Welspun Corp secures 61,000 MT LSAW pipes and bends order in Middle East

LSAW pipes order: Welspun Corp Ltd (WCL) announced on Thursday that it has successfully won a contract to deliver 61,000 metric tonnes (MT) of longitudinally submerged arc welding (LSAW) pipes and bends to the Middle East.

The company will fulfil this order by supplying LSAW pipes and bends produced at its facility located in Anjar, Gujarat, as stated in WCL's press release.

According to the statement, "Welspun Corp has been awarded a contract to provide 61,000 MT of bare pipes and bends to the Middle East, designated for offshore gas production and transportation. This order supplements WCL's total order book to around 191,000 MT of line pipes, to be manufactured at its facilities in India and the USA since the last announcement made on August 4, 2023." However, the statement did not disclose the financial value of the contract.

Welspun Corp Ltd (WCL) stands as one of the leading global manufacturers of large-diameter pipes. In addition to its expertise in this field, the company is also engaged in producing steel billets, TMT (thermo-mechanically treated) rebars, DI (ductile iron) pipes, stainless steel pipes, tubes, and bars.

What are LSAW pipes?

LSAW, or Longitudinally Submerged Arc Welded, pipes are a type of large-diameter, high-strength steel pipes commonly used in various industrial applications. These pipes are crafted through a specialised welding process that involves submerging the steel plate or coil into a welding arc. As the plate moves through the arc, the edges are heated and fused together, forming a continuous longitudinal seam. LSAW pipes are known for their excellent structural integrity, making them ideal for transporting fluids, gases, and even solid materials over long distances. 

(With PTI inputs)