Vallourec Secures $200M+ Line Pipe Orders from ExxonMobil in Guyana
Event summary
- Vallourec wins two line pipe orders from ExxonMobil Guyana Limited for Hammerhead and Longtail projects, totaling 145 km (40,000 metric tons) of pipe.
- 90 km (22,000 metric tons) of pipe will use ExxonMobil’s Proxxima™ resin systems with GDLX™ subsea insulation technology.
- Vallourec invests in upgrading its Brazilian coating plant to deploy Proxxima™ resin systems with GDLX™ technology.
- Contracts include anticorrosion coatings and Corrosion Resistant Alloy (CRA) weld overlay applications.
The big picture
Vallourec’s win underscores the growing demand for high-performance tubular solutions in deepwater energy projects. The investment in Proxxima™ resin systems positions Vallourec as a key player in advanced thermal insulation, a critical area as operators seek to optimize production in challenging environments. The deal also highlights the strategic importance of Brazil’s industrial footprint in serving global energy markets.
What we're watching
- Technology Adoption
- How quickly Vallourec can integrate and scale Proxxima™ resin systems with GDLX™ technology across other projects.
- Market Expansion
- Whether this deal signals broader adoption of advanced thermal insulation in deepwater projects.
- Operational Efficiency
- The impact of faster pipe insulation turnaround times on project timelines and costs.