The Role of Structural Steel in the Oil and Gas Industry

In the oil and gas industry, structural steel is the most popular and widely used material. Of all the metals used in oil and gas construction, structural steel is the most versatile and sustainable, making it a favorite among industry professionals.

Structural steel has a wide range of applications in the oil and gas industry, including crude oil refining, natural gas processing, pipelines, and natural gas transportation. For example, crude oil refineries have a strong demand for structural steel.

Oil and production platforms are large and complex structures equipped with specialized equipment to extract and process oil and natural gas. Given the large and complex structures of the oil and gas industry, numerous safety precautions must be taken. This is why this sector is considered one of the most dangerous in the world, and for good reason.

Structural steel buildings can improve safety against explosions, fires, and other destructive events in the oil and gas industry. Structural steel buildings are quick and inexpensive to construct, saving you time and money from start to finish. They significantly save time in the planning, development, and construction phases of the project.

Here are some of the specific benefits that structural steel offers in the oil and gas industry:

Most steel structures are built using overhead cranes. Overhead cranes allow workers to lift and move heavy structures with ease.

Prefabricated steel structures are explosion-proof.

When subjected to extreme stress, steel bends, while other materials break or crack. Steel structures are extremely resistant to collapse, so they can be worked on safely.

The oil and gas industry requires adequate space to accommodate specialized machinery. Steel structures offer generous space and flexible engineering design to meet the needs of oil and gas clients. Structural steel has remarkable sustainability characteristics, the most important of which is its recyclability: it can be recycled and reused an infinite number of times without compromising its exceptional physical properties. It is estimated that approximately 90% of the steel produced in scrap yards worldwide is sent back to steel mills for recycling.

ASSENT STEEL is the strongest structural steel fabricator in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, with a diversified customer base in the oil and gas sectors. We have highly qualified, certified, and experienced structural steel fabricators to meet all your fabrication needs. That is why for over a decade we have been committed to providing all our customers with the highest quality structural steel products and services.