V&M Steel grades for Sour Service

SOUR SERVICE
S series
SS series
SS-D series
HCS series
HCSS series

HIGH COLLAPSE
13CR/SUPER13CR

Vallourec Group
Sour service grades

Sour service V&M grades

V&M Mechanical properties V&M Guaranty QC provided
Proprietary Yield Strength Ultimate Strength Hardness Method A Method D HRC SSC tests Color Code
min - max min HRC min single - min avg
Grades (ksi) (MPa) (ksi) (MPa) (max) (SMYS) (ksiV in) (MPaV m) (nb. pipe) (Method A or D)

Time Saving Sour Service grades Same chemistry as SS series + 85% SMYS garantied NACE method A + 30 days faster leadtime
VM 90 S 90 - 105 621 - 724 100 690 24.0 85% - 10% w/o
VM 95 S 95 - 110 655 - 758 105 724 25.0 85% - 10% w/o

Enhanced Sour Service grades Fully API compliant * + 85% / 90% SMYS guarantied + test NACE method A provided
VM 80 SS 80 - 95 552 - 655 95 655 22.0 90% - 10% Method A
VM 90 SS 90 - 105 621 - 724 100 690 24.0 90% - 100% Method A
VM 95 SS 95 - 110 655 - 758 105 724 25.0 90% - 100% Method A
VM 110 SS * 110 - 125 758 - 862 120 828 30.0 85% - 100% Method A

NACE-D Sour Service grades Fully API compliant * + 85% / 90% SMYS guarantied + K 1SSC guarantied + NACE method D test provided
VM 95 SS-D 95 - 110 655 - 758 105 724 25.4 90%** 30 - 33 33 - 36 100% Method D
VM 110 SS-D * 110 -125 758 - 862 120 828 30.0 85% 22 - 24 24 - 27 100% Method D
* VM 110 SS and VM 110 SS-D follow the QA/QC philosophy of T95
** For very heavy coupling stock, Method A guaranty is 85% SMYS. Please contact us.

High Collapse & Sour Service V&M grades

V&M Mechanical properties V&M Guaranty QC provided
Proprietary Yield Strength Ultimate Strength Hardness Method A HRC SSC tests Color Code
min - max min HRC
Grades (ksi) (MPa) (ksi) (MPa) (max) (SMYS) (nb. pipe) (Method A or D)

Time Saving High Collapse & Sour Service grades Same chemistry as HCSS series + 85% SMYS garantied NACE-A + 30 days faster leadtime
VM 90 HCS 90 - 105 621 - 724 100 690 24.0 85% 10 % w/o
VM 95 HCS 95 - 110 655 - 758 105 724 25.0 85% 10% w/o

Enhanced High Collapse & Sour Service grades Fully API compliant * + 85% / 90% SMYS guarantied NACE-A + NACE-A tests provided
VM 80 HCSS 80 - 95 552 - 655 95 655 22.0 90% 10% Method A
VM 90 HCSS 90 - 105 621 - 724 100 690 24.0 90% 100% Method A
VM 95 HCSS 95 - 110 655 - 758 105 724 25.0 90% 100% Method A
VM 110 HCSS * 110 - 125 758 - 862 120 828 30.0 85% 100% Method A
* VM 110 SS and VM 110 SS-D follow the QA/QC philosophy of T95

