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Another major milestone for GVP
GVP successfully completed a series of full-scale fire tests on our high-pressure gas tanks, demonstrating outstanding fire resistance under extreme conditions.
Our full-size prototype tank was tested under extreme fire conditions, according to ADR Regulations (Section 6.9.2.7.1.5) - one of the most stringent fire test standards for pressure vessels worldwide:
🔥 First, exposure to an oil pool fire
🔥 Then, exposure to direct flames from multiple LPG burners uniformly distributed around the tank
The fire conditions achieved:
🔥 External surface temperatures exceeding 800°C, and reaching up to 1000°C
🔥 Heat flux higher than 75 kW/m²
🔥 Sustained exposure for more than 30 minutes
The results were impressive:
🔥 Despite the intense external temperatures, the internal temperature inside the tank increased by only 1–2°C.
🔥 No leaks, no venting, no structural failure - confirming the exceptional safety of GVP’s tank technology under the most severe fire scenarios.
The tests results have clearly demonstrated the inherent robustness and fire resistance of our tank design, ensuring safe containment even under extreme fire exposure.
This marks the final set of prototype tests required for certification under ADR/RID and IMDG regulations. We demonstrated:
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Outstanding performance under extreme pressures
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Resistance to vacuum conditions
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High fatigue cycle durability
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Superior impact resilience
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Exceptional fire resistance
These results confirm the outstanding safety of our tanks and their readiness to enter the market, supporting the next generation of clean gas logistics.
Proven. Tested. Certified.
At GVP, safety isn’t just a checkbox - it’s the core of our innovation. Our high-pressure tanks have recently completed a comprehensive series of tests under some of the world’s most demanding certification frameworks.
Our tanks are tested according to ISO 17519 rules and meet the stringent requirements of ADR/RID, CSC, and IMDG codes.
This ensures compliance for safe transport by road, rail, and sea.
Key Testing Achievements:
Burst Test
Our 300-bar tank withstood an internal pressure of 723 bar, far exceeding the 705-bar requirement.
Result: A safety factor above 2.35, as per international standards.
Flaw Tolerance Test
Artificial surface flaws (up to 1m long, 10mm deep) were applied to the composite structure.
The tank completed 5,000 compression cycles at ambient temperature - with no leaks or failures.
The same tank later passed both container load and fire resistance tests, validating compliance with ADR/RID and CSC.
Cycle Testing
Our prototype tank successfully completed 7,670 compression cycles before a minor liner leak was detected.
Because the liner is non-load-bearing, it can be repaired internally without compromising the structural integrity of the tank. GVP developed and validated a leak detection method and repair protocol.
Following the repair, the same tank underwent an additional 3,000 compression cycles and then successfully passed a blunt impact test and burst test - confirming the reliability and durability of both the tank and the repair procedure.
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CERTIFIED. PROVEN. READY FOR DEPLOYMENT.
These results confirm the exceptional robustness, safety, and resilience of our tanks - key qualities for enabling the global scale-up of clean gas logistics.
GVP Presented at the European Hydrogen Giga-Scale
Generation & Storage Summit in Toledo
We were proud to present GVP’s investment opportunity at the European Hydrogen Giga-Scale Generation & Storage Investment Summit in Toledo, hosted by Tech Tour.
This high-level event gathered top European and global investors, innovators, and thought leaders shaping the future of clean energy.
At the summit, GVP showcased how our certified, world’s largest high-pressure composite tanks offer a scalable, cost-efficient alternative for transporting hydrogen and other clean gases - without the need for liquefaction or costly chemical conversions.
With a fully developed and tested product, strong commercial traction, and a growing pipeline, GVP is building the backbone of clean gas logistics.
GVP Featured at Sustainable Innovation Day 2025
at UC Berkeley, CA
We were honored to pitch at Sustainable Innovation Day 2025, hosted at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley by the Sustainable Innovation Council.
The event brought together more than 130 climate tech founders, investors, and industry leaders from across North America and beyond.
GVP was selected as one of the Top 10 sustainability startups and presented our innovative solution for high-volume clean gas transport. Our technology eliminates the need for energy-intensive liquefaction and chemical conversion processes, enabling safer and more efficient hydrogen and CO2 logistics.
Sustainable Innovation Day was a fantastic opportunity to connect with forward-thinking investors and ecosystem builders in Silicon Valley and showcase how GVP bridges deep-tech innovation with global commercial impact.
GVP's cylinders were subjected to a pressure of 722 bar
and remained undamaged.
In February 2024 GVP has reached a significant achievement in the progress of our cylinder approval process.
During a hydraulic test, which was done in accordance with ISO 17519 Standard, our cylinders were subjected to a pressure of 722 bar and the cylinders remained undamaged.
This successful test outcome demonstrates the capability of our cylinders to operate safely at a working pressure of 300 bar, with a safety factor of 2.4.
The test was conducted under the supervision of experts from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), certification company Regola Team and the Italian Ministry of Transportation. Their involvement underscores the thoroughness and credibility of the technology evaluation process, ensuring that the test meets the highest standards of quality and safety.
This achievement not only provides technical de-risking of our technology but also confirms that cylinders produced using GVP's technology are reliable for the transportation of compressed gas at 300 bar.
It is a testament to the reliability and resilience of the GVP’s technology and marks a pivotal moment in our journey towards innovation and safety in gas transportation.
