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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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Kineticor receives key approvals for Cascade Project

Kineticor Resource Corp. (Kineticor) announced that they have received all major approvals from the Alberta Utilities Commission and Alberta Environment and Parks for the 900 MW Cascade Power Project (Cascade).

Fram to invest NOK 1bn in a new gas module

Fram is an oil and gas field tied into the Troll C platform. In 2017, the Fram partners decided to invest about NOK 1bn in a new gas module, boosting the gas processing capacity on Troll C by a total of 3.5 million standard cubic metres per day.

NV5 secures USD 34M LNG contract

NV5 Global, Inc., a provider of professional and technical engineering and consulting solutions, announced that it has been awarded a USD 34M engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract by a prominent Eastern US natural gas company for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility liquefaction system upgrade.

AMETEK announces enhanced regional support in 2020

AMETEK Surface Vision has announced a reorganization that will bring the company’s sales, support, and application expertise closer to customers in 2020.

ISSF releases a new website “worldstainless.orgâ€?

The International Stainless Steel Forum has released a new website. worldstainless.org aims to be the most comprehensive site for anyone interested in stainless steels.

DuPont supply Next Wave for a STRATCO alkylation unit

DuPont Clean Technologies (DuPont) has been awarded the contract to supply Next Wave Energy Partners (Next Wave) with licensing, engineering and proprietary equipment for a STRATCO® alkylation unit near the Houston Ship Channel in Pasadena, Texas, known as Project Traveler.

GE provides steam technology for Kamisu Biomass plant

GE announced recently that it will provide its renewable steam technology for the high efficiency Kamisu Biomass Power Generation plant in Japan.

Gaz Sintez selects SynCOR™ for a plant in Russia

Gaz Sintez is developing the methanol plant project at the port of Vysotsk in the Leningrad Region of Russia. As announced earlier, Hyundai Engineering has started the development of the FEED-package, and NIIK has been awarded the Russian general designer contract.

SNC secures USD 34M contract from Bruce Power

SNC-Lavalin announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Candu Energy Inc., has been awarded three contracts with a combined value of USD 34M from Bruce Power for projects in support of the Major Component Replacement (MCR) program.

Euro supply high-purity manganese at Chvaletice Plant

Euro Manganese Inc, announced that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with JFE Steel Corporation (JFE) of Tokyo, Japan, to supply high-purity manganese products from its proposed demonstration plant at the Chvaletice Manganese Project in the Czech Republic for testing and evaluation.


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.