Tata Steel, Europe's second largest steel producer, has announced a multi-million pound contract with KOGAS (Korea Gas Corporation) for the manufacture and supply of pipe in the Middle East.
The deal, between KOGAS and Tata Steel's Energy and Power division has seen the company manufacture 110km of line pipe and coatings for the Kirkuk to Baiji Dry Gas Project in Iraq.
A total of c.10,000 tonnes of line pipe was manufactured and coated at the company's 42 inch Mill in Hartlepool and has now been shipped to Iraq for installation.
The pipe, which measures 16 inches in diameter, is designed and manufactured specifically for the transportation of dry gas.
Carol Hughes, business development manager, Energy and Power for Tata Steel said: "The contract with KOGAS is our largest ever in Iraq and indicates the current opportunities that are in the marketplace. Large-scale oil and gas projects, particularly brownfield, are beginning to receive significant investment in the country and our large presence in the region means we are well placed to capitalise on the increased activity."
The project comes on the back of strong growth for Tata Steel in the Middle East. The company has been involved in several large projects and view ongoing activity in the region as crucial going forward.
Mrs Hughes added: "The Middle East offers many opportunities for Tata Steel and our customers. Recent growth and investment in the region has made it an attractive place to develop and do business, with many of our customers starting to increase activity in the region.
"As an organisation we have a global footprint and service companies which operate on an international scale. The Middle East is a growth area for Tata Steel."
Tata Steel, which has 20 years of experience in the Middle East, currently employs more than 30 people in the region and has its head office in Dubai with regional offices located in Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Tata Steel will be exhibiting at ADIPEC from the 10th – 13th November at Hall 8 Stand 8226.
