Strohm completes TCP flowline qualification with Petrobras and Shell

Strohm has completed a joint industry program (JIP) with Petrobras and Shell to qualify its Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) flowline technology. The program included full-scale qualification and offshore field trials, marking a significant step toward commercial deployment in Brazil’s offshore sector.

The TCP technology is designed to address integrity challenges in Brazil’s pre-salt and post-salt provinces, where high CO2 concentrations often cause stress corrosion cracking in conventional flexible pipes. As a non-metallic solution, TCP eliminates corrosion risks and offers a 30-year design life.

Following these successful trials, Petrobras has awarded Strohm a contract to supply TCP for deepwater developments in the country’s post-salt province. The technology has demonstrated compatibility with existing offshore installation fleets, positioning it for broader use in ultra-deepwater environments.