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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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ACWA–WTCO signs JDA with Syrian Arab Republic

Stainless Steel World Publisher - February 13, 2026

OQ signs a Project Development Agreement with KPI

Stainless Steel World Publisher - February 13, 2026

Subsea7 secures a substantial contract from Chevron

Stainless Steel World Publisher - February 13, 2026

VaxGen to build AIDA vaccine plant

Stainless Steel World Publisher - February 26, 2002

VaxGen Inc. and a group of South Korean investors have announced the formation of a joint venture, which will invest approximately USD 120 million to build and operate a facility in Incheon, South Korea, to manufacture VaxGen's AIDS vaccine.

Granulated sulphur in Kazakhstan

Stainless Steel World Publisher - February 26, 2002

The US-Kazakh Tengizchevroil oil-extracting joint venture, which is developing the major Tengiz oilfield in the western Atyrau Region, Kazakhstan, will commission two industrial facilities to produce 2800 tonnes of granulated sulphur a day by the end of 2002.

Pakistan and Iran sign pipeline pact

Stainless Steel World Publisher - February 25, 2002

Pakistan and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to undertake a pre-feasibility study for a proposed 2600km Iran–India gas pipeline after a second day of talks on the project.

BP to develop Aspen discovery

Stainless Steel World Publisher - February 22, 2002

BP has announced an agreement with Nexen Petroleum USA Inc. that will bring BP's Aspen (Green Canyon, Gulf of Mexico) discovery into production by the end of this year.

Cosipa to instal vacuum degasser

Stainless Steel World Publisher - February 22, 2002

Brazilian steelmaker Usiminas has awarded Voest-Alpine Industrieanlagenbau (VAI) a contract for the erection of a vacuum degassing plant at the Cosipa, São Paulo, steelworks.

Alstom to supply coal-fired boilers to USA

Stainless Steel World Publisher - February 19, 2002

Alstom has been awarded a contract worth more than EUR 142 million by East Kentucky Power Cooperative Inc. (EKPC) to design, supply and build a 268mw, coal-fired circulating fluid bed (CFB) boiler at the utility's H.L. Spurlock Power Station near Maysville, Kentucky, USA.

Gas-powered station wins go-ahead

Stainless Steel World Publisher - February 18, 2002

The Australian state of Victoria is to get another power station after the Environmental Protection Authority gave the green light for the first of two stages of a gas-fired power station to be built at Laverton North by Singapore Power.

LNG fuelling station for Santa Monica

Stainless Steel World Publisher - February 15, 2002

Chart Industries Inc. has announced that its NexGen Fueling Division (NexGen) has received an equipment order for a new large-scale liquid natural gas (LNG) dispensing facility being built for Santa Monica Big Blue Bus.

YUKOS and MOL sign joint venture pact

Stainless Steel World Publisher - February 13, 2002

MOL PLC and OAO NK YUKOS, the largest fully privatised company in Russia, signed an agreement in Budapest on 12 February 2002 providing for the joint development and production of the Zapadno-Malobalyk field in Russia.

FMC supplies US Gulf’s Gunnison Field

Stainless Steel World Publisher - February 13, 2002

FMC Energy Systems is to provide subsea trees and associated services for Kerr-McGee's Gunnison Field area project in the deepwater US Gulf of Mexico.

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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.