Special Focus Update
Mazak unveils FG-400 NEO Vallourec agreement with Petrobras
Mazak releases a new model in the FG 3D laser cutting machine series . The FG-400 NEO is an all-in-one solution designed for maximum productivity and ease of operation . The new model is optimised for the high-speed processing of tubes , pipes , and long structural materials . Featuring a Variable Beam Mode resonator , this design can incorporate multiple processes including 3D cutting , tapping , drilling , chamfering and flow-drilling . The Beam Shaping Technology controls where the power density of the laser beam is concentrated , improving the cutting speed and quality on a wide range of materials . The FG- 400 NEO enables faster cutting times with improvement of up to 33 % on mild steel square pipes and H beam with oxygen assist gas , and up to 43 % and 49 % for mild steel and stainless steel square pipes respectively , when using nitrogen assist gas . The FG-400 NEO offers great accessibility , excellent visibility of the cutting area and ease of use .
TechnipFMC secures Petrobras contract
TechnipFMC has been awarded a substantial master services agreement ( MSA ) for subsea services with Petrobras . TechnipFMC will provide life-of-field services to support its installed base offshore Brazil . The contract covers installation , intervention , and maintenance of both equipment and tooling , as well as technical support for subsea umbilicals , risers and flowlines . The agreement succeeds a previous MSA and supports Petrobras ’ s increased volume of operations . Services will be supplied from TechnipFMC ’ s base in Macaé , Brazil .
Vallourec has signed a long-term agreement with Petrobras for OCTG ( Oil Country Tubular Goods ) solutions . The three-year agreement covers the supply of OCTG Premium products , associated accessories , and specialised physical and digital services , representing a volume of supply above 110kt of products and accessories . These products , associated accessories , and physical and digital services will support Petrobras in its offshore oil & gas exploration and production wells in the key Brazilian pre-salt oil region , expected to represent over 70 % of Petrobras ’ total production between 2023 and 2027 . The contract represents an increased scope for Vallourec , including the supply of seamless 16 " to 18 " large diameter pipes manufactured in Brazil using state-of-the-art technology at its Jeceaba ( Minas Gerais ) mill and which will support Petrobras to maximise its production .
Alleima receives major orders worth SEK 515M
Alleima has received two major orders for advanced tubes and umbilicals for the oil and gas customer segment , to a total value of about SEK 515M ( EUR 46.2M ). The orders were booked in Q4 and deliveries are scheduled between H2 2023 and H1 2024 . Alleima received three major umbilical orders to a total of SEK 755M ( EUR67,7M ) during Q4 2022 . The orders will be reported in the Tube division .
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