One Site, Full Value Chain: Vallourec’s Comprehensive Tubular Services in Europe
For decades, Vallourec’s Aulnoye Aymeries production site in northern France has been a benchmark for OCTG pipe manufacturing and premium connections. Anchored by an on site Research & Development (R&D) center dedicated to innovation and performance, the site has long combined industrial excellence with advanced engineering know-how.
Today, the Aulnoye Aymeries site goes one step further. Beyond manufacturing, the site also delivers a comprehensive range of services designed to support customers across the entire lifecycle of their projects. By bringing production, R&D and tubular management services together in a single hub, Vallourec offers greater flexibility, fewer operational constraints and improved overall customers’ project efficiency.
Engineering Expertise from the Earliest Project Stages
Vallourec actively supports customers from the very start of their projects through in depth engineering and technical expertise. Leveraging the R&D capabilities based in Aulnoye Aymeries, the teams provide guidance on material selection and well design, helping customers align technical performance with real world operational requirements.
This early stage support reduces technical risk, optimizes pipe and connection choices and ensures that project designs are fully compatible with field constraints. As a result, customers can make informed decisions that maximize performance while securing the reliability of their operations.
Shifting Tubular Operations Away from the Wellsite
The Aulnoye Aymeries site delivers a full suite of tubular management services aimed at shifting pipe preparation away from the wellsite. These services include inspection, cleaning, handling, preparation, rig ready services and rig return management.
Centralizing these activities at the storage yard enhances safety and efficiency by limiting the number of operations performed at the rig. It also contributes to improved environmental performance, particularly for projects located near urban or agricultural areas. Pipe cleaning and dope changes are carried out indoors, with dedicated collection, recycling and waste management systems that significantly reduce environmental exposure at drilling locations.
Secure, Optimized Storage for Space Constrained Projects
Once prepared, pipes are stored at the Aulnoye Aymeries site in dedicated indoor and outdoor storage areas. Many European projects—especially geothermal developments—operate in environments where available surface space is limited and on site storage is complex or not feasible.
By storing tubulars at Aulnoye Aymeries, customers can dramatically reduce their footprint at the wellsite. Pipes are kept in a clean, dry and controlled environment, protected and organized until shipment. This approach streamlines logistics, prevents site congestion and preserves pipe integrity right up to installation. Storage operations are supported by digital inventory management systems that provide customers with real time visibility on stock status, location and availability. Each pipe is individually tracked, ensuring full traceability and accuracy throughout storage and delivery.
Fast, Reliable, Just in Time Delivery Across Europe
Combined storage, preparation services and a strategic location in northern France enable a highly efficient just in time delivery model. Pipes are delivered ready to be run, exactly when and where they are needed.
From Aulnoye Aymeries, Vallourec can deliver ready to use pipes anywhere in continental Europe in under 48 hours. This model reduces on site handling, limits temporary rig storage and helps customers maintain lean inventories without compromising operational readiness. Short transport distances further enhance responsiveness and delivery reliability.
A Services Hub Delivering Value at Every Stage
By combining decades of OCTG manufacturing expertise with an innovation driven R&D center and an expanding portfolio of tubular services, the Aulnoye Aymeries site has evolved into a fully integrated services hub.
Supporting customers well beyond product supply, the site helps simplify logistics, reduce on site constraints and secure smooth project execution. From early engineering decisions to just in time pipe delivery, the Aulnoye Aymeries site delivers value at every stage, reinforcing Vallourec’s position as a trusted partner for demanding tubular applications across Europe and beyond.
