SoluForce History
1998
R&D project started for non-metallic solution for corroding steel pipes, in cooperation with Shell, DNV, Teijin, AkzoNobel and PipeLife.
1999
Creation of the SoluForce brand by PipeLife and the development of industry standards (JIP/ Shell DEP / API RP 15S)
2000
First SoluForce pipe system installed, in Oman
2001
SoluForce becomes commercially available for the first time with the introduction of SoluForce Classic in combination with the Electro Fusion fitting system
2002
Introduction of SoluForce Light and the first SoluForce training modules for usage and installation
2004
First RTP (which was SoluForce) used offshore as a riser with Shell Brunei
2005
Introduction of SoluForce Heavy and the Double Swage fitting system, providing excellent solutions for extremely high pressures
2015
Introduction of the SoluForce Academy, offering local training modules for contractors, end-users, inspectors and others
2016
Introduction of SoluForce Gas Tight, the industries only true permeation tight Flexible Composite Pipe system
2017
Introduction of the Single Swage fitting system for all SoluForce types, and SoluForce High Temperature, pushing the boundaries even further with design temperatures of 105°C / 225°F
2018
SoluForce to be used to transport green hydrogen produced by wind mills in the North Sea to end-users in the chemical and industrial sectors in the Groningen region.
2019
SoluForce H2T introduced and certified for hydrogen applications up to 42 bar operating pressure.
Present:
Over 3500 km of SoluForce installed worldwide in various applications, onshore and offshore
