ADNOC Group and TUBACEX Formalize Their Strategic Agreement to License Sentinel® Prime Technology for Non-CRA Applications in the UAE

May 19, 2025 | 2025, Todos | 0 comments

 

  • The formal signing ceremony marks the execution of the agreement announced in March of this year, valued at 50 million US dollars.
  • The agreement supports the UAE’s industrial self-sufficiency in OCTG solutions and aligns with the “Make it in the Emirates” initiative.
  • Tubacex grants ADNOC the exclusive license to use its premium tubular connection technology, Sentinel® Prime, for non-corrosion-resistant alloy (non-CRA) materials within the United Arab Emirates.
  • The technology enhances ADNOC’s well completion capabilities while strengthening its supply chain resilience.
  • The new R&D center in Abu Dhabi will foster local industrial development and knowledge transfer.

 

Tubacex, a global leader in advanced industrial solutions for the energy and mobility sectors, and ADNOC, the integrated energy group of the United Arab Emirates, have signed a strategic agreement granting ADNOC exclusive rights to use Tubacex’s Sentinel® Prime connection technology for non-CRA applications within the country. The formal signing ceremony, held this morning, represents the official execution of the agreement announced and publicly disclosed in March 2025, reinforcing both companies’ shared commitment to technological autonomy and the development of local industrial capabilities in the UAE’s oil and gas sector.

The agreement is aligned with the UAE’s flagship industrial strategy, “Make it in the Emirates,” and aims to enhance ADNOC’s well completion operations, reduce dependency on external suppliers, and promote high-value industrial investment. Tubacex’s R&D center in Abu Dhabi, inaugurated as part of this initiative, will serve as a hub for innovation and talent development, offering technical training and advanced engineering capabilities. The signatories were Musabbeh Al Kaabi, CEO of ADNOC Upstream, and Josu Imaz, CEO of the Tubacex Group.

Musabbeh Al Kaabi, CEO of ADNOC Upstream, stated: “This licensing agreement provides ADNOC with access to a critical technology for oil and gas well completions, reinforcing our resilience and boosting domestic manufacturing. Tubacex’s investment in Abu Dhabi aligns with our vision to advance local capabilities and accelerate industrial growth through the Make it in the Emirates program.”

Josu Imaz, CEO of the Tubacex Group, said: “The formalization of this licensing agreement reflects our commitment to global collaboration and innovation. ADNOC’s adoption of Sentinel® Prime underscores the quality and performance of our solutions and our long-term strategic alignment with key players in the energy sector.”

Meanwhile, Tubacex’s Abu Dhabi plant, dedicated to advanced OCTG solutions, is fully operational and represents the largest industrial investment ever made by a Spanish company in the United Arab Emirates. This milestone further consolidates Tubacex’s leadership in the region and supports its global expansion strategy in high-performance energy solutions.