The high-pressure transmission network for green hydrogen will need an extensive use of repurposed natural gas pipelines for transport over long distances. Completing the network – beyond the backbone – to create an interconnected grid that stretches from production areas to distribution points and end-users, will require numerous new, small to medium diameter pipelines.

Supported by the Belgian Federal Government’s call for Clean Hydrogen for Clean Industry projects, and with funding from the EU – NextGenerationEU Recovery and Resilience Facility – the Bekaert-led Comforthybel project will accelerate hydrogen-specific design and testing of Armofor® at operational pressure levels.