Metal Bulletin has launched in collaboration with Westwood Global Energy Group (Westwood), the leading provider of research, data analytics, and consulting services to the global energy industry, its future of corrosion-resistant alloys report.
For the chrome and corrosion-resistant alloy (CRA) OCTG market, the Middle East is expected to remain the largest consuming region worldwide, driven by expanding investment in sulphur exports from key regional producers and the high volume Barzan development. Other regions expected to play a strong role in the future include Africa and the North Sea.While Japanese suppliers are dominant in the market, smaller players, particularly in Europe, are likely to keep pushing for contract awards. Of all the grades, 13% Cr will remain the largest volume consumed. Pricing growth is expected to be greatest among the highest grades such as nickel alloys, driven by increased activity...