Welspun Corp, Tata Steel sign MoU for a Green Energy Strategic Partnership to facilitate Hydrogen transportation

Anjar, Gujarat, June 9, 2022: Welspun Corp Ltd. (WCL) and Tata Steel Ltd. have signed an MoU to jointly work towards developing the framework for and subsequently manufacturing Green Pipes for the transportation of pure hydrogen, and hydrogen blended with natural gas. 

The Green Energy Strategic Partnership between Welspun Corp Ltd. and Tata Steel Ltd. is touted to assess the suitability of a variety of pipes manufactured by WCL for the transportation of the fuel of the future, which will aid in mitigating climate change-led issues and build a secure future for posterity. Hydrogen will play a significant role in decarbonizing the world’s energy supply.

Commenting on this development, Vipul Mathur, Managing Director & CEO, Welspun Corp Limited (WCL) said, “WCL is working towards strengthening its expanding product portfolio both in India and globally while focusing on building a future-ready world. Our strategic partnership with Tata Steel enables us to jointly adopt and build awareness towards the usage of Green Hydrogen in our daily lives. “

Rajeev Singhal, Vice President Marketing & Sales (Flat Products), Tata Steel Limited (TSL) said, “The Green Energy Strategic partnership with WCL is an important step in our journey towards sustainability. This will enable us to jointly develop steel for safe transportation of hydrogen gas which is a critical requirement for adoption of hydrogen fuel in line with GoI’s National Hydrogen Mission.”