DIMENSIONS HIGH COLLAPSE RESISTANCE DIMENSIONS HIGH COLLAPSE RESISTANCE

Size Nominal Nominal 80 ksi 90 ksi 95 ksi 110 ksi Size Nominal Nominal 80 ksi 90 ksi 95 ksi 110 ksi
OD Weight Wall Thickness HCSS HCS, HCSS HCS, HCSS HCSS OD Weight Wall Thickness HCSS HCS, HCSS HCS, HCSS HCSS
in. mm lb/ft in. mm psi MPa psi MPa psi MPa psi MPa in. mm lb/ft in. mm psi MPa psi MPa psi MPa psi MPa
41/2" 114.3 11.60 0.250 6.35 7490 51.6 8230 56.7 8580 59.2 9590 66.2 10" 254.0 54.30 0.531 13.49 7000 48.2 7670 52.9 7990 55.1 8900 61.4
41/2" 114.3 13.50 0.290 7.37 9280 64.0 10260 70.7 11090 76.5 12100 83.5 10" 254.0 60.30 0.595 15.11 8290 57.1 9130 63.0 9540 65.8 10710 73.8
41/2" 114.3 15.10 0.337 8.56 11390 78.5 12640 87.2 13260 91.4 15050 103.8 10" 254.0 68.90 0.688 17.48 10160 70.1 11250 77.6 11790 81.3 13330 91.9
5" 127.0 15.00 0.296 7.52 8220 56.7 9060 62.5 9470 65.3 10620 73.2 103/4" 273.1 51.00 0.450 11.43 4730 32.6 4790 33.1 4790 33.1 4790 33.1
5" 127.0 18.00 0.362 9.19 10890 75.1 12080 83.3 12660 87.3 14350 98.9 103/4" 273.1 55.50 0.495 12.57 5570 38.4 6060 41.8 6290 43.3 6440 44.4
51/2" 139.7 17.00 0.304 7.72 7430 51.3 8160 56.3 8520 58.7 9510 65.6 103/4" 273.1 60.70 0.545 13.84 6510 44.9 7120 49.1 7410 51.1 8220 56.7
51/2" 139.7 20.00 0.361 9.17 9520 65.7 10530 72.6 11410 78.7 12440 85.8 103/4" 273.1 65.70 0.595 15.11 7450 51.4 8180 56.4 8530 58.8 9540 65.8
51/2" 139.7 23.00 0.415 10.54 11500 79.3 12770 88.1 13390 92.4 15210 104.9 103/4" 273.1 68.80 0.636 16.15 8220 56.7 9050 62.4 9460 65.2 10610 73.2
51/2" 139.7 26.80 0.500 12.70 14550 100.3 16300 112.4 17130 118.1 19570 135.0 103/4" 273.1 73.20 0.672 17.07 8890 61.3 9820 67.7 10270 70.8 11560 79.7
65/8" 168.3 24.00 0.352 8.94 7000 48.3 7680 52.9 8000 55.2 8910 61.4 103/4" 273.1 79.20 0.734 18.64 10060 69.3 11130 76.8 11660 80.4 13190 90.9
65/8" 168.3 28.00 0.417 10.59 8980 61.9 9920 68.4 10370 71.5 11680 80.5 113/4 298.5 54.00 0.435 11.05 3280 22.6 3280 22.6 3280 22.6 3280 22.6
65/8" 168.3 32.00 0.475 12.07 10740 74.1 11910 82.2 12490 86.1 14150 97.6 113/4 298.5 60.00 0.489 12.42 4680 32.3 4710 32.5 4710 32.5 4710 32.5
7" 177.8 23.00 0.317 8.05 5420 37.4 5880 40.6 6110 42.1 6110 42.1 113/4 298.5 65.00 0.534 13.56 5450 37.6 5920 40.8 6140 42.3 6180 42.6
7" 177.8 26.00 0.362 9.19 6720 46.3 7350 50.7 7740 53.4 8510 58.7 113/4 298.5 71.00 0.582 14.78 6280 43.3 6850 47.3 7130 49.1 7890 54.4
7" 177.8 29.00 0.408 10.36 8040 55.4 8850 61.0 9400 64.8 10370 71.5 113/4 298.5 75.00 0.618 15.70 6890 47.5 7550 52.1 7870 54.3 8760 60.4
7" 177.8 32.00 0.453 11.51 9340 64.4 10320 71.2 11160 77.0 12180 84.0 117/8" 301.6 71.80 0.582 14.78 6170 42.5 6730 46.4 7000 48.3 7750 53.4
7" 177.8 35.00 0.498 12.65 10630 73.3 11790 81.3 12910 89.0 13990 96.5 12" 304.8 68.00 0.547 13.89 5480 37.8 5950 41.0 6170 42.6 6240 43.0
7" 177.8 38.00 0.540 13.72 11840 81.7 13160 90.7 13800 95.2 15690 108.2 12" 304.8 73.00 0.589 14.96 6190 42.6 6750 46.6 7020 48.4 7770 53.6
7" 177.8 41.00 0.590 14.99 13280 91.6 14790 102.0 15530 107.1 17700 122.1 12" 304.8 76.00 0.610 15.49 6540 45.1 7150 49.3 7440 51.3 8260 57.0
7" 177.8 42.70 0.625 15.88 14290 98.5 15930 109.8 16740 115.4 19120 131.8 12" 304.8 86.50 0.707 17.96 8170 56.3 9000 62.0 9400 64.8 10540 72.7
75/8" 193.7 26.40 0.328 8.33 4960 34.2 5210 36.0 5210 36.0 5210 36.0 123/4" 323.9 57.60 0.433 11.00 2520 17.4 2520 17.4 2520 17.4 2520 17.4
75/8" 193.7 29.70 0.375 9.53 6200 42.8 6770 46.7 7040 48.6 7800 53.7 123/4" 323.9 65.10 0.492 12.50 3730 25.7 3730 25.7 3730 25.7 3730 25.7
75/8" 193.7 33.70 0.430 10.92 7660 52.8 8420 58.1 8790 60.6 9830 67.8 123/4" 323.9 70.10 0.531 13.49 4690 32.3 4720 32.5 4720 32.5 4720 32.5
75/8" 193.7 39.00 0.500 12.70 9510 65.6 10520 72.5 11010 75.9 12420 85.7 127/8" 327.0 66.60 0.495 12.57 3690 25.4 3690 25.4 3690 25.4 3690 25.4
75/8" 193.7 41.00 0.537 13.64 10490 72.3 11620 80.2 12180 84.0 13790 95.1 133/8" 339.7 61.00 0.430 10.92 2130 14.7 2130 14.7 2130 14.7 2130 14.7
75/8" 193.7 42.80 0.562 14.27 11150 76.9 12370 85.3 12970 89.4 14720 101.5 133/8" 339.7 68.00 0.480 12.19 2980 20.6 2980 20.6 2980 20.6 2980 20.6
75/8" 193.7 45.30 0.595 15.11 12020 82.9 13360 92.1 14020 96.7 15940 109.9 133/8" 339.7 72.00 0.514 13.06 3900 26.9 3900 26.9 3900 26.9 3900 26.9
75/8" 193.7 47.10 0.625 15.88 12810 88.4 14260 98.3 14970 103.2 17050 117.6 133/8" 339.7 77.00 0.550 13.97 4540 31.3 4540 31.3 4540 31.3 4540 31.3
