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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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Posco to expand Shunde Pohang facilities

Posco is beginning construction on a facility in the Guangdong area of China with annual capacity to produce 100,000 tonnes of electrical steel sheets and 50,000 tonnes of colour-coated steel sheets.

Jacobs receives contract from Syncrude

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has announced that a subsidiary company received a construction contract from Syncrude Canada Ltd for a USD 250 million expansion of Syncrude's oil sands facility at Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada.

Spectrometer companies to co-operate

Philips Analytical BV, headquartered in Almelo, The Netherlands, and OBLF GmbH, headquartered in Witten, Germany, have announced a formal co-operation agreement between the two companies.

Irish Sea gas contract

US-based Burlington Resources has awarded a GBP 55 million pound engineering contract in its Rivers Fields natural gas venture in the Irish Sea.

New hydrogen unit

Total Raffinaderij Nederland BV (Vlissingen, The Netherlands), has awarded Technip-Coflexip an engineering services contract for modifications of the hydrogen plant to increase availability and capacity to meet hydrocracker requirements.

Bouygues wins Algerian contract

Bouygues Offshore with Italy's Saipem has won a turn-key contract for an oilfield development project in Algeria.

Nigerian power boost

A USD 540 million contract has been awarded to the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) for two major gas-fired projects at the Afam Power plant near Port Harcourt.

Brunei gas development

Technip-Coflexip has recently won a contract from Brunei Shell Petroleum Co. for its Egret Phase 1 Gas Development Project, offshore Brunei.

After China enters the WTO

China’s Stainless steel manufacturing will expand after the country joins the WTO, according to a report in Science & Technology Daily.

Kuwait oil project

The state-run Kuwait Petroleum Corp. has called on more international companies to bid for stakes in its upstream oil development project, which will open the lucrative oil sector for foreign companies for the first time in three decades.


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.