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Oil & Gas Upstream Applications

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Drilling EquipmentWellhead SystemsProduction FacilitiesOCTG Materials

Critical Materials for Upstream Operations

Upstream oil and gas operations demand materials that can withstand extreme pressures, temperatures, and corrosive environments. From exploration and drilling to production and processing, every component must meet the highest standards of reliability and performance.

Howco provides specialized materials and manufacturing services specifically engineered for upstream applications, ensuring operational excellence and safety in the most demanding environments.

Drilling Equipment

  • • Drill pipes and collars
  • • Drill bits and stabilizers
  • • Mud motors and pumps
  • • BOP components
  • • Rotary equipment

Wellhead Systems

  • • Wellhead housings
  • • Christmas trees
  • • Casing heads
  • • Tubing heads
  • • Safety valves

Production Equipment

  • • Separators and vessels
  • • Manifolds and headers
  • • Flowlines and risers
  • • Pumps and compressors
  • • Control systems

OCTG (Oil Country Tubular Goods)

  • • Casing and tubing
  • • Line pipe
  • • Drill pipe
  • • Completion equipment
  • • Sucker rods

Completion Tools

  • • Packers and plugs
  • • Perforating guns
  • • Sliding sleeves
  • • Safety joints
  • • Flow control devices

Surface Equipment

  • • Pressure vessels
  • • Heat exchangers
  • • Piping systems
  • • Valve components
  • • Structural supports

Recommended Materials

Nickel Alloys

  • Inconel 625: High temperature, corrosion resistant
  • Inconel 718: High strength, precipitation hardening
  • Alloy 825: Excellent sour gas resistance
  • Alloy 925: Ultra-high strength downhole applications

Stainless Steels

  • 13Cr (420 Modified): Standard OCTG applications
  • 22Cr (F51): Enhanced corrosion resistance
  • 25Cr (F55): Super duplex for harsh environments
  • 17-4 PH: High strength components

Manufacturing Services

Machining Services

  • • CNC machining
  • • Deep hole boring
  • • Threading operations
  • • Surface finishing

Heat Treatment

  • • Solution annealing
  • • Precipitation hardening
  • • Stress relieving
  • • Quench & temper

Quality Assurance

  • • API certifications
  • • Non-destructive testing
  • • Material traceability
  • • Third-party inspection

Industry Standards & Certifications

API 5CT
Casing & Tubing
API 5L
Line Pipe
API 6A
Wellhead Equipment
NACE MR0175
Sour Service

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