Asia News

News and press releases from Asia to bring our community the latest developments in the stainless steel industry. Here you can find news involving the people and companies involved in the manufacturer, supply and use of corrosion resistant alloys (CRAs). Topics such as tubes & pipes, cladding, offshore, chemical process industry, welding & fabrication, 13Cr stainless steels, titanium, nickel alloys, pulp & paper and duplex stainless steels are covered as well as interviews with materials specialists, manufacturer and end users alike.

Vietnam switches on first LNG-fired power plants

Vietnam has inaugurated its first LNG-fired power plants at Nhon Trach, a USD 1.4 billion project delivering 1.6 GW of capacity and marking a major milestone in LNG infrastructure development across Southeast Asia.

Methanol Reformer to supply MGC with an L18 methanol reformer

Methanol Reformer has signed an agreement with Mitsubishi Gas Chemical to supply an L18 methanol reformer for hydrogen generation at MGC’s Niigata plant, with commissioning planned for 2026.

Primetals Technologies receives a contract from Toyo Kohan

Primetals Technologies has received a contract to modernise a pickling line at Toyo Kohan’s Kudamatsu plant, introducing advanced coil handling, laser welding technology, and upgraded processing systems by 2028.

Modular construction completed at Xudabao VVER-1200s

Major progress at China’s Xudabao nuclear plant as Unit 4 completes installation of its stainless-steel-lined passive water tank—marking four years of modular construction achieved.

PacificLight awards contract to MHI and JEL

Singapore advances its energy transition with a new 670MW hydrogen-ready CCGT plant on Jurong Island, awarded to MHI and JEL, targeting operations in 2029.

Kawasaki and JSE hold groundbreaking for liquefied hydrogen facility

Japan breaks ground on the world’s first commercial-scale liquefied hydrogen terminal in Kawasaki City, paving the way for an international hydrogen supply chain by 2030.

Catalysing Malaysia’s hydrogen breakthrough

Malaysia accelerates its clean-energy ambitions with a major green hydrogen project in Terengganu, led by Bin Zayed International and Nova RE Suria.

Air Liquide & Aster partner for low-carbon hydrogen

Singapore strengthens its low-carbon hydrogen roadmap as Air Liquide and Aster collaborate on an ATR unit with integrated carbon capture.

Alleima inaugurates tube production facility

Alleima doubles its tubing production capacity in Zhenjiang with a new cold-finishing mill, supporting growing demand across Asia.

CARBIOS and Wankai sign an agreement

CARBIOS and Wankai plan to roll out PET enzymatic biorecycling plants across Asia, targeting one million tonnes per year of capacity, starting with a 50,000-tonne-per-year plant in China due to begin construction in Q1 2026. The chemical recycling process for PTA and MEG production points to multiple stainless steel opportunities in reactors, pressure vessels, pipelines and utilities in both the first facility and future plants.