73/4" 196.9 46.10 0.595 15.11 11770 81.1 13070 90.1 13710 94.6 15580 107.5 133/8" 339.7 80.70 0.580 14.73 5030 34.7 5350 36.9 5350 36.9 5350 36.9
85/8" 219.1 36.00 0.400 10.16 5640 38.9 6130 42.3 6370 43.9 6580 45.4 133/8" 339.7 86.00 0.625 15.88 5710 39.4 6210 42.8 6450 44.5 6560 45.2
85/8" 219.1 40.00 0.450 11.43 6810 46.9 7460 51.4 7770 53.6 8640 59.6 131/2" 342.9 81.40 0.580 14.73 4950 34.1 5190 35.8 5190 35.8 5190 35.8
85/8" 219.1 44.00 0.500 12.70 7980 55.0 8780 60.5 9170 63.2 10280 70.9 135/8" 346.1 88.20 0.625 15.88 5540 38.2 6010 41.4 6240 43.0 6370 43.9
85/8" 219.1 49.00 0.557 14.15 9310 64.2 10290 70.9 10770 74.2 12140 83.7 135/8" 346.1 105.00 0.760 19.30 7540 52.0 8280 57.1 8640 59.6 9660 66.6
85/8" 219.1 52.00 0.595 15.11 10200 70.3 11300 77.9 11830 81.6 13390 92.3 14" 355.6 82.5 0.562 14.27 4210 29.0 4210 29.0 4210 29.0 4210 29.0
95/8" 244.5 40.00 0.395 10.03 4480 30.9 4480 30.9 4480 30.9 4480 30.9 14" 355.6 94.80 0.656 16.66 5740 39.6 6240 43.0 6480 44.7 6790 46.8
95/8" 244.5 43.50 0.435 11.05 5400 37.2 5860 40.4 6080 41.9 6080 41.9 14" 355.6 99.30 0.688 17.48 6200 42.7 6770 46.6 7030 48.5 7780 53.7
95/8" 244.5 47.00 0.472 11.99 6180 42.6 6740 46.5 7090 48.9 7570 52.2 14" 355.6 103.50 0.720 18.29 6660 45.9 7290 50.2 7590 52.3 8430 58.1
95/8" 244.5 53.50 0.545 13.84 7710 53.1 8470 58.4 8950 61.7 9900 68.2 14" 355.6 110.00 0.772 19.61 7410 51.1 8140 56.1 8590 59.2 9480 65.4
95/8" 244.5 58.40 0.595 15.11 8750 60.3 9660 66.6 10360 71.4 11360 78.3 16" 406.4 75.00 0.438 11.13 1300 9.0 1300 9.0 1300 9.0 1300 9.0
95/8" 244.5 59.40 0.609 15.47 9050 62.4 9990 68.9 10450 72.1 11770 81.2 16" 406.4 84.00 0.495 12.57 1890 13.0 1890 13.0 1890 13.0 1890 13.0
95/8" 244.5 61.10 0.625 15.88 9380 64.7 10370 71.5 10850 74.8 12240 84.4 16" 406.4 94.50 0.562 14.27 2790 19.3 2790 19.3 2790 19.3 2790 19.3
95/8" 244.5 64.90 0.672 17.07 10370 71.5 11490 79.2 12030 83.0 13620 93.9 16" 406.4 109.00 0.656 16.66 4500 31.0 4500 31.0 4500 31.0 4500 31.0
95/8" 244.5 70.30 0.734 18.64 11660 80.4 12960 89.3 13590 93.7 15440 106.4 16" 406.4 118.00 0.715 18.16 5300 36.5 5750 39.6 5870 40.5 5870 40.5
93/4" 247.7 59.20 0.595 15.11 8590 59.2 9480 65.4 9910 68.3 11140 76.8 16" 406.4 128.00 0.781 19.84 6130 42.3 6690 46.1 6950 48.0 7690 53.0
97/8" 250.8 62.60 0.625 15.88 9050 62.4 10000 68.9 10780 74.3 11780 81.2 16" 406.4 147.00 0.906 23.01 7710 53.1 8470 58.4 8840 61.0 9900 68.2
Sour Service grades
Sour Service in OCTG
Sour Servicerefers to a well environment containing Hydrogen
Sulfide (H2S), which is naturally associated with acidic condi-
tions.
H2S comes from the decomposition of organic material, so that it
is often found in oil & gas environments which derive from the
same phenomenon. Even if not sour at the onset, some wells
become sour over time, as (H2S) bearing formation water starts to
flow together with oil.
It is well known that H2S is a hazard to human health, living
organisms, and more generally to the environment. That is the
reason why historically the wells found withSourenvironment
were often and carefully plugged and abandoned! With the first
oil crisis in 1973, the need for other sources of supply and the
high price of oil drove the technology to cope more systemati-
cally with this hazardous environment.
Today Sour Service environments provide further challenges with
deeper wells, higher pressures and extreme corrosive conditions.
VALLOUREC & MANNESMANN TUBES OCTG material sui-
table for Sour Service conditions provide solutions to push these
limits on a safe and reliable manner.
1. Definition and Standards
The National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) for-
med a committee in the 1950s to help understand and avoid fai-
lures caused by H2S. A first standard (MR0175) was published in
1975: It defined Sour Serviceconditions as a threshold on the
partial pressure of H2S : P [H2S] > 0.05 psi.
Today, a new international standard, ISO 15156 has emerged. It
combines the findings of the European Federation of Corrosion
(EFC) with those of NACE. This standard defines the metallic
material requirements to provide resistance to Sulfide Stress
Cracking (SSC).
It introduced pH as an additional major factor influencing how
critical the environment is, along with specific tests that have
