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The UK recently held a transformative election, but what does it mean for the UK Energy industry and how have market experts reacted? In December, the Conservative Party won the General Election in the UK by a landslide. The Party secured 364 seats across the country, taking the largest majority ... Read More

The LNG market in Asia has been developing quickly in recent years, with the growth of the industry being a hot topic within the energy industry. One of the factors that has been undoubtably causing the expansion of the LNG market in Asia is the seismic shift in global energy ... Read More

What is the destructive testing of metals and why is it important? The high specification materials that Special Piping Materials supplies to clients around the world is subject to rigorous testing to ensure that they can perform in high-stress environments. Let's explore what destructive testing is and how some of ... Read More

It is fair to say that the fortunes of Malaysia and Petronas - the Government-owned oil and gas company, otherwise known as National Petroleum Limited - are inextricably linked. Malaysia has had a successful oil and gas industry for many years and the vibrancy of the market is in no small ... Read More

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