Helps ensure that steel plates used in construction and engineering projects meet high-quality and safety standards.
Includes requirements for minimum yield strengths up to 690 MPa and low-temperature impact properties down to -40 °C . en 10225-1 pdf
The North Sea and Arctic regions can reach sub-zero temperatures. Standard structural steel can become brittle in the cold. EN 10225-1 mandates rigorous Charpy V-notch impact testing to ensure the steel remains ductile and absorbs energy without fracturing, even at temperatures as low as -40°C or lower depending on the grade. Helps ensure that steel plates used in construction
In the demanding environment of the oil and gas industry, structural integrity is not just a goal—it is a necessity. Offshore platforms, whether fixed jackets or floating production systems, are subjected to some of the harshest conditions on Earth, including corrosive seawater, extreme wave loads, and sub-zero temperatures. Ensuring these structures stand firm requires materials of the highest quality. Standard structural steel can become brittle in the cold
Subsea pipelines, risers, process equipment, or process piping. Technical Requirements and Steel Grades
An informative Annex F now provides guidelines for prequalifying steels for use in Arctic areas .
