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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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Atmos subsidiaries to build gas power plant

Atmos Energy Corporation (Dallas, USA) has said that its subsidiary Atmos Power Systems Inc. has been selected to build a 21mw natural-gas-fired electric power plant for an industrial customer in Tennessee.

RTI wins Indonesian contract

RTI International Metals Inc. (Niles, Ohio, USA) has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, RTI Energy Systems, has been selected to produce production riser equipment in connection with Unocal's West Seno Project off the coast of Indonesia.

Metso to rebuild Italian paper mill

Metso Paper will deliver an extensive paper machine rebuild to Cartiera di Cadidavid S.r.l. in Italy.

UK waste-to-energy plant

Earth Tech, a business unit of Tyco International Ltd, has been selected to provide design and construction services to a new renewable energy plant in Grimsby, England.

Chinese offshore gas field

China’s CNOOC Ltd and Sinopec plan to start developing one of China’s largest offshore natural gas fields.

Resin plant in China

Japanese chemical firm Asahi Kasei Corp. and DuPont's China unit will build a resin plant in China to capitalise on the world's fastest growing market.

Power plants in Nigeria

China's CMEC is to build two power plants in Nigeria.

Mozambique’s first major upstream project

Foster Wheeler South Africa (Pty) Ltd, has won the EPC contract for the USD 130 million upstream gas facility from Sasol Petroleum Temane Limitada.

Halliburton wins Korea offshore contracts

Halliburton Energy Services has won several contracts with the Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC) to provide drilling fluids, drilling bits, coring services, MWD (measurement-while-drilling) and directional drilling operations, and bundled subsea well completion services.

LNG expansion in Spain

Foster Wheeler Iberia has been awarded two projects for liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal expansions in Cartagena and Huelva, by Enagas, the leading Spanish natural gas supplier.


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.