become standard in order to qualify material forSour Service
environment.
2. Sulfide Stress Cracking
The physical phenomenon associated withSour Serviceenviron-
ment is known asSulfide Stress Cracking(SSC) orH2S embrit-
tlement. H2S in combination with water and low pH, will
release free hydrogen. Due to its small size the hydrogen particles
are adsorbed by the material and interact with the steel which
becomes brittle. Two key activating factors are low temperature
and high stress state of the material. Under unfavourable combi-
nations of all these factors, a crack can initiate in the material
and propagate until catastrophic failure.
It is important to note that these crack failures can occur with
stresses below the elastic limit of the material.
3. The major influence of Temperature
The key influence of H2S partial pressure makes it clear that high
pressure wells are more critical in Sour Service environments. But
high pressure often relates to high temperature which is well
known to be an inactivating factor of the embrittlement pheno-
menon.
The risk actually lays at the top of the well where the pressure is
still high, but temperature has decreased due to thermal losses,
thus activating the sulfide stress cracking.
In that regard, materials according to API 5CT (ISO 11960) do
comply with NACE MR0175, as a function of temperature level.
Outside these envelopes proprietary grades are required.
4. Material evaluation
The objective is to assess whether a given material is suitable for
Sour Service conditions. NACE TM0177 has defined and normali-
zed several tests: Methods A to D. They typically use a critical and
normalized sour service environment calledenvironment A (with
the exception of Method B that does not require NaCl addition).
They differ by the way the stress is applied to the test specimen and
can fit into 2 categories :
Go / No Go type tests provide a binary result: Either the material
passes the test or not. NACE methods A, B and C belong to this
first category.
Method D provides a level of performance through the measure-
ment of the crack propagation.
This allows comparison and continuous ranking of materials.
To be considered suitable for Sour Service environments, a material
has to pass at least one of these tests. MethodsA and D are the most
commonly used in the industry.
5. NACE Method A
Cylindrical samples are manufactured from the base material,
taken longitudinally. Sample is enclosed into the sour environ-
ment, with tension load inducing commonly 80% of Specified
Minimum Yield Strength (SMYS). Duration is 720 hours or 30
days.
6. NACE Method D
A Double Cantilever Beam (DCB) is manufactured from the base
material, taken longitudinally. A tapered wedge is used to load the
test specimen which is then, enclosed in the sour environment, for
360 hours (15 days).
The sample is then retrieved, failed open, and the crack length mea-
sured.The resistance to crack propagation K1SSC is calculated, pro-
viding a direct numerical rating. Acceptance criterion is defined by
API 5CT, for example the K1SSC minimum average value for grade
T95 should be not less than 30 ksiV in.
7. Standard Sour Service material
C90 and T95 are the dedicated API grades suitable for Sour Service
environments. They comply with the following requirements :
Chemical composition
Grain size finer than ASTM 5
Hardness limitation
NACE tests (TM 0177), methods A,B or D.
LowerAPI grades including J55, K55, or L80 are also granted sui-
tability.
8. V & M proprietary Sour Service grades
The know-how at V&M TUBES has demonstrated that material
suitable for sour service environments should be designed and
manufactured by carefully designing and controlling the following
parameters :
Cleanliness To avoid inclusion and segregation
Grain size Fine martensitic microstructure
Homogeneity Even distribution of characteristics
Stability Complete release of quenching stresses
A unique expertise and extensive product offer have been developed
based on:
Chromium - Molybdenum steel chemistry;
Low Sulfur and Phosphorus content;
Improved Grain size finer than ASTM 7;
Dedicated quenching process, adapted to heavy pipe up to 2in
wall thickness (ID-OD quenching);
100% Non-Destructive Examination (NDE);
Extensive database of NACE test results.
Sour Service grades

