ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India becomes first steel company in the world to produce the highest strength welded pipes equivalent to API 5L X100

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has demonstrated its world-class manufacturing capabilities by becoming the first steel company in the world to produce the highest strength welded pipes (EQ70 grade) used in marine engineering projects, with certification from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS). The ABS is a leading maritime classification society that provides independent validation of compliance, including strength parameters, with globally recognised standards.

While setting a new benchmark in offshore engineering, this endeavour by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India strongly supports the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and ‘Viksit Bharat’ initiatives by enabling the domestic availability of indigenously produced highest strength welded pipes, replacing seamless pipes currently imported from Europe for critical applications such as oil & gas platforms, offshore wind structures, and deepwater pipelines. With high performance welded pipes, customers from India’s offshore and engineering sectors will benefit with enhanced supply security, shorter lead times, and lower costs, as well as improved competitiveness both domestically and internationally.

The company’s latest advancement further reinforces its commitment to steelmaking innovation, supported by the strong technological expertise, R&D capabilities, and global best practices of its parent companies ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel. Aligned with its brand promise – ‘Smarter Steels, Brighter Futures’, this milestone underscores ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India’s role in building a resilient domestic steel ecosystem while catering to highly specialised and regulated global applications.