This state-of-the-art facility tests and validates materials and components for hydrogen, CO₂-rich, sour gas and PtX systems under high-pressure, high-temperature conditions to ensure safe performance.
Advanced validation services for energy infrastructure materials and components
The H2CCUS Integrity Centre is a specialised testing facility for evaluating the performance, durability, readiness and safety of materials and components used in conventional energy infrastructure, hydrogen, CCUS and other Power-to-X applications. Using advanced high-pressure high-temperature (HPHT) autoclaves, gas mixing systems and custom test rigs, the facility simulates real-world operating conditions. This includes hydrogen embrittlement, sour gas corrosion and chemical compatibility. The facility supports both standardised and non-standardised testing to accelerate qualification, reduce failure risk and enable safe deployment of next-generation energy technologies.
Technician operating test equipment.
Accelerate validation and certification of energy components
The H2CCUS Integrity Centre serves manufacturers, system suppliers and operators in the Power-to-X, conventional energy and gas sectors. It is designed for companies developing or deploying components such as valves, pipelines, coatings, seals and structural materials that must withstand aggressive gas environments, high pressures and demanding thermal and mechanical conditions.
By simulating realistic service conditions, the facility helps to validate performance early in the design phase, document fitness for service and meet certification or regulatory requirements, even in areas where formal standards are still evolving. This reduces development time, lowers the risk of field failure and accelerates safe implementation of both next-generation technologies and conventional systems adapted for low-carbon energy use.
Which technical validation challenges does the facility address?
Hydrogen embrittlement risk: Identifies susceptibility of materials and components to cracking and failure when exposed to hydrogen under high pressure and temperature.
Sour gas and CO₂ corrosion: Evaluates material degradation and coating performance in corrosive environments containing CO₂, H₂S, and other gases.
Non-standardised testing needs: Provides tailored validation for components and systems where formal industry standards are still evolving or absent.
Coating and barrier integrity: Assesses the effectiveness of protective coatings and barrier systems in preventing gas (e.g. hydrogen) permeation and chemical attack.
Component functional durability: Simulates real-world mechanical, thermal, and chemical stresses to test component lifespan and performance under operational conditions.
Certification and approval support: Generates reliable data to facilitate regulatory compliance, component qualification and risk reduction before field deployment.
Validating materials for tomorrow’s energy systems.
Equipment: High-precision test rig with upstream/downstream pressure transducers and continuous data logging. The testing method is based on principles from ASTM D1434 and ISO 15105-1 and adapted for use with metallic membranes, composites, and polymers. While traditionally applied to polymer films, our setup allows reliable testing of a broader range of materials due to elevated temperature capability and optimized sealing.
Capabilities:
Pressure: up to 200 bar
Temperature: up to 120 °C
Sample thickness: 1–5 mm
Test of polymers, metals, composites
Small volume to enable safe high-pressure testing
Lag time and hydrogen diffusion rates
Evaluation of the influence of material type, thickness, and pressure on measured hydrogen transmission rates and time lag
Assessment of the influence of coatings and barrier systems
Investigation of coating influence on H₂ diffusion through a coated pipeline
