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Tata Steel Leads India's Hydrogen Transportation Revolution

indexbox.io | February 1, 2025

Tata Steel has made a significant leap forward by becoming the first steel company in India to develop comprehensive capabilities for manufacturing pipes for hydrogen transportation. According to a press release from the company, the steelmaker unveiled hydrogen-compatible API X65 steel pipes, crafted at Tata Steel's Khopoli plant using steel from its Kalinganagar facility. This breakthrough aligns with India's National Green Hydrogen Mission, which aims to produce 5 million tons of green hydrogen annually by 2030.

The qualification tests for these advanced pipes were conducted at RINA-CSM in Italy, an authoritative center for hydrogen-related tests and standards. Tata Steel's API X65 pipes are designed to transport pure hydrogen gas at pressures reaching 100 bar, showcasing the company's front-line role in developing critical steel grades for India's energy sector.

Tata Steel remains optimistic about the burgeoning demand for hydrogen-compatible steel by 2026-2027, forecasting a total demand of 350 kt in the ensuing years...more
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