A New Era for Pipe Procurement Not long ago, ordering industrial piping was a straightforward process — place a request, receive mill confirmation, and expect delivery in 6–8 weeks. Today, the story is very different. Lead times stretch beyond 16 weeks, prices fluctuate without warning, and sourcing the right grade or size can be a challenge. The global supply chain is undergoing a fundamental shift, and the oil and gas sector — especially in the Gulf region — is feeling its

Corrosion: The Silent Cost in Every Project Corrosion remains one of the most expensive challenges in the oil and gas industry. Each year, billions are lost due to premature failures in piping systems — not because of poor design, but because the wrong material was chosen. Selecting the right alloy is not just a technical decision; it’s a strategic one that directly affects reliability, safety, and the total cost of ownership. At Piping Elements , we believe that understandin

🔩 Seamless vs ERW Pipes: Which One Fits Your Project Best? Understanding the Difference, Applications, and Buying Insights In every piping project, choosing between Seamless and ERW (Electric Resistance Welded) pipes is more than a technical decision — it’s about finding the right balance between performance, safety, and cost. At Piping Elements, we often see engineers and procurement teams asking the same question: “When should I use Seamless, and when is ERW the better opt

L&T’s Hydrocarbon Onshore business (part of L&T Energy Hydrocarbon) has been awarded a major contract in the Middle East, described as an “ultra-mega” order, to build a Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) plant and allied facilities for processing rich associated gas (RAG). Source: Web Key Details The scope covers engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) of an NGL plant and associated utilities/off-site facilities. RAG from offshore and onshore oil

In a major win for India’s engineering sector, Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd (MEIL)  has secured a contract from Kuwait Oil Company (KOC)  to build a gas sweetening and recovery facility in western Kuwait. The award, valued at around USD 225.5 million  (KWD 69.23 million), signals strong confidence in MEIL’s capabilities and the growing importance of gas infrastructure in the Gulf. Source: Web 🛠 Project Scope & Technical Details The facility is designed to treat so

The Middle East is emerging as a key player in the global hydrogen race. According to a new report, investors have pledged $11 billion by 2030 to develop large-scale hydrogen plants across the region—representing one-tenth of worldwide investment in this fast-growing sector. Middle East hydrogen investment 2025 Driven by abundant solar and wind resources, as well as access to natural gas, the Middle East is positioning itself as a hub for both green hydrogen (produced from re

ExxonMobil has officially returned to Libya after more than a decade, marking a significant development in the country’s energy...

Paris, France / British Columbia, Canada — TotalEnergies has entered into a long-term Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Ksi Lisims...

Abu Dhabi, UAE — The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has signed framework agreements worth AED6 billion ($1.64 billion) with 12 UAE-based manufacturers to locally produce critical industrial equipment, including pressure vessels and cables. This move aligns with the national ‘Make it in the Emirates’ initiative aimed at strengthening local manufacturing and supply chain resilience. UAE manufacturing agreements 2025 oil & gas The agreements, signed at the ongoing Make i

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Siemens Energy is set to play a pivotal role in Saudi Arabia’s energy transformation with the deployment of...

Saipem and Subsea7 have announced a merger, creating a new global energy services company, Saipem7. With a combined backlog of €43...

Italian energy company Eni is preparing to start natural gas production from the Nour concession in the eastern Mediterranean by...

QatarEnergy is set to significantly increase its local and international LNG production capacity to 160 million tonnes per year in the...

Source: web The Bapco Modernization Project (BMP) officially came online on December 18, 2024, marking a new chapter in Bahrain’s energy...

Wison New Energies has announced the signing of a Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) contract for a groundbreaking 3 million tonnes per...

31 December 2024  marked a significant milestone for Yinson Production, as the FPSO Atlanta successfully achieved first oil following a...

ADNOC has signed its third Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the Ruwais liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, partnering with EnBW...

ADNOC Drilling, in partnership with SLB and Patterson-UTI, has announced the formal establishment of Turnwell Industries. This joint...

Source: Press Release Saipem, in collaboration with KOA Oil & Gas and AVEON Offshore, has been awarded a significant offshore contract by...

Source: Press Release TechnipFMC has been awarded a significant contract by Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited for...