IGI Poseidon and Corinth Pipeworks to shape future of hydrogen transportation

As the global transition to clean energy accelerates, hydrogen has emerged as a cornerstone of sustainable energy strategies. Its unique potential to decarbonise industries and energy systems makes it invaluable, but transporting hydrogen, especially under high-pressure conditions, needs additional engineering and material understanding. IGI Poseidon and Corinth Pipeworks are tackling this challenge through a shared commitment to innovation and expertise.

"At IGI Poseidon we are constantly working to develop infrastructures that support the energy needs of the future" said Fabrizio Mattana, CEO at IGI Poseidon. "Our collaboration with Corinth Pipeworks is an important step to create robust technical foundations for ensuring hydrogen’s role in the clean energy transition.”

Konstantinos Xifaras, Chairman of the Board at IGI Poseidon, emphasised the importance of the partnership: “Partnering with Corinth Pipeworks brings together cutting-edge materials expertise and a shared commitment to sustainability. Together, we are setting the stage for a new chapter in energy transportation, addressing the complexities of hydrogen infrastructure with confidence and innovation."

The joint initiative focuses on extensive testing campaign of carbon steel linepipe (X70), currently used for natural gas offshore transportation, in 100% hydrogen environment and under high-pressure. Specifically, the qualification of the pipeline has been performed simulating severe operation conditions to evaluate the effect of hydrogen on material mechanical properties, through a set of different tests and analysis which include slow strain rate tensile test (SSRT), fracture toughness (FT), fatigue crack grow rate (FCGR) and a preliminary engineering critical assessment (ECA) at high pressure.

Read the article online at: https://www.globalhydrogenreview.com/hydrogen/18122024/igi-poseidon-and-corinth-pipeworks-to-shape-future-of-hydrogen-transportation/