In recent times, the global pipeline industry has been witnessing significant advancements and expansions, with several key developments making headlines.

Emerging Pipes Egypt Project Commences Production

Recently, the ductile iron pipe factory project of Xinxing Pipes Co., Ltd. in the Sino-Egypt TEDA Suez Economic and Trade Cooperation Zone was put into production. With an investment of \(150 million, this project is Xinxing Pipes' first overseas ductile iron pipe production base. It was signed and settled in the TEDA Cooperation Zone in March 2024, and the foundation-laying ceremony was held in April of the same year. Covering an area of 270,000 square meters, the project has a designed annual production capacity of 250,000 tons. Its products will serve the water supply, drainage, water conservancy, and desalination sectors in Egypt, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. It is expected to create over 500 local jobs and generate \)200 million in annual export earnings, while also significantly reducing the overall investment cost of pipeline projects in Egypt. This project not only fills the gap in Egypt's ductile iron pipe industry but also boosts local pipeline R&D and supply capabilities, contributing to Egypt's industrialization drive.

Donghong Shares Achieves World's First Mass Production of Φ2032mm Spiral Welded Pipe

Donghong Shares has recently achieved a remarkable feat with the successful 下线 and large-scale mass production of Φ2032mm×25.2mm×16m spiral pre-finish welded submerged arc steel pipes. This accomplishment sets new records in the diameter and fixed length of spiral welded pipes both at home and abroad. Donghong Shares has thus become the world's first enterprise to possess the production capacity of high-grade, super-large diameter, and extra-long fixed length spiral welded pipes simultaneously, providing crucial support for the upgrade of China's pipeline manufacturing industry.

The spiral welded pipes produced this time adopt the industry-leading pre-finish welding process. The spiral forming process can be independently optimized, and intelligent welding equipment significantly improves the geometric dimension accuracy, product quality, and production efficiency of steel pipes. Data shows that the dimensional tolerance control of steel pipes under the new process has reached the top level in the industry, promoting the comprehensive digital transformation of spiral welded pipes and presenting four core advantages:

Following the successful mass production of dn1200mm steel wire wear-resistant pipes and dn1400mm PVC-UH drainage pipes this year, the 下线 of the Φ2032mm spiral welded pipe marks a triple breakthrough for Donghong Shares in the "super-large specification pipeline" field. As a leading enterprise in China's engineering composite pipeline industry, Donghong Shares continues to break industry records with its expanding "intelligent manufacturing matrix," demonstrating strong technical strength and innovation capabilities.

Ansteel's Pipeline Steel Draws Global Attention

During the 8th China International Pipeline Conference (CIPC), Ansteel Group emerged as a focal point with its "full-specification, full-variety" pipeline steel matrix. The low-carbon technological innovation achievements showcased by Ansteel received high praise from domestic and foreign experts. As the most influential industry event in the global pipeline field, this conference attracted industry elites from around the world to jointly explore the path of green transformation and technological innovation.

Ansteel Group systematically presented its breakthrough achievements in carbon dioxide storage and transportation materials and low-carbon metallurgy through video displays, physical samples, and technical demonstrations. Notably, Ansteel's X90/X100 ultra-high-strength pipeline steel and pipeline steel for new energy applications have been successfully applied in major domestic and foreign pipeline projects such as the China-Russia Eastern Gas Pipeline and the West-East Gas Pipeline, providing a "Chinese solution" for the construction of global energy arteries.

On the first day of the exhibition, the Ansteel booth received more than 20 domestic and foreign merchants and reached intentions for deepening cooperation with well-known enterprises such as Baoshishun and Huayou Steel Pipe. Relevant personnel from the Marketing Center of Ansteel Co., Ltd. stated that this exhibition not only demonstrated the advantages of traditional pipeline steel but also introduced cutting-edge material solutions for the new energy field.

During the 2025 China LNG Engineering Construction and Operation Technology Exchange Conference held concurrently, Ansteel Group's keynote report titled "Research and Development and Engineering Application of Ansteel 9Ni Steel" was highly praised by industry experts. The report detailed the R&D breakthroughs and engineering application achievements of Ansteel 9Ni steel, demonstrating the company's technical strength in the field of low-temperature steel for LNG storage and transportation.

With the acceleration of the global energy transition, China's pipeline material R&D is shifting from follow-up innovation to leading original technology. Ansteel promotes the leap of the industrial chain to the high-end, and the innovative achievements on display fully demonstrate the leading technical position of Chinese steel enterprises in the global pipeline field.

These developments in the pipeline industry reflect the continuous innovation and international cooperation within the sector, promising a more efficient and sustainable future for global infrastructure and energy transportation.