Vallourec, a world leader in premium seamless tubular solutions, announces that it has secured a contract with TechnipFMC to supply line pipes for the Orca project (formerly known as Gato do Mato), a major deepwater development located in the Santos Basin (Brazil), operated by Shell Brasil. This integrated contract covers more than 20,000 tons of subsea seamless premium carbon-steel line pipes, intended for risers and flowlines, as well as anticorrosive and thermal insulated coating services.
Philippe Guillemot, Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of the Vallourec Group, commented: 'The Orca project is a perfect illustration of Vallourec’s ability to address the most complex technical challenges of offshore environments. This contract, which includes thermal insulation, is a first since the acquisition of Thermotite do Brasil, demonstrating the value of an integrated offering for our local customers. With full local production and a sustained investment strategy in recent years, it strengthens our presence in Brazil, a strategic market for our activities, and reflects our partners’ trust in our industrial expertise.'
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