GE provides specialty connectors and pipe for oil and gas wells that are subjected to extreme pressures, temperatures, and environments. Their products are designed using advanced materials and testing to ensure reliability under harsh conditions. They have a global network of manufacturing and service facilities equipped to deliver customized solutions and support customers anywhere in the world.

1. GE imagination at work
GE Oil & Gas
Drilling & Production
VetcoGray Specialty Connectors & Pipe
For land, platform, jackup, floater and deepwater applications

2. Specialty connectors & pipe
Oil and gas wells are being drilled deeper all the time, which subjects drilling,
completion and production equipment to more extreme pressures, temperatures,
fluid velocities, corrosive environments and unstable geological formations. In
these conditions, specialty connectors and pipe are fundamental lifelines, not
only for a well’s productivity, but for environmental health and safety. Pipe and
connector materials must resist these conditions. Seals must be impermeable
and easily made. Reliability of this equipment is critical to the success of the
overall operation.
GE Oil & Gas solutions
Although a pipe may be considered simple or low-tech, the engineering that
ensures its reliability in the hole must be anything but. Our designs use higher
grade materials for more robust performance and advanced metal-to-metal
sealing for high reliability under extreme pressures and temperatures. Our
products enable quick, accurate stabbing and virtually eliminate cross-threading
in the case of threaded connectors. Our conductor and casing connectors are
designed and verified by extensive testing and analysis for compatibility with the
strength and capacities of the pipe.
With an inventory and global supply chain structured with speed in mind,
operators can take full advantage of timely rig subleases to leverage new drilling
opportunities. Our entire portfolio is designed with flexibility in mind – covering
a wide range of applications with standardized products and running tools.
Drawing on decades of experience, our complete system approach continues to
deliver fast, simple and economical conductor and casing joint make-up for the
most demanding operations.

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RL-3MRL-4S/-1S RL-4F RL-2HCX
Pioneers of connector excellence
GE Oil & Gas provides the complete range of VetcoGray specialty
connectors, with a product heritage of industry-wide success
dating back to the 1970s, particularly for extreme deepwater
applications.
Responsive service to save rig time
Our portfolio includes both threaded and mechanical products
– all precision connection systems that simplify makeup of large
diameter casings (usually 18-42") to save valuable rig time. They
are sought after around the world for challenging drilling projects
including highly deviated wells, gas wells and high current
environments with fatigue loadings.
Our VetcoGray conductor and casing connectors are designed and
verified by extensive testing and analysis for compatibility with the
strength and capacities of the pipe, as well as the most extreme
operating conditions.
Innovation Now
We have a well-established history of technological innovation that
spans decades of proven infield successes in every application area
and region of the world.
Single-source solutions
We offer the industry’s widest range of connector products as well
as a variety of drilling equipment so you can always count on us for
viable solutions – no matter what challenges you face. This single-
source advantage also gives you greater control over delivery times
and overall specifications.
As part of our Innovation Now customer focus and commitment,
GE Oil & Gas regularly exploits the most advanced technologies
to continuously improve performance and productivity for our
customers.

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Precision analysis methodologies
We employ 2D and 3D finite element analysis (FEA)
to optimize the connector design. Our stress analysis
provides a more accurate assessment of protection
against excessive yielding with consideration of large
deflection.
Our analysis model simulates the configuration of
the wellhead and casing system with appropriate
components, gap spacing between components, soil
interaction, cement levels and all associated loads.
Extensive simulation of field conditions
Analysis is performed with applied loads varying over the
full range of the fatigue load to determine the reacted
stresses at critical locations. The fatigue damages of
the critical locations are estimated by the reacted
stresses, stress concentration factors and S-N curves
(alternating stress versus number of cycles to failure).
Our simulations cover the loads imposed by the
environment – including wave and current, vessel
motion and riser tension. Through this exhaustive
process, we take every possible opportunity to improve
our product designs – reducing risk and cost for our
customers, and increasing their productivity.
Designed for the
worst conditions

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Delivering the
best performance
Reliable and efficient operation
The seal integrity and robustness of our VetcoGray
connectors make them the most trusted and
technologically advanced in any application.
Quick, accurate stabbing and virtual elimination of
cross threading during initial engagement are ensured
by the combination of the thread form and the tapered
connector profile. A resilient seal in our threaded
connectors ensures a high-pressure seal with optimal
torque for increased operational safety and makeup
reliability.
For drilling applications that require non-rotation,
reusable, mechanical connectors, the Squnch Joint®
product line has become the choice of operators
worldwide.
Tailored to specific application needs
We offer a complete system approach. Working
together with our customers, we establish and design
to precise specifications for each application, pipe size,
coating, handling, circulation and installation. The net
result is a highly reliable product line that optimizes the
complete drilling operation.

