Tubacex-Mubadala venture supports localization of CRA OCTG production

TBX Nexxia, the advanced manufacturing platform established by Abu Dhabi sovereign investor Mubadala and Spain's Tubacex Group, has strengthened local production of corrosion-resistant alloy (CRA) oil country tubular goods (OCTG) for the UAE's energy sector.

The facility, which has an annual manufacturing capacity of 20,000 tons, provides an integrated production platform for advanced CRA tubular products used in complex oil and gas infrastructure. ADNOC is its cornerstone customer and has awarded the platform long-term supply contracts for CRA tubulars supporting gas extraction and production projects in Abu Dhabi.

TBX Nexxia has operated in Abu Dhabi for two years and has remained in production despite recent regional disruptions, according to Mubadala. The facility operates 24/7 and carries out threading and finishing of tubular products, supporting shorter delivery times and greater supply chain reliability for local energy projects.

More than 820,000 feet of tubular products manufactured by the platform have been deployed in wells. The facility uses Tubacex's Sentinel Prime connection technology for high-pressure and highly corrosive environments.

Mubadala and Tubacex launched the TBX Nexxia brand as an integrated end-to-end platform earlier this year, combining local manufacturing in the UAE with the partners' wider operations in Spain and Brazil.

Tubacex is a global leader in seamless stainless steel and high-performance alloy tubular products, operating 25 production plants and 17 service center worldwide.