CORTEC Secures Award of Major Offshore MPD Manifold Package

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HOUMA, LA—CORTEC has been awarded an offshore project to deliver an upgraded Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) Manifold Package for a major international deepwater operation. This project, a multi-million-dollar turnkey package, includes a complete, fully integrated system featuring high-spec, metal-seated ball valves, actuators, relief systems, chokes, and supporting piping and spools. All components are designed and…

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CORTEC Announces Acquisition of Power Chokes™

#CORTECnews   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CORTEC Announces Acquisition of Houston-based Power Chokes™ from ADS Services   HOUMA, La. (August 1, 2025)  –  CORTEC, an internationally established U.S. manufacturer of choke, valve and automation products, announced today that it has acquired Power Chokes™ – a long-standing, prominent manufacturer of chokes and pressure control equipment – from ADS…

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CORTEC 2024 and Future Aspirations

As we celebrate our 20th anniversary and look toward 2025 and beyond, we are excited about the opportunities ahead for CORTEC. Reflecting on our journey, we appreciate the progress of our team and company and look forward to the vast potential ahead. In 2024, CORTEC achieved key milestones, including expanding our global presence through new…

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At CORTEC, we’re all about exceptional service!

CORTEC MPD Installation on a drillship

At CORTEC, we’re not just about solutions—we’re all about exceptional service! Right now, we have service personnel on board a drillship in Las Palmas, finalizing the installation of a CORTEC Managed Pressure Drilling package. This package, purchased back in May 2023, landed in February 2024. It’s thrilling to see this project take shape, marking the…

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CORTEC Signs New ARF Agreement for UAE Region

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CORTEC is excited to announce our new agreement with Aswan in Dubai. As a CORTEC Authorized Repair Facility, Aswan will ensure that our customers in the UAE region receive top-quality repair and maintenance services for their CORTEC products. This partnership will further enhance our commitment to providing exceptional support to our valued international clients. CORTEC…

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CORTEC Installs New MPD System in the Gulf of Mexico

CORTEC recently installed a new MPD manifold system operating in the Gulf of Mexico. This system was a turnkey project in which CORTEC supported the customer from the initial design until completed installation, which required integration into existing rig pipework. CORTEC’s proven experience, design expertise and best-in-class service and support delivered a superior operational result […]

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Shipping Out

Our Houma facility is committed to continue shipping products like these electrically actuated production chokes out of the door! These particular chokes are being shipped this week for U.S. land-based production. Thank you to all of those in the oil and gas industry for your resiliency and dedication during a stressful time in the world. […]

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Crated Up And Ready to Go!

BSDV Boarding Shutdown Valve

These 9 Boarding Shutdown Valve (BSDV) assemblies are a portion of a larger project order for a major player in the GOM. They are API 6A 5-1/8” bore valves rated to 10,000 PSI. The valves are metal to metal seated and have CRA cladding in seal gland areas. This equipment will be installed on an […]

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CORTEC Named a Licensed API 6D Manufacturer

CORTEC API 6D Ball Valve

CORTEC, a leading manufacturer of high-quality API valves, has been audited and approved as an API 6D licensed manufacturer. The specification defines the requirements for the design, manufacturing, assembly, testing and documentation of ball, check, gate and plug valves for application in pipeline and piping systems for the petroleum and natural gas industries. This license […]

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Next Stop Qatar!

Production Chokes ready to ship to Qatar

These CC3M model chokes are in the final coatings process and being prepped for shipment to Qatar from our Houma facility. The final assemblies, in an order containing over 100 chokes, feature 3″ orifice and 7-1/16″ 3,000 PSI connections. Inconel 625 overlay is applied in the critical seal areas of the design. Learn more about […]

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