, fertilizer/ethanol plants, and mining facilities). Its client base includes both private and state-owned operators such as New Fortress Energy, ENAP, Pluspetrol, EP Petroecuador, POSCO E&C, Enersur, Colbun, ICE, Ecopetrol, CELEC EP, Barrick, Holcim, and the hydrogen specialists Fluitron and Bayotech.
SCMI firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SCMI
- Legal name
- SCMI Inc.
- Website
- https://scmi-inc.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1970
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- SCMI Inc. is a privately-held EPC contractor founded in 1970, delivering turnkey engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning services for power generation, oil & gas, hydrogen, and industrial/mining projects across 18 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SCMI industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Services
- NAICS
- Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)
- SIC
- Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Engine Generator & Microgrid Power Plant EPC (Diesel/Gas Recip) (EUAEAAAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Power Plant I&C / SCADA / DCS EPC (EUAEAAAN), Wind Power Plant EPC (Onshore/Offshore) (EUAEAAAF), Protection, Control & SCADA/Automation Installation (Relay Panels, RTUs) (IMAFAHAF), SCADA, Controls & Communications Integration (RTU, Fiber, Networking) (EUAEADAD)
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Where SCMI is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Eloy Alfaro
- HQ country
- Ecuador
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices3 records
Markets served
SCMI business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- EPC Project Contracts: Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning contracts for thermoelectric power plants, oil & gas facilities, hydrogen systems, and industrial/mining projects. Revenue is project-based and one-time per contract, derived from a combination of engineering fees, procurement margins, and construction services.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Project-based EPC contracts |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels2 records
SCMI product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SCMI Inc. delivers turnkey Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (EPC) services for thermoelectric power generation plants, oil and gas production/storage/distribution facilities, hydrogen compression and storage systems, and remote industrial and mining projects. The company operates four business sectors (Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Hydrogen, Industrial & Mining) supported by four core service capabilities: engineering design, procurement and logistics, construction execution, and commissioning/start-up.
Product overview
SCMI Inc. is an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning) services company offering integrated solutions primarily in Latin America and the Caribbean. The company operates four interconnected business sectors: Power Generation Plants (covering gas/steam turbines, reciprocating engines, wind and hydro), Oil & Gas Facilities (production, processing, storage and distribution), Hydrogen Solutions (compression, storage and dispatch systems), and Industrial & Mining Projects. These sectors are supported by four core service capabilities—Engineering, Procurement Management, Construction, and Commissioning—plus an HSE (Health, Safety and Environment) program. The company has delivered projects in 18 countries since 1970, with over 80 turbines installed across the region.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Quantifiable outcome
- 80+ turbines installed across 16 countries in Latin America and Caribbean
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use SCMI
Customer profileNamed customers17 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
SCMI technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
SCMI partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- Consortium with Alstom, Voith and SiemensminorJoint venture consortium for MAZAR HYDRO 180MW hydroelectric power plant project in Ecuador. SCMI executed design, supply and assembly of the facility consisting of two 85 MW turbine generator units, with consortium partners providing key equipment and technology.
- Consortium with INESCOminorJoint venture with Bolivian partner INESCO for Ammonia & Urea plant project (2014-2016). SCMI provided mechanical assembly, piping, and I&C services for the 1,200 MT/day ammonia and 2,200 MT/day urea plant in Bolivia.
- Consortium with INTER RAO EngineeringminorJoint consortium for Thermogas Machala Combined Cycle 300MW expansion project in Ecuador. INTER RAO Engineering partnered with SCMI for the expansion involving GE 6FA turbines and combined cycle completion.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
SCMI competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Techint Engineering & Construction: Latin America-based EPC contractor with comparable end-to-end engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning capabilities across power, oil & gas, mining and industrial sectors. Closest like-for-like peer by geography, service mix and project scale.
- Cobra Group (VINCI Energies): Spanish-origin EPC with deep Latin American footprint in turnkey power generation plants, gas turbines and industrial facilities. Directly comparable project-based model and customer overlap in LatAm utilities.
- TSK: Spanish EPC contractor with significant operations across Latin America in power plants, boilers, industrial facilities and renewables. Similar mid-sized EPC profile, project-based contracts and turnkey execution model.
Regional players
- YPF Ingeniería: Argentine engineering and construction arm focused on oil & gas and energy infrastructure in Latin America. Highly comparable customer base and regional project orientation, though tied to YPF parent.
Broad incumbents
- Fluor Corporation: Global EPC incumbent with extensive Latin American energy, oil & gas and industrial project history. Competes with SCMI on the same tenders at much larger scale and balance-sheet capacity.
- Saipem: Major global oil & gas EPC contractor with significant Latin American operations in pipelines, refineries and production facilities. Overlaps with SCMI's O&G and pipeline business sectors.
- Bechtel: Global EPC leader executing large-scale energy, infrastructure and industrial projects including in Latin America. Competes for the same mega-project tenders as SCMI.
- Worley: Global energy, chemicals and resources EPCM provider with strong LatAm presence in power and O&G. Comparable services in project execution, engineering and commissioning for the same customer types.
Emerging players
- McPhy Energy: European hydrogen equipment and project specialist overlapping with SCMI's hydrogen engineering and EPC capability. Comparable in the emerging hydrogen infrastructure space, though McPhy is technology-led rather than EPC-led.
Others
- Bayotech: U.S.-based hydrogen production technology company and a current SCMI customer. Comparable as an emerging hydrogen infrastructure player and ecosystem participant in the hydrogen value chain SCMI is building around.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
SCMI social profiles
Digital presenceSCMI compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
SCMI financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
SCMI leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
SCMI subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
SCMI funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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SCMI M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about SCMI
What does SCMI do?
SCMI Inc. delivers turnkey Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (EPC) services for thermoelectric power generation plants, oil and gas production/storage/distribution facilities, hydrogen compression and storage systems, and remote industrial and mining projects. The company operates four business sectors (Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Hydrogen, Industrial & Mining) supported by four core service capabilities: engineering design, procurement and logistics, construction execution, and commissioning/start-up.
Is SCMI a public or private company?
SCMI is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was SCMI founded?
SCMI was founded in 1970. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is SCMI based?
SCMI is headquartered in Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador, in the Latin America region.
How does SCMI make money?
One revenue line is on record: EPC Project Contracts.
Who are SCMI's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Techint Engineering & Construction, Cobra Group (VINCI Energies) and TSK. YPF Ingeniería is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Fluor Corporation, Saipem, Bechtel and Worley. McPhy Energy is listed as an emerging player. Bayotech is listed as an others.
Does SCMI have an API?
No public API is recorded for SCMI.
What industry is SCMI in?
SCMI's product category is Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAEAAAJ, Engine Generator & Microgrid Power Plant EPC (Diesel/Gas Recip), with a secondary code of EUAEAAAN, Power Plant I&C / SCADA / DCS EPC. Its NAICS code is 2211 and its SIC code is 1389.