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PipeOD(inches)
Multiplethreadstarts/Fastmakeup
Highbending
Highinternalpressure
Hightensilestrengthforlongerstrings
Fatigueapplications
RL-4S/-1S
Threaded with anti-rotation tabs; ¼ turn fast makeup
casing (RL-4S); 1⅓ to 2⅓ turn makeup (RL-1S)
16-28"
RL-3M
Threaded metal to metal seal gas tight casing, makeup
in ⅝ to 1 turn. For deep water, harsh environments
20-22"
RL-4
Threaded, ¼ turn fast makeup, designed for large OD,
long string casing. Can be used for remote release of
strings at the mudline through left-hand connectors
20-42"
RL-4F/-1F
Threaded, flush OD conductor, reduced bore. ¼ turn to
makeup
24-36"
RL-2HCX
Threaded, high bending conductor with good fatigue
performance
32-36"
RL-4RB
Threaded, ¼ turn fast makeup, economical conductor
36"
RL-4HC
High capacity, fast makeup, threaded economical
connector
30-36"
LS-2HP/LS-2HT/LS-2
Threaded economical connector with metal to metal
seal and double o-ring option
16"
ST-2HP/ST-2
Economical weight set squnch joint connector
30"
ALT-2/ALT-2 HT
Weight set squnch joint, premium connector
20-30"
SR-20
High capacity and high fatigue, metal to metal seal
connector, makeup using hydraulic clamp
26-32"
Meeting every
challenge

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FlushOD
Metaltometalsealforgasapplications
Doubleo-ringoptionforenvironmental
isolationseal
Preloadedconnector
Drivable
Anti-rotationkey/tab
Weightsetconnection
20"
26"
* Snap together
Land
Platform/jack-up/offshorefloater
Deepwaterfloater/drillship
Deepwells
*

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Macaé & Jandira, Brazil
Spare parts and rental tools•
Repair, maintenance and testing•
Fabrication of specialty•
connectors and pipe
Field services•
Jandira site includes advanced-•
technology test pits
surface and subsea wellhead systems, gate
valves, chokes, actuators, specialty connectors
and pipe, risers, mudline suspension systems,
subsea production systems, TLP and spar
systems, capital drilling equipment
Montrose, Scotland
Engineering, design and supply•
center for VetcoGray 16-48"
specialty connectors and pipe, as
well as other surface and subsea
equipment for the North Sea,
European, Mediterranean and
Russian markets
Manufacturing facilities include a•
fully equipped machine shop, two
fabrication shops and a high bay
for test and assembly
Overall area: 13 acres
Manufacturing: 1.2 acres•
Pipe yard: 7.4 acres•
specialty connectors and pipe, conductors
and casing, subsea wellhead systems,
capital drilling equipment, subsea production
systems, integrated well services, field service
and repair
Everywhere you are
Everything you need
Aberdeen, Scotland
GE Center of Excellence for•
VetcoGray subsea systems
R&D, product development,•
engineering, design, assembly,
testing and integration, repair
and remanufacturing, rental
systems and tools
subsea trees and systems, surface wellheads
and trees, chokes and valves, analysis systems
Warsaw, Poland
Engineering and test center•
serving European customers and
providing 24/7 support around
the globe
Two environmental chambers•
rated for 100-500ºF, gas tests
to 20,000 psi and hydro tests to
30,000 psi
One 65 ft• 2
floodable pit with
same pressure test capacity as
chambers
Setting jack capable of 1.5 million•
lbs force
engineering and R&D for subsea trees and
manifolds, surface trees and flow control
equipment; surface and drilling equipment
support
Houston, USA
GE Center of Excellence for•
VetcoGray surface wellhead and
flow-control equipment
Engineering, R&D, manufacturing,•
fabrication, testing, assembly,
service and support for the Gulf
of Mexico and other western
markets
Overall area: 50 acres
Manufacturing: 3.3 acres•
Test and assembly: 32,500 ft• 2
Fabrication: 30,000 ft• 2
R&D: 12,750 ft• 2
surface and subsea wellheads, flow-control
equipment, specialty connectors and pipe,
capital drilling equipment and floating
production systems

