Since 2026, global energy infrastructure investment has continued its strong growth momentum. A large number of power plant, refining, and long-distance pipeline projects have been launched in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Africa, directly driving rigid demand for seamless steel pipes, welded steel pipes, boiler tubes, and oil pipelines. At the same time, project owners are paying significantly more attention to 7-15 day fast delivery, zero-risk delivery, and green and low-carbon supply chains.

I. Global Power Plant Construction Ushers in a New Peak, Demand for Alloy Boiler Tubes Surges

According to the International Energy Agency, the planned new power generation capacity globally in 2026 exceeds 700GW, with coal-fired, gas-fired, and biomass power generation projects still accounting for a significant portion. Asian countries such as China, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam continue to expand ultra-supercritical power plants, while the Middle East is leveraging its natural gas resources to promote a large number of combined cycle power plants.

Power plant boilers, superheaters, reheaters, and heat exchangers place extremely stringent requirements on alloy steel pipes and seamless carbon steel pipes. Among them, martensitic and bainitic heat-resistant steels such as ASTM A335 P92/P91/P22/P11/P5 have become the preferred materials for high-parameter units; while carbon steel boiler tubes such as ASME SA106 GR.B/C, SA179, SA192, SA210A1/SA210C are widely used in low-pressure heat exchange components.

In the first quarter of 2026, inquiries for alloy boiler tubes from leading boiler manufacturers such as India's BHEL, South Korea's Doosan, and China's Dongfang Electric increased by approximately 18% year-on-year. Sanonpipe with its annual inventory of 20,000 tons of alloy and carbon steel, can deliver urgent orders within 7-15 days, significantly shortening customers' procurement cycles and effectively mitigating the risk of project delays due to delayed steel pipe supply.

II. Oil and Gas Pipeline and Infrastructure Projects Drive Demand for API 5L Line Pipes and Rectangular/Square Tubes

Besides the power plant sector, global investment in long-distance oil and gas pipelines remains high. Multiple sections of natural gas pipelines in the United States, Canada, the Middle East, and Central Asia are under construction, driving steady growth in demand for API 5L GR.B / X42 / X52 / X60 seamless line pipes. Statistics show that the global pipeline construction market is projected to exceed US$55 billion by 2026, with an annual growth rate of approximately 5.3%.

Meanwhile, welded steel pipes and rectangular/square tubes are increasingly used in oil and gas gathering and transportation, mechanical structures, and building steel structures. Hot-rolled and cold-formed hollow steel sections of grades such as EN10210/EN10219 S355JOH/S355J2H are widely used in offshore platform support, petrochemical pipeline corridors, and heavy machinery manufacturing. In the first half of 2026, the procurement volume of square and rectangular tubes in the Middle East and Southeast Asia increased by approximately 12% year-on-year, with most projects requiring CE certification and EN10204 3.2 testing certificates.

Sanonpipe supplies welded steel pipes and square and rectangular tubes that fully comply with EN10210, EN10219, and EN10217 standards, and maintains a large inventory to meet the needs of various applications including fluid transportation, mechanical structures, and building structures.

III. Customers Value Supply Chain Resilience: Fast Delivery and Zero Risk Become Core Competencies

In the first half of 2026, global maritime and inland logistics will continue to face uncertainties such as port congestion and freight rate fluctuations. Project owners and EPC contractors are increasingly inclined to choose pipe suppliers with readily available inventory, multiple port delivery capabilities, and 7-15 day delivery times to mitigate the risk of supply chain disruptions.

Sanonpipe relying on its warehouse clusters in Tianjin and Cangzhou, maintains a year-round stock of 20,000 tons, seamlessly covering alloy steel pipes, carbon steel pipes, API 5L line pipes, welded steel pipes, and square and rectangular pipes. Located only 133 kilometers from Tianjin Port, truck transport to the port takes only 2-3 hours. Combined with flexible options for Qingdao and Shanghai ports, this ensures that urgent orders are completed within 7-15 days from order acceptance to shipment.

Furthermore, the company implements full-process control through over 240 internal control nodes: contract review, letter of credit pre-approval, ISO standardized document preparation, and three quality inspection checkpoints, ensuring zero discrepancies in L/Cs and truly achieving zero-risk delivery. This "spot + risk control" model perfectly aligns with the core demands of international clients for stability, speed, and compliance.

IV. Green and Low-Carbon Becomes a New Threshold: Carbon Footprint Data Supports CBAM and ESG With the EU's CBAM entering its mandatory collection period in 2026, an increasing number of multinational EPC projects require steel suppliers to provide product carbon footprint data. Sanonpipe has taken the lead in providing carbon emission data for its main product categories, including alloy steel pipes, carbon steel pipes, and square and rectangular pipes, assisting customers in meeting CBAM (Consumer Protection and Management Account) declarations and complying with EU and international green procurement requirements.

Simultaneously, the company employs indoor WMS (Warehouse Management System) to reduce corrosion and loss, selects environmentally friendly packaging, and optimizes consolidation to reduce unit carbon emissions, taking concrete actions to support customers in building a green supply chain.

Looking ahead to the second half of 2026: High-end pipe prices are expected to remain stable with a slight upward trend; fast delivery suppliers will benefit.

Looking ahead to the second half of 2026, with continued demand from global power plant, oil and gas, and infrastructure projects, prices for boiler tubes, API 5L seamless line pipes, and high-grade square and rectangular pipes are expected to remain stable with a slight upward trend. Suppliers capable of providing 7-15 day fast delivery, carbon footprint data, and zero-risk delivery will be more favored by large EPC contractors and international buyers.

Sanonpipe will adhere to its four core values ​​of "high standards, fast delivery, zero risk, and green and low-carbon development," continuously providing global customers with one-stop solutions for high-grade alloy steel pipes, carbon steel pipes, seamless steel pipes, welded steel pipes, and square and rectangular tubes.

Sanon Pipe

In Stock: 20,000 tons of alloy steel & carbon steel seamless pipes, welded pipes, and square/rectangular pipes

Core Products:

Boiler Tubes: ASTM A335 P92/P91/P22/P11/P5; ASME SA106/SA179/SA192/SA210

Seamless Line Pipes: API 5L GR.B / X42 / X52 / X60 (1/2″-24″)

Welded Steel Pipes & Square/Rectangular Pipes: EN10210/EN10219 S355JOH/S355J2H, EN10217 P235TR1/P265TR1

Certifications: API, CE, ISO 9001:2015; CNAS Laboratory; Supports zero discrepancies in L/Cs; Provides carbon footprint data

Delivery: Regular orders 15-30 days, urgent orders 7-15 days

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