Tenaris has joined forces with Snam and RINA to evaluate the capability of Underground Gas Storage (UGS) wells to handle gas mixtures with up to 100% hydrogen content. The collaboration also aims to create a hydrogen-ready design for new wells.
After a two-year joint research project focused on developing a testing methodology to qualify tubulars and connections for underground hydrogen storage, a technical paper was presented at the SPE Europe Energy Conference in Turin, Italy. The event highlighted the latest technologies in the energy and exploration & production (E&P) sectors, with a strong emphasis on the energy transition.
The paper, titled “Qualification of Tubulars and Connections for Use in Underground Hydrogen Storage,” showcases the sealability of the TenarisHydril Blue® Dopeless® premium connection for hydrogen applications. It also provides valuable insights into the behavior of steel grades used in Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) within hydrogen-rich environments.
“This research addresses a critical gap in current standards, offering Snam a comprehensive experimental framework for qualifying materials and premium connections in hydrogen-rich environments,” said Giacomo Marcolin, Tenaris’s technical sales manager for Europe and co-author of the paper. “Beyond ensuring the operational safety and integrity of wells, these findings could serve as a foundation for future hydrogen-ready well construction and tubular applications in the energy industry.”
The qualified tubulars and connections are part of Tenaris’s THera™ portfolio, which features materials designed specifically for hydrogen applications.
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