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Projects involving stainless steels

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Latest Projects

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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Arab oil deal stalled again

A USD 25 billion gas deal between Saudi Arabia and western energy firms is reportedly facing yet more delays.

Shanghai chemical project

China's Cabinet, the State Council, has approved the feasibility study of a Sino-foreign chemical complex to be built in Shanghai.

US salt waste processing facility

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is planning a salt waste processing facility (SWPF) at the Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina.

Exotic metals prevent pipeline disputes

A Jiskoot inline sampling system is providing the accuracy crucial for ensuring correct allocation of condensate value and the avoidance of disputes in a shared pipeline.

German paper mill

Metso Paper has signed the final contract for pulping system in Zellstoff Stendal GmbH greenfield kraft pulp mill in Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany, with the main contractor, RWE Industrie-Lösungen GmbH.

Jacobs wins BP Texas refinery project

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. will provide construction services for BP's fluid catalytic cracking unit (FCCU) motorisation project at BP's refinery in Texas City, Texas.

Polyacetal plant in China

Polyplastics Co. Ltd, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc. (MGC), Korea Engineering Plastics Co. Ltd (KEP) and Ticona, a business of Celanese AG, Frankfurt, have agreed on the construction of a world-scale 60,000 metric ton polyacetal (POM) facility in China.

Tackling superalloys

A research project at Cranfield University has employed Holroyd's superabrasive Edgetek machines to achieve significant breakthroughs when machining nickel-based superalloys.

Foster Wheeler wins Dutch award

Foster Wheeler Italiana SpA has been awarded a contract by Kuwait Petroleum Europoort for the revamp of a vacuum unit and some hydrodesulphurisation units at its refinery at Europoort, near Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Braemar award

Technip-Coflexip has announced that one of its UK entities, Coflexip Stena Offshore Ltd (CSOL), has been awarded the pipelines and subsea infrastructure EPIC contract from Marathon Oil UK Ltd for the Braemar field and the Brae B to Miller gas transfer pipeline developments in the Northern North Sea.


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.