Vallourec Steel grades for Sour Service

SOUR SERVICE
S series
SS series
SS-D series
HCS series
HCSS series

HIGH COLLAPSE
13CR/SUPER13CR
Sour service grades

Sour service Vallourec grades

Vallourec Mechanical properties Vallourec Guaranty QC provided
Proprietary Yield Strength Ultimate Strength Hardness Method A Method D HRC SSC tests Color Code
min - max min HRC min single - min avg
Grades (ksi) (MPa) (ksi) (MPa) (max) (SMYS) (ksiV in) (MPaV m) (nb. pipe) (Method A or D)

Time Saving Sour Service grades Same chemistry as SS series + 85% SMYS garantied NACE method A + 30 days faster leadtime
VM 90 S 90 - 105 621 - 724 100 690 24.0 85% - 10% w/o
VM 95 S 95 - 110 655 - 758 105 724 25.0 85% - 10% w/o

Enhanced Sour Service grades Fully API compliant * + 85% / 90% SMYS guarantied + test NACE method A provided
VM 80 SS 80 - 95 552 - 655 95 655 22.0 90% - 10% Method A
VM 90 SS 90 - 105 621 - 724 100 690 24.0 90% - 100% Method A
VM 95 SS 95 - 110 655 - 758 105 724 25.0 90% - 100% Method A
VM 110 SS * 110 - 125 758 - 862 120 828 30.0 85% - 100% Method A

NACE-D Sour Service grades Fully API compliant * + 85% / 90% SMYS guarantied + K 1SSC guarantied + NACE method D test provided
VM 95 SS-D 95 - 110 655 - 758 105 724 25.4 90%** 30 - 33 33 - 36 100% Method D
VM 110 SS-D * 110 -125 758 - 862 120 828 30.0 85% 22 - 24 24 - 27 100% Method D
* VM 110 SS and VM 110 SS-D follow the QA/QC philosophy of T95
** For very heavy coupling stock, Method A guaranty is 85% SMYS. Please contact us.

High Collapse & Sour Service Vallourec grades

Vallourec Mechanical properties Vallourec Guaranty QC provided
Proprietary Yield Strength Ultimate Strength Hardness Method A HRC SSC tests Color Code
min - max min HRC
Grades (ksi) (MPa) (ksi) (MPa) (max) (SMYS) (nb. pipe) (Method A or D)

Time Saving High Collapse & Sour Service grades Same chemistry as HCSS series + 85% SMYS garantied NACE-A + 30 days faster leadtime
VM 90 HCS 90 - 105 621 - 724 100 690 24.0 85% 10% w/o
VM 95 HCS 95 - 110 655 - 758 105 724 25.0 85% 10% w/o

Enhanced High Collapse & Sour Service grades Fully API compliant * + 85% / 90% SMYS guarantied NACE-A + NACE-A tests provided
VM 80 HCSS 80 - 95 552 - 655 95 655 22.0 90% 10% Method A
VM 90 HCSS 90 - 105 621 - 724 100 690 24.0 90% 100% Method A
VM 95 HCSS 95 - 110 655 - 758 105 724 25.0 90% 100% Method A
VM 110 HCSS * 110 - 125 758 - 862 120 828 30.0 85% 100% Method A
* VM 110 SS and VM 110 SS-D follow the QA/QC philosophy of T95

