On July 29, 2025, in a decisive move signaling the start of yet another chapter of the journey towards regional industrial leadership, ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Al-Jubail (ArcelorMittal TPJ) issued a Letter of Award to Sinosteel Equipment & Engineering Co. Ltd. (Sinosteel MECC). The move signals the beginning of a new chapter in TPJ’s drive toward regional industrial leadership and marks the launch of its Heat Treatment and Finishing Line (HT/FL) capacity expansion project. The investment underscores Saudi Arabia’s growing leadership in seamless steel tube manufacturing, enhancing industrial capabilities through the use of advanced and sophisticated technologies. The Chinese engineering giant is set to implement the project as EPC lead with Italy’s Tenova S.p.A. (Tenova Italimpianti) supplying the latest technology.
This initiative represents a strategic leap towards further reinforcing industrial localization in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Upon its completion, the Kingdom’s heat treatment and finishing capacity of OCTG (oil country tubular goods) and line pipe products will significantly increase, which will in turn facilitate the capture of greater value across its energy and infrastructure supply chain, thereby further consolidating its leading role in the MENA region.
“This is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s industrial ambition in motion,” said Laurent Bardet, CEO of ArcelorMittal TPJ. “We are not waiting for the future. We are building it. With Sinosteel and Tenova, we are charting a path of regional leadership and long-term sustainability. We strengthen our strategic position; we secure the supply chain of our customers.”
The groundbreaking for the HT/FL expansion project is expected to take place in December 2025 or January 2026.
A New Era for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Industrial Sovereignty
Aligned with Vision 2030, this latest project reflects the Kingdom’s firm and ongoing commitment to high-value localization, advanced technology integration, and economic diversification.
In selecting Sinosteel Equipment & Engineering Co. Ltd. (Sinosteel MECC) and Tenova S.p.A. (Tenova Italimpianti) as execution lead and technology partner, respectively, ArcelorMittal TPJ has secured best-in-class project delivery capabilities. Both contractors provide world-class expertise in engineering, metallurgical plant design, construction, and commissioning, forming a powerful partnership to deliver excellence with respect to one of the most notable expansion projects in the MENA+ seamless tube manufacturing industry in terms of both finishing capabilities and capacities.
Strategic Impact
- Capacity built for control: Expands domestic production of heat-treated, high-spec pipes to comprehensively cater for regional oil, gas, and industrial demand.
- Market locked: Consolidates ArcelorMittal TPJ’s role as the strategic gatekeeper for OCTG and line pipe tubular products across MENA+.
- Saudi first, global ready: Further consolidates and enhances industrial independence and competitive positioning in global markets.
About ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Al-Jubail (ArcelorMittal TPJ)
ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Al-Jubail (ArcelorMittal TPJ) is a bold expression of industrial excellence — a joint venture between the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company. Located in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, it operates one of the most advanced seamless carbon steel tube mills in the region. Purpose-built to serve the Kingdom’s most demanding energy and infrastructure projects, ArcelorMittal TPJ is more than a manufacturer. It is a regional champion — designed for performance, engineered for endurance, and committed to powering the energy ambitions of the Kingdom and beyond. Driven by Vision 2030, ArcelorMittal TPJ fuses global industrial leadership with national ambition — delivering quality without compromise, forging strategic partnerships, and enabling the Kingdom to lead not only in production, but in industrial sovereignty. For more information, visit www.amtpj.com.sa.
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