TPi November 2016

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TMK GIPI to operate new 6" mill As part of its ongoing ‘In Country Value’ initiatives, TMK GIPI (Oman) has announced the final stage of its 8" to 24" mill expansion for manufacturing smaller sizes – 6" to 7", which are used for oil and gas well delivery and are currently sourced from the overseas market. technology, and TMK’s commitment is to provide Oman oil and gas industry, as well as other operators within the region, with products manufactured under the strictest standards and with the highest quality, along with just-in- time service and technical support.”

This technology includes a cutting- edge heat treatment line, threading facilities capable of processing OCTG, inspection lines to meet the highest quality standards, and adjustment lines. The entire process ensures production of high quality finished pipes in line with international standard requirements. TMK GIPI (Gulf International Pipe Industry) was established as a limited liability company in the Sultanate of Oman in January 2007. It claims to be the first manufacturer of high pressure steel line pipes and casing pipes in Oman and the first mill in the MENA region and sub-continent of India to manufacture high pressure 6" to 24" electric resistance welded (ERW) steel pipes.

This key milestone for TMK GIPI is expected to create 15 permanent jobs, develop local talents, give support to SMEs, and stimulate the local economy. The company states that it is proud to contribute to the development and progress of the Omani economy by minimising dependence on imports and increasing export of local quality products to other markets with fair, competitive prices. The mill occupies 240,000m 2 and includes the expansion of new 6" lines, which incorporate latest technology to manufacture pipes for the oil and gas industry.

The company states that the mill modernisation and expansion shows its commitment to the industrial development of the country. It not only contributes to the manufacturing of new products for the exploration and production of oil and gas, but also strengthens the value chain through the participation of local suppliers and local labour. TMK GIPI CEO Vladimir I Shcherbatykh said, “This mill is world class, state- of-the-art for the oil and gas industry. These days the challenge of increasing oil and gas production is associated with

TMK GIPI – Oman sales@gipi.co.om www.tmk-gipi.co.om

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