{"id":1977,"date":"2025-09-12T06:59:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T06:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wgi.gr\/?page_id=1977"},"modified":"2026-02-10T09:05:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T09:05:07","slug":"hydrogen-pipelines-welding-inspectors","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wgi.gr\/en\/hydrogen-pipelines-welding-inspectors\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydrogen Pipelines Welding Inspectors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hydrogen Pipelines Welding Inspectors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hydrogen Pipelines Welding Inspectors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As hydrogen (H\u2082) becomes a cornerstone of the global transition to a low-carbon economy, the safe construction and inspection of hydrogen pipelines is critical. To ensure the&nbsp;<strong>integrity, safety, and compliance<\/strong>&nbsp;of hydrogen infrastructure, Welding Greece Institute (WGI) has developed the&nbsp;<strong>Hydrogen Pipeline Welding Inspection Training Program<\/strong>&nbsp;under the&nbsp;<strong>INSPIRE Project<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This specialized training responds to the urgent need for&nbsp;<strong>qualified welding inspectors<\/strong>&nbsp;capable of addressing the unique challenges posed by hydrogen in pipeline systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3 April&nbsp; 2026, WGI Premises&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Free Participation, Registration Required<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Register <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/Cmm6VuiKx2Y1auk5A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Program Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Hydrogen Pipeline Welding Inspection Training is designed as a&nbsp;<strong>modular specialization<\/strong>&nbsp;within the existing&nbsp;<strong>European Welding Inspector (EWI)<\/strong>&nbsp;framework. It equips certified welding inspectors with the&nbsp;<strong>hydrogen-specific knowledge, skills, and competencies<\/strong>&nbsp;required for modern energy infrastructure projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key focus areas include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Materials behavior under hydrogen exposure<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health, safety, and environmental (HSE) risks<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Protective coatings in hydrogen degradation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hydrogen-specific welding documentation and defect assessment<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Structure of the Training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program consists of&nbsp;<strong>two independent Competence Units (CUs)<\/strong>&nbsp;that can be taken separately or as a combined specialization:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CUA \u2013 H\u2082 Material Integrity and Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Focus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hydrogen embrittlement mechanisms and material compatibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HSE risks: flammability, jet explosions, leak detection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protective coatings and their role in hydrogen degradation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning outcomes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand hydrogen\u2019s impact on pipeline materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognize hydrogen-related safety risks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply protective measures and inspection practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration:<\/strong>&nbsp;3.5 teaching hours | 7 workload hours<br><strong>CUB \u2013 Inspection and Testing for Hydrogen Pipelines<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Focus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NDT methods adapted for hydrogen service (e.g., helium leak, pressure decay tests)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hydrogen-specific welding documentation (WPS, PQR, WPQ)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defect assessment and acceptance criteria (ASME B31.12, ISO, API standards)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Learning outcomes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Perform and interpret NDT techniques for hydrogen pipelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review welding and inspection documentation for compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assess defects according to ASME B31.12 and related standards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duration:<\/strong>&nbsp;3.5 teaching hours | 7 workload hours<br><strong>Access Conditions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure quality learning outcomes and safe application of knowledge, participants must hold at least one of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ISO 9712 Level 2<\/strong>\u00a0(NDT) or equivalent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Certification under an ISO 17024-compliant welding inspection scheme<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimum EWF\/IIW European\/International Welding Inspector (EWI\/IWI) \u2013 Basic Level<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimum EWF\/IIW International\/European Welding Specialist (IWS\/EWS)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Choose This Training?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>Future-oriented specialization<\/strong>&nbsp;for hydrogen energy projects<br>&nbsp;<strong>Blended training<\/strong>&nbsp;with AR-supported inspection simulations<br>&nbsp;<strong>Industry-recognized certification<\/strong>&nbsp;aligned with ISO, ASME, IIW, and EWF standards<br>&nbsp;<strong>Practical skills and safety knowledge<\/strong>&nbsp;for immediate application in hydrogen pipeline inspection<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a id=\"_msocom_1\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hydrogen Pipelines Welding Inspectors Hydrogen Pipelines Welding Inspectors As hydrogen (H\u2082) becomes a cornerstone of &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Hydrogen Pipelines Welding Inspectors\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wgi.gr\/en\/hydrogen-pipelines-welding-inspectors\/#more-1977\" aria-label=\"Read more about Hydrogen Pipelines Welding Inspectors\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1977","page","type-page","status-publish"],"yoast_head":"\n<title>Hydrogen Pipelines Welding Inspectors - WGI<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wgi.gr\/en\/hydrogen-pipelines-welding-inspectors\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Hydrogen Pipelines Welding Inspectors - WGI\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Hydrogen Pipelines Welding Inspectors Hydrogen Pipelines Welding Inspectors As hydrogen (H\u2082) becomes a cornerstone of ... 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