
Hydrogen infrastructure
We cover hydrogen transport and storage solutions ranging from pipelines to road transportation to storage solutions.What is hydrogen infrastructure?
As investment in hydrogen technologies accelerates, the need for reliable and scalable infrastructure becomes increasingly critical to support the transition to clean energy. TÜV SÜD has been a trusted leader in hydrogen safety for decades and is well-equipped to support your hydrogen infrastructure development at every stage.
Why hydrogen infrastructure services from TÜV SÜD are important
As governments worldwide implement policies to advance the hydrogen economy, robust infrastructure solutions are essential to support large-scale deployment. Among these, hydrogen pipelines stand out as a key enabler for efficient and scalable distribution. Whether developing new networks or repurposing existing ones, pipeline projects face complex regulatory, safety, and technical challenges—areas where TÜV SÜD’s multi-decade expertise provides critical support to ensure safe, compliant, and future-ready hydrogen transport systems.
Hydrogen pipelines play a vital role in scaling up the hydrogen economy by linking production sites with industrial users, refueling stations, and storage facilities. They support decarbonisation efforts by offering a low-carbon transport solution and are essential for regulatory compliance, especially when blending hydrogen into existing gas networks or building new dedicated lines.
Integrating hydrogen into pipeline infrastructure demands strategic planning, market assessment, rigorous technical planning, from material selection and safety assessments to leak prevention and monitoring. TÜV SÜD provides independent expertise to ensure that pipeline projects are designed, tested, and operated in line with global best practices and local regulations.
As hydrogen infrastructure gains momentum, pipeline systems will play a crucial role in making clean energy more accessible and cost-effective. However, the scaleand complexity of these projects—often involving substantial investment and multi-stakeholder coordination—make early-stage de-risking essential. Strategic planning and robust feasibility assessments are key to ensuring technical and regulatory readiness from the outset.
How TÜV SÜD can help you with hydrogen infrastructure
TÜV SÜD offers a one-stop solution to support hydrogen infrastructure and pipeline projects from the ground up, helping to minimise risks, ensure compliance, and deliver quality outcomes across the entire project lifecycle through integrated strategic & technical advisory, certification and inspection services.
- TÜV SÜD has been providing industry-leading testing, hydrogen safety certification, and consultation services for decades. Our pioneering role in hydrogen safety protocols makes us a trusted partner for hydrogen infrastructure projects, ensuring your adherence to the highest safety standards.
- We are the safety leader in Europe for hydrogen pipeline and infrastructure. We have partnered with major transmission and distribution system operators to implement pipeline conversion and new pipeline building. We have also completed more than 70+ projects on the European Hydrogen Backbone (EHB), both for conversion of existing pipelines to hydrogen and construction of new hydrgoen pipelines.
- TÜV SÜD offers expertise across the entire hydrogen supply chain, from production, storage, and transportation to utilisation. This allows our experts to provide holistic solutions tailored to the various stages of hydrogen infrastructure development. Our international footprint combines in-depth global standards and local regulatory knowledge.
- Our specialised training programmes focus on hydrogen infrastructure safety, operation, and best practices. These upskill industry professionals, ensuring safe and effective hydrogen project execution.
What our hydrogen infrastructure services include
TÜV SÜD offers a wide range of services, from feasibility assessments and design validation to ongoing operational support and hydrogen safety certification. This integrated approach helps companies manage hydrogen infrastructure projects from concept to implementation with fewer risks and more streamlined processes:
- Pipelines – We have long-lasting experience in hydrogen pipelines and have been involved in 70+ separate projects on the European Hydrogen Backbone, across multiple countries. Services include
- Technical & Commercial Due Diligence for Investors and Owners
- Strategy support and supply/offtake analysis
- Feasibility & Planning
- Permitting
- Pipeline Construction & Conversion
- Project Commissioning
- Operation: inspection & monitoring
- Hydrogen refueling stations (HRS) – We provide certification services for HRS, including Pressure Equipment Directive (PED Notified Body), ISO 19880 standards and Clean Energy Partnership (CEP).
- Site storage solutions – We are experts in developing safe and compliant storage solutions for hydrogen, including salt caverns and underground facilities.
- Components and hydrogen supply chain support – We assist with the selection and certification of hydrogen infrastructure components, helping manufacturers meet regulatory requirements
- ATEX assessment
- Risk Assessment and moderation of HAZOPs
We support:
- Transmission System Operators (TSO) and Distribution System Operators (DSO) – Entities responsible for the safe transport and distribution of hydrogen.
- Manufacturers – Businesses that produce piping, components, vessels and compressors essential for hydrogen infrastructure.
- Investors and industry clusters – Those looking to invest in hydrogen projects and develop industry clusters.
- EPC Contractors – Engineering, Procurement, and Construction firms involved in the development of hydrogen infrastructure.
- Project Owners – Entities owning and managing hydrogen infrastructure projects.