V&M TUBESSour Service range is composed of 3 series to fulfil 10. V & M Sour Service grade added-value
the customersrequirements with regards to the mechanical proper-
ties and level of reliability: V&M proprietary Sour Service grades can thus offer:
V&M API V & M Guaranty QC provided
Proprietary reference Method A Method D SSC tests
A larger domain of application and an enhanced safety margin
Grades (SMYS)
min single - min avg
(ksiV in) (Method A or D) through the SSC resistance guaranteed and demonstrated up to
Time Saving Sour Service grades 90% of the material Yield Strength v.s. 80% with API (NACE
VM 90 S* C95* 85% - w/o
VM 95 S C95 85% - w/o
method A test);
Enhanced Sour Service grades NACE TM01 77 method A : tensile test results
VM 80 SS L80 90% - Method A 100
VM 90 SS C90 90% - Method A
- 90% actual YS
VM 95 SS T95 90% Method A
VM 110 SS * T95* 85% - Method A

Applied stress (ksi)

90
NACE-D Sour Service grades VM95SS @ 90% SMYS
VM 95 SS-D T95 90%** 30 - 33 Method D
VM 110 SS-D * T95* 85% 22 - 24 Method D 80 VM90SS @ 90% SMYS
* In compliance with the QA/QC philosophy of the referred API standard
T95 @ 80% SMYS
** For very heavy coupling stock, Method A guaranty is 85% SMYS
C90@ 80% SMYS
70
S seriesTime Saving
Available in grades 90 and 95 ksi. 60
90 95 100 105 110
Same chemistry and process as SS series.
Yield strength (ksi)
85% threshold stress guaranty, higher than 80% in API.

