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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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Oil refinery for Papua

InterOil Corporation has announced that Clough Niugini Ltd has been awarded the contract to build Papua New Guinea’s first oil refinery, a USD 204 million project.

Stainless start-up in Shanghai

Thyssen Krupp and Baosteel have completed phase 1 of a joint venture project, a 72,000 ton/year cold rolling plant in the south of the Shanghai district of Pudong.

Jordan–Egypt gas pipeline

Four international consortia have bid for the construction of the Jordan-Egypt gas pipeline, a senior official has said.

Jacobs to supply gas injection facilities

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has announced that a subsidiary company received a contract from ExxonMobil Production Company to provide engineering and procurement services for the LaBarge Gas Injection and Cogeneration Project at ExxonMobil's Shute Creek Treating Facility in LaBarge, Wyoming, USA.

Foster Wheeler to revamp Turkmen refinery

Foster Wheeler Ltd has announced that its subsidiary Foster Wheeler Italiana SpA has been awarded a basic and front end engineering design (FEED) contract by the Russian developer Emerol Ltd for the revamp of a delayed coker unit at its refinery in Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan.

Gas separation plant in Scotland

Shell said has awarded Foster Weeler Corp. a GBP 60 million contract to build a gas separation plant at its St Fergus site in Scotland.

Chevron Phillips plans Saudi addition

ChevronTexaco Corp. and Phillips Petroleum Co. have announced that their chemical business joint venture plans to build a USD 1 billion addition to an existing chemical plant in Saudi Arabia.

Peaking plant in Georgia

LG&E Power Incorporated (Fairfax, Virginia), a subsidiary of PowerGen Plc, has awarded Black & Veatch the engineering and construction contract for an 850mw peaking plant in Georgia, USA.

Trinidad and Tobago banks on gas

Trinidad and Tobago is to intensify its industrial development and exports based on natural gas.

Industrial Gases joint venture in China

BOC and Sinopec Yangzi Petrochemical Corp. (Sinopec-YPC), a subsidiary of the Sinopec Group, have formed a joint venture known as Nanjing BOC-YPC Gases Company Ltd (BYG) to meet expanding industrial gases requirements in Nanjing, China.


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.