Future Pipe Industries (FPI) is a global leader in composite piping solutions, specialising in glass fibre reinforced plastics. With over 40 years of experience, FPI operates worldwide across energy, water, industrial, power generation, and marine sectors, supporting the energy transition with innovative and sustainable composite technologies.

1. Vision: FPI aims to enable safe, reliable hydrogen applications by advancing composite piping solutions and supporting the shift toward low-carbon energy systems.
2. Challenge: Hydrogen applications still face gaps in standardization, particularly for non-metallic materials. While metals are widely accepted, composite solutions require new qualification approaches to prove their suitability and gain market access.
3. Solution: In collaboration with TÜV SÜD, FPI obtained the Hydrogen System Component certification through a tailored testing and qualification approach. By combining TÜV SÜD’s hydrogen testing expertise with FPI’s composite know-how, new testing pathways were developed to enable certification despite missing standards. Transparent communication and close cooperation ensured a reliable path to market.

The successful certification demonstrates that composite piping systems can meet the demanding requirements of hydrogen applications, even where established standards are not yet available. The collaboration between FPI and TÜV SÜD has created a practical qualification pathway that helps bridge the gap between technological innovation and existing regulatory frameworks. For FPI, this represents an important step toward broader acceptance of composite materials in the hydrogen industry and provides a strong foundation for future projects as standards and market requirements continue to evolve.

For FPI, this milestone reinforces its position as a pioneer in composite piping solutions for hydrogen and provides a strong foundation for the wider adoption of non-metallic technologies in the emerging hydrogen economy.