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Corus Tubes, a business unit of Corus, has won a major contract to manufacture and deliver linepipe for one of the world’s deepest pipelines – the Perdido Norte project in the Gulf of Mexico. Corus Tubes has been contracted by Williams to deliver 312 km (approx. 77,000 tonnes) of uncoated steel linepipe for use in ultra-deep water depths ranging from 3,500 – 8,300 feet (1,067 – 2,530 msw) with a rugged seabed terrain. The pipe will be manufactured to withstand a service rating equivalent to ANSI 1500. The linepipe, which is 18" in diameter ranging from 19.1mm – 27.0mm thick, will be laid in the first half of 2008. One section of the pipeline will transfer hydrocarbons from the FPS Host in Alaminos Canyon 857 and will terminate in East Breaks Block 994 (78 miles). The gas pipeline will terminate at Williams Seahawk pipeline in East Breaks Block 599 (106 miles). The 18" pipe will be manufactured at the Corus Tubes Mills in Hartlepool, UK, using the world’s strongest "Crimp" and "O" press combination. The process, used in conjunction with Corus Tubes’ expansion system, enables the production of heavy wall pipes with excellent dimensional tolerances and collapse resistance capabilities, ideally suited to the extreme conditions of ultra deep waters. Corus Tubes Energy Business director Tim Bird said: "We are delighted to have been selected to manufacture and deliver linepipe for such a ground-breaking development which is pushing the boundaries of exploration and production to access deeper depths and resources. Corus Tubes has a strong track record of success in challenging offshore projects and our pipes are already in service in the deepest operational waters worldwide." "This project reflects our leading edge capabilities in pipe production and delivery and capitalises upon the deployment of the world’s strongest ‘C’ and ‘O’ presses allowing us to create a pipe which combines relatively small outside diameter, a thick wall and very tight dimensional tolerances" said Bird. "Williams’ reputation for challenging and noteworthy pipeline projects will only be enhanced by the Williams Perdido Norte project, and Corus is an important supplier to help us achieve success," said Rory Miller, Williams’ vice president for the Gulf Coast area. For further information, please contact: Annanya Sarin, Corus Corporate Relations: Tel: +44 (0) 20 7717 4532 Alison McKenzie, Fifth Ring Integrated Corporate Communications (oil and gas press): Tel. +44 (0) 1224 628085 / alison@fifthring.com Images are available from www.newscast.co.uk. Notes to editors Corus Tubes is a pioneering leader in the supply of innovative pipeline solutions, which assist customers to access new energy resources in the world's most hostile and challenging environments, focusing on subsea and deep water activities. Its world leading centre of pipe making excellence based in Hartlepool, UK works with the world’s leading oil and gas operators and contractors in all the major international hydrocarbon locations. Corus is Europe's second largest steel producer with revenues of £9.7 billion and crude steel production of 18.3 million tonnes in 2006, primarily in the UK and the Netherlands. Combining international expertise with local customer service, the Corus brand represents quality and strength, providing innovative solutions to the construction, automotive, packaging, mechanical engineering and other markets worldwide. Corus is a subsidiary of Tata Steel, the world's sixth largest and second most global steel producer. With a combined presence in nearly 50 countries, Tata Steel including Corus has 84,000 employees across five continents and a pro forma crude steel production of 27 million tonnes in 2007. | |
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