Quantum Energy Partners

Quantum Energy Partners is a private equity firm focusing on investments in the global energy sector, including oil and gas upstream and midstream, oil field services, power generation, and decarbonization and renewable energy technology. The firm supports startups and growth-stage companies through equity and structured capital, collaborating with entrepreneurs to strengthen operational performance and advance sustainable energy solutions. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Quantum Energy Partners focuses on opportunities in North America and Europe, often taking significant or majority stakes with investment horizons of three to seven years. The firm emphasizes partnerships across the sustainable energy ecosystem, combining private equity, credit, and venture capital capabilities to back companies that enable a sustainable energy future.

James Baird JD

Partner

Garry Tanner

Partner and Investment Committee Member

Wil VanLoh Jr.

Co-Founder, CEO and Chairman of Investment and Operating Committees

Past deals in Oil and Gas

Project Canary

Series B in 2022
Project Canary develops an emissions data management platform that empowers the oil and gas industry to monitor and mitigate environmental impacts. By providing real-time, actionable data on methane leaks and other pollutants, along with ESG ratings, it helps operators demonstrate responsible resource development, minimize risk, and enhance their reputation as good neighbors.

HEQ Deepwater

Private Equity Round in 2021
HEQ Deepwater is an energy company that focused on the acquisition of the deepwater gulf. The Deepwater Gulf of Mexico, where HEQ Deepwater is focused, offers one of the lowest carbon-intensive sources of petroleum available to fuel the earth’s needs during the energy transition.

Antero Resources

Post in 2021
Antero Resources is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the exploration, development, and production of natural gas, NGLs, and oil properties located primarily in the Appalachian Basin. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company focuses on creating value through the development of its large portfolio of repeatable, low-cost, liquids-rich drilling opportunities in the Marcellus and Utica shales.

Project Canary

Series A in 2021
Project Canary develops an emissions data management platform that empowers the oil and gas industry to monitor and mitigate environmental impacts. By providing real-time, actionable data on methane leaks and other pollutants, along with ESG ratings, it helps operators demonstrate responsible resource development, minimize risk, and enhance their reputation as good neighbors.

Whitecap Resources

Private Equity Round in 2021
Whitecap Resources is an oil-weighted growth company based in Calgary, Alberta, established in 2009. It specializes in acquiring, developing, and managing interests in petroleum and natural gas properties. The company primarily focuses on light oil production from its Canadian assets, utilizing advanced extraction techniques such as horizontal drilling and multistage fracturing to enhance recovery. Whitecap is committed to sustainable long-term growth and shareholder returns, which is reflected in its practice of paying monthly cash dividends to shareholders. Additionally, the company is recognized for its efforts in carbon dioxide storage, further emphasizing its dedication to responsible resource management and environmental sustainability.

Pioneer Natural Resources

Private Equity Round in 2021
Pioneer Natural Resources is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company, established in 1997 through the merger of Parker & Parsley Petroleum Company and MESA Inc. The company is primarily engaged in the exploration and production of oil, natural gas liquids, and gas reserves. Historically rooted in Texas, Pioneer is a prominent player in the Spraberry/Wolfcamp oil field within the Permian Basin and the Eagle Ford Shale in South Texas. Additionally, it ranks among the largest natural gas operators in southeastern Colorado's Raton Basin and in gas fields around Hugoton, Kansas, as well as in the western Texas Panhandle. Pioneer also conducts drilling operations in the liquids-rich Barnett Shale and in Alaska’s Oooguruk oil field, where it became the first independent operator to produce oil on the North Slope in 2008. The company announced a significant joint venture in June 2010, partnering with Reliance Industries to develop the Eagle Ford Shale.

Datagration Solutions

Private Equity Round in 2020
Datagration Solutions, Inc. is a technology company based in Houston, Texas, that specializes in digital automation for the oil and gas sector. Established in 2020 and previously known as Oilsphere Inc., the company provides a collaborative ecosystem of domain-specific platforms designed to aggregate and integrate data from diverse legacy systems, databases, and unstructured documents. This innovative platform allows operators to streamline their workflows and processes, effectively leveraging information from disparate sources in either a cloud-based or on-premise environment. Datagration Solutions aims to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs for its clients by facilitating better data utilization and integration.

Devon Energy

Private Equity Round in 2019
Devon Energy is an independent energy company primarily engaged in the exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. With a focus on several top US shale plays, Devon holds significant acreage in the Permian Basin, Anadarko, Eagle Ford, and Bakken basins.

Workrise

Series D in 2019
Workrise is a technology company that offers a platform to support the energy workforce by connecting businesses with qualified field workers and related vendors. The platform covers sourcing to payments, enabling vendor management, communication, collaboration, and resource sharing to streamline field operations in the energy industry and improve efficiency by facilitating access to a broader range of services.

