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TMK GIPI to supply 3LPE coated line pipes for the MASDAR/ADNOC CCS PROJECT in the UAE

The Sultanate’s leading pipe manufacturer, TMK Gulf International Pipe Industry (TMK GIPI) LLC,  part of global pipe manufacturer TMK, was recently awarded the contract to supply 8” pipes with W.T up to  14.4mm,  API 5L X65 Sour with 3LPE coating for the Abu Dhabi Carbon Capture Project – a MASDAR/ADNOC joint venture project in the United Arab Emirates. Manufacturing such a high wall thickness for 8” OD pipe is going an extra mile which TMK GIPI has achieved in the Region.

3LPE coating system is a multi-layer coating structure composed of three coating materials of fusion bonded epoxy (FBE), copolymer adhesive and PE or PP top coats for steel pipe anti-corrosion. With years' of experience and expertise in 3LPE pipes and anti-corrosion coating materials, TMK GIPI has established itself as a leading level technology player in the Sultanate and been well recognized for its remarkable performance in oil & gas pipeline corrosion-resistant field.

Vladimir I. Shcherbatykh, CEO, TMK GIPI, said "We are visualising a good traction and signs of improved demand for our pipes and coating services. The company shall continue to open newer avenues and deliver superior customer value and sustained leadership position locally, within GCC and in the world markets".