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Review
MECOC EXPO 2025
The 4th Middle East Metallurgy,
Corrosion, and Coatings EXPO
The MECOC EXPO took place from 14 to
16 January 2025 at the Conrad Abu Dhabi
Etihad Towers, UAE. As part of the FUTURE
STEEL CONFERENCE, experts from differ-
ent fields came together to discuss current
developments and future trends in the
application of steel within the oil and gas
industry.
One panel discussion focused on “Advanced
Steel Materials and Their Applications in
the Oil and Gas Industry”. The session
was moderated by Muhsen Elhaddad, EFC
International Branch Representative of the
European Federation of Corrosion (EFC). The
panelists included:
Dr. Gunther Voswinckel – President, ITA
International Tube Association
Vibhas Kumar – Manager, Materials & Corro-
sion, Petrofac
Dr. Kharis Musaleev – Business Develop-
ment Manager, ALTOR
The discussion provided an overview
of innovative material solutions and
their potential applications. Participants
exchanged views on current challenges and
pointed to possible directions for future
developments.
Another session addressed the topic
“Advanced OCTG Corrosion-Resistant Steel
Grades with Improved Material Efficiency”.
It was moderated by Wael Al Shouly, Head
of Discipline Material Engineering at ADNOC
Group. Panel members included:
Gamal Nassef – Technical Sales Director,
ArcelorMittal Tubular Products
Prasoon Dubey – COO and GM Tubulars, AJ
Steel Pipes
Dr. Gunther Voswinckel – President, ITA
International Tube Association
This discussion also dealt with technical
aspects of corrosion resistance, material
efficiency, and the application of specialized
steel grades. The contributions highlighted
different perspectives from industry and
research and offered participants practical
insights.
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