DIMENSIONS HIGH COLLAPSE RESISTANCE DIMENSIONS HIGH COLLAPSE RESISTANCE

Size Nominal Nominal 80 ksi 90 ksi 95 ksi 110 ksi Size Nominal Nominal 80 ksi 90 ksi 95 ksi 110 ksi
OD Weight Wall Thickness HCSS HCS, HCSS HCS, HCSS HCSS OD Weight Wall Thickness HCSS HCS, HCSS HCS, HCSS HCSS
in. mm lb/ft in. mm psi MPa psi MPa psi MPa psi MPa in. mm lb/ft in. mm psi MPa psi MPa psi MPa psi MPa
4·1/2" 114.3 11.60 0.250 6.35 7490 51.6 8230 56.7 8580 59.2 9590 66.2 10" 254.0 54.30 0.531 13.49 7000 48.2 7670 52.9 7990 55.1 8900 61.4
4·1/2" 114.3 13.50 0.290 7.37 9280 64.0 10260 70.7 11090 76.5 12100 83.5 10" 254.0 60.30 0.595 15.11 8290 57.1 9130 63.0 9540 65.8 10710 73.8
4·1/2" 114.3 15.10 0.337 8.56 11390 78.5 12640 87.2 13260 91.4 15050 103.8 10" 254.0 68.90 0.688 17.48 10160 70.1 11250 77.6 11790 81.3 13330 91.9
5" 127.0 15.00 0.296 7.52 8220 56.7 9060 62.5 9470 65.3 10620 73.2 10·3/4" 273.1 51.00 0.450 11.43 4730 32.6 4790 33.1 4790 33.1 4790 33.1
5" 127.0 18.00 0.362 9.19 10890 75.1 12080 83.3 12660 87.3 14350 98.9 10·3/4" 273.1 55.50 0.495 12.57 5570 38.4 6060 41.8 6290 43.3 6440 44.4
5·1/2" 139.7 17.00 0.304 7.72 7430 51.3 8160 56.3 8520 58.7 9510 65.6 10·3/4" 273.1 60.70 0.545 13.84 6510 44.9 7120 49.1 7410 51.1 8220 56.7
5·1/2" 139.7 20.00 0.361 9.17 9520 65.7 10530 72.6 11410 78.7 12440 85.8 10·3/4" 273.1 65.70 0.595 15.11 7450 51.4 8180 56.4 8530 58.8 9540 65.8
5·1/2" 139.7 23.00 0.415 10.54 11500 79.3 12770 88.1 13390 92.4 15210 104.9 10·3/4" 273.1 68.80 0.636 16.15 8220 56.7 9050 62.4 9460 65.2 10610 73.2
5·1/2" 139.7 26.80 0.500 12.70 14550 100.3 16300 112.4 17130 118.1 19570 135.0 10·3/4" 273.1 73.20 0.672 17.07 8890 61.3 9820 67.7 10270 70.8 11560 79.7
6·5/8" 168.3 24.00 0.352 8.94 7000 48.3 7680 52.9 8000 55.2 8910 61.4 10·3/4" 273.1 79.20 0.734 18.64 10060 69.3 11130 76.8 11660 80.4 13190 90.9
6·5/8" 168.3 28.00 0.417 10.59 8980 61.9 9920 68.4 10370 71.5 11680 80.5 11·3/4 298.5 54.00 0.435 11.05 3280 22.6 3280 22.6 3280 22.6 3280 22.6
6·5/8" 168.3 32.00 0.475 12.07 10740 74.1 11910 82.2 12490 86.1 14150 97.6 11·3/4 298.5 60.00 0.489 12.42 4680 32.3 4710 32.5 4710 32.5 4710 32.5
7" 177.8 23.00 0.317 8.05 5420 37.4 5880 40.6 6110 42.1 6110 42.1 11·3/4 298.5 65.00 0.534 13.56 5450 37.6 5920 40.8 6140 42.3 6180 42.6
7" 177.8 26.00 0.362 9.19 6720 46.3 7350 50.7 7740 53.4 8510 58.7 11·3/4 298.5 71.00 0.582 14.78 6280 43.3 6850 47.3 7130 49.1 7890 54.4
7" 177.8 29.00 0.408 10.36 8040 55.4 8850 61.0 9400 64.8 10370 71.5 11·3/4 298.5 75.00 0.618 15.70 6890 47.5 7550 52.1 7870 54.3 8760 60.4
7" 177.8 32.00 0.453 11.51 9340 64.4 10320 71.2 11160 77.0 12180 84.0 11·7/8" 301.6 71.80 0.582 14.78 6170 42.5 6730 46.4 7000 48.3 7750 53.4
7" 177.8 35.00 0.498 12.65 10630 73.3 11790 81.3 12910 89.0 13990 96.5 12" 304.8 68.00 0.547 13.89 5480 37.8 5950 41.0 6170 42.6 6240 43.0
7" 177.8 38.00 0.540 13.72 11840 81.7 13160 90.7 13800 95.2 15690 108.2 12" 304.8 73.00 0.589 14.96 6190 42.6 6750 46.6 7020 48.4 7770 53.6
7" 177.8 41.00 0.590 14.99 13280 91.6 14790 102.0 15530 107.1 17700 122.1 12" 304.8 76.00 0.610 15.49 6540 45.1 7150 49.3 7440 51.3 8260 57.0
7" 177.8 42.70 0.625 15.88 14290 98.5 15930 109.8 16740 115.4 19120 131.8 12" 304.8 86.50 0.707 17.96 8170 56.3 9000 62.0 9400 64.8 10540 72.7
