Vallourec wins OCTG supply award from Sonatrach in Algeria

Vallourec wins OCTG supply award from Algeria’s Sonatrach

Algeria

MEUDON, April 8, 2025 – Vallourec has won a contract valued at more than USD 250 million from Algerian NOC Sonatrach to supply premium oil country tubular goods in the country, the company said on Tuesday.

The contract covers carbon steel OCTG threaded with Vallourec’s VAM connections, recognised as the standard in the Algerian market. Deliveries are scheduled throughout 2025 and 2026.

“This notice of award further establishes Vallourec’s leadership in North Africa, a key region for our premium OCTG solutions,” senior vice-president OCTG, services and accessories Laurent Dubedout said. “Sonatrach’s continued confidence in VAM® connections, based on years of successful field performance, highlights the value we bring to its projects. Thanks to our global industrial footprint, we continue to support our customer in optimising their drilling operations while maintaining the highest standards of quality and reliability.”

Production will take place across Vallourec’s facilities in Brazil, China, France and Indonesia, enabling a flexible and high-quality supply chain to meet Sonatrach’s requirements.

The award reinforces Vallourec’s longstanding partnership with Sonatrach and reflects the company’s strong regional performance and technical expertise.

Headquartered in France, Vallourec operates in more than 20 countries with close to 13,000 employees. The company delivers premium tubular solutions to the oil and gas industry, power generation sector and demanding industrial markets. Its manufacturing and service footprint spans key strategic regions including Europe, South America, Asia and the Middle East. Vallourec is recognised for its advanced R&D, innovative VAM connections, and commitment to supporting customers with reliable, high-performance solutions for complex environments.

Photo courtesy of Vallourec

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