Houston-based Covenant Testing Technologies LLC said Tuesday it is combining with Stuart Pressure Control to provide well flow and pressure control for operators across the Lower 48.

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The tie-up is designed to expand services for exploration and production companies in the Permian and Denver-Julesburg basins, as well as the Eagle Ford and Haynesville shales.

“In this new oil price environment, consolidation in the oilfield services business is necessary, and partnering with Covenant will make us both stronger and able to retain and build on our leading positions in the marketplace,” said Stuart CEO Joe Compofelice.

Covenant CEO Jim Burtner is to lead the combined businesses. 

“By combining our people, assets and systems in accordance with our core values and safety...