Corinth Pipeworks wins Snam contracts for Adriatica pipeline project
Published by Elizabeth Corner,
Senior Editor
World Pipelines,
Corinth Pipeworks has been awarded series of contracts by Snam in Italy for the manufacture and supply of more than 180 km 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 in. diameter pipes, as well as LSAW (Longitudinal Submerged Arc Welding) 56 in. 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.
The qualification programme 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 specialised tests under real high-pressure gas conditions.
This comprehensive testing programme 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.
Read the article online at: https://www.worldpipelines.com/contracts-and-tenders/30052025/corinth-pipeworks-wins-snam-contracts-for-adriatica-pipeline-project/
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