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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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Technip awarded FEED contract

Technip was awarded a front end engineering design (FEED) contract by BP Exploration & Production Inc. This contract covers the design of a Spar hull and mooring systems for the Mad Dog Phase 2 Project, located near Green Canyon in the Gulf of Mexico.

Topsides engineering for semi-submersible CPF

newsitemWood Group Mustang has won the topsides detailed engineering and procurement support for the semi-submersible central processing facility (CPF) in the Ichthys field development.

Foster Wheeler wins contract for aromatics complex

newsitemFoster Wheeler AG (FWLT) announced that a subsidiary of its Global Engineering and Construction Group has been awarded a contract by Abu Dhabi National Chemicals Company (ChemaWEyaat) for the provision of project management consultancy (PMC) services for an aromatics complex and the supporting infrastructure.

Tata Steel secures deepwater pipe contract

Tata Steel has won a major contract worth more than GBP 100 million to provide pipe for Discovery Producer Services L.L.C.

KSB to supply wastewater pumps

KSB will supply four 52 ton wastewater pumps for the construction of the Lee Tunnel in London. Each of these pumps will feature an impeller measuring 2.2m in diameter. A total of six pump sets, including two smaller drainage pumps, will be installed in a shaft structure 85m below the Beckton Sewage Treatment Works in London, Britain's largest wastewater and sewage treatment plant, and used to transport combined storm water and sewage.

Siemens to provide solutions for offshore drilling

newsitemThe shipyards Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore Ltd., CMHI/Shenzhen as well as Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipyard in China have awarded Siemens Energy a total of three orders for electrical power supply packages for offshore drilling rigs.

Corrosion Awareness Day

newsitem Corrosion is a pervasive problem that costs 3% or more of GDP for most developed nations. Sustainable solutions exist and the World Corrosion Organization (WCO) has dedicated 24 April 2012 to raising awareness about the impact of corrosion on people, infrastructure, economies, and the environment, and what can be done to prevent and control it.

Plenty to admire at Pumps & Valves 2012

The Pumps & Valves 2012 event, which was held on 18 and 19 April in Antwerp, Belgium, was a focal point for many industries and flow control experts in Belgium, Holland, and even Northern France.

NSSC® makes NSSC2120, weldable lean duplex

newsitemNSSC (Nippon Steel & Sumikin Stainless Steel Corporation) has successfully developed NSSC2120 (21Cr-2Ni-N), the world’s first type 304 substituting type lean duplex stainless steel with high heat-input weldability.

Rolled Alloys to open new Richburg, SC facility

newsitemRolled Alloys intends to open its newest facility in South Carolina. The new 33,000sq/ft service center will feature an extensive inventory of stainless and alloy bar products and processing equipment.