7·5/8" 193.7 26.40 0.328 8.33 4960 34.2 5210 36.0 5210 36.0 5210 36.0 12·3/4" 323.9 57.60 0.433 11.00 2520 17.4 2520 17.4 2520 17.4 2520 17.4
7·5/8" 193.7 29.70 0.375 9.53 6200 42.8 6770 46.7 7040 48.6 7800 53.7 12·3/4" 323.9 65.10 0.492 12.50 3730 25.7 3730 25.7 3730 25.7 3730 25.7
7·5/8" 193.7 33.70 0.430 10.92 7660 52.8 8420 58.1 8790 60.6 9830 67.8 12·3/4" 323.9 70.10 0.531 13.49 4690 32.3 4720 32.5 4720 32.5 4720 32.5
7·5/8" 193.7 39.00 0.500 12.70 9510 65.6 10520 72.5 11010 75.9 12420 85.7 12·7/8" 327.0 66.60 0.495 12.57 3690 25.4 3690 25.4 3690 25.4 3690 25.4
7·5/8" 193.7 41.00 0.537 13.64 10490 72.3 11620 80.2 12180 84.0 13790 95.1 13·3/8" 339.7 61.00 0.430 10.92 2130 14.7 2130 14.7 2130 14.7 2130 14.7
7·5/8" 193.7 42.80 0.562 14.27 11150 76.9 12370 85.3 12970 89.4 14720 101.5 13·3/8" 339.7 68.00 0.480 12.19 2980 20.6 2980 20.6 2980 20.6 2980 20.6
7·5/8" 193.7 45.30 0.595 15.11 12020 82.9 13360 92.1 14020 96.7 15940 109.9 13·3/8" 339.7 72.00 0.514 13.06 3900 26.9 3900 26.9 3900 26.9 3900 26.9
7·5/8" 193.7 47.10 0.625 15.88 12810 88.4 14260 98.3 14970 103.2 17050 117.6 13·3/8" 339.7 77.00 0.550 13.97 4540 31.3 4540 31.3 4540 31.3 4540 31.3
7·3/4" 196.9 46.10 0.595 15.11 11770 81.1 13070 90.1 13710 94.6 15580 107.5 13·3/8" 339.7 80.70 0.580 14.73 5030 34.7 5350 36.9 5350 36.9 5350 36.9
8·5/8" 219.1 36.00 0.400 10.16 5640 38.9 6130 42.3 6370 43.9 6580 45.4 13·3/8" 339.7 86.00 0.625 15.88 5710 39.4 6210 42.8 6450 44.5 6560 45.2
8·5/8" 219.1 40.00 0.450 11.43 6810 46.9 7460 51.4 7770 53.6 8640 59.6 13·1/2" 342.9 81.40 0.580 14.73 4950 34.1 5190 35.8 5190 35.8 5190 35.8
8·5/8" 219.1 44.00 0.500 12.70 7980 55.0 8780 60.5 9170 63.2 10280 70.9 13·5/8" 346.1 88.20 0.625 15.88 5540 38.2 6010 41.4 6240 43.0 6370 43.9
8·5/8" 219.1 49.00 0.557 14.15 9310 64.2 10290 70.9 10770 74.2 12140 83.7 13·5/8" 346.1 105.00 0.760 19.30 7540 52.0 8280 57.1 8640 59.6 9660 66.6
8·5/8" 219.1 52.00 0.595 15.11 10200 70.3 11300 77.9 11830 81.6 13390 92.3 14" 355.6 82.5 0.562 14.27 4210 29.0 4210 29.0 4210 29.0 4210 29.0
9·5/8" 244.5 40.00 0.395 10.03 4480 30.9 4480 30.9 4480 30.9 4480 30.9 14" 355.6 94.80 0.656 16.66 5740 39.6 6240 43.0 6480 44.7 6790 46.8
9·5/8" 244.5 43.50 0.435 11.05 5400 37.2 5860 40.4 6080 41.9 6080 41.9 14" 355.6 99.30 0.688 17.48 6200 42.7 6770 46.6 7030 48.5 7780 53.7
9·5/8" 244.5 47.00 0.472 11.99 6180 42.6 6740 46.5 7090 48.9 7570 52.2 14" 355.6 103.50 0.720 18.29 6660 45.9 7290 50.2 7590 52.3 8430 58.1
9·5/8" 244.5 53.50 0.545 13.84 7710 53.1 8470 58.4 8950 61.7 9900 68.2 14" 355.6 110.00 0.772 19.61 7410 51.1 8140 56.1 8590 59.2 9480 65.4
9·5/8" 244.5 58.40 0.595 15.11 8750 60.3 9660 66.6 10360 71.4 11360 78.3 16" 406.4 75.00 0.438 11.13 1300 9.0 1300 9.0 1300 9.0 1300 9.0
9·5/8" 244.5 59.40 0.609 15.47 9050 62.4 9990 68.9 10450 72.1 11770 81.2 16" 406.4 84.00 0.495 12.57 1890 13.0 1890 13.0 1890 13.0 1890 13.0
9·5/8" 244.5 61.10 0.625 15.88 9380 64.7 10370 71.5 10850 74.8 12240 84.4 16" 406.4 94.50 0.562 14.27 2790 19.3 2790 19.3 2790 19.3 2790 19.3
9·5/8" 244.5 64.90 0.672 17.07 10370 71.5 11490 79.2 12030 83.0 13620 93.9 16" 406.4 109.00 0.656 16.66 4500 31.0 4500 31.0 4500 31.0 4500 31.0
9·5/8" 244.5 70.30 0.734 18.64 11660 80.4 12960 89.3 13590 93.7 15440 106.4 16" 406.4 118.00 0.715 18.16 5300 36.5 5750 39.6 5870 40.5 5870 40.5
