Tata Steel Leads India's Hydrogen Mission with Breakthrough in Pipe Development
Key Ideas
  • Tata Steel in India achieves a significant milestone by developing hydrogen-compliant API X65 pipes for hydrogen transportation.
  • The company's Khopoli plant successfully produces these pipes that can handle pure gaseous hydrogen at high pressures.
  • This achievement follows Tata Steel's previous success in producing hot-rolled steel for gaseous hydrogen transportation in 2024.
  • The hydrogen qualification tests for the pipes were conducted by an accredited agency in Italy to ensure they meet international standards.
Tata Steel has made history in India by showcasing end-to-end capabilities in developing pipes essential for hydrogen transportation, a critical component of the country's National Hydrogen Mission. The company's achievement involves producing hydrogen-compliant API X65 pipes at its Khopoli plant using steel from its Kalinganagar facility. These pipes are designed to handle 100 percent pure gaseous hydrogen at pressures of up to 100 bar, meeting crucial safety and performance standards. This breakthrough builds on Tata Steel's prior success in creating hot-rolled steel tailored for gaseous hydrogen transportation in 2024, further establishing its prominent role in the energy sector. To ensure the pipes' compliance with international hydrogen transportation standards, hydrogen qualification tests were conducted by RINA-CSM, an accredited agency in Italy specializing in hydrogen-related testing and certification. Tata Steel's innovative approach signifies a significant step towards advancing hydrogen infrastructure and promoting sustainable practices within the steel industry.
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