Corinth Pipeworks has been awarded series of contracts by Snam in Italy for the manufacture and supply of more than 180km of pipeline for the Adriatica project, a key infrastructure development that will enhance Italy’s natural gas network. The Adriatica Pipeline stands as one of Italy’s most significant gas transportation projects to date and the largest undertaken in the past decade.
The awards include HSAW (Helical Submerged Arc Welding) 48-inch-diameter pipes, as well as LSAW (Longitudinal Submerged Arc Welding) 56”-inch-diameter pipes with steel grade L450ME, which are tested and certified to transport up to 100% hydrogen.
Steel pipes manufacturing, as well as internal flow efficiency liquid epoxy lining and anti-corrosion three-layer polyethylene external coating are performed at Corinth Pipeworks’ facilities in Thisvi, Greece.
Shaping the future of hydrogen infrastructure
The qualification program for the Adriatica pipeline leverages Corinth Pipeworks’ extensive expertise in manufacturing hydrogen-compatible pipes, along with its advanced in-house testing facilities capable of conducting specialized tests under real high-pressure gas conditions.
This comprehensive testing program incorporates the latest scientific advancements and goes beyond the standard ASME B31.12 certification. It includes advanced methodologies such as elastic-plastic fracture mechanics testing (rising-load) and slow strain rate tensile testing. By applying cutting-edge technology, the steel pipes produced today and integrated into the current gas infrastructure are designed to support the diverse energy mix of the future.
"We are honoured to receive these contract awards that verify the long-lasting cooperation with Snam in developing Europe’s future energy network” said Ilias Bekiros, General Manager at Corinth Pipeworks. “Our company remains steadfast in its commitment to setting and adopting new standards of excellence in the energy sector and looks forward to contributing further to the advancement of the field."
Snam’s awards to Corinth Pipeworks, with the assistance of its Italian business partner Pipex, confirm the successful long-term collaboration between the companies.
About Corinth Pipeworks
Corinth Pipeworks (CPW), steel pipe segment of Cenergy Holdings, is a leading steel pipe manufacturer for the global energy and construction sector. With projects executed in more than 50 countries worldwide, we develop valuable solutions, exceed our customers’ expectations whether the application is a challenging offshore subsea flow line, a high criticality onshore gas transmission pipeline, transportation of 100% hydrogen at high pressures through large diameter/high strength steel pipelines, or a specialized structural steel requirement. All this by combining experience, on time delivery, innovation and investments in the latest technology. For more information about our company, please visit our website at www.cpw.gr