Saipem S.p.A. Receives Key Certifications for Subsea Hydrogen Pipelines
Key Ideas
  • Saipem S.p.A. in Italy has obtained significant certifications from RINA for the performance qualification methodology of materials used in constructing subsea pipelines for gaseous hydrogen transportation.
  • The certifications, Approval in Principle and Technology Qualification, validate Saipem's protocol for assessing the compatibility of metallic materials and welds with hydrogen passage.
  • These certifications mark a milestone in developing innovative technologies for hydrogen transportation and open doors for further qualification processes and scalable methodologies.
  • Saipem's 65 years of experience in offshore activities for hydrocarbon transportation demonstrate the company's expertise in planning, executing, and installing pipelines for hydrogen transport.
Saipem S.p.A., based in San Donato Milanese, Italy, has achieved a significant milestone in the field of hydrogen transportation. The company has received two key certifications from RINA, a multinational inspection and engineering consultancy group, for their performance qualification methodology of materials used in constructing subsea pipelines designed for the transportation of gaseous hydrogen. The challenge of hydrogen transportation lies in the potential weakening of materials in pipelines. Saipem has developed a unique protocol to evaluate the performance of metallic materials and welds with hydrogen passage, ensuring pipeline compatibility in both the planning and operational phases. The certifications obtained, namely Approval in Principle (AiP) and Technology Qualification, are crucial in the realm of innovative technologies, allowing Saipem to advance in qualification processes and scalable methodologies. These certifications further validate Saipem's expertise in offshore activities, with over 65 years of experience in hydrocarbon transportation, highlighting the company's proficiency in designing, executing, and installing pipelines for hydrogen transport. The recent acknowledgements from RINA underscore Saipem's commitment to pioneering sustainable solutions in the energy sector and its dedication to ensuring the safety and efficiency of hydrogen transportation.
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