Nippon Steel has signed a 10-year agreement with Sumitomo Corporation and Shell Global Solutions International for the supply of oil country tubular goods (OCTG).
Nov 13, 2025
Nippon Steel has signed a 10-year agreement with Sumitomo Corporation and Shell Global Solutions International for the supply of oil country tubular goods (OCTG). The partnership between the companies has lasted for over five decades, during which Nippon and Sumitomo have jointly supplied OCTG products to shell operations in over 20 countries.
The agreement highlights the strategic collaboration between the companies, providing high-grade OCTG while Sumitomo leverages its expertise in supply chain management, on-time delivery and inventory solutions.
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Under the new framework, the companies will focus on expanding the OCTG products lineup to meet evolving demands of oil and gas sector, enhancing global logistics, and adopting digital technologies to improve product traceability, transparency and quality service.
