What began in 1998 as a specialized start-up company with standardized, large-horsepower compressor units has grown into one of the largest natural gas compression service providers in the nation. But our legacy is about more than just operational growth and evolution, it is a testament to our people, our customers, and our partners along the way. We are honored to serve the industry that powers every other industry.
History
A Legacy of Service and Growth
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- 2026
2026
Following the completion of the JW acquisition, USAC expands its fleet to 4.4 million horsepower, establishing its most diverse operating footprint to date.
- 2025
2025
USAC’s fleet grows to 3.9 million horsepower.
- 2024
2024
USAC’s Northeast Region reaches 850,000 horsepower in operation.
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
2019
USAC’s Permian Region reaches 1 million horsepower in operation.
- 2018
2018
USAC completes a $1.7 billion transaction with Energy Transfer, acquiring CDM Resource Management, increasing total operating horsepower to 2.9 million and joining the Energy Transfer family.
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
2013
USA Compression goes public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: USAC) and begins trading as a master limited partnership.
2013
USAC acquires S&R Compression assets in Tulsa, Oklahoma, expanding its gas lift service capabilities.
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
2010
USAC surpasses 600,000 horsepower of compression capacity.
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
- 1999
- 1998
1998
USA Compression was founded as a specialized start-up focused on standardized, large-horsepower compressor units.
- 1997