Pelican Energy Partners Announces the Acquisition of United Services Group

Posted on March 10th, 2025 | Filed under Press Releases

HOUSTON, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Pelican Energy Partners (“Pelican”) is pleased to announce the acquisition of United Services Group (“USG” or the “Company”). Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, USG is a leading full-service welding, machining, and fabrication contractor to domestic utilities and power generation customers.

Stephen Gillman, founder and CEO of USG, stated, “The USG team is thrilled to partner with Pelican Energy Partners as we begin the next chapter of USG. We look forward to working with Pelican’s team and utilizing its expertise in operating and growing businesses in the energy services industry.”

Mike Scott, Managing Partner and Founder of Pelican, stated, “Our investment in USG reflects our continued commitment to investing across the energy services sector. We are excited to partner with USG as they continue to deliver exceptional value for their customers and employees in a critical area within the energy services value chain.”

For more information on USG, please visit: https://united-services.com/.

Reed Smith LLP acted as legal counsel to Pelican Energy Partners, and Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. served as legal counsel to USG. Capstone Partners served as M&A advisor to USG.

About United Services Group

United Services Group is the parent company of United Energy Services (its non-union division) and United Technical Services (its union division). As a full-service specialty contractor, USG supports general contractors and utilities across the nuclear, fossil, natural gas, solar, and petrochemical industries. The Company holds ASME S-Stamp and U-Stamp certifications, as well as the National Board R-Stamp Certificate of Authorization, and maintains nearly 70 qualified weld procedures, ensuring the highest standards of service and compliance. With a steadfast commitment to safety, innovation, and customer satisfaction, USG continues to set the standard for reliability and excellence among industrial and power contractors.

About Pelican Energy Partners

Founded in 2011, Pelican Energy Partners is a Houston-based private equity firm specializing in strategic investments in small to middle-market, high-growth potential energy service and equipment companies. The firm makes investments in energy equipment and service companies in the oil and gas and nuclear sectors.

For more information about Pelican Energy Partners, please visit www.pelicanenergypartners.com.

Mike Scott
713-559-7112
mscott@pep-lp.com

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