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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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Nord Stream pipeline launch on Nov. 8

Gazprom expects the Nord Stream gas pipeline to be put into operation on 8 November 2011. Construction of the first line is complete, with approximately 60% of the second section of the project to be completed.

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DNV updates standard for wind turbine structures

DNV’s recognized standard for design of offshore wind turbine structures has undergone a revision process along with the wind energy industry. The updated standard which is now available, aims to reduce cost and increase safety.

Alliance owners approve Bakken pipeline lateral

Veresen Inc. and Enbridge Inc., joint owners of Alliance Pipeline, announced approval by their respective boards of directors to allow Alliance to begin development of a natural gas pipeline lateral and associated facilities.

Avesta reveals new super duplex wire

Avesta Welding has expanded its already extensive duplex product range by introducing a new super duplex flux cored wire: Avesta FCW 2507/P100-PW. The wire is of the rutile type and has been specially developed for the positional welding of steels such as 2507, 1.

SENER and Techint E&C finish Gate LNG terminal

The first LNG terminal of its kind in the Netherlands has opened in Maasvlakte due to the joint capabilities of SENER and Techint Engineering and Construction, both integrated under the joint venture TS LNG.

Electralloy welcomes global forging execs

Electralloy welcomes global forging execs Electralloy recently hosted a plant tour for more than 110 forging executives representing leading forging and forging supplier companies throughout Europe, Asia, South America and North America.

E-T Energy appoints Roberts as Pres and CEO

Trevor Roberts, P.Eng., is the new President and Chief Executive Officer of E-T Energy Ltd. Roberts will also maintain his current position as a director of the Company. He will succeed Bruce C. W. McGee, CD, Ph.

Simufact opens training center at University

Simufact Engineering GmbH will help launch a training center at Shenyang Ligong University in northeast China, following an agreement with the institution. Its local distributor, Sili-Tech Ltd, will provide assistance.

Geothermal plant in Indonesia

Japan-based Marubeni has secured an engineering, procurement and construction contract from state utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) to build a geothermal plant in West Java, Indonesia. The plant will be owned by Geo Dipa Energy and is part of the second phase of a project to add 10,000MW of power to PLN's capacity.