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Our dedicated news department gathers news and press releases from around the world to bring our community the latest developments in the stainless steel industry. Here you can find news involving the people and companies involved in the manufacturer, supply and use of corrosion resistant alloys (CRAs).
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LE expands POWER MIG® line

Lincoln Electric has added the POWER MIG 180 Dual model to its POWER MIG® wire welder line. With single phase 60 Hz dual 120- and 208/230-volt input power capability, this machine is suitable for welding at home, in the shop or out on the job site.

Vestas turbines for Blackspring Ridge I

Greengate Power Corp., through its wholly-owned subsidiaries Blackspring Ridge IA Wind Project LP and Blackspring Ridge IB Wind Project LP, has entered into turbine supply and long-term service and maintenance agreements with Vestas-Canadian Wind Technology Inc.

DCP, WTLPG make pipeline gathering deal

DCP Midstream LLC (DCP) and West Texas LPG Pipeline LP (WTLPG) have entered into agreements which provide long-term natural gas liquid (NGL) gathering services for the DCP Midstream Sandhills Pipeline LLC (Sandhills Pipeline) through two new interconnect points with WTLPG.

AWSL solar parks receive gov approval

The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) has formally approved three of Atlantic Wind & Solar Inc.’s (AWSL) initial Capacity Allocation Exempt (CAE) Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) applications, allowing the advancement of its first Ontario-based, rooftop solar energy parks.

NGL link from Midcontinent to Texas Gulf Coast

DCP Midstream has reached an agreement to acquire the Seaway Products Pipeline Company from ConocoPhillips and create new natural gas liquids transportation capacity from the Midcontinent to the Texas Gulf Coast markets.

ENRC appoints Martins de Viveiros as CEO

Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation PLC has appointed Jose Francisco Martins de Viveiros as the Chief Executive Officer of ENRC in Brazil, effective immediately. Jose joins ENRC from ArcelorMittal Mineracao Serra Azul SA

PBF Board selects former ExxonMobil Exec

PBF Energy Company LLC has elected Dennis Houston to its Board of Directors. Houston will also serve on the Board of Directors of PBF's subsidiary, PBF Holding Company LLC. He brings with him, 40 years of experience in the oil and gas industry

GE tech used in world’s first IRCC plant

GE’s FlexEfficiency technology has been chosen for an innovative new power plant being developed by MetCap Energy Investments. The project will produce the world’s first Integrated Renewables Combined Cycle Power Plant (IRCC).

SENER wins CC power station contract

SENER Ingeniería y Sistemas in partnership with Techint has received a contract from Pan American Energy LCC to convert the power plant of the Cerro Dragón natural gas and oil field in Chubut to a combined cycle power station.

Roberts new Olefins & Polyolefins VP

LyondellBasell has appointed Tim Roberts as the new Senior Vice President of Olefins and Polyolefins for the Americas region. He will be based in Houston. Roberts brings a broad knowledge of the global chemical industry to the table.