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The business operates in the industrial and energy support sector, providing specialized chemical solutions and related field services to operators in active domestic resource basins. Its operations are centered around custom product preparation, inventory management, and rapid-response distribution capabilities designed to support ongoing production activity at customer sites. The company maintains long-standing relationships with regional operators and benefits from a recurring customer base driven by continuous operational demand rather than one-time projects. With an established local presence, streamlined operations, and scalable infrastructure, the business is positioned to support consistent service levels while accommodating future growth opportunities within its geographic markets.
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Headquartered in the Utah, this company serves customers across the U.S. and in select international locations. A major part of the business centers on LNG, where the company: - Delivers LNG fuel to businesses and utility companies needing gas utility or temporary/bridge power; - and Leases and sells specialized LNG equipment (storage tanks, trailers, vaporizers, and related systems) that enable customers to use gas where pipeline or grid access is limited, delayed, or unavailable.- Business Highlights: - Estimated Enterprise Value: approximately $11,500,000. - Strong Profitability: 2025 Annualized Adjusted EBITDA of roughly $2.2 million, with consistent historical revenue in the $5.4M–$7.6M range. - Asset-Heavy LNG Platform: Over $6.5 million fair market value of equipment, plus approximately $500,000 in resellable parts inventory, providing meaningful asset backing and additional monetization options. - Turnkey Management Team: The founders have built a capable management team that runs and grows the company without their day-to-day presence. The founders now primarily serve as board members, focused on strategy and oversight. - Significant Growth Potential: Immediate upside in serving the AI/data center power gap, high-compression utility pipeline servicing, and international off-grid and industrial power needs.
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Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating oil and petroleum business acquisitions.
Commission environmental site assessment before you commit capital. Fuel distribution, storage, and petroleum-handling businesses carry contamination and remediation exposure that can dwarf the purchase price. A Phase I and, where indicated, Phase II assessment is not optional in this category.
Inventory the physical infrastructure and its compliance status. Underground and aboveground storage tanks, dispensing equipment, pipelines, and bulk plants are regulated, age out, and carry replacement and upgrade costs that can be substantial. Confirm tank registrations, integrity testing, leak-detection compliance, and remaining life.
Trace the supply contracts and the real per-unit margin. Many of these businesses operate on branded or unbranded supply agreements with terms and volume commitments that determine profitability. Petroleum margins are thin and volatile, so review the supply terms, hedging, and what happens when commodity prices move.
Verify every operating permit and its transferability up front. Energy and petroleum operations run on environmental, safety, and operating permits that can require approval or reissuance under new ownership. Regulators in this space do not grant grace periods lightly.
Treat the property and the operating business as one underwriting problem. About 23 percent of these businesses own their real estate, and the site with its tanks, access, and any contamination is frequently the most valuable and the most encumbered asset.
Use seller financing to share the environmental and transition risk. Around 31 percent of these sellers advertise financing, the highest rate in this batch. A seller note or holdback tied to environmental clearance and permit transfer aligns interests and protects you against liabilities that surface after close.
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