BP Energy Partners makes growth investment in pipeline inspection leader Novitech

Company

BP Energy Partners, LLC

Law Firm / Organization
BP Energy Partners, LLC
Lawyer(s)

Warren Garden

Law Firm / Organization
Ropes & Gray LLP
Law Firm / Organization
The Garden Law Group

Company

Novitech, Inc.

Law Firm / Organization
Greenberg Traurig LLP

On October 24, 2024, BP Energy Partners, LLC (BPEP), based in Dallas, completed a growth investment in Novitech, Inc., a leader in inline pipeline inspection technology and data analytics. The transaction marked the first investment from BPEP's Fund III. Founded in 2015 with support from the Campos Family of Companies, Novitech has developed its proprietary Micron technology, providing advanced flaw detection for liquid and gas pipelines. The technology enhances safety and integrity management for critical pipeline infrastructure.

The Campos Family, retaining a significant minority stake, expressed gratitude to Novitech's leadership, including Ron Thompson, Co-Founder and CEO, and highlighted plans to reinvest proceeds into their broader business ventures and philanthropy. Novitech aims to scale further with BPEP's strategic backing, addressing growing regulatory needs and extending infrastructure lifespans.

Legal advisors for the transaction included Greenberg Traurig, LLP and Torys LLP for Novitech, and Ropes & Gray LLP and The Garden Law Group for BPEP. Transaction value was not disclosed.

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Energy
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