Projects

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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Pipeline capacity expansion

Transwestern Pipeline Company is on schedule to supply expanded natural gas service to California on June 1, 2002.

Plexus awarded Shell contract

Grant Prideco, Inc. announced that its Plexus Deepwater Technologies Division has been awarded a contract by Shell Deepwater Services

New Syngas plant in China

Technip-Coflexip has been awarded a contract by the BASF-YPC joint venture for a Syngas Plant to be located in Nanjing, PRC.

Major investment in Brazil

Brazilian companies that use large amounts of electric power plan to invest 4bn reais (US$1.6bn) in generation projects over the next five years.

Stolt earns contract in Angola

Stolt Offshore S.A. announced the award of the $660 million Sanha Condensate contract from CABGOC.

Shell in bioethanol fuel development

Shell Oil Products, a division of Royal Dutch/Shell Group has purchased a $29 million equity stake in the Canadian company Iogen Energy Corporation, a world leading bioethanol technology company.

Clough wins gold project in Mongolia

The Clough group has been awarded a A$46 million (US$25 million) contract

Rowan Gorilla V contracted

Rowan Companies, Inc., El Paso Oil & Gas Canada

Iceland aluminum production plant

Alcoa and the Invest in Iceland Agency announced

Power plant in North China

Beijing and Inner Mongolia will make a joint investment of about 3.87 billion yuan in the third phase project of the Haibowan Power Plant in North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.


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.