9·3/4" 247.7 59.20 0.595 15.11 8590 59.2 9480 65.4 9910 68.3 11140 76.8 16" 406.4 128.00 0.781 19.84 6130 42.3 6690 46.1 6950 48.0 7690 53.0
9·7/8" 250.8 62.60 0.625 15.88 9050 62.4 10000 68.9 10780 74.3 11780 81.2 16" 406.4 147.00 0.906 23.01 7710 53.1 8470 58.4 8840 61.0 9900 68.2
Sour Service grades
Sour Service in OCTG
“Sour Service”refers to a well environment containing Hydrogen
Sulfide (H2S), which is naturally associated with acidic condi-
tions.
H2S comes from the decomposition of organic material, so that it
is often found in oil & gas environments which derive from the
same phenomenon. Even if not sour at the onset, some wells
become sour over time, as (H2S) bearing formation water starts to
flow together with oil.
It is well known that H2S is a hazard to human health, living
organisms, and more generally to the environment. That is the
reason why historically the wells found with “Sour” environment
were often and carefully plugged and abandoned! With the first
oil crisis in 1973, the need for other sources of supply and the
high price of oil drove the technology to cope more systemati-
cally with this hazardous environment.
Today Sour Service environments provide further challenges with
deeper wells, higher pressures and extreme corrosive conditions.
Vallourec OCTG material suitable for Sour Service conditions
provide solutions to push these limits on a safe and reliable man-
ner.
1. Definition and Standards
The National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) for-
med a committee in the 1950’s to help understand and avoid fai-
lures caused by H2S. A first standard (MR0175) was published in
1975: It defined “Sour Service” conditions as a threshold on the
partial pressure of H2S : P [H2S] > 0.05 psi.
Today, a new international standard, ISO 15156 has emerged. It
combines the findings of the European Federation of Corrosion
(EFC) with those of NACE. This standard defines the metallic
material requirements to provide resistance to Sulfide Stress
Cracking (SSC).
It introduced pH as an additional major factor influencing how
critical the environment is, along with specific tests that have
become standard in order to qualify material for “Sour Service”
environment.
2. Sulfide Stress Cracking
The physical phenomenon associated with“Sour Service”environ-
ment is known as “Sulfide Stress Cracking”(SSC) or “H2S embrit-
tlement”. H2S in combination with water and low pH, will
release free hydrogen. Due to its small size the hydrogen particles
are adsorbed by the material and interact with the steel which
becomes brittle. Two key activating factors are low temperature
and high stress state of the material. Under unfavourable combi-
nations of all these factors, a crack can initiate in the material
and propagate until catastrophic failure.
It is important to note that these crack failures can occur with
stresses below the elastic limit of the material.
3. The major influence of Temperature
The key influence of H2S partial pressure makes it clear that high
pressure wells are more critical in Sour Service environments. But
high pressure often relates to high temperature which is well
known to be an inactivating factor of the embrittlement pheno-
menon.
