Equinor bought more from Norwegian suppliers in 2018
In 2018 Equinor purchased goods and services worth NOK 141.7 billion (EUR 15,55 billion; 1 Euro = approx 10 NOK) from more than 9000 suppliers globally. The company recently announced that 67% of total purchases, worth NOK 95.2 billion, went to suppliers with a Norwegian billing address.
ISSDA recommends stainless steel for India’s future
During a recent seminar, the Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA) endorsed stainless steel as the ideal material for infrastructure projects within India, citing the success of stainless steel in several transit hubs around the world.
Duplex ideal material for 7300 m3 demineralized water tank
Duplex is increasingly being specified for the construction of industrial tanks. Recently the Dutch fabricator Gpi constructed a 7300m3 capacity duplex tank designed to EN 14015, the European norm for flat-bottomed tanks.
NeSSIE helping to develop anti-corrosion solutions in offshore renewables
NeSSIE (North Sea Solutions for Innovation in Corrosion for Energy) is a project designed to tap into the existing knowledge of anti-corrosion technology / novel materials solutions in the maritime sector supply chain to develop demonstration projects for offshore renewables in the North Sea. The corrosion solutions, when developed and commercialised, will provide global growth and job creation opportunities in remote regions in the EU.
Causes & resolution of stress corrosion cracking in steam turbines
Steam turbines are used across the world as a source of power for many different industries. Even with the best maintenance procedures and preventative maintenance techniques, problems can still arise. Resolving one of the more serious issues, that of stress corrosion cracking, can often be achieved in a straightforward manner by accurately identifying the causes.