[ Industry Update ]
[ Industry Update ]
TechnipFMC awarded Flexible Pipe Contract SAIL uses biochar to reduce carbon emissions
TechnipFMC has been awarded a substantial contract by Petrobras to supply flexible pipe for the pre-salt fields offshore Brazil , following completion of a tender . The contract covers the design , engineering , and manufacture of flexible pipe for water injection and gas lift . Jonathan Landes , President , Subsea at TechnipFMC , commented : “ One of our core technologies will once again support Petrobras ’ s ambitions , and we are proud of the trust we have built with them over many decades . With this award , we will utilize our global manufacturing capabilities to assist with the continued development of pre-salt reserves .” For TechnipFMC , a “ substantial ” contract is between USD 250 million and USD 500 million .
Alleima signs strategic partnership with KTH
India ’ s state-owned Steel Authority of India Limited ( SAIL ) has started using biochar in its steelmaking process at its plant in Odisha , aiming to reduce carbon emissions . On August 24 , SAIL conducted biochar trials in the No . 1 Blast Furnace ( BF ) at its Rourkela Steel Plant . Biochar , produced through the pyrolysis of plant and animal biomass , can partially replace pulverized coal injection ( PCI ) in blast furnaces . India ’ s steel industry heavily relies on traditional blast furnace technology , which uses coal as a reducing agent to produce iron , releasing significant amounts of carbon in the process . According to data , coal-based blast furnaces account for 73 % of India ’ s total operational ironmaking capacity . SAIL ’ s initiative is part of this global trend , exploring sustainable options to reduce the carbon footprint of steelmaking .
CBM welcomes JLR for metalforming supply chain
Sandviken-based Alleima , the manufacturer of high-valueadded stainless steel and special alloys , has signed an agreement with KTH . The partnership aims to deepen collaboration in research and education , enhance scientific excellence , strengthen societal benefits , and increase innovative capacity in addressing the major challenges faced by society currently . Alleima and KTH have a long-standing collaboration in various fields . This includes joint research and development activities , exchanges through industrial PhD students , study visits , and guest lectures . The collaboration is now further strengthened through the strategic partnership . It will support both existing and new forms of cooperation between Alleima and KTH . Among other goals , the partnership seeks to deepen collaboration in the fields of materials science , chemistry , and chemical engineering — areas where both parties conduct research and development at an international forefront .
The Confederation of British Metalforming ( CBM ) has formally announced JLR ( Jaguar Land Rover ) as its latest member . The association represent the interests of over 200 companies involved in the manufacture of fasteners , forgings and pressings , cold-rolled and sheet-metal products . “ Given the car manufacturer ’ s prominence as a leading OEM , not only across the UK but also in supplying its cutting-edge vehicles globally , this is great news for the wider supply chain ,” explained CBM President Steve Morley . The Confederation of British Metalforming ( CBM ) is the UK ’ s only specialist manufacturer ’ s organisation for experts in metalforming , representing a sector that employs 70,000 people and has a combined turnover of GBP 26bn . It has a strong voice which is heard within government and the wider manufacturing industry , resulting in several successful lobbying activities . Picutred are Stever morley and Geraldine Bolton , CBM Chief Executive .
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