Peter Uzoho Tenaris Global Services has marked 25 years of operations in Nigeria with the inauguration of its upgraded $10 million thermal insulation plant in Onne, Rivers State, and the successful completion of the coating campaign for the Bonga North deepwater project. The celebration, held recently, at the Federal Lighter Terminal, Oil and Gas Free Zone, Onne, brought together government officials, regulators and industry operators for a three in one event commemorating 25 years of Tenaris in Nigeria, the completion of the Bonga North pipe coating campaign, and the commissioning of Pipe Coaters Nigeria Limited’s 5 Layer Thermal Insulation Plant. Over the past quarter century, Tenaris has supported some of Nigeria’s most complex onshore, shallow water and deepwater developments, continuously investing in local capabilities to meet evolving industry demands. For Bonga North, the company invested approximately $10 million in the complete refurbishment and upgrade of its Five Layer coating line in Onne, bringing into operation the only 5 Layer Thermal Insulation Plant in Sub Saharan Africa. The investment brings advanced coating technologies closer to customers and further strengthens Nigeria’s industrial base. The campaign required advanced technical capabilities and was delivered on an accelerated schedule. It demonstrated that high specification deepwater scopes, including Three Layer Polypropylene anti corrosion coating and Five Layer Polypropylene thermal insulation coating, can be executed in-country to world class standards, retaining expenditure, fostering local expertise and building a legacy of knowledge for future offshore projects. Managing Director of Tenaris in Nigeria, Rosario Osobase, said the milestones tell a single story of commitment, capability and partnership. “These achievements, including the commissioning of the only 5 Layer Thermal Insulation Plant in Sub Saharan Africa, reflect our long term commitment to supporting the growth of Nigeria’s energy industry through investment, innovation and the development of local expertise,” she said, noting that the Bonga North project leaves a lasting legacy of technical capability and demonstrates the maturity of Nigeria’s industrial ecosystem. Commercial Vice President, Sub Saharan Africa, Europe and Caspian Sea, Alessandro D’Angelo, said Nigeria is entering a new phase of growth and Tenaris is well positioned to support it. “Reaching this milestone reflects our confidence in Nigeria’s long term potential,” he said, adding that continuity of investment and project activity will be critical to strengthening local value creation as new opportunities emerge. Tenaris’ resilience has been one of its defining characteristics. While several pipe companies closed and many EPC firms exited Nigeria between 2014 and 2023 as a result of reduced project activity and market uncertainty, Tenaris remained committed to the country. The company maintained its OCTG threading facility in Onne through multiple market cycles, continued developing its people through local and international assignments, and preserved its coating capabilities in anticipation of renewed demand. That commitment is now yielding results as oil and gas production reaches new levels, indigenous operators expand their footprint and international energy companies continue to invest in Nigeria’s deepwater future. The company has built its value proposition around people, infrastructure and technology. With manufacturing facilities in 17 countries, service centers in 19 countries, approximately 25,000 employees representing more than 100 nationalities and a global production capacity of 8 million tons of steel pipe annually, Tenaris has leveraged its global expertise, research and development capabilities and technological leadership to localize advanced services in Nigeria. Wherever it operates, the company invests in infrastructure, develops people and becomes an integral part of its host communities. In Nigeria, this has translated into premium OCTG supply, accessories and coating technologies that support well delivery and pipeline developments. Over the last decade alone, more than 20,000 tons of OCTG have been supplied for legacy Shell assets now operated by Renaissance Africa Energy Company, supporting energy delivery to homes and industries. Through its subsidiary, Pipe Coaters Nigeria Limited, Tenaris has also supported strategic gas pipeline projects that are helping unlock gas for industrialization and economic growth. Senior Director, Commercial, Sub Saharan Africa, Tenaris, Juan Juanicotena, said the company’s 25 year journey in Nigeria is first and foremost a story of partnership.Recalling the successful execution of the Bonga North campaign, he noted that despite its technical complexity and demanding schedule, the project was delivered on time in N
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