OCTG (Oil Country Tubular Goods): Ensuring Well Integrity from Surface to Pay Zone
Trust Imex Canada to supply the critical casing and tubing that forms the structural and production foundation of your oil and gas wells, backed by seamless global logistics and expert Canadian customs compliance.
What is OCTG and Why it's Crucial
Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) are the lifeblood of oil and gas drilling and production operations. These specialized steel pipes – primarily Casing and Tubing – are engineered to perform under the extreme conditions found deep underground. They are indispensable for:
- Structural Support: Preventing the wellbore from collapsing.
- Formation Isolation: Separating different geological zones to prevent cross-flow and protect aquifers.
- Hydrocarbon Production: Providing the conduit for oil and gas to flow safely to the surface.
- Pressure Containment: Withstanding immense internal and external pressures throughout the well's lifecycle.
The integrity and performance of your OCTG are non-negotiable for safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations.
Your Source for Reliable OCTG
As a key offering within our portfolio of Oilfield Accessories, Imex Canada provides access to a comprehensive range of high-quality OCTG. We source casing and tubing from reputable global manufacturers who adhere to the most stringent industry standards. Our focus is on delivering tubular goods that meet your exact specifications and operational requirements, ensuring the reliability needed for your critical applications.
Our OCTG Offering: Casing & Tubing
Imex Canada specializes in the two primary categories of OCTG:
Casing:
Used to line the wellbore and provide structural integrity. Casing strings are cemented in place and run in progressively smaller diameters as the well deepens (Conductor, Surface, Intermediate, Production Casing). They are crucial for protecting the wellbore from formation pressures and preventing collapse.
Tubing:
Inserted inside the production casing, tubing is the pipe that transports produced hydrocarbons from the reservoir to the surface. It must withstand internal production pressures and potentially corrosive well fluids. In injection wells, tubing is used to deliver fluids downhole.
We also supply other related tubulars essential for well operations, including Drill Pipe, and Line Pipe.
Quality & Technical Excellence (API 5CT)
Quality is paramount for OCTG. Imex Canada ensures that the tubular goods we supply meet or exceed the demanding specifications of API Spec 5CT, the global standard for casing and tubing. This includes:
- Certified Steel Grades: Access to a full range of API grades (J55, K55, N80, P110, etc.) and specialized sour service or high-strength grades, suitable for varying well depths, pressures, and corrosive environments.
- Precision Manufacturing: Sourcing seamless and welded pipes manufactured to precise dimensions (OD, wall thickness) for optimal performance.
- Reliable Connections: Providing tubulars with standard API connections (BTC, STC, LTC) or high-performance Premium Connections for critical applications requiring superior seal integrity and torque resistance.
- Rigorous Testing: Ensuring pipes undergo comprehensive testing, including hydrostatic, drift, electromagnetic, and ultrasonic inspection, alongside mechanical property testing.
The Imex Advantage: Integrated OCTG Supply & Logistics
Sourcing and delivering OCTG to your well site, especially in Canada, involves complex logistics and strict regulatory compliance. This is where Imex Canada truly differentiates itself:
- Global Reach, Local Expertise: We leverage our extensive global network to source high-quality OCTG efficiently. Combined with our deep understanding of the Canadian oil and gas landscape and logistical challenges, we bridge the gap between global supply and local delivery.
- Seamless Integrated Logistics: We don't just source the pipe; we handle the entire journey. Our experienced team manages Freight Forwarding (Ocean, Rail, Truck), ensuring timely and secure transport of your heavy, specialized cargo from the mill to its destination in Canada.
- Expert Canadian Customs Brokerage: Importing OCTG requires intricate knowledge of customs classification, valuation, trade agreements, and CBSA procedures. Our dedicated customs brokerage specialists ensure full compliance, preventing costly delays, demurrage, and potential penalties at the border.
- Streamlined Supply Chain: Partnering with Imex Canada means one point of contact managing the product sourcing, international shipping, and customs clearance. This significantly reduces the administrative burden and complexity for your team.
- Reliability & On-Time Delivery: We understand that having the right pipe on site, exactly when you need it, is critical to keeping your operations on schedule and budget. Our integrated approach focuses on predictable, reliable delivery.
Choose Imex Canada for Your OCTG Needs
For essential OCTG that meets demanding performance standards and requires specialized handling and compliance, choose Imex Canada. We offer the critical combination of:
- Access to Quality OCTG from trusted manufacturers.
- Expert Global Logistics capabilities.
- Proven Canadian Customs Compliance and brokerage services.
- A commitment to Reliability and seamless service.
Ensure the integrity and success of your wells from the ground up.
Ready to discuss your specific OCTG requirements? Need a quote for casing or tubing for your next project?
Contact Imex Canada today to partner with a supplier who delivers quality product and ensures smooth, compliant delivery right to your location.
Tubing
ERW and seamless tubing to API and proprietary standards
- Sizes range from 1 9/16"- 4 ½"(39.7mm - 114.3mm)
- Grades: J55, L80, N80, P110, P110-HC
- Connections: NUE/EUE, and proprietary semi premium/premium connections
Casing
All casing and coupling stock supplied by Imex Canada Inc. meets or exceeds industry standards worldwide.
- API, non API and premium connections
- Sizes 4 ½" - 20"(114mm - 508mm)
- J/K55, N/L80, L80-9Cr, L80-13Cr, C90, T95, C/P110, Q125, and mill proprietary grades for sour service, corrosion resistance, and high collapse
- ERCB Dir.10 and IRP compliance