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- Chu Kong Petroleum and Natural Gas Steel Pipe Holdings Limited manufactures and sells a comprehensive range of welded steel pipe products including longitudinal submerged arc welded (LSAW) steel pipes, spiral submerged arc welded (SSAW) steel pipes, electric resistance welded (ERW) steel pipes, and clad/lined pipes such as corrosion-resistant alloys (CRA). The company also produces various steel pipe fittings including bends, elbows, reducers, tees, crosses, pressure vessels, spun-welded end covers, and flanges. Its steel pipes serve multiple industries including onshore and offshore petroleum development, petrochemicals, city gas networks, mining, coal chemicals, offshore platforms, infrastructure construction, steel structures, and water utilities. In addition to manufacturing, Chu Kong operates in related areas such as steel pipe casing and lining, port services, metallurgy equipment, tubular pile products, property development, and property investment activities. The company serves markets globally, including Mainland China, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, South America, and North America. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Zhuhai, China, Chu Kong is the largest manufacturer and exporter of longitudinal submerged arc welded steel pipes in China.
In recent developments, Chu Kong has secured major project contracts such as the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) framework agreement for LSAW steel pipes, and has delivered significant shipments of steel pipes for petrochemical projects like Shandong Yulong Petrochemical. Technological advancements include overcoming manufacturing challenges for submerged arc welding helical pipes with extra-large thickness up to 30 mm. The company has won bids for major infrastructure projects including steel pile pipes for the Guangxi Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Phase III Expansion Project. Chu Kong maintains strategic partnerships and participation with international energy companies, evidenced by its involvement in major supplier events such as the TotalEnergies Supplier Day 2024. These activities highlight the company’s expanding global footprint and commitment to innovation in steel pipe manufacturing for energy and infrastructure sectors.