Workrise

Series C in 2019
Workrise is a technology company that offers a platform to support the energy workforce by connecting businesses with qualified field workers and related vendors. The platform covers sourcing to payments, enabling vendor management, communication, collaboration, and resource sharing to streamline field operations in the energy industry and improve efficiency by facilitating access to a broader range of services.

Seismos

Venture Round in 2019
Seismos is a data analytics company specializing in production optimization through proprietary solutions that enable real-time monitoring of underground fluid flow within reservoirs during production. Unlike conventional seismic technologies, which require months for data acquisition and processing, disrupt production, and incur high costs, Seismos offers a more efficient alternative. The company's cloud-based K-wave technology provides real-time information non-invasively, significantly reducing expenses. Additionally, Seismos develops AI-powered sensing systems that utilize non-invasive acoustic sensing and machine learning to detect and predict anomalies in various markets, including upstream, pipelines, and geothermal sectors. This allows organizations to take immediate data-driven actions.

Trillium Energy Partners

Private Equity Round in 2019
Trillium Energy Partners is a midstream company based in Morgantown, West Virginia, founded in 2019. It specializes in providing midstream services and solutions tailored for the oil and energy sectors. The company focuses on delivering natural gas liquids and crude oil services, emphasizing cost-effectiveness and environmental sustainability. Trillium Energy Partners is committed to offering rapid and innovative solutions while maintaining high-quality service standards to meet the needs of its customers in the energy industry.

Vantage Energy

Private Equity Round in 2019
Vantage Energy is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on the acquisition, development, and exploration of oil and natural gas properties in the United States, particularly in the Appalachian Basin. The company operates through two main segments: Exploration and Production (E&P), which is responsible for exploring and producing oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, and Midstream, which provides natural gas gathering and water distribution services for its own operations as well as for third parties. Vantage Energy also specializes in tight gas sands, gas shales, and coalbed methane, with natural gas assets located in regions such as Green River, Uinta, Piceance, Cherokee, and Fort Worth, in addition to its primary focus on the Appalachian area.

Welligence

Seed Round in 2018
Welligence is a leading energy analytics platform that specializes in the upstream oil and gas sector. The company utilizes machine learning and data-driven methodologies to provide comprehensive forecasting and valuation of international oil and gas assets. Its platform enables supermajors, regional exploration and production companies, and large financial institutions to make informed investment decisions through advanced analytical tools, investment screening algorithms, and back-tested production forecasts at the individual well level. Welligence's focus on quantifying upstream developments allows clients to efficiently benchmark asset valuations and identify opportunities while also tracking and reducing carbon emissions.

Workrise

Series B in 2018
Workrise is a technology company that offers a platform to support the energy workforce by connecting businesses with qualified field workers and related vendors. The platform covers sourcing to payments, enabling vendor management, communication, collaboration, and resource sharing to streamline field operations in the energy industry and improve efficiency by facilitating access to a broader range of services.

Premium Oilfield Technologies

Acquisition in 2018
Premium Oilfield Technologies is a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality consumable products tailored for the oil and gas industry, focusing on well drilling and completion activities. The company offers a range of technologically advanced products, including mud pump components, handling tools, gate valves, swivel cartridges, and spare parts. By providing these essential items, Premium Oilfield Technologies helps clients reduce downtime, enhance safety, and fulfill their equipment requirements effectively. The company is committed to delivering tested and improved solutions that support the operational needs of its customers in the energy sector.

PetroLogistics II

Acquisition in 2018
PetroLogistics LP is a prominent independent producer of propylene in the United States, recognized as the only company dedicated solely to this product in the country. Based in Houston, Texas, PetroLogistics operates the world's largest propane dehydrogenation facility, which boasts significant production capacity and is strategically located near the Houston Ship Channel. The company's core focus lies in the acquisition, development, and operation of petrochemical manufacturing, processing, and logistics assets across North America. Through its specialized operations, PetroLogistics plays a crucial role in the petrochemical sector, contributing to the overall supply chain for propylene.

ExL Petroleum Management

Private Equity Round in 2018
ExL Petroleum Management is a renewable energy company specializing in the development of oil and gas resources. Based in the Permian Basin of West Texas, the company concentrates on unlocking oil and gas reserves in this region. ExL Petroleum's mission is to facilitate sound investments in oil and gas for investors, working interest owners, royalty interest owners, and employees. The company is also committed to giving back to the community through contributions of time, talent, and resources.

Koda Resources

Private Equity Round in 2018
Koda Resources is an oil and energy company based in Denver, Colorado, founded in 2018. The company specializes in the acquisition and development of oil and gas properties, primarily in the Rocky Mountain region, with a particular emphasis on the Williston Basin. Koda Resources aims to contribute to the development of the nation's energy infrastructure, supporting sustainable energy solutions.

