Tubular Management Services
Leveraging our expertise and 30+ years of experience, Vallourec’s Tubular Management Services help customers optimize pipe yard storage, transport to and from the rig, and inspection. Whether managing inventory at a customer yard, or at our own facilities around the world, our field and digital solutions streamline the most complex installations. Our aim is to ensure full reliability and traceability from yard to rig.
Optimize Inventory, Yard Operations & Rig Readiness
End-to-End Tubular Management Solutions
Storage
- Stock turnover more than twice a year: Assured full inventory accuracy and data reliability thanks to cyclic inventory and pipe tallying
- Guaranteed “First in, First out” stock rotation through optimized stock maintenance, logistics & handling
- Periodic maintenance, traceability checks and preservation of connections during long-term storage
- Reliable single-pipe traceability system
Rig Prep
- Digital tally
- Full inspection to customer’s exact specifications
- Pipes are ready to run: TMS can replace storage dope with running dope before pipes leave the yard.
Rig Return
- Rig return pipes are inspected
- Pipes are then sorted for future use or repaired if needed
Repair
- Access to VAM® workshop expertise
- Licensee Technical Representative (LTR) network
Cutting-edge Online Interface
- Inventory & stock management for 100% accuracy
- Traceability & data collection for full monitoring
- Yard operations support for optimal reliability
- Online stock visibility & analytics for total transparency
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“A leading operator consulted with us to help identify cost savings. We deployed VAM® best-in-class processes to limit operational waste and optimized operation sequencing with a unique focal point. This helped reduce the number of operations in the buffer zone and on the critical path. The result: 40% less TMS cost per well, 40% fewer man hours at the rig and a 20% gain in running efficiency, for significant TMS savings.”
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