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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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Siderca partners with Dow Chemical

Siderca has taken a supporting role in a Dow Chemical Argentina modernisation project as a provider of “integrated packages,â€? a business concept that, in addition to seamless and welded tubes, involved the integrated supply of bridles, fittings and accessories in a programmed manner.

Cow power

Synagro is to design and build an anaerobic digester pilot facility that will process the daily manure generated by approximately 3750 dairy cows.

Power-gen equipment for Gulf of Mexico

Dresser-Rand has received orders to supply power generation equipment to the BP Deep Water Development Programme in the Gulf of Mexico.

Regent and Millennium sign power accord

Regent Energy Corporation has executed a contract with Millennium Energy Ventures (MEVCO), a private Houston-based venture capital and project development company, to develop an electric plant with 500mw generating capacity (estimated cost USD 250 million) on Regent's Horseshoe Gallup lease in San Juan County, New Mexico.

In Salah gas venture

Algerian state oil and gas company Sonatrach and BP are to finalise a deal for the development of the USD 2.5 billion In Salah gas project, officials at the two companies have said.

Six-axis articulated-arm robots

Following the successful installation of Motoman systems for robotic arc welding and more recently plasma welding and cutting, W and G Sissons, the European stainless steel catering and sanitary ware equipment manufacturers, has embarked on a programme to automate polishing at its factory in Sheepbridge, Chesterfield, UK.

Pemex investment

Pemex is to invest Pesos 1.473bil in total this and next year.

Contract for Coflexip Stena Offshore International

Coflexip Stena Offshore announced today that Coflexip Stena Offshore International, has been awarded through Single Buoy Moorings (SBM) significant part of the mooring and installation package for Shell Nigeria Exploration & Production Company's (SNEPCO) Bonga field development.

Nuovinox rebar to be used on Florida causeway

Stelax Industries Ltd has received an agreement for 44 tons of Nuovinox reinforcing bar (rebar) for the State of Florida Department of Transportation.

UAE Dolphin project

UOG, the Arab Emirates group, will chose one company out of five western oil companies by the end of the year to replace US group Enron in the Dolphin gas project, in which French oil group TotalFinaElf is a partner.


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.