en.Wedoany.com Reported - CRC Evans, a global leader in specialized welding, coating, and project services for energy and critical infrastructure, has announced a new strategic partnership with Monter Strojarske Montaže d.d. for Europe's hydrogen strategy.
As a key part of this collaboration, Monter will work closely with CRC Evans to deliver Europe's first hydrogen valley infrastructure project. This pioneering cross-border energy network will extend from Croatia's Adriatic coast to Central and Eastern Europe.
The project is part of the broader European North Adriatic Hydrogen Valley (NAHV), covering Slovenia, Croatia, and Italy's Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, aiming to build a backbone network for regional hydrogen transport and energy transition while strengthening interconnection within the European market.
Laying the foundation for Europe's hydrogen future, the project fully integrates CRC's expertise in advanced welding technologies with Monter's regional leadership as a pipeline construction general contractor to jointly advance critical hydrogen infrastructure.
The pipeline network spans over 200 kilometers in total, comprising three sections, each requiring customized engineering design and technical solutions. The network integrates key cross-border infrastructure, including hydrogen-ready pipeline systems, with some sections specifically designed for future transport of 100% pure hydrogen. This positions the project as a new benchmark for Europe's modern energy network, with all three phases expected to be completed and fully operational by the end of 2026.
In their close collaboration, CRC Evans contributes its advanced welding technologies, which are crucial for meeting the stringent high-compliance requirements of local and national hydrogen standards.
Henk de Graaf, Director of CRC Evans, stated: "This project is a milestone for CRC and the broader energy transition in Europe. Supporting the development of the first European hydrogen valley demonstrates our commitment to expanding our capabilities and advancing key technologies for future energy systems. By partnering with Monter, we are solving the challenges of hydrogen transport and contributing to infrastructure that strengthens Europe's energy resilience and enables the safe, reliable delivery of hydrogen at scale."
Stjepan Novak, CEO of Monter, stated: "The partnership with CRC Evans has been critical to the project's success. Over the years, they have been the perfect partner, bringing world-class welding technology expertise to help us meet the highest standards required for infrastructure of this scale. I believe such strategic partnerships are essential to advancing Europe's energy industry, setting new benchmarks for quality, safety, and innovation, and laying a solid foundation for the next generation of hydrogen projects."
With over 90 years of technical expertise, CRC Evans continues to expand its international operations to address evolving energy and infrastructure needs. The company operates in over 100 countries, supporting complex onshore and offshore projects worldwide, and providing high-performance specialized welding and coating solutions for oil and gas, renewable energy, nuclear, hydrogen, carbon capture, and critical infrastructure sectors.
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