Interpipe’s proprietary connection is becoming increasingly popular in the US market

Intrepid-SP confidently occupies a niche in the Permian oil and gas basin, replacing standard API threads

Ukrainian industrial company Interpipe has been operating in the US market for more than 20 years, supplying a wide range of pipes for oil and gas exploration, production, and transportation. During this time, the company has been consistently expanding its customer base and adapting its products to the needs of American consumers, according to a press release.

One of the key products of recent years has been the semi-premium threaded connection Intrepid-SP, Interpipe’s own development, which has proven to be a safe and reliable solution for drilling operations.

Developed by Interpipe’s R&D team specifically for the US market, Intrepid-SP is well-suited for running in directionally drilled and horizontal wells, which dominate unconventional shale production. In fact, the connection was first successfully run in a directional well in Texas back in 2021, confirming its durability and performance. Since then, the demand for Intrepid-SP has been growing steadily, with American operators increasingly preferring it to pipes with standard threads.

«We have customers among drilling operators that are expanding their footprint in the Central Permian Basin, running Intrepid-SP. New wells in this area are directional or horizontal, literally giving production a second life. Our casing finished with Intrepid-SP connections works effectively in both types of wells. High operational torque and enhanced structural capacity make it a strong alternative to standard API BTC», – says Bryan Nichols, Pipe Sales Manager for the North and South American markets at Interpipe.

As GMK Center reported earlier, Interpipe is actively expanding its presence in export markets. The company has entered the segment of supplies for drilling equipment in Europe, supplied pipes for the construction of an offshore wind farm in France and specialized micropiles for the reconstruction of a bridge in Slovakia. The company also develops wheels for railways in the Middle East and Asia, and supplies products for energy and construction projects in Switzerland and Romania. Diversification of its portfolio allows the company to strengthen its position in high-tech industries and reduce dependence on traditional markets.