FUTURE STEEL CONFERENCE

KEY TOPICS FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

Types of Steel and Alloy

Tubular Steel

Casing pipe
Tubing pipe
Drill pipe
Oil Country Tubular Goods

Structural Steel

Carbon Steel
Stainless Steel
High-Strength Low-Alloy
(HSLA) Steel
Duplex and Super Duplex
Stainless Steel
Nickel Alloy Steel
Chrome-Molybdenum
Steel (Chromoly)
Corrosion-Resistant Alloy
(CRA) Steel
Maraging Steel

Pipe steel

Carbon steel pipes
Nickel Alloy pipes
Stainless steel pipes
Duplex pipes
Copper pipes
Galvanized pipes

Pipeline steel

Carbon Steel
High-Strength Low-Alloy
(HSLA) Steel
Corrosion-Resistant Alloy
(CRA) Steel
API 5L Steel
Line Pipe Steel
Quenched and Tempered
(Q&T) Steel
Electric Resistance
Welded (ERW) Steel

Equipment Steel
Engineering Steel
Forged Steel
Green steel
High yield steel
Molybdenum
Chromium (SS)
Inconel
Titanium

Steel in Oil and Gas Exploration and Production

Offshore Platform Construction:

Steel selection, fabrication, and installation
challenges.

Drilling and Completion Equipment:

Steel alloys and their role in downhole tools.

Subsea Pipeline Materials:

Corrosion resistance, fatigue, and welding
considerations.

Wellhead and Christmas Tree Components:

Material selection and design for critical applications.

Steel in Oil and Gas Transportation and Storage

Pipeline Steel:

Line pipe specifications, coatings, and inspection.

Storage Terminal Equipment:

Steel components and their role in safety.

Cryogenic Steel for LNG Terminals and Transport

Tank and Vessel Steel:

Corrosion resistance and structural integrity.

Transportation Equipment:

Steel for tankers, barges, and railcars.

Steel for Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRU)

Steel and Innovation in Oil and Gas

Advanced High-Strength Steel:

Applications in the oil and
gas industry.

Digital Twins for Steel Structures:

Predictive maintenance and optimization.

Corrosion Monitoring and Prevention Technologies:

Integrating steel with advanced corrosion control

Steel and Sustainability in Oil and Gas

Low-Carbon Steel for Oil and Gas:

Reducing the industry carbon footprint.

Corrosion Prevention and Steel Longevity:

Extending asset life and reducing waste.

Green Steel Certification for Energy Projects

Recycling of Steel in the Oil and Gas Sector:

Circular economy principles.

Sustainable Sourcing of Steel:

Ethical and environmental considerations.

Carbon Accounting for Steel in Energy Projects

Steel in Maritime Industry & maritime

Shipbuilding Steel:

Hull plating, decks, bulkheads

Steel for Offshore Wind Platforms

Steel for Docks, Jetties, and Port Equipment

High-Temperature Steel:

Boilers, furnaces, and pressure vessels

Steel for Foundries and Forging:

High toughness and fatigue resistance

Rail Steel:

Tracks, bogies, structural beams

Marine-Grade Stainless Steel:

Saltwater corrosion resistance

Ballast Tanks and Mooring Systems:

Impact and fatigue resistance

Heavy Fabrication Steel:

For refineries, cement plants, mining

Wear-Resistant Steel:

Crushers, conveyors, hoppers

Steel for Machinery and Tools:

Gears, presses, machining beds

Steel and Industry Challenges

Extreme Environment Steel:

Addressing challenges in arctic and deepwater operations.

Inspection and Maintenance of Steel Structures:

Ensuring asset integrity.

Fatigue and Shock Resistance for Heavy-Duty Applications

Cost Optimization in Steel Usage:

Balancing performance and economy.

Welding and Fabrication Challenges:

Overcoming difficulties in oil and gas construction.