Hydrogen transport with plastic pipe systems:
innovative and reliable

Hydrogen transport is becoming an increasingly important topic in view of the energy transition targeted in Germany and across Europe. The primary focus is on the safe, efficient and sustainable transport of the new, emission-free energy carrier hydrogen from production areas to consumption centres – often across borders. With egeplast’s special plastic pipes, energy generated from renewable, CO₂-neutral sources can be transported efficiently and safely in a climate-neutral way in the form of hydrogen.

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H2 Ready

Polyethylene pipes have been established for decades for the construction and renewal of natural gas distribution networks. However, polyethylene pipes are also suitable for transporting hydrogen. In addition to the DVGW certificate for gas pipelines, DBI confirms successful testing with 100% hydrogen. All egeplast gas pipes bear the warranty mark H2ready.

If grid operators are required in future to disclose their gas losses, the determined permeation coefficients can be used.

Hydrogen pipes that set the standard

egeplast stands for innovative solutions at the highest level. Our hydrogen pipes comply with standards, are safe and designed for a sustainable future.

egeplast gas pipes are manufactured from state-of-the-art PE 100-RC materials and are not only resistant to natural gas and gas condensates in accordance with DIN EN 1555, but also to hydrogen.

The polyethylene material can be welded easily and safely. The specifications are established and described in the DVS set of rules. The resulting joints are tensile and leak-tight, enabling permanently safe operation.

The high flexibility of polyethylene enables handling and transport of long coiled lengths in coils or from a drum. This makes polyethylene pipes ideal for renewal by pulling them into the old pipe by relining or even by pipe bursting. To prevent damage from sharp shards of the old pipe, egeplast offers gas pipes with an abrasion-resistant protective jacket. A special renewal option is the use of pre-deformed pipes, which enable trenchless insertion of long lengths even in dimensions up to 500 mm and, during subsequent operation, fit close to the old pipe.