Onterris, a global environmental solutions company, has acquired Permian Basin Environmental Lab (PBELab), an environmental testing laboratory based in Midland, Texas. The transaction establishes Onterris’ first physical laboratory in the Permian Basin and expands its ability to provide localized environmental analysis services to customers across Texas and New Mexico.
Announced November 9, 2026, the acquisition will integrate PBELab into Onterris’ laboratory division, strengthening its analytical testing network in one of the country’s major energy-producing regions.
PBELab is a locally owned laboratory qualified under the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program.
The laboratory provides organic analysis, inorganic analysis, and wet chemistry testing for soil and water samples.
These capabilities support businesses and organizations that must evaluate environmental conditions, comply with regulatory requirements, and monitor the potential effects of their operations.
The Permian Basin, which extends across western Texas and southeastern New Mexico, is a major center of oil and natural gas production.
Energy exploration, production, and associated industrial activities create demand for environmental testing services covering soil, groundwater, surface water, and other materials.
Onterris believes that establishing a dedicated laboratory in Midland will allow it to provide customers with more direct access to analytical services while reducing the complexity of coordinating testing across distant facilities.
The acquisition also connects PBELab’s local operations to Onterris’ broader international network of environmental laboratories and technical professionals.
This combination is intended to expand the range of services available to existing PBELab customers.
Onterris provides environmental solutions involving science, engineering, consulting, field operations, and laboratory analysis.
Its services address challenges where environmental conditions, regulatory obligations, and operational requirements intersect.
The company works with organizations seeking to manage environmental risks while continuing commercial and industrial activities.
By adding PBELab, Onterris can strengthen its ability to provide services across different stages of environmental projects.
These activities can include sample collection, laboratory analysis, regulatory evaluation, and technical recommendations.
The company believes combining local laboratory capacity with its broader capabilities will create additional opportunities to support energy and industrial customers.
PBELab has already started collaborating with Onterris on projects, providing an initial foundation for integrating the businesses.
The acquired company’s Founder and President, Raland Tuttle, emphasized the opportunity to broaden the services available to existing customers and employees.
For Onterris, the acquisition is part of its strategy of building a more comprehensive environmental services platform through specialized capabilities and geographic expansion.
The transaction strengthens Onterris’ presence in the Permian Basin by providing a local laboratory supported by a larger environmental testing and consulting network.
Todd, Barron, Thomason, Hudman, Bebout & Rodriguez served as legal advisor to PBELab.
KEY QUOTES:
“We are pleased to announce PBELab is joining Onterris and enhancing our capabilities across the Permian, serving Texas and New Mexico. We have multiple opportunities in the region and believe offering the full spectrum of environmental services locally will serve as a key differentiator for Onterris. Our established network of laboratories will augment the capabilities offered in Midland, creating new opportunities to serve customers locally while advancing our mission for planet and progress.”
Vijay Manthripragada, President And CEO Of Onterris
“We are looking forward to being a part of Onterris. Coming together allows us to provide greater services and a true end-to-end experience to our existing clients. We have already started partnering together on projects and are seeing the value that can be created for our clients and employees.”
Raland Tuttle, Founder And President Of PBELab
