Vallourec signed a contract to supply over 16,000 tons of pipe products for the development of the Absheron gas field in the Azerbaijani sector of the Caspian Sea with TotalEnergies. This gas field is recognized as one of the important projects in meeting Azerbaijan's energy needs and exporting gas to foreign markets.
Contract Details
This contract includes the supply of oil country tubular goods (OCTG) and approximately 159 kilometers of line pipe, which will meet the infrastructure needs for drilling, completion, and piping systems. Vallourec will provide high-quality tubular products in the OCTG sector with its VAM connections. These connections include the VAM SLIJ-3 semi-flush connection designed for challenging offshore applications. Additionally, this package includes completion accessories and the CLEANWELL duplex-free technology, which helps improve operational efficiency and reduce environmental impacts.
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Development of the Absheron Gas Field
The Absheron gas field is located about 100 kilometers southeast of Baku and at water depths of approximately 500 meters. This gas field is being developed to produce up to 6 billion cubic meters of natural gas and 47,000 barrels per day of condensate annually. The production from this field will help meet Azerbaijan's domestic needs and also support gas exports.
Philippe Guillemot, Chairman and CEO of Vallourec, stated: "We are pleased to be selected by TotalEnergies for the Absheron project. This contract reflects the trust our customers have in Vallourec's ability to deliver comprehensive high-quality tubular solutions for complex energy projects."
Vallourec announced that this contract combines its global manufacturing capabilities with local support in the Caspian region to meet the project's technical requirements and timeline. The financial terms of this agreement have not been disclosed.
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