Vallourec, a pioneer in premium seamless tubular solutions, has secured a significant contract with Shell. The agreement covers the supply of OCTG (Oil Country Tubular Goods) products and services for Shell’s offshore operations in the development of the Orca project, formerly known as Gato do Mato. The expected drilling date is April 2027, and the current drilling plan includes 10 wells, with an estimation of 12,000 to 15,000 tons of pipes. This contract encompasses the full OCTG scope, including seamless pipes and VAM® premium connections for Shell’s offshore wells ranging from 4.5″ to 18″, with both carbon and stainless-steel tubulars and associated accessories. Vallourec will also provide comprehensive value-added services onshore and offshore – covering desk engineering, material coordination, rig preparation, offshore supervision, and rig return repairs – to support Shell in optimizing operational efficiency.