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Following the announcement of high-tech AB/AQ56 steel cooperation in March, Spanish pipe manufacturer Tubacex and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) have once again deepened their cooperation to promote the localization and supply chain optimization of OCTG solutions in the United Arab Emirates.
According to official statements, the two parties have officially signed a strategic agreement authorizing ADNOC to exclusively use Tubacex's "Sentinel Prime" connection technology in the United Arab Emirates, applicable to non corrosion-resistant alloy materials. It is reported that ADNOC obtained the technology license in March 2025, and this signing marks the official effectiveness of the license. The total amount of the agreement is 50 million US dollars, to be paid over 5 years.
This cooperation will help ADNOC achieve local AB/AQ56 steel mastery and implementation of key technologies within the "Made in the UAE" strategic framework. Musabbeh Al Kaabi, CEO of ADNOC Upstream Business, stated, "This licensing agreement provides us with the core technology required for oil and gas well completion, significantly enhancing local manufacturing capabilities and business resilience. Tubacex's investment in Abu Dhabi is highly aligned with our vision to drive local industrial development and growth. ”
As part of the agreement, Tubacex will establish a research and development center in Abu Dhabi to conduct technical research and development, engineering support, and professional training, further promoting local technological capacity building.
Tubacex is a leading global supplier of seamless stainless steel pipes, high nickel alloys, and nickel based high-temperature alloy pipes. Its business covers Spain, Austria, the United States, Italy, India, Thailand AB/AQ56 steel, Saudi Arabia, Norway, and the United Arab Emirates, with complete production bases, distribution networks, and sales offices.
