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TechnicalCheck the ASME B16.9 stub end and ASME B16.5 lap joint flange as an assembly. Practical RFQ, inspection, and documentation points for EPC buyers.
Case studiesTotalEnergies and OQ's Marsa LNG project in Sohar, Oman, will use electric motors and a 300 MWp solar plant to produce one million tons of LNG per year. This case study examines the low-carbon design and what it means for piping procurement.
Industry newsEquinor's Empire Wind 1 reached financial close with over USD 3 billion in project financing. For EPC buyers, this milestone signals a wave of offshore wind procurement. Learn what to verify before quoting flanges, fittings, and supports.
Buyer guideLearn how to correctly match ASME B16.11 forged fittings to pipe size and schedule. Understand the relationship between fitting class and pipe schedule, and get practical procurement and inspection tips.
StandardsASME B16.21 defines dimensions, materials, and markings for nonmetallic flat gaskets used with ASME flanges. Learn what it covers, what it doesn't, and how to specify gaskets correctly.
TechnicalUnderstand the difference between ASME B16.50 braze-joint and ASME B16.22 solder-joint copper fittings, what to specify, and how to avoid procurement mistakes.
Case studiesGranMorgu, a deep-offshore oil project off Suriname, targets 220,000 b/d by 2028. This reference outlines what piping buyers should verify and how to prepare RFQs.
Industry newsShell's October 2025 FID on Nigeria's HI offshore gas development signals a potential uptick in deep-water piping demand. This article explains what is known, what remains unverified, and how EPC buyers can prepare without overclaiming.
Buyer guideCarbon and stainless pipe schedules are not interchangeable. Compare ASME B36.10M vs B36.19M and use RFQ and inspection checks to prevent wall-thickness errors.
