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Projects involving stainless steels

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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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Nexen awarded Buzzard Phase II EPC contract

WorleyParsons has been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract under its long-term call off agreement with Nexen Petroleum U.

AMETEK Surface Vision appoints Divisional VP

AMETEK Surface Vision, a leader in automated online surface inspection solutions, has enhanced its senior management team with the appointment of Jason Zyglis to the newly created role of Divisional Vice President of Project and Product Management.

ArcelorMittal resumes expansion project at Vega unit

ArcelorMittal Brazil is set to resume the expansion project at ArcelorMittal Vega, flat steel cold rolling, pickling, and galvanising unit located in São Francisco do Sul (state of Santa Catarina).

Stainless rebar perfect for bridge renovation

Outokumpu Long Products has won a contract to supply more than 2,500 metric tons of stainless steel rebar to the Rodanthe Bridge project in North Carolina, USA. Deliveries will be started in Q2 2018 and continue through 2020.

Nghi Son-2 plant to get two steam Gen-sets from MHPS

Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems, Ltd. (MHPS) has received an order for two sets of steam turbine power generation systems for Nghi Son-2 thermal power project in Thanh Hoa province, Northern Vietnam, led by Marubeni Corporation and Korea Electric Power Company (KEPCO).

Wood awarded Scarborough gas field development contract

Wood has been awarded a new contract by Woodside to support the execution of concept definition for the proposed Scarborough upstream development, offshore Western Australia.

Proposed acquisition of Cobalt-Nickel assets

African Battery Metals plc, the exploration company developing projects in strategic battery metals, announced that it has conditionally agreed to make two separate acquisitions, being the entire issued share capital of each of Cobalt Blue Holdings (CBH) and Regent Resources Interests Corp.

Turbines to produce clean energy at TAMEH power plant

For the first time in Poland, two top pressure recovery turbines (TRT) will be re-using high pressure flue gas from the top of the blast furnace to reduce ArcelorMittal’s carbon footprint and its energy bill, while producing emission-free energy for TAMEH power plant in Dąbrowa Górnicza.

NSSC awarded gold and bronze awards for duplex projects

Nippon Steel and Sumikin Stainless Corp. have won the Gold and Bronze awards in the categories for Best New Technology and Best New Development at the International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) held in Shanghai in May this year.

Subsea 7 awarded contract offshore UK

Subsea 7 recently announced the award of a sizeable contract by Nexen as part of the Buzzard Phase 2 Project, located approximately 55 kms off the north-east coast of Scotland.


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.