Luxembourg-based steel tube producer Tenaris has announced that it will supply 500 tons of pipes, provided with three different coatings, to Belgium-based natural gas transmission system operator Fluxys for hydrogen transmission. The company will also provide One Line™ coating service for the project that can also transmit natural gas.
The given project aims to facilitate Belgium's strategic geographical position and its existing gas infrastructure to create a robust hydrogen network. The project will consist of a network of pipelines, stretching across the country and connecting with neighboring networks, to transport hydrogen from production sites to consumption facilities.
The new dual-purpose infrastructure will run parallel to the existing natural gas infrastructure between Desteldonk and Opwijk. The given infrastructure will initially increase the security of gas supply for Belgium and neighboring countries and the pipeline will be available for hydrogen transport once the market is ready.
