Canada and China-based steel pipe producer Yalian Steel Corporation announced on February 22 that its wholly owned subsidiary Yangzhou Yalian Steel Pipe Co. has received approval for certification and license registration of ‘5L X-70 Grade' and is presently applying for additional certification of up to X -100 for its high grade steel large diameter pipe mill from the American Petroleum Institute (API).
According to a company press release, the API 5L X-70 certification acknowledges that Yalian's steel pipes have met exacting criteria and can participate in the bidding process for numerous large scale international and domestic pipeline projects in China. The API is a leader in the development of petroleum and petrochemical equipment and operating standards.