Essar Steel India has successfully supplied 9000T of high quality steel plates for a subsea tankage project being executed in the North Sea for Premier Oil, UK, by Dry Docks World Dubai. The plates will be used in building oil and gas reservoirs in the sea bed at a depth of 130 metres below sea level at a temperature lower than (-40) degree Celsius.The steel plates conform to NACE MR0175 and ISO 15156:2 2009 standard. The plates have been tested for hydrogen induced cracks to ensure the ductility and impact resistance.
According to a media statement, this puts Essar Steel in the elite league of global steel makers who have developed such capabilities.The steel is designed to withstand harsh operating conditions and are maintenance-free with a life of over 50 years.
Commenting on this order, Mr. Dilip Oommen, CEO and MD, Essar Steel India, said: “The successful execution of this order bears testimony to the capabilities of Essar Steel to manufacture steel conforming to highest international standards. Developing these grades is the result of our drive to continually excel in our efforts to become a well-known high quality steel producer”.
Supplying steel to the hydrocarbon sector is one of the main strengths of Essar Steel. It has consistently been able to supply various steel products to this sector conforming to API standards that include hot rolled coils, HSAW and LSAW pipes and plates. Essar Steel is the only Indian steel manufacturer permitted by API to use their monogram on the plates.
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