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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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Technip wins project in Saudi Arabia

Technip has been awarded a lump sum turnkey contract by Saudi Arabian Oil Co. (Saudi Aramco) for the installation of a new LNG compression train with associated facilities in the existing Abqaiq plants.

Shell and El Paso build LNG Terminal in Mexico

Shell Gas & Power and El Paso Global LNG will develop an LNG re-gasification terminal in Altamira, Tamaulipas State on Mexico's East Coast.

FuelCell power plant for Mercedes Benz

FuelCell Energy, Inc. has shipped a 250kw Direct FuelCell power plant to the Mercedes-Benz manufacturing facility in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

New Caledonian nickel-cobalt project

Inco Ltd has announced that its 85% owned subsidiary, Compagnie des Mines de Xere (CMX), has reached an agreement in principle for a joint venture formed by Bechtel Overseas Corporation of the USA and Technip France SA of France to act as the prime contractor for construction of the Goro nickel-cobalt project in the French Overseas Territory of New Caledonia.

Kvaerner to manage power project in Brazil

Kvaerner PLC has won a USD 40 million engineering, procurement, and construction management contract for the installation of cycle gas turbines at a power plant, located near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Jacobs wins hydrogen project

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has won a contract from Koch Petroleum Group for project and construction management services of Koch's grassroots No. 3 Hydrogen Plant.

J&L Specialty commissions NOx removal system

J&L Specialty Steel has successfully commissioned a new NOx control system. The low temperature oxidation NOx control system – BOC's LoTOx™ NOx removal system — has already helped J&L surpass projected performance targets for NOx removal from their stainless steel pickling operation.

MTA Exhibition

MTA 2001, the largest international Machine Tool and Metalworking exhibition in SE Asia, was held in Singapore from 22–26 May 2001 and attracted more than 17,700 trade visitors over the five days of the show.

Soya processor to invest in Mato Grosso

The Brazilian soya processor, ABC Inco, will invest R$ 95 million in a new processing plant and wharehouses in the region of Rondonopolis in the state of Mato Grosso.

UK natural gas development gets go-ahead

The new UK Energy Minister Brian Wilson has given the go-ahead to the GBP 200 million development of five natural gas discoveries in the North Sea.


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.