Vallourec to supply piping for Orca project in Brazil

The agreement provides for more than 20,000 tons of locally produced pipe for Shell's Orca subsea development in Brazil.
Vallourec proveerá tuberías sin soldadura para proyecto Orca en Brasil

French fabricator Vallourec has sealed a key agreement with TechnipFMC to supply more than 20,000 tons of seamless pipe at the Orca offshore development, located in the Santos Basin and operated by Shell Brazil.

Seamless pipe solutions

This comprehensive agreement includes the supply of high-end carbon steel This comprehensive agreement includes the supply of high-end carbon steel pipes for flow lines and subsea risers, as well as anti-corrosion coating and thermal insulation services. The production and treatment of these solutions will be carried out in Brazilian facilities, reinforcing Vallourec’s strategy to consolidate its position as a local supplier of subsea solutions.

Since the acquisition of Thermotite do BrasilVallourec has increased its capacity to offer integrated services that go beyond the supply of tubes. This contract represents the first to combine thermal insulation and specialized specialized coating under a single supplier since the integration. The industrial synergy allows Vallourec to respond with greater agility to the technical challenges of the marine environment.

With a sustained investment in Brazil, Vallourec is consolidating its commitment to a key market in the offshore energy sector. offshore energy sector. The collaboration with TechnipFMC and Shell in a development of the magnitude of Orca not only positions Vallourec as a strategic partner, but also reinforces its role as a technological player with advanced solutions adapted to demanding conditions.

Source and photo: Vallourec