Private Equity Firm Energy

SCF Partners

Houston, Texas, United States

Founded in 1989, SCF Partners provides equity capital and strategic growth assistance to build leading energy service and equipment companies that operate throughout the world. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas and has additional offices in Calgary, Singapore and Aberdeen. SCF oversees approximately $2 billion under management and has built more than 70 platform services companies, completing over 340 growth acquisitions.

Focus Areas
Energy services, Energy equipment, Industrial services (energy-focused)
Website
scfpartners.com

Tracked deals

29

29 tracked deals across 2019-2026.

Recent pace

1

1 tracked deal announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Addon

12 addon · 10 growth capital · 5 buyout

SCF Partners Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 7 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 7 years for SCF Partners. 1 2019 1 2020 9 2021 4 2022 8 2023 5 2024 ~1 est. 1 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

Showing the 12 most recent of 29 tracked deals for SCF Partners.

  • Buyer
    SCF Partners
    Target
    American Piping Products
    Type
    Buyout

    SCF Partners acquired American Piping Products (APP), a value-added distributor of mission-critical tubular products. The investment is intended to support APP’s next phase of growth via geographic expansion and continued investment in commercial and operational capabilities.

  • Buyer
    Centurion Group, SCF Partners
    Target
    Althoff Crane Service, Inc., Buffalo Ridge Transport Inc.
    Type
    Addon

    Centurion Group, a portfolio company of SCF Partners, has acquired Minnesota-based Althoff Crane Service, Inc. and Buffalo Ridge Transport Inc., closing on October 29, 2024. The acquisition expands Centurion’s onshore wind and heavy-lift capabilities in the U.S. Midwest by adding crane rental, wind-turbine repair/maintenance and heavy-transport capabilities.

  • Buyer
    SCF Partners, Inc.
    Target
    Newpark Fluids Systems
    Seller
    Newpark Resources, Inc.
    Industry
    Energy
    Type
    Buyout

    SCF Partners has acquired the Newpark Fluids Systems business from Newpark Resources. The deal gives SCF control of a global drilling and completion fluids provider with technical services and a digital modeling software suite, supporting growth—particularly in geothermal and energy services markets.

  • Buyer
    SCF Partners, Inc.
    Target
    DeltaValve, TapcoEnpro
    Seller
    CIRCOR International, Inc.
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Location
    United States

    SCF Partners, a Houston-based private equity firm, has acquired DeltaValve (Salt Lake City) and TapcoEnpro (Houston) from CIRCOR International. The two businesses are manufacturers of severe-service industrial valves and related controls used across refining, petrochemical and energy infrastructure; SCF says it will expand product and service offerings and pursue growth and diversification in these end markets.

  • Buyer
    SCF Partners, Inc.
    Target
    Flowchem, Val-Tex, Sealweld
    Seller
    Entegris Inc.

    SCF Partners, a Houston-based private equity firm, acquired the Pipeline and Industrial Materials (PIM) business from Entegris, consisting of Flowchem, Val-Tex, and Sealweld. The transaction brings specialized pipeline chemicals (drag reducing agents) and valve maintenance products and services into SCF's energy & infrastructure portfolio to accelerate growth and address midstream pipeline efficiency and emissions reduction.

  • Buyer
    SCF Partners, Inc., Macquarie Capital Principal Finance
    Target
    Camin Cargo Control Holdings, Inc.
    Industry
    Energy

    SCF Partners has made a strategic equity investment in Camin Cargo Control Holdings, Inc., joining Macquarie Capital Principal Finance which acquired Camin Cargo in late 2023. The investment will support Camin Cargo's international expansion, capability build-out in testing, inspection and certification (TIC) services for liquid fuels, and continued growth into renewable fuels testing and related services.

  • Buyer
    Centurion Group
    Target
    Blue Drop Solutions Inc., RioView Industries Inc., Whitetail Energy Services Inc., BBB Remote Site Services
    Location
    Canada
    Type
    Buyout

    Aberdeen-based Centurion Group completed four strategic acquisitions in 2023 — Blue Drop Solutions Inc., RioView Industries Inc., Whitetail Energy Services Inc., and BBB Remote Site Services — to expand its operational footprint and service capabilities in water/wastewater, remote camp accommodations and rental services across Canada and Australia. The deals are complementary to Centurion's existing rental and services platform and are expected to increase 2023 Group revenue and EBITDA while strengthening presence in key energy, mining and infrastructure markets.

  • Buyer
    SCF Partners
    Target
    Callidus Process Solutions Pty Ltd
    Location
    Western Australia, Australia

    SCF Partners has completed an investment in Callidus Process Solutions Pty Ltd, a Perth-based specialist provider of valve management, specialist welding and maintenance services to the critical minerals processing and LNG sectors. SCF will partner with the Callidus management team to support geographic growth and enhance the company’s service offering; Callidus employs in excess of 300 people across Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

  • Buyer
    Riverbend Energy Group, SCF Ventures, North West Capital Partners, Ian Bruce
    Target
    Qube Technologies
    Industry
    Energy
    Location
    Alberta, Canada

    Calgary-based Qube Technologies raised a Series B growth round led by Riverbend Energy Group to accelerate product development, expand global commercial footprint, and enter new end-markets. Existing investors including SCF Ventures, North West Capital Partners and individual investor Ian Bruce remain on the cap table; Riverbend will join Qube's board.

  • Buyer
    Westbrook Energy Group, SCF Partners Ltd.
    Target
    Forged Components Inc.
    Industry
    Manufacturing
    Type
    Addon

    Westbrook Energy Group, a portfolio company of SCF Partners Ltd., acquired Forged Components Inc. (FCI) to add forging, heat-treat and machining capabilities and expand its product portfolio and end-market exposure. The transaction, an add-on to the Westbrook platform, closed on August 11, 2023; GulfStar Group served as exclusive financial advisor to FCI.

  • Buyer
    SCF Partners
    Target
    Powerstar
    Industry
    Renewable Energy
    Location
    South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    SCF Partners has made an additional minority investment in Powerstar to support the company's continued growth in smart electrification and energy resilience solutions. As part of the transition, founder and majority shareholder Dr. Alex Mardapittas will step down from the chairmanship and board but will remain involved as a consultant.

  • Buyer
    SCF Partners
    Target
    Tekmar Group plc
    Industry
    Renewable Energy
    Location
    County Durham, United Kingdom

    SCF Partners has made a strategic investment in Tekmar Group plc to accelerate the company's growth in offshore wind and broader offshore energy markets. Tekmar will remain an independent, publicly traded company while using SCF's capital and sector expertise to expand product offerings, develop new technology, and enter new markets.

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