Pelican Energy Partners Acquires United Services Group
March 10, 2025
Houston-based private equity firm Pelican Energy Partners has acquired United Services Group, a Charlotte-based full-service welding, machining, and fabrication contractor serving utilities and power generators. The deal expands Pelican's portfolio in the energy services sector and will support USG's continued growth across nuclear, fossil, natural gas, solar, and petrochemical markets.
- Buyers
- Pelican Energy Partners
- Targets
- United Services Group
- Industry
- Energy
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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