As West Africa positions itself for large-scale hydrogen production and export, operators face an urgent infrastructure challenge: hydrogen pipelines require far stricter performance standards than traditional oil and gas systems. Unlike methane or crude oil, hydrogen molecules are the smallest in the periodic table, meaning they can easily leak through microcracks, joints, and poorly sealed fittings. Even worse, hydrogen can cause metal embrittlement, gradually weakening carbon steel and welds over time — especially under our region’s humid, high-temperature conditions.
These pipelines typically operate under higher pressures and must comply with ASME B31.12 hydrogen codes — which are rarely met by standard fittings. Operators that rely on generic or outdated repair clamps risk catastrophic leaks, costly unplanned shutdowns, and environmental penalties — especially as global ESG scrutiny intensifies.
Being unprepared is no longer an option — especially with hydrogen corridors and multi-billion-dollar projects under development across Nigeria and Ghana. Rapid-response, hydrogen-rated repair fittings are now a baseline requirement for responsible operators.
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