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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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New fuel cell projects for Europe

FuelCell Energy Inc. partner, the MTU Friedrichshafen unit of DaimlerChrysler, has announced that it will deliver seven new fuel cell power plants in Europe starting later this year.

Texas plastic upgrade

Contech Control Services has been awarded a turn-key contract for engineering, procurement, construction, and on-line commissioning services for the upgrade of distributed control systems at ExxonMobil Chemical's BAPP plastics plant located in Baytown, Texas.

China’s Sinopec finishes petrochemicals study

Chinese oil major Sinopec Corp. and two foreign companies have finished a joint feasibility study for a USD 3.0 billion petrochemical complex in southern China.

Biopharmaceutical complex in Seattle

The Immunex Corporation is to build a biopharmaceutical complex in Seattle, Wahington, worth USD 750 million.

FuelCell Energy announces release of draft decisio

FuelCell Energy Inc. has announced that the Connecticut Department of Public Utility Control (DPUC) has released a draft decision on a proposed fuel cell project with the company's Direct FuelCell(R) DFC(R) technology.

Saibos wins contract offshore west Africa

Saibos CML, a subsidiary of Bouygues Offshore and Saipem SpA, has won a contract for the Kizomba A Development Project in Angola worth about USD 230 million.

Australia gives major project status to BassGas

The ASD 400 million offshore Victoria (Australia) BassGas project had been given Federal government major projects facilitation status, Industry, Science and Resources Minister Nick Minchin has said.

Inco announces new head of Goro Nickel

Inco is pleased to announce the appointment of Pierre Alla as Président Directeur Général of Goro Nickel, a nickel-cobalt project located in the French Overseas Territory of New Caledonia.

Australian nickel ramp-up on schedule

The ramping up of Anaconda Nickel's 60%-owned Murrin Murrin laterite nickel-cobalt project in Western Australia is continuing on schedule, the company has said.

Modernisation of steam cracking furnaces

The Spanish company Repsol YPF has recently awarded Technip a contract for the modernisation of the nine steam-cracking furnaces of the Repsol Quimica ethylene plant located in Tarragona, Spain.


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.