Reduced lead time, as fast as for standard grades, thanks to the Higher Strength materials, like VM110SS-D or VM110HCSS
mill quality record that proves SSC resistance without additional with 110 ksi Yield Strength;
NACE method A test.
Enhanced reliability of the product and its delivery thanks to the
SS seriesEnhanced API improved Quality Control and Quality Assurance;
Available in grades 80 to 110 ksi.
Fully compliant withAPI (or its QA/QC philosophy for VM 110 Reduced lead time thanks to V&M TUBES proven success record
SS grade). in performing NACE testing, allowing parallel shipping of the
85% / 90% threshold stress guaranty, higher than 80% in API.
material;
Delivered with NACE method A test.
Heavy pipe and coupling stock up to 2in wall thickness, with
SS-D seriesNACE-D the same Sour Service guaranty;

Available in grades 95 and 110 ksi. Top performance and reliability in HP-HT wells, when combined
Fully compliant withAPI (or its QA/QC philosophy forVM 110 SS-D) with V&M High Collapse technology.
85% / 90% threshold stress guaranty, higher than API.

K1SSC guaranty, higher than API.

Delivered with NACE method D test. 11. Fit-for-purpose approach

Beyond API and proprietary Sour Service grades, taylor-made
9. Sour Service & High Collapse grades products, services, or characterization may be required to fulfil cus-
tomer highest profile projects.
V&M TUBES has combined its expertise on Sour Service applications
V&M TUBES offers a complete engineering approach to satisfy
along with that on High Pressure environments to cope with the most
specific needs including :
demanding High Pressure - High Temperature (HP-HT) projects:
This has led to the High Collapse & Sour Service product line: Special sizes, for HP-HT wells in particular;
V&M API V & M Guaranty QC provided V&M SSC data base with more than 10,000 test results, inclu-
Proprietary reference Method A Method D SSC tests
min single - min avg
ding DCB tests;
Grades (SMYS) (ksiV in) (Method A or D)

Time Saving High Collapse & Sour Service grades

VM 90 HCS* C95* 85% - w/o
VM 95 HCS C95 85% - w/o

Enhanced High Collapse & Sour Service grades

VM 80 HCSS L80 90% - Method A
VM 90 HCSS C90 90% - Method A
VM 95 HCSS T95 90% - Method A
VM 110 HCSS * T95* 85% - Method A
* In compliance with the QA/QC philosophy of the referred API standard
 Special NACE testing with adapted objectives, parameters and
targets;
Close coordination with customers and material experts to fit
the global Sour Service evaluation into an operating plan;
Faster lead time approach extended to higher grades like
VM80SS upon request and agreed quality plan.
Pipe finishing for OCTG market includes full length mill threa-
ding and stock management in 9 facilities around the world, in
France, Germany, UK, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and
Indonesia, a VAM Licensee network of more than 100 accessory
and repair shops around the world and a quality, documentation
and gauge rental system managed by VAM Services.
13. Field records: A selection
V&M TUBES has been involved in the most critical Sour Service
applications around the world. A high profile project in the
Caspian Sea (*) provides a relevant example of critical conditions:
TD = 13,000 ft (4000 m)

BHP = 11,600 psi (800 bar)

H2S = 16%, CO2 = 3%, pH = 3 to 4

T = 5F to 230F (-15C to 110C)