The risk actually lays at the top of the well where the pressure is
still high, but temperature has decreased due to thermal losses,
thus activating the sulfide stress cracking.
In that regard, materials according to API 5CT (ISO 11960) do
comply with NACE MR0175, as a function of temperature level.
Outside these envelopes proprietary grades are required.
4. Material evaluation
The objective is to assess whether a given material is suitable for
Sour Service conditions. NACE TM0177 has defined and normali-
zed several tests: Methods A to D. They typically use a critical and
normalized sour service environment called “environment A” (with
the exception of Method B that does not require NaCl addition).
They differ by the way the stress is applied to the test specimen and
can fit into 2 categories :
n Go / No Go type tests provide a binary result: Either the material
passes the test or not. NACE methods A, B and C belong to this
first category.
n Method D provides a level of performance through the measure-
ment of the crack propagation.
This allows comparison and continuous ranking of materials.
To be considered suitable for Sour Service environments, a material
has to pass at least one of these tests. Methods A and D are the most
commonly used in the industry.
5. NACE Method “A”
Cylindrical samples are manufactured from the base material,
taken longitudinally. Sample is enclosed into the sour environ-
ment, with tension load inducing commonly 80% of Specified
Minimum Yield Strength (SMYS). Duration is 720 hours or 30
days.
6. NACE Method “D”
A Double Cantilever Beam (DCB) is manufactured from the base
material, taken longitudinally. A tapered wedge is used to load the
test specimen which is then, enclosed in the sour environment, for
360 hours (15 days).
The sample is then retrieved, failed open, and the crack length mea-
sured. The resistance to crack propagation K1SSC is calculated, pro-
viding a direct numerical rating. Acceptance criterion is defined by
API 5CT, for example the K1SSC minimum average value for grade
T95 should be not less than 30 ksiV in.
7. Standard Sour Service material
C90 and T95 are the dedicated API grades suitable for Sour Service
environments. They comply with the following requirements :
n Chemical composition
n Grain size finer than ASTM 5
n Hardness limitation
n NACE tests (TM 0177), methods A,B or D.
Lower API grades including J55, K55, or L80 are also granted sui-
tability.
8. Vallourec proprietary Sour Service grades
The know-how at Vallourec has demonstrated that material suita-
ble for sour service environments should be designed and manufac-
tured by carefully designing and controlling the following parame-
ters :
n Cleanliness To avoid inclusion and segregation
n Grain size Fine martensitic microstructure
n Homogeneity Even distribution of characteristics
n Stability Complete release of quenching stresses
A unique expertise and extensive product offer have been developed
based on:
n Chromium - Molybdenum steel chemistry;
n Low Sulfur and Phosphorus content;
n Improved Grain size finer than ASTM 7;
n Dedicated quenching process, adapted to heavy pipe up to 2” in
wall thickness (ID-OD quenching);
n 100% Non-Destructive Examination (NDE);
n Extensive database of NACE test results.
Sour Service grades

