
Al Gharbia Pipe Company (AGPC) is a joint venture in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that manufactures large-diameter welded pipes for pipelines. JFE Steel and Marubeni-Itochu Steel hold stakes in the company. Currently AGPC is celebrating its fourth anniversary since beginning commercial production. AGPC has endured various challenging conditions, including the COVID-19 pandemic breaking out right after the company began operations, and…