Tenaris produces new steel grade for Canadian energy operators
Company said it has invested more than C$355M in its Canadian operations since 2020 and in May 2026, announced a C$306M joint investment with the federal and Ontario governments.
Steel producer Tenaris announced on Wednesday that it is now manufacturing its TN 95EY proprietary steel grade domestically in Canada, catering to the evolving requirements of Western Canadian energy operators. The company made this decision after temporarily laying off workers and altering production at a Canadian facility following tariffs imposed by the United States in 2018.
Since 2020, Tenaris has invested over C$355 million in its Canadian operations, and in May 2026, it announced a C$306 million joint investment with the federal and Ontario governments to enhance its manufacturing capabilities. Tenaris' Canadian operations are centered around its Sault Ste. Marie Industrial Centre, where the company is the sole manufacturer in North America producing both seamless and welded steel pipes under one roof.
The newly introduced TN 95EY steel grade is specifically engineered for rigorous oil and gas applications, such as wells that encounter high pressure and temperature conditions. This makes it highly suitable for challenging sour service applications and unconventional plays in the Montney and Duvernay formations, according to the company.
Producing TN 95EY locally leverages the expertise of specialized teams across Tenaris' Canadian operations, as the Luxembourg-based company continues to expand its domestic manufacturing presence. Martín Castro, president of Tenaris Canada, stated in a press release that "as energy operators advance into more demanding environments, customers are seeking pipe that can deliver reliable performance under increasingly challenging conditions."
"Producing TN 95EY domestically allows us to directly respond to our customers' needs while reinforcing our commitment to Canadian manufacturing," said Pablo Toy, Tenaris Canada's Commercial VP. The introduction of TN 95EY into Canadian production required extensive collaboration to modify existing manufacturing processes and manage the extensive testing and tracking necessary for each pipe.
Tenaris Canada Commercial VP Pablo Toy emphasized that "having the TN 95EY steel grade produced domestically adds another locally made option while connecting domestic manufacturing capabilities with our country's energy industry, from coast to coast."
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