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For several decades now, Saudi Aramco has been known as the largest oil producer and exporter in the world and is an industry giant. Its story has not been straightforward, and they have faced many challenges. But what’s next for Saudi Aramco? Owned by the Saudi Arabian government, Saudi Aramco ... Read More

ISO 45001 accreditation update: Manchester-headquartered Special Piping Materials, the leading stockholder and supplier of pipes, fittings and flanges, has achieved a new international standard in occupational health, safety and security. The ISO 45001 accreditation is a new industry standard, the framework of which has been coordinated and developed by a ... Read More

LNG – or Liquified Natural Gas – is a substance that is used the world over and is becoming an essential part of the global energy market. It starts life as an approximately 95% methane natural gas that is then cooled down (through a cycle of compression, condensation, expansion and ... Read More

The use of robotics in the oil and gas industry is still relatively new and it has added an exciting new element to the market. As non-conventional methods of oil and gas extraction are sought, the future of the industry is very much interconnected with the advancement of new technology. ... Read More

Non-destructive testing (NDT) encompasses an extensive range of tests that are used to determine the integrity and properties of a specific material, product or system without damaging the test subject.  These techniques are widely believed to be essential for quality regulation. They ensure that important structures like pipelines, mining plants ... Read More

Lithium has become one of the most sought-after metals in recent years. The numerous properties of lithium make it a unique and very useful material, and the demand for renewable energy has driven the growth of the lithium market. Our division in Perth, Australia has been greatly affected by this ... Read More

6% Moly is just one of the very specialist materials that we stock. As one of the world’s leading stockholders and suppliers of high-performing pipes, fittings and flanges, Special Piping Materials (SPM) is an expert in knowing the advantages and applications of different materials grades. 6% Moly is no exception ... Read More

The Global Desalination Industry is currently experiencing an enormous boom. All over the world it is experiencing incredible growth and it is becoming increasingly relied upon to supply fresh drinkable water. Because of this demand, according to Adroit Market Research, the Desalination Industry was valued at USD $15.43 billion in ... Read More

Quality Assurance is at the heart of everything we do here at Special Piping Materials. Quality of our products, quality of our service and quality in our people. It will come as no surprise to our clients that we take our quality assurance processes very seriously indeed. According to the ... Read More

The time has come for our next company update, and this time we have an interview with James Deeney for you, the General Manager of the Special Piping Materials division in Houston, Texas.   British-born James moved to Texas in 2013 and has never looked back. He is currently taking ... Read More

Pipe fittings come in many forms with the most common being threaded fittings, socket weld fittings and buttweld fittings. This blog will explore the advantages of all three types, but especially the advantages of buttweld fittings and their applications. Pipe fittings are essential parts of pipelines as they allow for ... Read More

The Middle East and North African (MENA) region is one of the most interesting oil and gas sectors in the world. Here we get you up to speed on the MENA oil and gas sector, including an update from Special Piping Materials Dubai, recent positive news stories from the region ... Read More