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Luanda, Angola
Sonils Oil Service Center
Regional Center of Excellence for•
drilling rental tooling
Manufacture, assembly and test•
of subsea production equipment
Offshore and surface wellhead and•
SCP support with large in-country
team of Field Service Engineers
Aftermarket support for full product•
range including spare parts
Clean room for subsea control•
module (SCM) and valve assembly
Self-contained calibration room•
Repair workshop with concreted•
yard to withstand 100 ton load
Fully certified to ISO 9001•
Overall area: 6.2 acres
subsea production systems, field service and
repair
Onne, Nigeria
Manufacturing, repair and field•
service support
Rental tooling for subsea•
exploration and surface drilling
wells
Spare parts inventory for all our•
product lines
Clean room for SCM and valve•
assembly, calibration room and
stores extension
Overall area: 4.4 acres
subsea production systems, specialty
connectors and pipe, field service and repair
Batam, Indonesia
GE Center of Excellence for•
manufacturing
Located less than 2 km from the•
seaport in Batu Ampar
Certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001,•
OHSAS 18001 and licensed
to manufacture API 6A, 17D
products
Batam Island is a customs-free•
trade zone, facilitating the quick
and unrestricted flow of goods
Overall area: 15 acres
Manufacturing: 1.9 acres•
subsea wellheads, specialty connectors
and pipe
Our drilling and production customers around the world must
respond quickly to changing environments and operating
conditions – all of which are extreme with high associated risk.
In response, we invest significant resources to maintain major
manufacturing, engineering, testing and service facilities around the
world. These sites are equipped with the most advanced resources
and highly experienced domain experts with all the capabilities
required to support every stage of project development.
These facilities include advanced manufacturing and inspection
technologies, Six Sigma, ISO and other quality-focused best
practices that ensure consistent and reliable product and service
delivery for every application.
Through this network, we ensure that the right technologies and
expertise are strategically located and always available to our
customers in every region, for any challenge.
Singapore
GE Center of Excellence for•
managing and manufacturing
surface wellheads and trees for
extreme services
Asia Pacific/Middle East Regional•
Headquarters
Certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001•
and API Q1, and licensed to API
5CT 6A, 6D, 7, 16A and 17D
Capabilities include a world-•
class cladding cell, engineering
experience in deep, corrosive,
high-pressure gas and complex
offshore systems
Six Sigma quality facilities include•
upgraded block-cell and mill-
turn machines with significant
productivity benefits
surface and subsea wellheads, flow-control
equipment, capital drilling equipment
Jandakot, Australia
GE Center of Excellence for•
Global Services
Engineering, project•
management, field service and
training maintenance, testing
and integration of subsea control
modules, IWOCS, manifolds and
connection systems, trees and
umbilicals
Permanent FEED capabilities and•
three project teams, including 28
Field Service Engineers
Overall area: 5 acres
Hardstand area: 3.2 acres•
Workshop: 34,260 ft• 2
(half dedicated
to subsea technologies)
Training: 4,844 ft• 2
subsea control systems, field service and repair

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Global Services
The technologies and expertise distributed across our Global Services
network are determined by practical industry needs. Our service
shops are designed and continually refined with
customer input to reduce costs and shorten delivery
times in every region.
Our customers take advantage of comprehensive in-
house capabilities, including precision machining, laser
alignment for welding, AC/DC waveform submerged
arc welding, advanced non-destructive evaluation
(NDE) techniques including phased-array ultrasonic
inspection and coordinate measuring machines (CMM).
We also provide stocking programs to help customers with multi-
year drilling plans and commitments.
Just like our industry-leading manufacturing and engineering
facilities, all our Global Services sites adhere to rigorous programs
such as Six Sigma, ISO and other quality-focused best practices
that ensure consistent and reliable product and service delivery for
every application.
Testing
Our engineering, manufacturing and Global Services facilities
are further supported by our world-class testing facilities in key
locations around the world. All tests are performed and data
analyzed by highly skilled specialists with extensive domain
experience.
Our resources include environmental chambers, test
pit fixtures for extreme temperature and pressure
conditions. We perform extensive functional,
combined-load tests and gas tests compliant to
ISO 13679.
Load testing equipment includes tension, compression
and bending test fixtures, bending fatigue test fixtures
and a variety of pressure testing fixtures. Functional
testing includes makeup, break-out and stabbing tests.
Close to
customers
Far-reaching
solutions

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Call one of our regional offices
for 24/7 emergency service
From a network of more than 40 locations
in over 30 countries, our highly experienced
team delivers consistently high-quality
performance on routine repair and field
service activity as well as expertise and
innovation when solving more complex
customer challenges in some of the most
demanding environments around the world.

12. GE imagination at work
GE Oil & Gas
Drilling & Production Headquarters
4424 West Sam Houston Parkway North
Houston, Texas 77041
P.O. Box 2291
Houston, Texas 77252-2291
T +1 713 683 2400
F +1 713 683 2421
Drilling & Production Major Sales Offices:
North America
Houston, Texas
T +1 713 683 2400
Latin America
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
T +55 21 3824 0635
Europe & UK
Aberdeen, Scotland
T +44 (0) 1224 356479
Scandinavia & Caspian
Sandvika, Norway
T +47 66 98 53 00
Australia
Perth, Western Australia
T +61 (0) 8 6210 7300
Asia Pacific
Jurong Town, Singapore
T +65 6861 3344
Middle East
Doha, State of Qatar
T +9744 4242333
Nigeria
Victoria Island , Lagos, Nigeria
T +234 1462 9400 - 99
Angola/Sub-Sahara Africa
Luanda, República de Angola
T +44 1224 357991/7992
For complete contact information,
please refer to our website.
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