French company Vallourec, globally recognized for its expertise in seamless tubular seamless tubular solutionshas secured a new OCTG contract with Shell to support the development of the Orca project, formerly known as Gato do Mato, in the deep waters of Brazil.
Expanding cooperation in Brazilian waters
The agreement covers the complete supply of OCTG products and services for Shell’s offshore operations. Drilling is expected to commence in April 2027 with planning calling for 10 wells, which will require between 12,000 and 15,000 tons of specialized tubing.
Scope ranges from 4.5 to 18 inch seamless pipe to premium fittings VAMcarbon steel and stainless steel.
Services along the entire operational chain
In addition to equipment supply, Vallourec will provide value-added services ranging from desktop engineering, logistics coordination and rig preparation to offshore supervision and post-operational repairs. These services will be managed through Vallourec Tubular Services (VTS), highlighting its strategic role in the operational efficiency of its customers.
This contract consolidates Vallourec’s position in the Brazilian market, one of the most active in deepwater exploration. deepwater exploration, one of the most active. The adoption of VAM connections reinforces the industry’s confidence in safe and robust technologies, while the collaboration with Shell highlights the importance of long-term partnerships to address the technical challenges of the offshore environment.
Source: Vallourec