New Hydrogen steel pipes by Tata Steel and Welspun Corp.

This achievement marks the first instance of Indian companies producing hydrogen steel pipes by Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) process specifically for hydrogen transportation.

Tata Steel and Welspun Corp have successfully developed hydrogen compliant API X65 grade steel pipes designed for pure gaseous hydrogen transportation under high pressure (up to 100 bar).

This breakthrough is crucial for enabling the safe and efficient transport of hydrogen, a key component in the green hydrogen energy transition towards sustainability and aligning with the Indian government’s green hydrogen policy.

Key Developments:

First in India: Tata Steel is the first Indian steel mill to produce hot-rolled steel for hydrogen transport, while Welspun Corp. is the first to manufacture Electric Resistance Welded (ERW) pipes for this purpose.

Partnership Formation:

The strategic partnership began with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2022, focusing on the development of hydrogen-compliant pipes. The initiative aims to create a robust infrastructure for the widespread adoption of green hydrogen.

Testing and Compliance:

The developed pipes have successfully passed critical sour service and fracture qualification tests for 100% pure gaseous hydrogen transport under high pressure. The rigorous testing was conducted at RINA, Italy, confirming the pipes’ compliance with hydrogen transportation standards.

Additionally, in October 2022, the Longitudinal-seam Submerged Arc Welding (LSAW) pipes produced by Welspun Corp successfully passed all qualification tests, confirming their suitability for hydrogen transportation.

Infrastructure Development:

This achievement is pivotal for establishing the necessary infrastructure to support hydrogen as a clean energy source, promoting sustainability in various sectors.

Statements from Leadership:

Mr. Prabhat Kumar from Tata Steel emphasized the importance of this milestone in advancing clean energy solutions, while Mr. Vipul Mathur from Welspun Corp highlighted the partnership’s role in fostering awareness and adoption of green hydrogen.

This collaboration not only enhances the capabilities of both companies but also contributes to India’s vision for a net-zero economy by 2070, positioning them at the forefront of the green hydrogen energy sector.

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