Youfa Group Shines at NEFTEGAZ 2026, Deepening Engagement in Russian Oil & Gas Market

March 2–5, 2026 – The 25th International Exhibition of Equipment and Technologies for the Oil and Gas Industry (NEFTEGAZ 2026) concluded successfully at the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Center in Moscow. As a global leader in the welded steel pipe industry, Youfa Group made a significant impact by showcasing its comprehensive range of oil and gas transmission pipeline products. The company engaged deeply with the Russian and Eastern European energy industry chains, demonstrating high-quality products and professional services, and officially signaling its commitment to expand into the Russian oil and gas market.

NEFTEGAZ is a premier oil and gas exhibition supported by the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation and holds dual certifications from UFI and RUEF. It stands as the largest and most professional energy industry platform in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. This year's event brought together over 1,800 exhibitors from 41 countries and attracted more than 38,000 professional visitors. Major Russian energy companies, including Gazprom, Rosneft, and Transneft, alongside internationally renowned enterprises, gathered to exchange insights on technologies and equipment spanning the entire oil and gas value chain—from exploration and drilling to transmission and refining.

Youfa Group, recognized as the world's largest manufacturer of welded steel pipes, presented its core oil and gas pipeline products in a prime exhibition zone. Throughout the event, procurement representatives from Russia and neighboring countries engaged in in-depth discussions with the Youfa team, highlighting the strength and competitiveness of Chinese steel pipe manufacturing on the global stage.

Russia's rich oil and gas resources demand pipeline products with high strength, superior corrosion resistance, and excellent pressure-bearing capacity for applications such as long-distance pipelines, field gathering systems, and refining facilities. Youfa Group showcased a full range of oil and gas pipeline products specifically designed to meet the needs of the Russian and Eastern European markets:

Manufactured using X42–X80 grade pipeline steel and compliant with GB/T 9711 and API 5L international standards. These pipes offer large diameters, high strength, and excellent toughness. Standard 3PE anti-corrosion coating enhances corrosion resistance by up to five times, providing a service life exceeding 30 years, making them ideal for long-distance oil and gas projects in Russia's high-cold and complex geological environments.

Produced by Huludao Steel Pipe, these products hold API certification. They are available in a full range of diameters (∮76–∮219 mm) and undergo rigorous ultrasonic testing and hydrostatic pressure tests to meet the high-strength and anti-corrosion requirements of drilling and extraction operations, gaining widespread recognition in international markets.

This core technology was acquired through the acquisition of Haiqiangwei in 2025. The JCOE process enables pipes with superior pressure-bearing capacity and high precision, suitable for high-pressure oil and gas transmission and special operating conditions, filling a gap in the domestic high-end oil and gas pipeline sector and aligning with Russia's energy industry upgrade.

Youfa offers a variety of anti-corrosion treatments, including hot-dip galvanizing, epoxy powder coating, and polyurethane insulation. These can be customized based on project-specific temperature, geological conditions, and media characteristics, allowing precise adaptation of pipe diameter, wall thickness, material, and coating to meet the unique requirements of each project.

As a national manufacturing champion in the welded steel pipe industry, Youfa Group operates ten major production bases across Tianjin, Hebei, Liaoning, and other provinces in China. The company's products are exported to over 130 countries and regions, with overseas business spanning the EU, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and beyond. Participation in NEFTEGAZ marks a pivotal step in executing the Group's globalization strategy and expanding its footprint in the Russian and Eastern European energy markets.

Though the exhibition has concluded, opportunities for collaboration continue. With years of expertise in the oil and gas pipeline sector and a track record of participating in major national energy projects such as the West-East Gas Pipeline and the Three Gorges Project, Youfa Group has earned a strong global reputation for product quality and service. Contact with us freely for enquiry products details and price.