Turkish Manufacturer Erciyas Çelik Boru Secures Contract for Hydrogen Pipeline in Italy
Key Ideas
- Erciyas Çelik Boru has won a contract to produce a 23.5-kilometer hydrogen pipeline in Lombardy, Italy, marking a significant step in Europe’s clean energy transition.
- The company will become a pioneering entity in Turkey and Europe, manufacturing pipes capable of transporting 100 percent hydrogen without blending with natural gas.
- The project is set to elevate the company's strategic position, increase turnover, improve profitability, and solidify its presence in the European market.
- Production of the hydrogen pipes meeting European standards will commence this year, with phased deliveries planned for completion.
Turkish pipe manufacturer Erciyas Çelik Boru Sanayi A.Ş. has landed a major contract to produce and supply a 23.5-kilometer hydrogen pipeline for Italy’s Public Gas Authority. Situated in the Lombardy region, specifically in Milan, this project signifies a crucial advancement in Europe's shift towards clean energy. Erciyas Çelik Boru will pioneer the production of pipes capable of transporting 100 percent hydrogen without the necessity of blending with natural gas, positioning the company as a leader in this technology within Turkey and Europe. By meeting stringent European technical standards, the company plans to start production this year and execute deliveries in phases. This accomplishment is deemed pivotal for Erciyas Çelik Boru's strategic growth, anticipating a rise in turnover, improved profitability, and a fortified position in the European market.