8 COVER STORY
Outokumpu : pioneering sustainable stainless with Circle Green
Outokumpu is pioneering the production of emission-minimised stainless steel in the global market . Its Circle Green product line has an astonishing 92 % lower carbon footprint than the global average , and the company now provides product specific carbon footprint data for many of its products .
12 OIL AND GAS
Njord field ready for another 20 years
Production from the Njord field in the Norwegian Sea has resumed following a five-year upgrade project in which both the platform and the floating storage and offloading vessel ( FSO ) were brought ashore .
14 TUBES , PIPES & FITTINGS
Tubes and pipes benefitting from high-growth industries The stainless tubes and pipes sector serves many industries that are currently experiencing remarkable growth . Companies are expanding and updating to take advantage of the opportunities .
20 FITTINGS
Elastomeric couplings reduce roller table downtime Quick Flex elastomeric couplings are used by a well-known European steelmaker to drastically reduce downtime .
22 ENERGY
Battery energy storage systems to hedge prices and support the power grid Volatile electricity costs have impacted business across the industry . Battery storage can offer a solution .
23 COMMUNITY
Stainless Steel World Conference Call for Papers It ’ s time to submit your abstracts for the world ’ s premier corrosion-resistant alloy event !
28 ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Printing a stainless steel dragon As technology advances , 3D-printed metal structures have found their way into the industry . Sometimes , these structures can take the shape of beautiful art .
30 ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Additive manufacturing amps up fuel cells , drives down cost Alternative-energy solutions such as solar , wind-power , and hydrogen are rising up in the supply curve as the drive to decarbonise electricity gains momentum . Hydrogen stands out with its potential to produce clean electricity at a steady rate .
34 MANUFACTURING
World ’ s largest kraftliner machine installed in Obbola , Sweden Voith has launched the world ’ s largest kraftline machine , which is expected to significantly increase the production capacity .
36 SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability and competitiveness for Europe ’ s metallurgical industry EU funding has kickstarted a collaborative research project on the sustainable production of manganese and its alloys .
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