Welspun to supply bare pipes and bends to Middle East

19 Oct 2023 CW Team

Welspun Corp Ltd, one of the leading manufacturers of line pipes globally, has announced that it has been awarded a prestigious contract for export of longitudinally submerged arc welded (LSAW) pipes and bends to the Middle East which will be executed from its facilities in Anjar, India. The contract is for supply of approximately 61,000 MT bare pipes and bends which will be used for offshore production and transport of gas.

With the receipt of the above order, WCL has cumulatively received total orders of approximately 191,000 MT of line pipes, to be executed from its India and USA facilities, since its last announcement dated August 4, 2023.

This latest award is a testament to WCL?s engineering excellence, impeccable track record and dedication to delivering innovative solutions that meet the unique needs of its clients. The line pipes shall be used for extreme sour service application, thus making this project extremely challenging. This reinforces WCL?s position as one of the top line pipe manufacturers globally. The energy scenario across the globe is changing due to various geopolitical reasons and WCL is well placed to secure further projects in the Oil & Gas sector both in international as well as domestic market.

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