RINA Certifies Jindal SAW’s Steel Linepipes

Validation Breakthrough for Hydrogen-Ready Pipelines

RINA, Italy’s global leader in engineering and certification, has just given the green light to Jindal SAW Ltd’s steel linepipes for use in hydrogen transportation. The announcement came on July 23, 2025, following extensive and high-pressure testing at RINA’s cutting-edge labs in Rome and Cosenza. This validation confirms the materials are good to go for safely transporting both pure hydrogen and hydrogen-natural gas blends.

This is a game-changing moment for the push toward hydrogen infrastructure. As the world shifts to more sustainable energy systems, we need pipes that can handle the pressures—literally. Tested under the rigorous ASME B31.12 standard, the international gold standard for hydrogen pipelines, Jindal SAW’s products now carry the “hydrogen-ready” stamp of approval. That puts them among a select few manufacturers ready to meet tomorrow’s energy demands—today.

Behind the Steel: Advanced Testing for a Next-Gen Energy System

The testing wasn’t your average quality check. Using one of the very few labs worldwide equipped to simulate hydrogen service pressures as high as 1,000 bar, RINA conducted intensive fracture toughness tests with pre-cracked steel samples. Why does that matter? Because hydrogen can be tricky—it can weaken metal in a phenomenon called hydrogen embrittlement if the materials aren’t just right.

“Hydrogen is unforgiving,” said one of the engineers familiar with the testing protocols. “But with the right materials and validation, we’re proving it’s absolutely possible to build the backbone of a clean energy system that’s both safe and reliable.”

Commercial Edge in a Shifting Energy Landscape

For Jindal SAW Ltd, this isn’t just a technical win—it’s a big strategic leap. Known for its steel pipes across oil, gas, and water sectors, the company now has a major edge as global markets speed toward industrial decarbonization. Having hydrogen-ready products already tested and validated opens the door to participating early—and confidently—in upcoming projects centered around green hydrogen.

Mr. Davanagere, who heads up QA/QC at Jindal SAW, spearheaded the entire initiative from their side. With RINA’s testing acting as an independent third-party stamp of approval, the whole process brings a new level of transparency—and trust—for