Energy Worldnet
Energy industry compliance, training, and qualification software.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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* | N/A | Growth Equity VC | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Energy Worldnet (EWN) is a technology and services company specializing in compliance and workforce development solutions for the energy sector. Founded in 1994 by Dick and Dr. Sylvia Hornback, the company initially operated as ENERGY WorX, focusing on operational and safety training. In 1999, it was incorporated as Energy Worldnet, Inc. to concentrate on Operator Qualification (OQ) for the pipeline industry. Today, the Decatur, Texas-based company serves over 1,400 clients across North America and South America.
EWN's core business revolves around providing a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform and related services to help operators and contractors in the gas pipeline, utility, and telecommunications industries comply with federal and state safety regulations. Its offerings include a Learning and Content Management System (LCMS) for managing training, records, and compliance, alongside a mobile application that functions both online and offline for documentation and qualification management. The company develops industry-standardized and custom training content, including courses for Operator Qualification, OSHA safety awareness, and Pipeline Safety Management Systems (PSMS). EWN's Education department is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
The company's business model is centered on providing these technology and service solutions to a client base that includes operators, contractors, and municipalities. This involves managing contractor qualifications, ensuring data consistency for regulatory audits, and streamlining the relationship between operators and their contractors through its eCMS Compliance Management System. In March 2025, Noble Rock Software made a strategic investment in EWN to accelerate growth and product development. This was followed by a strategic partnership with Avetta in October 2024 to integrate EWN's OQ management features with Avetta's supply chain risk management platform, aimed at simplifying compliance for midstream operators.
Keywords: Operator Qualification, OQ compliance, energy sector training, workforce compliance software, pipeline safety, contractor management, regulatory compliance, workforce development, safety management systems, learning content management system, OSHA training, energy compliance solutions, mobile compliance app, PSMS consulting, utility industry training