Drill Pipe & OCTG
API drill pipe, HWDP, drill collars, pup joints, kellys and crossovers — new and used stock, globally sourced.
Paragon supplies API-certified drill pipe and downhole tubulars for onshore and offshore drilling programmes — new-manufacture and inspected pre-owned stock, sourced through a vetted global mill and yard network.
Every string is specified to the well profile: grade, weight, connection, service class and inspection level agreed against the drilling programme rather than pulled off a catalogue.
How it works
- 1Client shares the drilling programme, well profile and connection preference — Paragon returns a tubular specification and stock options within one working day.
- 2Available inventory is pre-vetted for grade, class and connection; new-manufacture options are sourced from API-licensed mills.
- 3All pre-owned tubulars are supplied with current inspection certification (DS-1 or equivalent) to the agreed service class.
- 4Paragon coordinates thread protection, bundling, export documentation and delivery to the wellsite or forwarding yard.
Typical specifications
Specifications indicative — actual configuration sized against your specific process.
Typical applications
- New-well drilling programmes — onshore and offshore
- Sidetrack, workover and re-entry campaigns
- HWDP transition strings and BHA make-up
- Directional and horizontal drilling
- HDD and geothermal drilling contractors sourcing lay-down strings
- Contingency and spare-string stock at forwarding yards
Selection factors
Match grade and connection to the well, not the yard
Grade (E-75 through S-135) and connection (NC, XT, HT, etc.) should be picked against actual tension, torque and dogleg severity — not what happens to be sitting in the nearest yard. The wrong connection costs far more in fatigue failures than it saves in freight.
New vs pre-owned — decide on class, not age
Well-inspected DS-1 Class 2 pipe often out-performs poorly maintained new stock. What matters is current inspection certification, remaining wall and connection condition — not the year of manufacture.
Insist on independent inspection
For any pre-owned string, require third-party inspection to a named standard (DS-1 is the common reference) before shipment. Reject yard-signed certificates without traceable NDT records.
“The cheapest string is rarely the cheapest well. On any pre-owned tubular buy, spend the inspection money up front — a rejected joint in the yard costs a fraction of a twist-off downhole.”
Why Choose Paragon
30+ years of field experience
Our engineers have specified, commissioned and troubleshot equipment on projects across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas.
Independent technical advice
We are not tied to a single manufacturer — recommendations are driven by fit for your process, not by margin.
Global sourcing network
Trusted OEM and specialist aftermarket suppliers, with dual-sourced wear parts to protect you from lead-time risk.
Delivered ready to work
Inspection, testing, commissioning and technical support included — not left as an afterthought.
Responsive engineering support
One working-day response on technical enquiries, and hands-on troubleshooting when you need it.
Long-term client relationships
Most of our work comes from clients we've supported through multiple projects and equipment life cycles.
Need help specifying a drill pipe & octg?
Share your flow rate, feed characteristics and site constraints — our engineers will come back with a concrete configuration and budget within one working day.
