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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.

Allseas awarded contract by Aster Chemicals & Energy

Allseas secures a contract from Aster Chemicals & Energy for rejuvenation of subsea and mooring infrastructure on Singapore’s Bukom Island — part of wider upgrades to the nation’s refining hub.

Air Liquide invests EUR 130M

Air Liquide will invest EUR 130 million to build and operate two new industrial gas plants in Singapore to support semiconductor manufacturing, reinforcing its leading position in Asia’s electronics sector.

Malaysia to auction green power for export to Singapore

Malaysia launches a new auction under its Energy Exchange Malaysia (Enegem) programme to expand renewable electricity exports to Singapore — supporting ASEAN’s regional power grid vision.

Tenaris signs four-year contract with bp

Tenaris will supply casing and tubing, including 13Cr stainless steel tubulars, to bp for the Tangguh UCC LNG project in Papua Barat, Indonesia – a national strategic project involving CCUS and onshore gas compression.

ExxonMobil starts first-of-its-kind technology in Singapore

ExxonMobil has commissioned new facilities on Jurong Island that convert crude oil residues into higher-value products, adding 20,000 bpd Group II base stocks capacity. Used in engine oils, gear oils, and marine oils – driving stainless steel demand in refining and process equipment.

Marco Polo Marine adds two new AHTS vessels

Marco Polo Marine is adding two AHTS vessels (USD 34M) to support offshore O&G and wind projects in Southeast and Northeast Asia. Both vessels feature advanced DP2 and firefighting systems, requiring stainless steel in marine/offshore applications.

Brookfield, Solarvest sign 1.5GW solar tie-up

Brookfield and Solarvest will build 1.5GW of utility-scale solar and storage projects in Malaysia within 3–5 years. Stainless steel demand linked to mounting structures, piping, and storage integration.

Korean province to invest USD 7.8bn

South Chungcheong province will develop the country’s largest eco-friendly hydrogen cluster by 2030, with 19 business agreements signed including Linde, Hyundai and Hanwha. Targets 1.2m tonnes hydrogen production and 20GW hydrogen-based power generation by 2040.

Chula and EGAT to conduct research on hydrogen production

EGAT and Chulalongkorn University will jointly fund research into producing hydrogen and derivatives from renewables. Aimed at applying ESG principles and developing clean energy infrastructure in Thailand.

LUD.US forges strategic partnership with Chinese shipbuilders

Luda (Taian) signed cooperation agreements with CSSC, COSCO and others to R&D and manufacture speciality-alloy flanges and pipe fittings for ammonia-fuelled vessels, LNG carriers, chemical tankers and cruise ships.