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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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CAPCIS acquires Petroleum Research & Production

CAPCIS Systems Ltd (Manchester, UK), the supplier of corrosion management, corrosion monitoring, and integrity project management solutions, has announced the acquisition of Petroleum Research & Production Ltd (PRP), the on-line monitoring instrumentation manufacturer.

Allegheny enhances South Carolina plant

Allegheny Technologies Incorporated has announced a project designed to enhance the high- performance metals capabilities of its Richburg, South Carolina, long products rolling mill facility.

Technip-Coflexip to build Saudi acid plant

Technip-Coflexip has been awarded by SABIC a contract for the design and construction of an acetic acid plant in SABIC's Arabian Industrial Fibers Company Complex in the industrial city of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.

LNG project in Timor Sea

Phillips Petroleum Co. has signed a heads of agreement to supply liquefied natural gas from the Bayu-Undan gas field in the Timor Sea to two Japanese utilities.

AvestaPolarit invests in North America

AvestaPolarit's US subsidiary, AvestaPolarit Inc. is enhancing its capabilities in stainless steel long products through investments in new capacity and a long-term hire-rolling cooperation agreement with Allegheny Technologies Incorporated in Richburg, South Carolina.

Steel’s contribution to sustainable development.

The IISI has announed that Amory Lovins and Nicholas Grimshaw will provide keynote addresses at a major International Conference on Steel in Sustainable Construction.

World’s longest umbilical

Work has begun at operator Statoil on qualifying technology for the record-long umbilical which will link its Snøhvit development in the Barents Sea with the land facilities in northern Norway.

Trinidad FEED award

CSO Aker Engineering Inc., a US entity of the Teechnip-Coflexip Group has been awarded a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contract by BHP Billiton for its Angostura Development Project offshore Trinidad.

Timor Sea gas development

Phillips Petroleum Company, parent of Darwin LNG Pty Ltd and other Australian affiliates, has signed an agreement that enables it and its co-venturers to move ahead with the gas development of the Bayu-Undan project in the Timor Sea.

Cyclohexane boost

Saudi Chevron Phillips boosts Cyclohexane capacity Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLP has announced that Saudi Chevron Phillips Company (SCP) is expanding its cyclohexane capacity in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia, by 200 million gallons to 95 million gallons to supply its existing customer base.


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.