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.

EnQuest secures PSA for offshore Brunei gas fields

EnQuest has signed a production sharing agreement for Block C offshore Brunei, covering three condensate-rich gas fields. Development will start with Merpati, with first gas expected by 2029. JV with Brunei Energy Exploration is planned.

Sapura Energy Berhad wins over RM 500M contracts in Thailand

Sapura Energy secured contracts for offshore installation, decommissioning, and subsea IRM services in Thailand. Work includes diving operations and pipeline removal using advanced subsea vessels.

Indonesia to bring 15 oil, gas projects online in 2025

Indonesia’s SKK Migas targets 15 oil and gas projects to become operational in 2025, with four already online. Total investment is USD 832M, contributing over 233,000 boepd.

BIG and PTT partner to develop a new Air Separation Unit

PTT and BIG signed a deal to build the MAP2 Air Separation Unit using LNG regasification cold energy. The unit supports multiple Thai industries with low-carbon industrial gases. Construction starts in Q1 2026.

CNOOC starts heavy crude production

CNOOC launched production from the Kenli 10-2 heavy crude oilfield in China’s Bohai Sea. The development involves 79 wells and a thermal recovery platform, with peak production of 19,400 boepd expected in 2026.

South Korea to develop hydrogen-based steelmaking technology

South Korea will invest USD 600M to develop hydrogen-based steelmaking by 2030, cutting carbon emissions by 95%.

ABS approves second Korean floating SMR plant design

ABS approves HD Hyundai’s floating SMR plant concept for offshore electricity generation.

Primetals Technologies receives an order from Tokyo Steel

Primetals Technologies to upgrade Tokyo Steel’s hot-dip galvanizing line by 2027.

Velesto secures PTTEP drilling contract

Velesto secures contract from PTTEP Malaysia for 15-well offshore drilling programme from June 2025.

PT INPEX Renewable Energy Indonesia established

INPEX launches subsidiary for renewable energy projects in Indonesia, focusing on geothermal