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Projects involving stainless steels

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This section provides the latest news updates on a variety of world-wide tenders, projects, expansions contracts and acquisitions for stainless steel and related products.

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Tom joins UOG as an Independent Non-Executive Director

United Oil & Gas PLC (UOG) announced the appointment of Mr Tom Hickey as an Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 January 2021.

Piedmont secures three orders for FRP and couplings

H2O Innovation Inc. (H2O Innovation) announced that its business line Piedmont secured three large orders for fiber reinforced polyester (FRP) cartridge filter housings and duplex stainless couplings, totaling USD 3.3M.

DOF Subsea awarded new contracts in Atlantic region

DOF Subsea has been awarded multiple new contracts for execution in the North Sea, Mediterranean, and Africa. The contracted work includes several turnkey subsea projects within the core service lines Survey, Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (IMR), and Construction.

STEAG and thyssenkrupp work on a joint hydrogen project

STEAG, thyssenkrupp Steel and thyssenkrupp Uhde Chlorine Engineers are working on a joint feasibility study. The study deals with the construction of a water electrolysis plant at the STEAG site in Duisburg-Walsum by thyssenkrupp Uhde Chlorine Engineers, the structuring of energy supply and operation of the electrolysis plant by STEAG and the supply of green hydrogen and oxygen to thyssenkrupp Steel's steel mill in the neighboring Duisburg district of Bruckhausen.

Innovate UK with TWI and Langley support Adv-Flow

The ‘Development of Advanced, Highly Corrosion Resistant Coriolis Mass Flow Meters (Adv-Flow)’ is an innovative research project supported by Innovate UK, led by KROHNE Limited, with TWI and Langley Alloys.

Lummus Technology awarded a technology contract

Lummus Technology announced that it has been awarded a technology contract by Shandong Yulong Petrochemical Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China's Nanshan Group.

Stainless duplex plates by Industeel for New Slussen

The construction of the New Slussen is the major urban transformation project in Sweden. Working in collaboration with the City of Stockholm, the SEK 12bn project seeks to create a dynamic urban quarter, responding to its historic context and transforming the city centre.

Oil & gas discoveries resilient in 2020

Despite concerns that Covid-19 could drive down discovered volumes to their lowest levels in decades, exploration activity has been resilient this year.

New stainless steel road bridge at Pooley Bridge

The UK’s first stainless steel road bridge was officially opened in October over the River Eamont at Pooley Bridge. Measuring 128ft long, the landmark structure reconnects the Ullswater valley with a permanent new bridge to replace the 18th century stone structure destroyed during Storm Desmond in December 2015.The new bridge at Pooley Bridge is now open to traffic and pedestrians.

ENAP awards an EPC contract to Técnicas Reunidas

ENAP Refinery Bio Bio (ERBB) has awarded to Técnicas Reunidas, S.A., the EPC Contract for the Wet Gas Sulphuric Acid Plant (WSA), Sour Water Stripping Plant (SWS), and an Amine Recovery Plant (MDEA) in Hualpén, Chile.


Stainless steel is a versatile material that finds applications in various industries and everyday products due to its desirable properties. Here are some common applications for stainless steel:

Architecture and Construction: Stainless steel is used in building structures, bridges, facades, and roofing due to its durability, corrosion resistance, and aesthetic appeal.

Medical and Pharmaceutical Equipment: Stainless steel is used in surgical instruments, medical devices, and equipment due to its excellent sterilization capabilities, biocompatibility, and resistance to corrosion and staining.

Chemical and Petrochemical Industry: Stainless steel is utilized in the construction of tanks, pipes, valves, and fittings for handling corrosive chemicals, acids, and gases. It ensures product purity, longevity, and prevents contamination.

Food and Beverage Industry: Stainless steel is widely employed in food processing equipment, brewing systems, storage tanks, and food preparation surfaces due to its corrosion resistance, ease of cleaning, and hygienic properties.

Energy and Power Generation: Stainless steel is used in power plants, nuclear reactors, and renewable energy applications like solar panels and wind turbines. It provides strength, durability, and resistance to high temperatures and corrosion.

Aerospace and Aviation: Stainless steel is utilized in aircraft components, including structural parts, fasteners, and engine components. It offers lightweight strength, high-temperature resistance, and corrosion resistance.

Marine and Coastal Applications: Stainless steel is employed in shipbuilding, offshore platforms, and coastal infrastructure due to its excellent corrosion resistance in saltwater environments.