Archrock, Inc. (AROC) is a leading U.S.-based company with a primary focus on providing natural gas compression services to customers in the energy industry. The company stands as the largest natural gas contract compression services provider in the U.S., handling around 22% of the U.S.’s natural gas supply.
Founded in 1954, Archrock has its headquarters in Houston, Texas. The company operates in key oil and gas producing regions within the country, offering an assortment of services that relate to both onshore and offshore energy production. These services range from the operation and maintenance of compressor units to the designing, sourcing, and installation of natural gas compression infrastructure.
Archrock's extensive, high-quality fleet includes more than 13,000 compressor units. This fleet allows the company to offer its customers a versatile range of compressors with a horsepower output that can go from 20 to 20,000. Archrock's compressors are designed to help extract and move natural gas from the wellhead to the pipeline, supporting the continuous movement of gas supplies to their final destinations.
Over half a century, Archrock's commitment to maintaining its leading-edge fleet while delivering top-notch customer service has translated into widespread industry acceptance and widespread customers loyalty. The company's customer base spans from small independent operators to large multinational corporations thus diversifying its revenue streams.
In addition to its primary business of natural gas compression, Archrock also provides aftermarket services to customers that prefer to own their equipment. Such services include operations management, maintenance, overhaul, reconfiguration and equipment repair, as well as exchange parts and the sale of new parts for compression and oilfield power generation equipment.
Archrock operates under a commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. This is evident in their innovational efforts aimed at reducing emissions and improving air quality. Archrock has implemented efficient compression technologies and practices that allow their customers to minimize environmental impacts while enhancing operational efficiencies.
Archrock has consistently focused on growing its footprint in the natural gas compression industry. In 2020, it completed the acquisition of Elite Compression Services, further solidifying its position as a leader.
Employees at Archrock are considered key to their success, with the company's culture focusing on safety, integrity, and responsible practices. As the leading provider in natural gas contract compression, Archrock, Inc. continues to drive progress in the energy industry and maintain a commitment to delivering reliable and efficient natural gas compression services.