Vallourec to support TotalEnergies’ multi-energy project in Iraq
(WO) – Vallourec, a global provider premium tubular solutions, has signed a contract with TotalEnergies for the supply of casing and tubing and associated accessories for the first phase of the Gas Growth Integrated Project (GGIP) in Iraq.
The GGIP includes the recovery of gas currently being flared in the Basra region to supply power plants, along with the construction of a seawater treatment unit and a 1GW solar power plant. This multi-energy approach will enable the country’s natural resources to be developed sustainably.
For the first thirty wells in the project, Vallourec will supply in aggregate 15,000 tonnes of VAM of various tubes and connections, using the highest quality steel grades, from its Brazilian and European plants. Deliveries will start in 2024.
Group Chairman and CEO Philippe Guillemot commented, “In addition to the drilling, our team is fully committed to working with our long-standing partner to support all future phases of this multi-energy project.”
Vallourec provides benchmark tubular solutions for the energy sector and for some of the most demanding industrial applications. Its offer ranges from oil and gas wells in extreme conditions to high-performance mechanical equipment, as well as solutions for the hydrogen, CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage), geothermal and solar energy markets.
