The share of Russian steel producer Severstal in the volume of flat strips purchased by domestic pipe producer Chelyabinsk Tube-Rolling Plant (ChTPZ) has increased to 17 percent in the early months of the current year. In 2009, the share of Severstal was nine percent.
Meanwhile, within the scope of their strategic cooperation agreement, Severstal and ChTPZ have held a meeting to discuss participation in fuel and energy projects.