Industries We Serve

Steelhead Composites supports the rapidly expanding hydrogen and clean energy sectors with advanced composite pressure vessel technology. Our systems provide safe, efficient, and scalable storage solutions for hydrogen production, distribution, and renewable energy integration.

  • Hydrogen Fueling Stations
  • Electrolyzer and Renewable Energy Systems
  • Grid-Scale and Backup Energy Storage
  • Hydrogen Transport and Distribution Networks
  • Green Ammonia Production Facilities
  • Power Generation and Hybrid Fuel Systems
  • Research and Development Laboratories
  • Decentralized and Modular Energy Hubs

Hydrogen adoption is accelerating, demanding safe and efficient storage solutions that scale with modern energy infrastructure. Steelhead Composites provides composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) engineered for high-pressure hydrogen storage across ground stations, mobile transport, and renewable energy hubs. Our advanced liner technology resists hydrogen permeation and embrittlement, ensuring long-term durability under demanding service cycles. 

With compliance to ASME, ISO, DOT, and PED standards, Steelhead’s vessels are trusted for fueling stations, electrolyzer buffering, and green ammonia production. Modular, mobile systems support decentralized energy deployment, while recertification services extend vessel life and reduce costs. Steelhead enables the hydrogen economy with safe, flexible, and future-ready storage solutions.

Challenges

High-pressure hydrogen storage with minimal footprint

As hydrogen adoption accelerates, especially in urban and space-constrained environments, the need for compact, high-pressure storage becomes critical. Steelhead’s composite overwrapped pressure vessels (COPVs) are engineered to deliver maximum volumetric efficiency, enabling high-density hydrogen storage in tight footprints—ideal for fueling stations, mobile units, and distributed energy systems.

Long-term safety and certification requirements

Hydrogen is a volatile gas that demands rigorous containment standards. Steelhead’s vessels are designed to meet or exceed global safety certifications including ASME BPVC, ISO 11119, PED and DOT standards. Our engineering prioritizes leak prevention, hydrogen embrittlement resistance, and fatigue performance to ensure long-term operational safety and regulatory compliance.

System modularity and transportability

Clean energy infrastructure often requires scalable, relocatable systems. Whether for temporary deployments, pilot projects, or remote installations, Steelhead’s modular vessel solutions are designed for easy integration, transport, and expansion—supporting the dynamic needs of hydrogen fueling networks and renewable energy hubs.

Solutions and Recommendations

Overhead view of modular hydrogen storage containers showing rows of composite pressure vessels and piping systems, part of a large-scale clean energy and hydrogen infrastructure installation.
Ground storage solutions for hydrogen stations and grid backup.

Steelhead’s ground-based COPV systems offer high-capacity, stationary hydrogen storage for refueling stations, electrolyzer buffering, and grid-scale energy storage. These vessels are optimized for safety, footprint efficiency, and long-term durability, making them ideal for both urban and industrial applications.

Red heavy-duty truck driving on a highway through open countryside, representing clean transportation and fleet applications powered by compressed natural gas or hydrogen storage solutions.
Mobile transport solutions for field delivery and modular hubs.

Our mobile hydrogen storage solutions include trailer-mounted and skid-based systems that are DOT-compliant and field-proven. These allow for safe, efficient hydrogen delivery to off-grid locations, temporary installations, or modular energy hubs—supporting decentralized clean energy deployment.

Various composite pressure vessel liners and prototypes in different stages of fabrication displayed in a workshop, illustrating Steelhead’s advanced manufacturing for hydrogen-compatible containment systems.
Advanced liner fabrication for hydrogen-compatible containment.

Steelhead’s proprietary liner technologies are engineered to resist hydrogen permeation and embrittlement. Using advanced polymers and precision manufacturing, our liners ensure structural integrity and gas-tight performance under extreme pressure cycles—critical for long-term hydrogen storage.

Technician performing hydrostatic testing on a composite pressure vessel in a lab setting, demonstrating Steelhead’s recertification services that verify safety, extend vessel life, and ensure compliance with industry codes.
Pressure vessel recertification services to extend vessel life and meet codes.

To maximize ROI and sustainability, Steelhead offers recertification services that extend the operational life of hydrogen vessels. Our process includes inspection, testing, and documentation to ensure continued compliance with evolving safety standards—ideal for legacy systems and cost-sensitive projects.

Relevant Projects

Close-up of a digital pressure gauge reading over 5800 psi, connected to stainless steel fittings and valves—illustrating high-pressure testing and monitoring in Steelhead’s hydrogen storage systems.

Hydrogen buffer solutions for natural gas applications and hydrogen power plants.

Steelhead has deployed hybrid storage systems that buffer hydrogen alongside natural gas, enabling flexible fuel switching and emissions reduction in power generation.

Overhead view of a modular hydrogen storage unit containing multiple composite pressure vessels and interconnected piping, part of Steelhead’s high-pressure storage system for clean energy infrastructure.

Hydrogen storage for hydrogen generation systems.

Our vessels are integrated into on-site hydrogen production systems, supporting clean fuel generation for industrial, transportation, and backup power applications.

Expansive agricultural field with neat crop rows and rolling green hills in the background, representing the role of hydrogen storage in producing green ammonia to support sustainable agriculture and chemical manufacturing.

Ground storage buffer systems for green ammonia production.

Steelhead’s pressure vessels are used to store hydrogen for conversion into green ammonia—a key pathway for decarbonizing agriculture and chemical manufacturing.

Engineer wearing a safety vest and hard hat working on a laptop in a research facility, representing R&D efforts using compact hydrogen storage systems for testing fuel cells and advanced energy technologies.

Research and development micro systems.

We support R&D institutions with compact, high-performance hydrogen storage systems for testing fuel cells, electrolyzers, and next-gen energy technologies.