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Our Company

Who we are

For 30+ years, 3P Services has stood for innovative and reliable solutions in pipeline inspection. Our focus is on quality, precision and individual services. We support our customers throughout the entire project and maintain a continuous, trusting exchange. As an international company with around 150 employees, we rely on strong partnerships, sustainable growth and continuous innovation to ensure safe, efficient, and future-ready infrastructure - today for oil and gas, tomorrow for green hydrogen..

Vision

Mission

Principles

In our highly international business, we enjoy the privilege of experiencing the richness of diverse cultures and landscapes. We believe that human collaboration and the preservation of resources are essential values for future generations. That’s why we actively foster a strong sense of togetherness and drive the creation of a sustainable future by protecting people and the planet.

Vision

Mission

Principles

How we protect people and planet

Find out more about our work and our innovative spirit in our company videos. Join us on our mission to make pipelines safer.

We're certified!

We have certifications that distinguish our company as a trustworthy and qualified provider in pipeline inspection.

ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management System

ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management System

ISO 45001:2023

Health, Safety, Environment

ISO 45001:2023

Health, Safety, Environment

ATEX

VdTÜV Merkblatt MB ROHR 1069

MFL

VdTÜV Merkblatt MB ROHR 1069

MFL

VdTÜV Merkblatt MB ROHR 1069

API-Standard: ILI PQ – Level 1-3

With staff training following the American Petroleum Institute’s standard “In-line Inspection Personnel Qualification and Certification” 3P ensures that its employees have the specific knowledge of the technical principals of in-line inspection technologies, operations, regulatory requirements and industry standards as applicable to pipeline systems.

The 3P History

From its foundation in 1992 to its establishment as a global specialist, 3P Services has continuously set new standards. Discover the most important milestones in our company history.

1992

Foundation of 3P

3P was founded in the Emsland – the oil-producing region in the North-West of Germany. From the beginning 3P has been an independent, privately owned company

1992

Foundation of 3P

3P was founded in the Emsland – the oil-producing region in the North-West of Germany. From the beginning 3P has been an independent, privately owned company

1994

1st Inline Inspection

After two years of focused development work, 3P establishes itself in project business as a provider of in-line inspections

1994

1st Inline Inspection

After two years of focused development work, 3P establishes itself in project business as a provider of in-line inspections

1996

3P goes global

First In-Line Inspection abroad. The starting signal for many more projects abroad to follow

1996

3P goes global

First In-Line Inspection abroad. The starting signal for many more projects abroad to follow

1997

4" MFL BIDI inspection

3P performs a 4” bidi MFL inspection in the USA, the first bi-directional, free-swimming instrumented ILI ever in the industry

1997

4" MFL BIDI inspection

3P performs a 4” bidi MFL inspection in the USA, the first bi-directional, free-swimming instrumented ILI ever in the industry

1999

Moving to own company building

As 3P is growing continuously, the owners decide to purchase a company building in Lenzfeld / Lingen

1999

Moving to own company building

As 3P is growing continuously, the owners decide to purchase a company building in Lenzfeld / Lingen

2003

36" MFL BIDI inspection

3P introduces to the industry the first 36” tanker loading line inspection using high-resolution MFL technology in bi-directional application

2003

36" MFL BIDI inspection

3P introduces to the industry the first 36” tanker loading line inspection using high-resolution MFL technology in bi-directional application

2014

Reaching our 100 employee mark

The team now covers all functions from hard- and software development, tool design, pipeline engineering, global operations, data analysis, etc

2014

Reaching our 100 employee mark

The team now covers all functions from hard- and software development, tool design, pipeline engineering, global operations, data analysis, etc

2015

Hiring our 100th apprentice

We have been training young talents for many years and are proud of our high takeover rate

2015

Hiring our 100th apprentice

We have been training young talents for many years and are proud of our high takeover rate

2016

Move into a new facility

The new building and associated yard meet all requirements in terms of modernity, technical equipment and office space

2016

Move into a new facility

The new building and associated yard meet all requirements in terms of modernity, technical equipment and office space

2019

Management change

Following different roles at 3P in Sales, Project coordination and QHSE since 2008 Felix Schmidt joins the general managagement in January 2019 and runs the company together with his father Dr. Rainer Schmidt. In September, he becomes CEO of the company

2019

Management change

2023

Opening of new locations

With the foundation of 3P Services North America L.P. and 3P Services Canada Inc. we underline or idea of continuous growth and worldwide ILI services

2023

Opening of new locations

With the foundation of 3P Services North America L.P. and 3P Services Canada Inc. we underline or idea of continuous growth and worldwide ILI services

2025

Expansion in management

Dr. Oliver Zaudtke becomes managing director and now runs the company together with Felix Schmidt

2025

Expansion in management

Dr. Oliver Zaudtke becomes managing director and now runs the company together with Felix Schmidt

Memberships & Networks

3P Services is part of leading industry associations and actively contributes to expert communities through collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Pigging Products and Services Association

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International Liquid Terminals Association

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POF - We support the Pipeline Operators Forum

Pipeline Operators Forum

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Networks in Our Region

We actively participate in regional business networks that promote exchange among local companies. These connections strengthen community ties and support sustainable growth. Learn more about our local partnerships.

IHK Osnabrück-Emsland-Grafschaft Bentheim

Metall- und Maschinenbaunetzwerk MEMA

Ems-Achse

Wirtschaftsvereinigung Grafschaft Bentheim

Überbetrieblicher Verbund Grafschaft Bentheim ÜBV

Arbeitgeberverband AGV

Erdöl Erdgas Museum Twist

IHHG Lohne

Research and Development

3P was awarded the BSFZ research seal for R&D projects. It stands for the innovative competence at 3P, with which in-house research and development is carried out in accordance with the Research Allowance Act.