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The energy landscape in Latin America is definitely an interesting one. In recent years there has been a significant increase in the usage of, and investment into renewable energy sources. Alongside that, there has also been some major oil discoveries in the region, most notably in Guyana and Suriname. Latin ... Read More

Exotic metals, in their essence, are alloys that are manufactured by experts through highly specialised and controlled processes. In contrast to this, ‘normal’ metals are made through generic and well-known processes and are typically the standard grades of a particular metal. This includes steel, stainless steel, aluminium, copper and brass. ... Read More

Offshore drilling is a key part of the oil & gas industry and involves extracting petroleum that is located beneath the Earth’s oceans. In order to access this petroleum, offshore rigs are needed. Offshore drilling rigs have been used for many years and have evolved into enormous structures that can ... Read More

Preventing corrosion is something that engineers around the world spend many hours dedicated to. According to NACE International today, every year, about US$2.5 trillion is lost to corrosion globally – that’s more than 3 percent of the global GDP. While it does obviously have significant financial implications, concerns over metal corrosion also ... Read More

A delivery of specialised super duplex products has landed in our Perth Warehouse. The Perth division of Special Piping Materials was established in 2006 and since then the team has developed a very well-deserved reputation for efficient, reliable and high-quality service. Director Mark Davey runs the office in Perth and ... Read More

There are many different types of pipelines in operation as transportation systems around the world. They can differ in diameter, length and in the material they are made from. Some are used to move goods and materials like sewage and water, but the vast majority are used for energy purposes. ... Read More

Zishan Ali Khan has worked with Special Piping Materials for more than 11 years, having joined the team in 2009 when the Dubai office first opened. After operating the division as a successful sales office for Special Piping Materials, Zishan helped to transform it into a fully-fledged division of the ... Read More

Papua New Guinea is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean which stretches from just south of the Equator to the northernmost extension of Australia. Read on to find out more about this country's energy resources, LNG sector, new legislation and who some of the bigger operators are.  The National ... Read More

It is safe to say that pipe connections are an essential part of pipelines all around the world. They ensure that whatever substance is travelling through the pipe has a continuous smooth flow.  Pipe connections have many uses; Among other things they help pipelines to be many miles long, help ... Read More

The energy sector in Indonesia incorporates many different streams of activity. Over the years, Indonesia has been known to produce oil, coal, natural gas and palm oil, while renewable energy potential in Indonesia is also considerable (solar, wind, hydro and geothermal energy).  Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world ... Read More

Corrosion is when a material breaks down because of its environment. In general, stainless steel is much more resistant to corrosion than carbon or alloy steels. Stainless steel is an iron alloy and is made up of 10.5% chromium as a minimum. This chromium causes a very thin layer of ... Read More

Type 316 stainless steel is an austenitic stainless steel that has a number of highly beneficial advantages and applications and is used in a variety of different environments. Austenitic stainless steel is the largest group of stainless steels and accounts for around 66% of all stainless steel production. Austenitic stainless ... Read More