As Italy embarks on its advance towards hydrogen-based energy solutions, the country's hydrogen sector is starting. Projects such as hydrogen refuelling stations are in the planning and design phases, and hydrogen-powered trains are also being explored.
For steel manufacturers, providing materials for the hydrogen industry creates challenges. On one hand, the tubes need to withstand pressures of up to 700 bar. On the other hand, hydrogen embrittlement is a key issue.
At Alleima, we have the advanced material technology, expertise, and services to support Italy's hydrogen growth. Our tubing solutions have supported the hydrogen industry for several years, contributing to projects across Europe.
In 2019, we were involved in establishing the first hydrogen refuelling station in Germany. In Italy, our support for hydrogen is growing. Our material solutions and services, including seamless fixed lengths and coils, are well-suited for the demands of hydrogen. Whether for low or high-pressure applications, our portfolio includes high-quality materials for all segments across the hydrogen supply chain, backed up by our unrivalled expertise.
Alleima materials, such as bent and end-finished tubes, cater to a wide range of needs from the hydrogen sector. We’re exploring the potential of our mobile on-site tubing solution in Italy helping our customers accelerate their hydrogen projects.
The Hydrogen Expo in Piacenza, Italy, enabled us to display several of our advanced tubing materials, such as bend and end-finished tubes (cone and threading), processed using our new Tube End Preparation (TEP) machine. We discussed our full range of products, including pipes, hydraulic and instrumentation tubing, and more. The event also provided the opportunity to share expertise and hear from leading companies in the Italian hydrogen market and beyond.
Attending the Hydrogen Expo helped us build stronger connections in the industry, with meaningful conversations about how our tubing solutions can accelerate Italy’s growing hydrogen market. It enabled the many visitors to the Alleima booth to become more familiar with our offerings and experience, whether that’s our material grades, products, or engineering support. There was a lot of interest in our capabilities for hydrogen applications across low, mid, and high-pressure levels, enforcing our commitment as a progressive partner to the industry.
Our 900+ advanced steels and alloys help reduce your carbon footprint and energy consumption while increasing efficiency. Our production processes use 80% recycled steel and 96% fossil-free energy worldwide.
Our advanced materials technologies and solutions ensure we’re well-equipped to move the growing Italian hydrogen industry forward. By providing high-quality products and services and forging ever-stronger partnerships with existing and new customers, Alleima is ready to help boost Italy’s hydrogen expansion.
