【SMM Steel】AM/NS India pioneers world's first EQ70 high-strength welded pipes

Published: Jun 1, 2026 16:08

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【SMM Steel】ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India has achieved global first mass production of EQ70 ultra-high-strength SAW pipes at its Hazira facility, certified by ABS. The product has minimum yield strength of 690 MPa, equivalent to API 5L X100Q, and is designed for offshore engineering including jack-up rigs, deepwater pipelines, and offshore wind. These welded pipes replace imported seamless pipes, reducing lead times and costs while improving supply security for India's engineering sector.

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