Under the OCTG contract, five of TMK IPSCO’s facilities are currently providing pipe to Shell.

These plants are situated at Ambridge and Koppel in Pennsylvania, Wilder in Kentucky, Blytheville in Arkansas and Baytown in Texas.

The company said that the welded and seamless OCTG, as well as TMK UP brand DQX premium connections are currently being delivered.

Under Shell’s specification, TMK’s Volzhsky and Sinarsky mills in Russia will provide line pipe.

TMK IPSCO senior vice president and chief commercial officer Scott Barnes said the company’s legacy of quality, industry-renowned customer service, and focus on innovative products and services allow to drive unparalleled value for customers.

"With a clear corporate vision, a well-defined mission, and uncompromising values, TMK IPSCO is committed to being North America’s energy tubular supplier of choice," Barnes added.

TMK, which operates 28 production facilities around the world, offers various seamless and welded energy tubular products including oil and gas drill pipe, well casing and tubing, line pipe, large diameter pipe, standard pipe, hollow structural sections and related services.