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.

Jadestone Energy submits an FDP for NDUM in Vietnam

Jadestone Energy submits a development plan for NDUM gas fields in Vietnam, aiming for phased offshore production and gas export.

Woodside expands in China with a long-term LNG agreement

Woodside signs a 15-year LNG supply deal with China Resources Gas, marking its entry into the Chinese market.

Baosteel Desheng grants FAC to SMS group for VOD plant

Baosteel Desheng completes a VOD plant with SMS group, boosting high-quality stainless steel production capacity.

Vingroup plans renewables and LNG power ventures

Vingroup seeks approval for renewable energy and LNG power plants in Vietnam, with major projects planned by 2030.

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries pioneers 3D printing for ship MRO

HD Hyundai unveils world-first 3D printing for ship maintenance, improving onboard repair efficiency.

Launching NEA cooperation with the Philippines

NEA strengthens nuclear energy cooperation with the Philippines, discussing SMRs and energy security.

Indonesia plans to build a new 532 kb/d oil refinery

Indonesia announced a USD 12.5 billion investment in a new 531,500 bbl/d refinery to enhance domestic oil processing capacity, marking its first new refinery since 1994.

Sapura Energy secures USD 716.7M of drilling contracts

Sapura Energy secured contracts with PTTEP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, and EnQuest, boosting its order book to USD 1.95 billion and ensuring long-term offshore drilling operations in Asia.

Thai Tank Terminal and PTT Global Chemical sign agreement

Vopak will invest EUR 130 million to build a 160,000-cubic-meter tank in Map Ta Phut, Thailand, to import U.S. ethane. The project, expected to complete by 2029, aims to strengthen Thailand’s petrochemical feedstock security.

Wuxi Huaguang signs deal with Press Metal

Wuxi Huaguang will supply four CFB boilers to Malaysia’s Press Metal for an alumina refinery in Indonesia. The USD 138.2 million project supports plans to potentially double the refinery’s capacity.