V&M TUBES large spectrum of experience is further illustrated

There are more than 20 scientists and material experts working in
below:
our 3 Research & Development laboratories located in France
and Germany. They can elaborate mini-heats on their own, per- 4 1/2 0.271 VM 80 SS North America
form more than 600 SSC tests per month at full thrust, and rely 5 0.408 VM 95 HCS Far East
on the full support of 16 steel and pipe manufacturing mills 6 5/8 0.417 VM 90 SS Caspian Sea
around the world. 7 0.453 VM 95 S West Africa
7 0.498 VM 110 SS-D North Sea
12. First class processing capacity 8 5/8 0.850 C90 Gulf of Mexico
9 5/8 0.545 VM 110 SS Latin America
Steel elaboration is processed in 4 mills in 9 5/8 0.595 VM 110H CSS Middle East
France, USA, Brazil and Germany including 10 1/4 0.800 T95 Caspian Sea
the long-lasting relationship with first-class 10 3/4 0.950 VM 110 SS North Sea
supplier HKM (Httenwerke KRUPPMAN- 14 0.800 VM 95 SS-D Caspian Sea*
NESMANN), in which V&M TUBES holds
a 30% share. Combined capacity and supply 14. Product mix to the market
sources reach 3.5 million tons per year.
Equipment includes electric furnaces fed Sour Service material typically accounts for 13% of V&M TUBES
from scrap, blast furnaces (BOF) fed with Premium pipe deliveries. Of this, 85% is V&M proprietary
iron ore, vacuum degassing batches, continuous cast to produce grades, including 20% of high-tech High Collapse & Sour
steel rounds and forging equipment. Service material. Higher grades represent 90% of deliveries,
including 30% of top-of-the line 110 ksiYield Strength material.
Pipe manufacturing is processed in 11
mills in France, Germany, UK, USA,
Brazil and Indonesia with Citra Tubindo
in whichV&M TUBES holds a 25% share.
Combined seamless capacity reaches 2.7
million tons per year. Equipment includes:
15. References
Advanced hot-rolled processes: Pilger mill, continuous mandrel
mill, plug rolling mill, mpm mill, [1] Development of C110 grade for Sour Service, B. Orlans et al., Paper #147,
1993 NACE Conference
Heat treatments with computer controlled austenitizing and tem- [2] Heavy Wall casing in C110 grade for Sour Service, C. Linne et al., Paper
pering furnaces, internal and / or external quenching units. #117, 1998 NACE Conference
[3] Experience in Corrosion Testing according to NACE standard TM0177
Methods A and D on T95 grade steel for OCTG, R. Poepperling et al. , Paper
Non-destructive evaluation on or off line, including the latest #151, 2000 NACE Conference
ultra-sonic technology like phased-array, capturing defects twice [4] NACE TM0177 Method D test procedure (DCB), Learnings from comparative
as small as API, and C-Scan. laboratory testing, K. Szklarz et al. , Paper #3104, 2003 NACE Conference
V&M TUBES offers a large range of OCTG material suitable for Sour Service environment where H2S is
present. It covers the requirements and parameters of such inhospitable conditions including high pres-
sures, low temperatures, low pH, and more. More than anywhere else, reliability is paramount and
V&M TUBES provides the required top-of-the-class expertise and know how.

BENEFITS
Full range of products
Full range of products
Size range: 2 3/8to 26for OCTG Heavier and higher Yield Strength material
Wall Thickness up to 2 Improved Sulfide Stress Cracking resistance
Yield Strength: 55 to 150 ksi Reliable quality and leadtime
Grades: API and V&M proprietary grades Fit-for-purpose approach
Sour Service and High Collapse Single source of your complete solution
Connections: API and VAM
Taylor made products: Non standard OD, weight or grade
upon request

Integrated pipe manufacturer Expertise and know-how

Design, process and control of proprietary steel chemistries
5 steel mills in France, Germany, USA, Brazil and several pipe
mills throughout the world dedicated to the production of
OCTGs
Connection threading integrated to the pipe mills or
strategically located to serve a market
In house metallurgical testing and Non-Destructive
Examination
Three Research & Development laboratories with more than
20 engineers and technicians dedicated to the design of impro-
ved steel chemistries
Capacity to perform more than 600 corrosion tests per month
All-in-one technical support: pipe, material, VAM Premium
connection and services

Supply Chain Management

Reliable Products and Services
Proprietary sour service grades with greater than API Sulfide
Stress Cracking resistance
Extensive NACE data bank for all NACE test methods
Best-in-class quality control plan, including technologies with
improved sensitivity to defects and enhanced control frequency
Full service provider: From steel making to pipe run
in your well
Reduced lead time thanks to NACE testing parallel to
manufacturing process
Extensive VAM licensee network for field repairs or accessories
VAM Field Service International: Inspection and running
services
 Our worldwide network for your success
Scotland Germany
Canada USA Russia Azerbaijan China
France Norway

VAM NORGE
V & M OIL & GAS UK
V & M RUS
VAM KAZAKHSTAN
VAM CANADA
V&M DEUTSCHLAND
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V& M TCA VAM USA

