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Vallourec S.A. is a multinational company headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, France, specializing in the manufacturing and supply of seamless steel tubes. Operating primarily within the energy industry, the company provides essential tubular solutions for oil and gas applications, as well as for use in industrial sectors such as power generation, construction, and mechanics. Founded in 1957, Vallourec has a global presence, serving a broad customer base through manufacturing facilities, sales offices, and research centers located in over 20 countries. Its competitive strengths include advanced technological capabilities in tube production, a strong focus on sustainability, and adaptability to changing energy demands. Vallourec's strategic positioning focuses on innovation and efficiency, aiming to meet the growing requirements for renewable energy infrastructure and carbon reduction.

Shell is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2025, it produced 1.5 million barrels of liquids and 7.3 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At end-2025, reserves stood at 8.1 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 44% of which consisted of liquids. Its production and reserves are in Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and North and South America. The company operates refineries with a capacity of 1.4 mmb/d located in the Americas, Asia, and Europe, and sells about 9 million tons per year of chemicals. Its largest chemical plants, often integrated with its local refineries, are in NorthWestern Europe, China, and North America.