OREANDA-NEWS. January 28, 2014. In January of 2014, the Blagoveschensk Valve Plant (JSC BAZ, Blagoveschensk, Bashkortostan, a part of the United Metallurgical Company, CJSC OMK) has successfully fulfilled trials of the AFK 65х21 Christmas tree prototype model: the diameter of the well passage and bends is 65 mm, and the pressure is 21 MPa.

This type of Christmas tree is used to distribute and control oil and gas streams out of the well. The decision to master production of Christmas tree equipment at BAZ was made in April of 2013. At present, the company has design documents for the prototype model, and is preparing to receive confirmation that they are in accordance with the Technical Regulations of the Customs Union.

“Mastering production of Christmas tree equipment will enable the Blagoveschensk Valve Plant to enhance its competitive position due to an increased product range. This will also enable the enterprise to occupy a niche in the Christmas tree equipment sector by offering its clients new products of high quality under the BAZ brand,” Managing Director of BAZ, Alexander Kozhevnikov, commented on the trial results.