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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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Contracts to Australian suppliers

The North West Shelf Expansion Project has announced contracts totalling nearly ASD 20 million to four Australian companies for the fabrication of equipment for a ASD 1.6 billion LNG Train 4 project.

Foster Wheeler wins Swedish contract

Foster Wheeler Ltd.’s UK subsidiary, Foster Wheeler Energy Ltd (FWEL), has been awarded an engineering and procurement (E&P) contract by Preem Raffinaderi AB for a USD 34 million isomerisation revamp project at their refinery in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Foster Wheeler wins Venezuelan upgrader project

Foster Wheeler Ltd’s Fired Heater Division was awarded a multi-million-dollar contract by Grupo Alvica, a joint venture of Fluor Daniel and Inelectra, for the supply of two delayed coker furnaces.

Shaw in power pact with NRG

The Shaw Group Inc. and NRG Energy Inc. have signed an agreement for constructing two gas-fired power plants to be located in the South Central United States.

Jacobs wins contract from Marathon Ashland

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has won a contract from Marathon Ashland Petroleum LLC (MAP).

Clough wins Indonesian deepwater contract

The Clough group has been awarded contracts worth USD 80 million as part of a consortium that will construct Indonesia’s first deepwater production oilfield.

Hydrogenics awarded additional military contract

Hydrogenics Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell systems, has announced a contract award by the Department of National Defence Canada (DND) to advance into the next stage of development of its chemical hydride-fuelled, portable fuel cell power programme.

China boosts ethylene production

Despite slowing global economies and decreasing chemical prices, the Chinese government has decided to increase ethylene production.

ABB awarded wellhead platform contract

ABB, the global power and automation technology group, in partnership with Heerema of The Netherlands, has been awarded a contract by Esso Exploration Angola (Block 15) Ltd (Esso), a subsidiary of ExxonMobil Corporation, to design, build and commission a deepwater tension leg platform for the Kizomba A Project located in the deepwater Block 15 offshore Angola.

Vietnam signs power deal with French-led consortiu

A consortium of foreign companies led by France's Electricité de France has signed four agreements with Vietnam and received a license to build a USD 400 million power plant in the south of the country.


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.