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Our dedicated news department gathers news and press releases from around the world 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).

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Magnolia Power Project

The Magnolia Power Project (MPP) will apply for certification to the California Energy Commission to begin the state licensing process for a 240mw electric generating unit to be constructed at Burbank Water and Power's (BWP) existing generating station complex in Burbank.

Norsk Hydro invests in Angola

Norsk Hydro is to invest more than NOK 1 billion on exploring for oil off the coast of the West African nation of Angola.

Nucor seeks acquisitions

Nucor Corp. plans to boost production to more than 20 million tons in the coming years through acquisitions and greenfield plant projects, Chief Executive Officer Daniel DiMicco has said.

Fluor wins offshore Chinese development project

Phillips Petroleum Company has selected Fluor Corporation Offshore Services Division to provide engineering services for the Bohai Bay Peng Lai 19-3 Phase II Development Project in the People's Republic of China.

BP Amoco invests in Caspian Sea

BP Amoco and its partners will spend billions of dollars on the construction of two huge natural gas and oil-drilling projects in the Caspian Sea.

Steel plant for Brazil

Brazilian steel maker Belgo Mineira plans to set up a steel plant in Corumba, Mato Grosso do Sul state, Brazil.

Joint venture in Western Australia

A Kellogg Brown & Root Joint Venture has signed a contract to provide engineering, procurement, and construction management services for one of Australia’s most important resource development projects, an LNG expansion on the Burrup Peninsula, Western Australia.

Refinery in Iran

Iran's oil ministry has authorised the construction of a refinery close to the Caspian Sea, Iranian news agency IRNA has said.

Quebec government to invest in paper mill

Quebec Premier, Bernard Landry, and Mr. Joseph Kruger II of Kruger Inc., have announced the a partnership agreement that will permit the re-launching of the Wayagamack Mill in Trois-Rivieres.

52nd Sea Horse Institute Conference

The 52nd Sea Horse Institute, a marine corrosion conference, will be held August 13-16, 2001 in Myrtle Beach South Carolina, USA.