Tenaris announced Nov. 6 the construction of a new 2.3-mile rail spur at its service center in Midland. The new section of railroad will directly connect the company’s yard with the Union Pacific Railway, allowing pipe to be safely unloaded by rail. Construction on the rail spur is planned to start in early 2026 with its completion forecasted later the same year. The $12.5 million USD investment will allow close to one third of the yard’s volume to be received by rail, increasing efficiency, reducing cost, and minimizing the number of trucks on the road for safer operations and decreased carbon emissions. Guillermo Moreno, Tenaris U.S. President, said, “Our Midland Service Center is the heart of our operations in the Permian Basin. Since its opening, we have only seen its potential grow, [with it] now serving as Tenaris’s largest pipe yard worldwide. This rail spur is a great example of our commitment to safety meeting our drive for customer service, benefitting both our customers and our community.” Since 2016, Tenaris has invested $56 million in the service center, earlier this year announcing an additional $16 million expansion to increase the yard’s storage capacity by 25,000 tons through the development of an additional 45 acres. Tenaris’s Midland Service Center has played a key role in consolidating the company’s Rig Direct mill-to-well service model in the United States, enabling Tenaris to partner with oil and gas operators of all sizes to support their drilling projects through an integrated service framework that fosters collaboration. With the rail spur addition, the company aims to bring additional cost and efficiency benefits to its customers across the region. For more information about Tenaris, follow them on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
Tenaris’ Midland Service Center is slated to get rail service, via a newly constructed rail spur, in 2026.
