Interpipe launches production of a new niche pipe product for the oil and gas market

Ukrainian industrial company Interpipe has successfully mastered the production of pump and compressor pipes with PTFE sealing rings, strengthening its competitive position in the oil and gas market. The new product complements the OCTG solutions line and is designed for complex extraction conditions, according to a press release.

Special rings purchased in the US were integrated into the company’s production process, and thread cutting was carried out at the Interpipe Niko Tube site. Special technology was implemented for the project, including the use of a tool for cutting grooves in the rings.

Such rings are used to increase the resistance of pipes to external pressure and as an additional seal for internal pressure. They extend the service life of products and are required by API standards for certain types of connections.

«Despite the fact that this solution is widely used in the global oil and gas market, it remains quite niche. By mastering this technology, Interpipe has joined a select group of qualified suppliers capable of offering such a solution on a par with leading industry companies. The inclusion of special rings in Interpipe’s product portfolio has further strengthened the company’s position as a reliable partner for the implementation of complex projects in the field of extraction,» said Bartlomiej Kania, OCTG Sales Manager for Continental Europe.

Earlier, Interpipe shipped nearly 1,000 tons of OCTG pipes for a large-scale geothermal project in Slovakia. These products are needed to generate thermal energy for heating tens of thousands of households.