FourPoint Energy

Private Equity Round in 2017
FourPoint Energy is a private exploration and production company based in Denver, Colorado, with field offices in Western Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. Founded by the leadership team of Cordillera Energy Partners after its sale to Apache Corporation in 2012, FourPoint focuses on leasing, acquiring, and developing oil and natural gas assets, particularly in the Western Anadarko and Permian Basins. With over 30 years of industry experience, the company emphasizes a culture of technical expertise and dedication among its professionals, striving to create value in the energy sector.

Impact Exploration and Production Partners

Private Equity Round in 2017
Impact Exploration and Production Partners is a company based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, specializing in the acquisition and development of oil-focused properties. The firm primarily targets the Rocky Mountain region of the United States, with a significant focus on the Powder River Basin. By providing oil exploration and infrastructure services, Impact Exploration aims to enhance the operational efficiency and productivity of its properties while contributing to the energy sector.

HG Energy

Private Equity Round in 2017
HG Energy is a producer of natural gas and oil with field operations in Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. It owns and operates oil and gas wells and conducts secondary oil recovery through waterfloods and related pilot projects. The company runs multiple gas gathering systems and holds an extensive leasehold and freehold acreage position in West Virginia, providing access to its energy resources and services. Founded in 2011 and based in Parkersburg, West Virginia, HG Energy maintains regional offices across northern, central, and southern West Virginia to support its operations.

Sentinel Peak Resources

Private Equity Round in 2016
Sentinel Peak Resources specializes in the acquisition, development, and exploration of oil and gas assets, focusing on heavy oil production and thermal-enhanced oil recovery. The company prioritizes environmental responsibility by minimizing impact and operating safely.

Intensity Midstream

Private Equity Round in 2015
Intensity Midstream is a full-service midstream energy company based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, established in 2015. The company focuses on the construction, development, acquisition, enhancement, and operation of integrated midstream assets, including gathering, treating, processing, storage, and transportation facilities. Intensity Midstream operates across select North American basins, providing reliable and innovative services tailored to meet the diverse needs of its clients in the energy sector.

Rockcliff Energy

Private Equity Round in 2015
Rockcliff Energy is a privately held oil and gas company dedicated to facilitating energy distribution. The company specializes in the acquisition, development, and growth of oil and gas assets primarily located in the Ark-La-Tex, Mid-Continent, and Permian Basin regions. By focusing on these key areas, Rockcliff Energy aims to support clients in expanding their energy businesses on a global scale.

Rio Oil & Gas

Private Equity Round in 2015
Rio Oil & Gas is an upstream company focused on the acquisition and exploitation of growth-oriented oil and gas assets in the Permian, Mid-Continent and Ark-La-Tex regions

Tug Hill Operating

Private Equity Round in 2014
Tug Hill Operating is an oil and gas exploration company that specializes in the production of oil and clean-burning natural gas within the continental United States. The company focuses on the acquisition, development, and exploitation of unconventional gas and liquids-rich assets, particularly in the Appalachian Basin, with a strong emphasis on the Marcellus, Utica, and Point Pleasant formations located in West Virginia and Southwest Pennsylvania. Tug Hill Operating is committed to ethical business practices and maintains high operational and safety standards, while also prioritizing environmental preservation. Customer inquiries are handled through various channels, including phone, email, and online applications.

Oryx Midstream Services

Private Equity Round in 2014
Oryx Midstream Services, LLC is a midstream company headquartered in Midland, Texas, focused on developing, acquiring, owning, and operating midstream assets primarily in the Permian Basin region. Founded in 2013, the company provides a comprehensive suite of midstream services, including natural gas gathering, compression, treating, and processing, as well as crude oil gathering, handling, and transportation. Oryx also manages natural gas liquids transportation, connecting oil and gas producers to key market hubs for delivery to domestic refineries and the U.S. export market. With a leadership team that boasts over 145 years of combined experience in the energy sector, Oryx Midstream Services aims to be a strategic partner for its clients, offering customized solutions to meet their specific business needs while ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations.

Stone Hill Minerals

Private Equity Round in 2014
Stone Hill Minerals is a mining company specializing in the acquisition of oil and gas minerals and royalty interests, primarily focusing on Appalachian, Permian, and Denver Julesburg basins. The company actively manages over 100,000 net acres across seven states, offering mineral owners the opportunity to convert their properties into cash lump sums while receiving monthly royalty payments tailored to their individual needs.

Vantage Energy

Private Equity Round in 2006
Vantage Energy is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on the acquisition, development, and exploration of oil and natural gas properties in the United States, particularly in the Appalachian Basin. The company operates through two main segments: Exploration and Production (E&P), which is responsible for exploring and producing oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids, and Midstream, which provides natural gas gathering and water distribution services for its own operations as well as for third parties. Vantage Energy also specializes in tight gas sands, gas shales, and coalbed methane, with natural gas assets located in regions such as Green River, Uinta, Piceance, Cherokee, and Fort Worth, in addition to its primary focus on the Appalachian area.
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