Harnessing Fluid-7 Solutions to Address Key Challenges in Pipeline Repurposing and Decarbonization

Introduction

The energy transition requires innovative solutions to repurpose existing infrastructure and decarbonize energy transport systems. Fluid-7’s advanced composite relining and pipeline solutions offer a pathway to address the technical challenges involved in repurposing pipelines for green energy. This article explores how Fluid-7’s technology can play a critical role in four key areas of the energy transition: repurposing pipelines for hydrogen, utilizing pipeline infrastructure for renewable energy, decarbonizing the pipeline sector, and hydrogen blending.

1. Repurposing Pipelines for Hydrogen: A Critical Step in the Energy Transition

Challenge

Existing natural gas pipelines must be adapted to transport hydrogen, which has unique properties that make it more challenging to handle, such as its smaller molecule size, which can cause leakage and embrittlement of traditional pipeline materials.

Solution with Fluid-7 Technology

Fluid-7’s advanced composite relining solutions provide a robust response to the technical challenges of hydrogen transport. Their proprietary fluid membrane barrier technology ensures impermeability and durability, even under the pressures and temperature fluctuations that hydrogen pipelines will face. The multi-layer polymer membrane with an inner core of chemically resistant EVOH barrier resin is specifically designed to handle hydrogen’s permeation challenges, reducing risks of leakage and embrittlement. Furthermore, Fluid-7’s composite relining technology can be retrofitted into existing pipelines, offering a cost-effective way to repurpose infrastructure for 100% hydrogen transport, with minimal operational disruption.

Impact

This relining technology extends the operational life of pipelines, significantly reduces hydrogen leakage, and provides a fast-track solution to accelerating the hydrogen economy without the need for entirely new pipeline networks.

2. The Role of Pipeline Infrastructure in a Low-Carbon Future

Challenge

Utilizing existing pipeline infrastructure for renewable energy sources such as biofuels, hydrogen, and synthetic fuels requires addressing issues of material compatibility, pipeline integrity, and the safe transport of multiple types of fuels.

Solution with Fluid-7 Technology

Fluid-7’s composite reinforcement technology offers pipelines superior mechanical strength and chemical resistance, making them capable of transporting a variety of renewable fuels. The dual encasement system—featuring both an inner thermoplastic polymer membrane and an outer polymer casing—provides a high level of robustness, ensuring that pipelines can handle biofuels, hydrogen, and synthetic fuels with minimal risk of leakage or environmental impact. The reduced permeability to hydrogen and other gases (like methane and ammonia) ensures that these fuels can be transported safely across long distances without requiring significant new investments in infrastructure.

Impact

By repurposing existing pipelines with Fluid-7’s relining solutions, companies can reduce capital investments while contributing to the scalability of renewable fuel transport, leading to a faster, more cost-effective decarbonization of the energy system.

3. Decarbonizing the Pipeline Sector: Opportunities and Challenges in Repurposing for Green Energy

Challenge

The decarbonization of pipeline infrastructure faces multiple technical and regulatory hurdles, including the need for durable materials that can handle hydrogen, ammonia, and other fuels, while also addressing environmental concerns and regulatory compliance.

Solution with Fluid-7 Technology

Fluid-7’s proprietary membrane technology is specifically designed for the transport of gases like hydrogen, methane, and ammonia, all of which are central to the decarbonization of the pipeline sector. The technology offers up to a 75% reduction in operational expenditure (OPEX) over the life of the pipeline, thanks to its corrosion-resistant materials and minimal maintenance requirements. Furthermore, the advanced composite relining technology reduces CO2 emissions by 65% compared to steel-based pipelines, supporting companies in meeting regulatory requirements for carbon emissions.

Impact

Fluid-7’s solution enables energy companies to transition their pipelines to green energy transport with lower costs, higher efficiency, and full regulatory compliance. This positions them as leaders in decarbonization while extending the operational life of their assets.

4. Hydrogen Blending: Can Natural Gas Pipelines Bridge the Gap to a Green Energy Future?

Challenge

Hydrogen blending involves injecting a certain percentage of hydrogen into natural gas pipelines, but safety, material compatibility, and efficiency are major concerns. Higher concentrations of hydrogen increase the risk of embrittlement and leakage, which can compromise the safety and performance of pipelines.

Solution with Fluid-7 Technology

Fluid-7’s relining technology, which includes a seamless, impermeable surface layer, can handle hydrogen blending at various concentrations without risking embrittlement or leakage. The multi-layer membrane provides exceptional durability and resistance to wear, ensuring that pipelines can handle hydrogen blending efficiently while preventing leaks. Additionally, the reduced coefficient of friction (up to 65% lower) leads to lower pumping energy costs, making the blending process more energy-efficient.

Impact

By using Fluid-7’s advanced relining solutions, companies can safely implement hydrogen blending as a transitional strategy, providing a low-cost, high-efficiency path to decarbonization while maintaining the integrity of existing pipelines.

Conclusion

Fluid-7’s advanced composite relining solutions offer innovative, durable, and cost-effective ways to overcome the technical challenges of repurposing pipeline infrastructure for renewable energy transport. By utilizing Fluid-7’s membrane barrier technology, businesses can repurpose pipelines for hydrogen, biofuels, and synthetic fuels, reduce CO2 emissions, and ensure compliance with decarbonization targets.

Call to Action

For businesses in the energy transition and decarbonization sectors, the time to act is now. By investing in Fluid-7’s pipeline solutions, companies can not only extend the life of their assets but also position themselves as leaders in the green energy revolution. Let Fluid-7 help you bridge the gap to a low-carbon future.

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