In the pipeline
As engineers forge our transition to clean energy, we need a new breed of pipes and piping systems to help us synthesise and transport the fuels of the future. With a proud history of innovation and engineering expertise dating back to 1984, Future Pipe Industries (FPI) is creating and implementing this next-generation infrastructure.
FPI’s environmentally friendly piping has a lower carbon footprint per meter compared with traditional steel. Made of composite materials such as fiberglass, the pipes are lightweight, strong and resistant to corrosion – all of which gives them longevity, especially in harsh environments, and makes them cost-effective.
“As the world responds to the challenge of climate change, innovative and sustainable infrastructure is more important than ever. And sustainable pipes are a vital part of that infrastructure. You don’t see them, but our pipes are the arteries of the world,” says Alaa Rawas, FPI Country Manager, Morocco.
Green pipes for clean energy
FPI’s Wavistrong Green glass-reinforced epoxy (GRE) pipes are perfectly positioned for a future in which clean hydrogen will play a major part. Unlike steel pipes, their structure is resistant to the embrittlement that occurs when hydrogen is passed through.
The composite technology means pipes can carry liquids as diverse as green ammonia and the ultra-pure demineralised water used in green hydrogen production. Meanwhile, the natural insulation that GRE provides makes the systems energy efficient – a good fit for the infrastructure required to support carbon capture and storage systems.
Positive change
It’s not just what you make, it’s how you make it. FPI is committed to sustainable ways of working that embed wellbeing into its culture. With gender equality an important focus, its Femme Force programme empowers female employees to develop their careers.
“[In 2024], we boosted the number of women in our leadership team by 17% – and we’re just getting started,” says FPI Technical Manager Yoobin Lee.
Health and safety, part of our global HSE, is another core value. FPI factories are equipped with the latest automated systems and safeguards, eliminating manual handling, while the pipes themselves meet the highest international standards.
