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    Archrock Inc.

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    Archrock Inc.

    AROC

    Archrock is the largest provider of natural gas compression services in the United States, headquartered in Houston, Texas.

    Founded
    2015 (from Exterran Holdings)
    Employees
    2,400+
    Revenue
    $1.1 billion (2023)
    HQ
    Houston, TX
    Natural Gas CompressionContract CompressionCompression EquipmentPermian Basin Services

    Archrock Inc. is the largest provider of natural gas contract compression services in the United States by horsepower. Headquartered in Houston, the company provides critical compression equipment and services that enable the movement of natural gas from wellheads through gathering systems and into pipelines. Compression is an essential midstream function required for virtually all natural gas production.

    Headquarters

    Houston, TX

    Founded

    2015 (from Exterran Holdings)

    Employees

    2,400+

    Revenue

    $1.1 billion (2023)

    CEO

    Bradley Childers

    History of Archrock Inc.

    Archrock was created in 2015 when Exterran Holdings split into two companies: Archrock (contract compression) and Exterran Corporation (international processing and compression). The company traces its heritage back to Hanover Compressor Company and Universal Compression Holdings, two Houston-based compression pioneers that merged in 2007.

    Operations & Business Segments

    Archrock operates approximately 3.7 million horsepower of natural gas compression across all major US producing basins, including the Permian Basin, Eagle Ford Shale, Haynesville Shale, Marcellus/Utica, and DJ Basin. The company provides both contract compression services and aftermarket services for compression equipment.

    Headquarters Location

    Houston, TX

    Key Specialties & Capabilities

    Natural Gas CompressionContract CompressionCompression EquipmentPermian Basin ServicesAftermarket ServicesMidstream Support

    Frequently Asked Questions About Archrock Inc.

    What does Archrock do?
    Archrock is the largest natural gas contract compression services provider in the US. It operates and maintains compression equipment that helps move natural gas from wells through gathering systems into pipelines.
    Where is Archrock headquartered?
    Archrock is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
    Why is gas compression important?
    Natural gas compression is essential for moving gas through pipelines and processing facilities. Without compression, natural gas cannot flow efficiently from production sites to end consumers.
    What does Archrock Inc. do in Houston?
    Archrock Inc. is a oilfield services company based in Houston, TX. Archrock is the largest provider of natural gas compression services in the United States, headquartered in Houston, Texas.
    Where is Archrock Inc. headquartered?
    Archrock Inc. is headquartered in Houston, TX, founded in 2015 (from Exterran Holdings). The company operates in Houston's energy corridor as part of the oilfield services sector.

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