Vallourec Sour Service range is composed of 3 series to fulfil the 10. Vallourec Sour Service grade added-value
customers’ requirements with regards to the mechanical properties
and level of reliability: Vallourec proprietary Sour Service grades can thus offer:
Vallourec API Vallourec Guaranty QC provided
n A larger domain of application and an enhanced safety margin
Proprietary reference Method A Method D SSC tests
Grades (SMYS)
min single - min avg
(ksiV in) (Method A or D) through the SSC resistance guaranteed and demonstrated up to
Time Saving Sour Service grades 90% of the material Yield Strength v.s. 80% with API (NACE
VM 90 S* C95* 85% - w/o
VM 95 S C95 85% - w/o
method A test);
Enhanced Sour Service grades NACE TM01 77 method A : tensile test results
VM 80 SS L80 90% - Method A 100
VM 90 SS C90 90% - Method A
- 90% actual YS
VM 95 SS T95 90% Method A
VM 110 SS * T95* 85% - Method A

Applied stress (ksi)

90
NACE-D Sour Service grades VM95SS @ 90% SMYS
VM 95 SS-D T95 90%** 30 - 33 Method D
VM 110 SS-D * T95* 85% 22 - 24 Method D 80 VM90SS @ 90% SMYS
* In compliance with the QA/QC philosophy of the referred API standard
T95 @ 80% SMYS
** For very heavy coupling stock, Method A guaranty is 85% SMYS
C90@ 80% SMYS
70
S series “Time Saving”
n Available in grades 90 and 95 ksi. 60
90 95 100 105 110
n Same chemistry and process as SS series.
Yield strength (ksi)
n 85% threshold stress guaranty, higher than 80% in API.

n Reduced lead time, as fast as for standard grades, thanks to the n Higher Strength materials, like VM110SS-D or VM110HCSS
mill quality record that proves SSC resistance without additional with 110 ksi Yield Strength;
NACE method A test.
n Enhanced reliability of the product and its delivery thanks to the
SS series “Enhanced API” improved Quality Control and Quality Assurance;
n Available in grades 80 to 110 ksi.
n Reduced lead time thanks to Vallourec proven success record in
n Fully compliant with API (or its QA/QC philosophy for VM 110
SS grade). performing NACE testing, allowing parallel shipping of the
n 85% / 90% threshold stress guaranty, higher than 80% in API.
material;
n Delivered with NACE method A test.
n Heavy pipe and coupling stock up to 2” in wall thickness, with
SS-D series “NACE-D” the same Sour Service guaranty;

n Available in grades 95 and 110 ksi. n Top performance and reliability in HP-HT wells, when combined
n Fully compliant with API (or its QA/QC philosophy for VM 110 SS-D) with Vallourec High Collapse technology.
n 85% / 90% threshold stress guaranty, higher than API.

n K1SSC guaranty, higher than API.

n Delivered with NACE method D test. 11. Fit-for-purpose approach
Beyond API and proprietary Sour Service grades, “taylor-made”
9. Sour Service & High Collapse grades products, services, or characterization may be required to fulfil cus-
tomer highest profile projects.
Vallourec has combined its expertise on Sour Service applications
Vallourec offers a complete engineering approach to satisfy specific
along with that on High Pressure environments to cope with the most
needs including :
demanding High Pressure - High Temperature (HP-HT) projects:
This has led to the High Collapse & Sour Service product line: n Special sizes, for HP-HT wells in particular;
n Vallourec SSC data base with more than 10,000 test results,
Vallourec API Vallourec Guaranty QC provided
Proprietary reference Method A Method D SSC tests including DCB tests;
min single - min avg
Grades (SMYS) (ksiV in) (Method A or D)

Time Saving High Collapse & Sour Service grades

VM 90 HCS* C95* 85% - w/o
VM 95 HCS C95 85% - w/o

Enhanced High Collapse & Sour Service grades

VM 80 HCSS L80 90% - Method A
VM 90 HCSS C90 90% - Method A
VM 95 HCSS T95 90% - Method A
VM 110 HCSS * T95* 85% - Method A
* In compliance with the QA/QC philosophy of the referred API standard
n Special NACE testing with adapted objectives, parameters and
targets;
n Close coordination with customers and material experts to fit
the global Sour Service evaluation into an operating plan;
n Faster lead time approach extended to higher grades like
VM80SS upon request and agreed quality plan.
Pipe finishing for OCTG market includes full length mill threa-
ding and stock management in 9 facilities around the world, in
France, Germany, UK, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and
Indonesia, a VAM® Licensee network of more than 100 accessory
and repair shops around the world and a quality, documentation
and gauge rental system managed by VAM® Services.
13. Field records: A selection
Vallourec has been involved in the most critical Sour Service appli-
cations around the world. A high profile project in the Caspian Sea
(*) provides a relevant example of critical conditions:
n TD = 13,000 ft (4000 m)
n BHP = 11,600 psi (800 bar)

n H2S = 16%, CO2 = 3%, pH = 3 to 4

n T = 5°F to 230°F (-15°C to 110°C)

Vallourec large spectrum of experience is further illustrated below:

