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.

Yongjin Metal Technology (Thailand) breaks ground on new manufacturing facility

Yongjin invests THB 4.5bn in a new stainless steel plant in Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estate to boost supply across automotive, aerospace, and electronics industries.

Changi water reclamation plant phase 3 expansion set to commence

PUB appoints Binnies-AECOM JV for Changi WRP Phase 3 expansion, adding 96 million gallons per day capacity to strengthen Singapore’s water sustainability.

KBR awarded FEED contract in Indonesia

KBR, with partners Samsung E&A and PT Adhi Karya, will deliver FEED for Indonesia’s Abadi LNG project, targeting 9.5 mtpa LNG production.

Chiyoda awarded EPC contract by Saibu Gas

Chiyoda secures EPC contract to build an additional LNG tank at Hibiki LNG Base, Japan, with completion expected in 2029.

Sustainable, Visible, Effective

Butting Tieling site in China transitions to electric forklifts and expands photovoltaic systems, pushing forward sustainable industrial operations.

PTTEP strengthens energy security for Thailand

PTTEP acquired a 50% interest in Block A-18 of the Malaysia–Thailand Joint Development Area, enhancing gas supply security for Thailand. The project involves development of new wells, platforms, and pipelines to increase production and reserves.

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.