【SMM Steel】Vallourec provides tubular solutions for California's debut CCS facility

Published: Apr 9, 2026 15:54

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【SMM Steel】Vallourec partnered with CRC to support the CTV I project at Elk Hills Field, California's first CCS site with EPA Class VI permits. Vallourec supplied CRA pipes with premium VAM® 21 connections for CO₂ injection into depleted reservoirs. CTV I plans to store 1.46 Mt CO₂/year, launching spring 2026. The project uses Vallourec's CLEANWELL® dope-free tech. VAM® Field Service experts provided on-site support.

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