Corinth Pipeworks Awarded Contracts for Italy's Adriatica Pipeline Project
Key Ideas
  • Corinth Pipeworks secures contracts for over 180 km of pipeline for Italy's Adriatica project, enhancing the country's gas network.
  • The pipeline will include hydrogen-compatible pipes, demonstrating Corinth Pipeworks' expertise and commitment to future energy needs.
  • Advanced testing methods ensure the steel pipes meet high-pressure gas conditions and exceed standard certifications.
  • Snam's collaboration with Corinth Pipeworks and Pipex highlights successful long-term partnerships in the industry.
Corinth Pipeworks has been awarded a series of contracts by Snam in Italy for the manufacturing and supply of over 180 km of pipeline for the Adriatica project, aimed at enhancing Italy's natural gas network. This project, considered one of the most significant gas transportation projects in Italy to date, includes the fabrication of HSAW and LSAW steel pipes with a diameter of 48 in. and 56 in., respectively, capable of transporting up to 100% hydrogen. The manufacturing process, internal flow efficiency lining, and anti-corrosion coating are conducted at Corinth Pipeworks' facilities in Thisvi, Greece. The comprehensive testing programme, which includes advanced methodologies like elastic-plastic fracture mechanics testing and slow strain rate tensile testing, ensures that the steel pipes meet high-pressure gas conditions and exceed standard certifications. Ilias Bekiros, General Manager at Corinth Pipeworks, expressed the company's commitment to excellence and contribution to the future energy network development in Europe. The collaboration between Snam, Corinth Pipeworks, and Pipex signifies a successful long-term partnership in the energy sector, focusing on setting new standards and embracing the energy mix of the future.
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