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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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Tenova to modernize Marcegaglia’s 20-Hi Mill in Italy

Stainless Steel World Publisher - June 20, 2025

Outokumpu signs a partnership with Alstom

Stainless Steel World Publisher - June 20, 2025

Uniper and thyssenkrupp to develop ammonia cracker

Stainless Steel World Publisher - June 13, 2025

Mikkel contract awarded

Stainless Steel World Publisher - October 10, 2001

Statoil has awarded European Marine Contractors the assignment of laying a pipeline between the Mikkel field in the Norwegian Sea and a subsea template on the Šsgard field's Midgard deposit.

Foster Wheeler in Qatar GTL project

Stainless Steel World Publisher - October 9, 2001

Foster Wheeler Ltd's UK subsidiary, Foster Wheeler Energy Ltd (FWEL), has won a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for an estimated USD 800 million gas-to-liquids (GTL) project, based in Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar.

NZ company to build plant in Australia

Stainless Steel World Publisher - October 9, 2001

New Zealand energy company Contact Energy Ltd and its cornerstone shareholder, Edison Mission, have given the go-ahead to a ASD 164 million peaking power plant in Victoria.

Waste into watts

Stainless Steel World Publisher - October 8, 2001

The City of Fort Worth's Village Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant uses a combination of technologies to conserve electricity, generate power, reduce costs and use fuel and heat efficiently.

Nigeria plans gas-to-liquid plant

Stainless Steel World Publisher - October 8, 2001

Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Victor Attah, along with Alhaji Sa’adina Dantata, chairman and CEO of Danba Energy Ltd (Nigeria) and Mr William Morris of Dresser Engineering and Constructors Inc. (USA), have signed agreements for a 10,000 barrels per day (bpd) gas-to-liquid plant, to be located in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State, at a cost of USD 450 million.

Outokumpu to acquire superconductor business in US

Stainless Steel World Publisher - October 5, 2001

Outokumpu Copper Products Oy of Finland has signed an agreement to acquire the assets and business of Advanced Superconductors (IGC-AS), a division of Intermagnetics General Corporation of the USA.

Phillips invests in Nigeria Power project

Stainless Steel World Publisher - October 4, 2001

Phillips Petroleum Company has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Phillips Oil Company (Nigeria) Ltd, will invest USD 85 million for a 20% share of a new independent power project to be built near Kwale, Nigeria, in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 60.

Oman to expand gas facilities

Stainless Steel World Publisher - October 3, 2001

Oman, encouraged by new hydrocarbon finds, has embarked on a major project to expand its gas facilities.

CFB Boilers in China

Stainless Steel World Publisher - October 3, 2001

Foster Wheeler Ltd has announced that its US and China-based subsidiaries have been awarded contracts by Sinopec International and its refining unit, Zhenhai Refining and Chemical Company, for the design and supply of two 410 ton/hour circulating fluidised-bed (CFB) boilers at their fertiliser plant fuel alteration project.

Power station for North Carolina

Stainless Steel World Publisher - October 1, 2001

Dominion has announced preliminary plans to construct and operate a natural gas-fired electric generating station in the Person County Industrial Park, adjacent to The Old Durham Road in Roxboro, North Caroli, USA.

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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.