Corinth Pipeworks has been awarded a series of significant contracts by Italian energy infrastructure company Snam for the manufacture and supply of more than 180 kilometers of pipeline for the Adriatica project.

With the Adriatica Pipeline being one of Italy's most substantial gas transportation initiatives in the past decade, this critical development is poised to bolster Italy's natural gas network.

According to the announcement, the contracts encompass the production of 48-inch diameter Helical Submerged Arc Welding (HSAW) pipes and 56-inch diameter Longitudinal Submerged Arc Welding (LSAW) pipes, both made from L450ME steel grade.  

Notably, these pipes are tested and certified to transport up to 100% hydrogen, signaling a forward-looking approach to Italy's energy infrastructure.

"We are honored 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."

Corinth Pipeworks' extensive expertise in manufacturing hydrogen-compatible pipes and its advanced in-house testing facilities played a crucial role in securing the contracts. 

Manufacturing of the steel pipes, along with internal flow efficiency liquid epoxy lining and anti-corrosion three-layer polyethylene external coating, will be performed at the company’s' facilities in Thisvi, Greece.

The testing program for the Adriatica pipeline goes beyond standard ASME B31.12 certification, incorporating advanced methodologies such as elastic-plastic fracture mechanics testing and slow strain rate tensile testing to ensure the pipes' suitability for future energy demands.

These awards, facilitated by Corinth Pipeworks' Italian business partner Pipex, underscore Corinth Pipeworks’ successful long-term collaboration with Snam. The project aims to integrate cutting-edge technology into current gas infrastructure, supporting a diverse energy mix for the future.