There are more than 20 scientists and material experts working in
our 3 Research & Development laboratories located in France 4 1/2” 0.271” VM 80 SS North America
and Germany. They can elaborate mini-heats on their own, per- 5” 0.408” VM 95 HCS Far East
form more than 600 SSC tests per month at full thrust, and rely 6 5/8” 0.417” VM 90 SS Caspian Sea
on the full support of 16 steel and pipe manufacturing mills 7” 0.453” VM 95 S West Africa
around the world. 7’’ 0.498” VM 110 SS-D North Sea
8 5/8” 0.850” C90 Gulf of Mexico
12. First class processing capacity 9 5/8” 0.545” VM 110 SS Latin America
9 5/8” 0.595” VM 110H CSS Middle East
Steel elaboration is processed in 4 mills in 10 1/4” 0.800” T95 Caspian Sea
France, USA, Brazil and Germany including 10 3/4” 0.950” VM 110 SS North Sea
the long-lasting relationship with first-class 14” 0.800” VM 95 SS-D Caspian Sea*
supplier HKM (Hüttenwerke KRUPPMAN-
NESMANN), in which Vallourec holds a 14. Product mix to the market
30% share. Combined capacity and supply
Sour Service material typically accounts for 13% of Vallourec
sources reach 3.5 million tons per year.
Premium pipe deliveries. Of this, 85% is Vallourec proprietary
Equipment includes electric furnaces fed
grades, including 20% of high-tech High Collapse & Sour
from scrap, blast furnaces (BOF) fed with
Service material. Higher grades represent 90% of deliveries,
iron ore, vacuum degassing batches, continuous cast to produce
including 30% of top-of-the line 110 ksi Yield Strength material.
steel rounds and forging equipment.

Pipe manufacturing is processed in 11

mills in France, Germany, UK, USA,
Brazil and Indonesia with Citra Tubindo
in which Vallourec holds a 25% share.
Combined seamless capacity reaches 2.7
million tons per year. Equipment includes:
Advanced hot-rolled processes: Pilger mill, continuous mandrel
mill, plug rolling mill, mpm mill, …
Heat treatments with computer controlled austenitizing and tem-
pering furnaces, internal and / or external quenching units.
Non-destructive evaluation on or off line, including the latest
ultra-sonic technology like phased-array, capturing defects twice
as small as API, and C-Scan.
15. References
[1] Development of C110 grade for Sour Service, B. Orlans et al., Paper #147,
1993 NACE Conference
[2] Heavy Wall casing in C110 grade for Sour Service, C. Linne et al., Paper
#117, 1998 NACE Conference
[3] Experience in Corrosion Testing according to NACE standard TM0177
Methods A and D on T95 grade steel for OCTG, R. Poepperling et al. , Paper
#151, 2000 NACE Conference
[4] NACE TM0177 Method D test procedure (DCB), Learnings from comparative
laboratory testing, K. Szklarz et al. , Paper #3104, 2003 NACE Conference
Vallourec offers a large range of OCTG material suitable for Sour Service environment where H2S is pre-
sent. It covers the requirements and parameters of such inhospitable conditions including high pres-
sures, low temperatures, low pH, and more. More than anywhere else, reliability is paramount and
Vallourec provides the required top-of-the-class expertise and know how.

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Full range of products
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• Size range: 2 3/8”to 26”for OCTG • Heavier and higher Yield Strength material
• Wall Thickness up to 2” • Improved Sulfide Stress Cracking resistance
• Yield Strength: 55 to 150 ksi • Reliable quality and leadtime
• Grades: API and Vallourec proprietary grades • Fit-for-purpose approach
• Sour Service and High Collapse • Single source of your complete solution
• Connections: API and VAM®
• Taylor made products: Non standard OD, weight or grade
upon request

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• Design, process and control of proprietary steel chemistries
• 5 steel mills in France, Germany, USA, Brazil and several pipe
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OCTGs
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strategically located to serve a market
• In house metallurgical testing and Non-Destructive
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• Capacity to perform more than 600 corrosion tests per month
• All-in-one technical support: pipe, material, VAM® Premium
connection and services

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Stress Cracking resistance
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• Best-in-class quality control plan, including technologies with
improved sensitivity to defects and enhanced control frequency
• Full service provider: From steel making to pipe run
in your well
• Reduced lead time thanks to NACE testing parallel to
manufacturing process
• Extensive VAM® licensee network for field repairs or accessories
• VAM® Field Service International: Inspection and running
services
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