Vallourec signs new agreement with Aramco for OCTG pipe supply
The French tubular solutions manufacturer has formalized a new agreement with Saudi company Aramco, extending a commercial relationship established in 1962. The signing took place during the recent Franco-Saudi investment roundtable organized in Paris.
An agreement signed during the Franco-Saudi roundtable in Paris
Vallourec announced on September 9, 2026 the signing of an agreement with Aramco aimed at strengthening their commercial, industrial and technological ties. The agreement covers the supply of Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG), pipes intended for oil and gas wells.
The signing took place as part of the French-Saudi Investment Roundtable Meeting held in Paris. Vallourec, whose headquarters is located in Meudon, presents this agreement as a continuation of a business relationship established with Aramco since 1962.
Nearly 65 years of relationship and a local presence in Dammam
The relationship between the two groups dates back to 1962, the year of the conclusion of a first agreement for the supply of the first generations of VAM connections intended for OCTG pipes. In 2011, Vallourec created Vallourec Saudi Arabia (VSA) and inaugurated its industrial site in Dammam, enabling heat treatment of pipes and threading of VAM connections locally.
In 2022, Vallourec had signed a long-term agreement with Aramco for the supply of premium OCTG pipes manufactured locally. In 2023, the group was recognized as part of the Aramco Local Manufacturers Quality Excellence Awards, in the category "Best Improved Quality Performance".
Guillemot discusses current logistical constraints
Philippe Guillemot, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Vallourec, indicated that this agreement reflects "mutual trust" between the two groups and strengthens their ties. He added that the group's local industrial presence ensures the security of supply to the Kingdom, "despite current logistical constraints".
Vallourec states that it is continuing its investments in Saudi Arabia, particularly through R&D projects and the expansion of its local production capacities, including for the exploitation of unconventional resources.
