Verified Nov 2026
Powertrain & Drivetrain
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New Orleans, Louisiana
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Since 1978
Petrotech Inc is an engineering firm headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, founded in 1978. It designs customized control systems and turnkey packages for turbomachinery and rotating equipment, including gas, hydro, and steam turbines, generators, engines, and compressors. The company reports an estimated 100-200 employees and a revenue band of $50-100 million, and it serves the energy, automotive, and industrial equipment sectors. Its recent work includes a control system for a peaking generator for the City of Ames, Iowa, which completed its second factory acceptance test in July 2026.
Petrotech Inc at a glance
Revenue
$50-100M
Est. band
Employees
100-200
Founded
1978
Headquarters
New Orleans, Louisiana
Certifications
ISO 9001
Import activity
8
Industries
Automotive
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
8
Named foreign suppliers
1
Top origins
South Korea · China
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Petrotech Inc.
What this tells a buyer
The record contains no customs data, and Petrotech has been operating for nearly five decades since its founding in 1978, with its most recent reported activity being a factory acceptance test for a Hilcorp control system in August 2026.
Petrotech offers ISO 9001 certification and supplies integrated control systems, anti-surge control, and retrofit and aftermarket services for rotating machinery.
Petrotech is privately held, and its revenue and headcount figures are estimated bands rather than reported financials.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
48 years in operation (founded 1978).
Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Petrotech Inc is an engineering firm headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, founded in 1978. It designs customized control systems and turnkey packages for turbomachinery and rotating equipment, including gas, hydro, and steam turbines, generators, engines, and compressors. The company reports an estimated 100-200 employees and a revenue band of $50-100 million, and it serves the energy, automotive, and industrial equipment sectors. Its recent work includes a control system for a peaking generator for the City of Ames, Iowa, which completed its second factory acceptance test in July 2026.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1978 |
Headquarters | New Orleans, Louisiana |
Employees | 100-200 |
Revenue | $50-100M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Powertrain & Drivetrain |
Certifications | ISO 9001 |
What Petrotech Inc makes
Petrotech offers ISO 9001 certification and supplies integrated control systems, anti-surge control, and retrofit and aftermarket services for rotating machinery.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Aluminum, Assembly (source: petrotechinc.com).
Certifications
Petrotech Inc is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 9001 — petrotechinc.com
Trade and customs footprint
The record contains no customs data, and Petrotech has been operating for nearly five decades since its founding in 1978, with its most recent reported activity being a factory acceptance test for a Hilcorp control system in August 2026. US customs bill-of-lading records list 8 inbound shipments across 1 foreign suppliers, with top origins including South Korea · China.
Latest developments
2026-08-25 — Petrotech Combustion Turbine Controls Contract Amended (civiciq.com)
2026-08-10 — Another Factory Acceptance Test in the books. Last week, we welcomed the Hilcorp team to our shop to walk through their control system before it heads to the field. | Petrotech Inc (linkedin.com)
2026-07-13 — Our team recently wrapped up the second FAT for the City of Ames, Iowa, this round for a control system supporting a peaking generator, following an earlier FAT for an LM2500 generator … | Petrotech Inc (linkedin.com)
2026-06-24 — The Controls Behind the Next-Generation Pumped Hydro - Petrotech | Control Systems Solutions (petrotechinc.com)
2026-05-28 — Petrotech's Solutions Lead the Future of Clean Energy and Hydropower - Petrotech | Control Systems Solutions (petrotechinc.com)
2026-05-28 — In the News Archives - Petrotech | Control Systems Solutions (petrotechinc.com)
Facilities
Petrotech Inc is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. Public sources also reference these locations:
New Orleans, Louisiana — petrotechinc.com
Houston, Texas — petrotechinc.com
Company details
Petrotech is privately held, and its revenue and headcount figures are estimated bands rather than reported financials. Petrotech Inc was founded in 1978, has an estimated 100-200 employees, and is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 48 years in operation (founded 1978). Holds ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Petrotech Inc make?
Petrotech Inc is an engineering firm headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, founded in 1978. It designs customized control systems and turnkey packages for turbomachinery and rotating equipment, including gas, hydro, and steam turbines, generators, engines, and compressors. The company reports an estimated 100-200 employees and a revenue band of $50-100 million, and it serves the energy, automotive, and industrial equipment sectors. Its recent work includes a control system for a peaking generator for the City of Ames, Iowa, which completed its second factory acceptance test in July 2026.
Where is Petrotech Inc headquartered?
Petrotech Inc is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana (151 Brookhollow Esplanade, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70123-5101).
When was Petrotech Inc founded?
Petrotech Inc was founded in 1978.
How big is Petrotech Inc?
Petrotech Inc has an estimated 100-200 employees, with revenue in the $50-100M range (estimated).
What certifications does Petrotech Inc hold?
Petrotech Inc lists ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Petrotech Inc import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 8 inbound shipments for Petrotech Inc, with top origins including South Korea · China.
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