Vallourec to Supply Tubes for Petrobras Offshore Wells

Tubular solutions company Vallourec has secured a contract with Petróleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) for the supply of 1,800 metric tons of premium carbon steel tubes with Glass Reinforced Epoxy liners (GRE technology), including Corrosion Resistant Alloy (CRA) accessories. Petrobras will use the products in various offshore development wells, mainly off the Brazilian coastline in the Campos pre-salt basin, Vallourec said in a news release. The products will be manufactured at the company’s Brazilian plant in Barreiro in the state of Minas Gerais.                        

According to the release, the agreement between Vallourec and Petrobras includes a range of services such as stock management, rig preparation and transportation. It also includes comprehensive integrated field services such as receiving, inspecting and supervising pipe strings installation. This contract is in addition to the three-year agreement with Petrobras for the supply of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) tubes in January 2023. The financial details were not disclosed.

The GRE technology is offered in partnership with Tuboscope NOV, an energy industry provider specializing in equipment and technology for the oil and gas sector, Vallourec noted. “We are delighted to have won this new contract, which includes local content and the supply of high-technology solutions. This order demonstrates once again that our teams are fully committed to supporting our long-standing partner in its developments. Vallourec thus confirms its determination to strengthen its position as Petrobras’ main OCTG supplier and trustworthy partner,” Vallourec CEO Philippe Guillemot stated.

Membership in Dii Desert Energy Initiative

Meanwhile, Vallourec has joined the Dii Desert Energy initiative, a global organization dedicated to energy in the desert regions of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The initiative supports energy transition in the Middle East and Africa.  The company has also joined the MENA Hydrogen Alliance, a collaborative network committed to the development of green hydrogen projects across the region, according to a separate news release.

Created in 2020 by Dii Desert Energy, the MENA Hydrogen Alliance supports initiatives aimed at developing the hydrogen value chain. It brings together private and public industrial players as well as scientists and academics to stimulate the growth of the green hydrogen market. The network serves as a valuable resource for the entire hydrogen ecosystem, including by providing expert guidance, developing feasibility studies, structuring R&D projects, and facilitating roundtable discussions, according to the release.

“We are honored to join a network of leading industry players in the MENA region. This collaboration reinforces our commitment to the energy transition and empowers us to support the development of hydrogen in a key, high-potential region where we have a strong presence,” Vallourec Director Vincent Designolle said.

Dii Desert Energy is an international, independent industry network operating from Dubai. With its footprint in the MENA region, it connects people, countries and markets to clean energy on a global scale, targeting secure and affordable energy from the desert. The organization launched the MENA Hydrogen Alliance in 2020. Dii’s platform, which includes over 110 companies and organizations from more than 35 countries, mobilizes senior executives, government decision-makers, R&D institutions and academics.

France-based Vallourec provides tubular solutions for the energy sector and for industrial applications. Its offerings range from oil and gas wells in extreme conditions to high-performance mechanical equipment. It also offers solutions for the hydrogen, CCUS (carbon capture, utilization and storage) for the geothermal and solar energy markets.

Source: rigzone.com