The Company’s ability to manufacture cutting edge products and remain at the forefront of its industry through investment in R&D, drives operational efficiency and commercial achievements across the world. Corinth Pipeworks often collaborates with international research organizations, as well as regularly participates in research projects linked to its core business activities.
  • Such project is Hydrogen Certification, which is considered the cleanest fuel of the future. The Company, in collaboration with international companies and laboratories, is a pioneer in the research and development of solutions for the certification of steel pipes for the safe transportation of hydrogen as a mixture with natural gas or in pure form. The object of investigation is the transportation through a new or existing networks of high pressure steel pipes and the subsequent certification of the network for the transportation of H2.
  • As such, Corinth Pipeworks delivers first hydrogen-certified pipeline project for Snam’s high pressure gas network in Italy.
  • The selection of suitable materials for the construction of hydrogen transportation pipes, as well as achieving that the end product will guarantee long-term, safe use in full operating conditions is a research priority for Corinth Pipeworks. In this context, a properly designed specialized research program has been launched in collaboration with the RINA Italy research institute. Also, a wide range of research collaborations have been developed with gas distribution companies, international forums, such as the EPRG and international research centers.At the same time, we are one of the leading manufacturers of steel pipes for the energy sector and the first, globally, to participate in the European Alliance for Pure Hydrogen (Hydrogen Alliance) as well as in Hydrogen Europe.
  • Implementation of process optimization techniques combined with extensive internal trial productions, aiming to narrow optimum working range for all variables targeting higher product uniformity.
  • Broadening its production range in terms of thickness and grade.
  • Advanced monitoring of weld techniques.
  • Development of advanced tracking and process control systems.
  • Manufacturing of pipes for low temperature applications.
  • Manufacturing of pipes for offshore service and high strain applications (e.g. reeling).
  • Development of high strength pipes for sour service applications (X65, X 70 heavy gauges).
  • Implementation of advanced non-destructive inspection techniques and controls.
  • Application of advanced corrosion and mechanical protection systems.
  • Incorporation of advanced testing techniques; emphasizing a “one stop shop” philosophy.
  • Collaboration with international research organizations and institutes (EPRG, TWI, ELKEME)
  • Participation in major European & International projects targeting to the development of both pipe properties and pipeline integrity (JIP, RFCS projects).

Selected Publications
  • Qualification of High-Strength Linepipes for Hydrogen transportation based on ASME B31.12 Code A. S. Tazedakis, N. Voudouris, E. Dourdounis; G. Mannucci, L. F. Di Vito, A. Fonzo > Corinth Pipeworks SA; RINA Consulting – Centro Sviluppo Materiali SpA
  • Manufacturing of 25mm heavy-wall linepipe using the high frequency induction (HFI) welding technique, a challenge for a pipe manufacturer, A. S. Tazedakis, N. G. Voudouris, M. Musslewhite, Proceedings of the 8th International Pipeline Conference (IPC 2010), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Technical challenges of heavy-wall HFW pipe production for BORD GÁIS ÉIREANN pipeline project, P. O’Dwyer, A. S. Tazedakis, P. Boothby, Proceedings of the 8th International Pipeline Conference (IPC 2010), Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  • Analysis of pipe expansion associated with field hydrostatic testing, S. C. Rapp, D. Dimopoulos, V. Gotsis, W. Lamberth, M.J. Rosenfeld, Proceedings of the 8th International Pipeline Conference (IPC 2010), Calgary, Alberta, Canada

International Organizations
  • American Petroleum Institute
  • International Committee for the Development and Study of Tubular Structures
  • International Iron and Steel Institute
  • European Pipeline Research Group
  • The Welding Institute
  • TubeNet
  • European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
  • European Environmental Bureau
  • European Investment Bank
  • Hydrogen Europe
  • Hydrogen alliance