Baotou Steel First-Ever Supply SMLS Pipe to Turkmenistan

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Turkmenistan market

Project date：

November 20, 2025

Related products：

API 5L Grade B seamless pipeline

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Turkmenistan

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Baotou Steel First-Ever Supply SMLS Pipe to Turkmenistan

Baotou Steel has successfully penetrated the Turkmenistan market for the first time, delivering 1,850 tons of API 5L Grade B seamless pipeline tubes to the national energy giant, TURKMENGAS. This landmark project underscores our commitment to global expansion and our ability to serve prestigious international clients in the energy sector.

Project Challenge

This pioneering initiative presented two primary challenges: New Market Entry: Navigating the complexities of a first-time supply to Turkmenistan's regulated market. Complex Logistics: Ensuring the safe and timely delivery of heavy-gauge pipes via a multi-leg rail route from Baotou West Station to the Khorgos border, and onward to Turkmenistan.

Our Solution

Baotou Steel delivered a seamless end-to-end solution: Precision Manufacturing: We meticulously produced pipes to the required specifications (426x12, 273x12, 51x3), guaranteeing full compliance with API 5L Grade B standards. Streamlined Rail Transport: We managed an integrated logistics chain, utilizing open-top railway wagons for direct transport to the border, ensuring efficient and secure cross-border handover. Proven Reliability: Our flawless execution established Baotou Steel as a trusted partner for TURKMENGAS, solidifying our foothold in this strategic new market.