V & M USA Corp. VAM CHANGZHOU

V & M Tube-Alloy

VAM MEXICO V & M Atlas Bradford
VAM DUBAI

VMOG NIGERIA VAM ASIA PACIFIC

VAM FAR EAST
PT CITRA TUBINDO

Sales offices
VAM ANGOLA
Steel making plants
V & M DO BRASIL
Manufacturing plants
Accessories and repair
VAM licensee facilities
VAM Field Service
International

Mexico Brazil Nigeria Angola Egypt UAE Indonesia Singapore

SALES OFFICES VALLOUREC & MANNESMANN RUS VAM CANADA VAM FAR EAST
Office E02-305 # 1920, 444 32 Jalan Kilang Barat
VALLOUREC MANNESMANN 4th Dobryninsky pereulok, 8, 5th Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta Singapore, 159364
OIL & GAS FRANCE Moscow, 119049, Russia Canada T2P 2T8 Phone +65 6736 23 72
27, avenue du Gnral Leclerc Phone +7 495 787-49-30 Phone +1 403 2330119 Fax +65 6235 11 26
92660 Boulogne Billancourt Cedex Fax +7 495 787-49-31 Fax +1 403 2662332
France VAM Field Service Beijing
Phone +33 1 49093731 VALLOUREC MANNESMANN VAM MEXICO Room 1102, East Ocean Centre
Fax +33 1 49093713 OIL & GAS Av. Framboyanes Lote 6 - Manzana 5 No. 24, JianGuoMen Wai Avenue
Flat 4, N7, Street 212 Cd. ind. Bruno Pagliai Beijing 100004
V&M DEUTSCHLAND Maadi Digla - Cairo - Egypt Tejeria, Vera Cruz Peoples Republic of China
Oil & Gas Division Phone +2 022 521 26 89 CP 91697, Mexico Phone +86 519 8517 5068
Theodorstrasse 90 Fax +2 022 521 26 90 Phone +52 1 229 989 8716 Fax +86 519 8517 5368
40472 Dsseldorf, Germany Fax +52 1 229 981 0349
Phone +49 211 960-0 VAM ASIA PACIFIC VAM ANGOLA
Fax +49 211 960-3924 Seamless Tubes Asia Pacific VALLOUREC MANNESMANN Sonils Business Centre (Office 04)
133, New Bridge Road OIL & GAS NIGERIA RUA 6-1L Boavista
VALLOUREC MANNESMANN 15B Akanbi Danmola Street
OIL & GAS UK #21-01 Chinatown Point Luanda, Republic of Angola
Prospect Place Singapore 059413 South West Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria Phone +244 222 670 439
Westhill Industrial Estate, Westhill Tel : +65 6535 8562 Phone +234 1 463 0840 Fax +244 222 310 910
Aberdeenshire, UK - AB32 6SY Fax: +65 6738 9175 Fax +234 1 463 0841
VAM SERVICES
Phone +44 1224 279340 VAM DUBA Licensee Network
Fax +44 1224 279341 SALES & SERVICES World Trade Center 21-23 rue de Leval
V&M USA Corp.
OFFICES Level 14, office 14:01 59620 Aulnoye Aymeries, France
4424 W. Sam Houston Parkway N. V&M DO BRASIL P.O. Box 9405 - DUBAI, U.A.E. Phone +33 3 27696615
Suite 150 Rua Lauro Mller 116 - Sala 1906 Phone +971 4 329 16 18 Fax +33 3 27664575
Houston, TX 77041, USA Botafogo 22290 -160 Fax +971 4 329 16 22
Phone +1 713 4793200 Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil
Fax +1 713 4793201 Phone +55 21 38738300 SERVICES OFFICES
Fax +55 21 38738316
V&M BEIJING VAM FIELD SERVICE
Room 301, East Ocean Center VAM USA INTERNATIONAL
24A, Jianguomenwai Avenue 19210 Hardy Road Prospect Place
Beijing 100004, P.R. China Houston, TX 77073, USA Westhill Industrial Estate, Westhill
Phone +86 10 5923 3000 Phone +1 281 8215510 Aberdeenshire, UK - AB32 6SY
Fax +86 10 59 23 3001 Fax +1 281 8217760 Phone +44 1224 279380
Fax +44 1224 279384
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