Blog

The use of robotics in the oil and gas industry is still relatively new and it has added an exciting new element to the market. As non-conventional methods of oil and gas extraction are sought, the future of the industry is very much interconnected with the advancement of new technology. ... Read More

Non-destructive testing (NDT) encompasses an extensive range of tests that are used to determine the integrity and properties of a specific material, product or system without damaging the test subject.  These techniques are widely believed to be essential for quality regulation. They ensure that important structures like pipelines, mining plants ... Read More

Lithium has become one of the most sought-after metals in recent years. The numerous properties of lithium make it a unique and very useful material, and the demand for renewable energy has driven the growth of the lithium market. Our division in Perth, Australia has been greatly affected by this ... Read More

6% Moly is just one of the very specialist materials that we stock. As one of the world’s leading stockholders and suppliers of high-performing pipes, fittings and flanges, Special Piping Materials (SPM) is an expert in knowing the advantages and applications of different materials grades. 6% Moly is no exception ... Read More

The Global Desalination Industry is currently experiencing an enormous boom. All over the world it is experiencing incredible growth and it is becoming increasingly relied upon to supply fresh drinkable water. Because of this demand, according to Adroit Market Research, the Desalination Industry was valued at USD $15.43 billion in ... Read More

Quality Assurance is at the heart of everything we do here at Special Piping Materials. Quality of our products, quality of our service and quality in our people. It will come as no surprise to our clients that we take our quality assurance processes very seriously indeed. According to the ... Read More

The time has come for our next company update, and this time we have an interview with James Deeney for you, the General Manager of the Special Piping Materials division in Houston, Texas.   British-born James moved to Texas in 2013 and has never looked back. He is currently taking ... Read More

Pipe fittings come in many forms with the most common being threaded fittings, socket weld fittings and buttweld fittings. This blog will explore the advantages of all three types, but especially the advantages of buttweld fittings and their applications. Pipe fittings are essential parts of pipelines as they allow for ... Read More

The Middle East and North African (MENA) region is one of the most interesting oil and gas sectors in the world. Here we get you up to speed on the MENA oil and gas sector, including an update from Special Piping Materials Dubai, recent positive news stories from the region ... Read More

How does Special Piping Materials go about selling specialist pipe in Asia? Over the past 30 years we have built a global network of offices all over the world. Each of these offices have become experts in their respective regions. The Singapore division is no different and since it was ... Read More

The answer to the question ‘what is Nickel Alloy and Inconel’ has an interesting answer. This blog explores both materials and their applications.     Let’s start with Nickel Nickel is an extremely adaptable element and has a great range of helpful properties such as heat and corrosion resistance, electrical ... Read More

Exploring what is an FPSO and what companies are leading the way in the market Let’s start with the basics – what is an FPSO? A Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) installation is a floating vessel. It is generally found as part of a converted oil tanker hull. FPSOs ... Read More